Public information open house set for 6 p.m. on Dec. 2 Forsyth County Recycling & Solid Waste Environmental Compliance will host a virtual public information open house on Wednesday, Dec. 2, to update residents on proposed enhancements to the EPD compliance plan for Hightower Landfill (which is closed).   Officials will be available during the open house, held from 6-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 2, via Zoom video conferencing, to discuss the scope of a Hightower Landfill Methane Remediation Plan as well as a Potassium Permanganate Groundwater Remediation Pilot Program. Both are enhancements to the current corrective action plan, as approved by EPD, to maintain compliance.   “Methane and groundwater contaminants are components ...

New dog park in north Forsyth County now open Forsyth County officials, staff and guests gathered Tuesday, Nov. 17, to officially open the Coal Mountain Dog Park (4060 County Way). The new park is located across from the County Animal Shelter in north Forsyth.  “I look forward to seeing the special family bonds this park will help create for generations to come,” said District 4 Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills. “We hope that being so close to the shelter will encourage our community to embrace and adopt animals who still need a home.” The park features synthetic dog turf, dog water fountains, climbing ...

Forsyth County and state officials gathered on Tuesday, Nov. 17, to officially break ground on the widening of SR 369 as well as the creation of a grade-separated, partial cloverleaf interchange coming to the intersection of SR 400 and SR 369.   The project will widen SR 369 (also known as Brown’s Bridge Road) from a two-lane road to a four-lane road, divided by a 20-foot raised median. SR 369 will be widened from just west of SR 9 to slightly east of SR 306, approximately two miles. The project will also include sidewalk trails along both sides of SR 369. There will also be an added partial cloverleaf ...

SR 400 will have scheduled daytime lane closures and traffic paces at Pilgrim Mill Road for median construction Monday, Nov. 16, through Wednesday, Nov. 18. Below is the schedule of planned traffic impacts: Monday, Nov. 16 (7 a.m. to 3 p.m.)                               •             One lane (inside) closure on SR 400 northbound at Pilgrim Mill Road •             Several traffic paces on SR 400 northbound Tuesday, Nov. 17 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) •             One lane (inside) closure on SR 400 southbound at Pilgrim Mill Road •             Several traffic paces on SR 400 southbound  Wednesday, Nov. 18 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)        ...

Fourth annual “Home for the Holidays” adoption promotion available through Jan. 2 To help make holiday wishes come true for families, and pets, the Forsyth County Animal Shelter is waiving their standard $85 pet adoption fee. The Home for the Holidays promotion begins Saturday, Nov. 28, and will be available for pet adoptions through Jan. 2, 2021.  “Home for the Holidays has become a time of the year that the entire staff at the shelter looks forward to because we know that our wonderful animals have a great opportunity at finding their forever homes,” said Animal Shelter Manager Cindy Iacopella. “Each ...

Forsyth County government offices will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. This includes county offices, the animal shelter, Senior Services, recreation centers and recycling convenience centers. Thank you to all veterans for your service!

Parks & Recreation and Senior Services Departments receive awards  Forsyth County Parks & Recreation received the Georgia Recreation and Park Association (GRPA) Agency of the Year Award during the GRPA awards banquet on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The award is presented annually to five population groups within the state, with Forsyth County falling into the largest population category – 150,000 residents and over.  “The annual state award recognizes exemplary agencies for their work over the last year,” said Parks & Recreation Director Jim Pryor. “I am so proud of the exceptional efforts made by our staff to make this award possible and ...

SR 400 will have scheduled daytime lane closures and traffic paces at Pilgrim Mill Road for median construction Monday, Nov. 9 through Thursday, Nov. 12. Below is the schedule of planned traffic impacts: Monday, Nov. 9 (7 a.m. to 3 p.m.)                               • One lane (inside) closure on SR 400 northbound at Pilgrim Mill Road • Several traffic paces on SR 400 northbound Tuesday, Nov. 10 (7 a.m. to 3 p.m.) • One lane (inside) closure on SR 400 northbound at Pilgrim Mill Road • Several traffic paces on SR 400 northbound   Wednesday, Nov. 11 (9 a.m. to ...

While collecting and testing water samples for Total Coliform bacteria in Oct. 2019, the Forsyth County Water & Sewer Department collected and tested 119 samples, one short of the required 120 monthly samples.  The results of the 119 samples, collected from representative locations throughout the County’s water distribution system, were negative. A notice of the missed regulatory monitoring requirement has been mailed to all County water customers with their water bills. A link to the notice is also being included on e-bills and can be viewed and downloaded by clicking here.  “Over 1,300 tests are conducted annually to ensure that drinking water ...

Eighteenth annual toy collection helping children in need during the holiday season   The Forsyth County Fire Department is asking for residents’ help in making the holiday season brighter for children in need with the annual Aerial’s House toy collection. The initiative gets its name from a piece of equipment which is used by the Fire Department known as an aerial ladder truck. New or gently used coats for children or adults may also be donated and will be distributed to those in need.  New, unwrapped toys for local children in need, between newborn and 18 years old, may be dropped off ...