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Forsyth County government’s official website, forsythco.com, has been enhanced to provide a more streamlined, modern experience for online visitors. “The County has been working on a complete redesign of the website for several months to provide visitors with a more user-friendly interface that allows them ... Read more...

Forsyth County has formally begun the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan, a document that addresses critical issues and opportunities within the County that incorporates a shared vision for the community’s future.   The process of updating the plan, known as Foster Forsyth 2022, is a 12-month ... Read more...

Forsyth County Department of Public Facilities has hired Kevin Rice to serve in the newly created position of ADA Coordinator.    As the ADA coordinator, Rice will oversee the County’s ADA Program by developing and implementing policies and procedures for ADA Compliance, developing and providing training ... Read more...

Keep Forsyth County Beautiful (KFCB), in partnership with the Forsyth County Recycling and Solid Waste Department and the City of Cumming, invites residents to participate in the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Recycling and Disposal event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6, at ... Read more...

Documents presented during commission meetings available for public viewing on-demand    Agendas and supporting documents presented during Forsyth County Board of Commissioners meetings and work sessions are now available for viewing and downloading via the Meetings tab on the County’s website, forsythco.com.     “Supporting documents such as maps, proposals or ... Read more...

County and state officials provide updates on transportation   The Forsyth County Transportation Summit was held on Tuesday, Oct. 19, and featured transportation project updates from local and state officials. For photos and video highlights from the event, click here.    “Forsyth County has grown vastly over the last ... Read more...

By executive order of Gov. Brian Kemp, the flag of the United States and the Georgia flag at County government facilities will fly at half-staff in honor of and to recognize the passing of the Honorable Colin Powell. In addition to his service in the ... Read more...

Forsyth County gears up for the annual Transportation Summit, advance voting is underway across the County and adoption fees have been waived as part of the Animal Shelter’s “Home for the Holidays” adoption special.   We cover these topics and more in this month’s episode of ... Read more...

On this episode of On the Move, Capital Projects Director John Jefferson provides the latest updates and information on the progress of the extension of Ronald Reagan Blvd. in the south portion of the County. On the Move is a video series that provides a ... Read more...

Annual “Home for the Holidays” adoption promotion available through January 4   Forsyth County, Georgia – 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 ... Read more...