Brighten the day of a local senior citizen this holiday season Forsyth County Senior Services invites everyone to be a holiday angel to a local senior citizen by participating in the 2018 Holiday Gift Angels Program. “The Holiday Gift Angels Program is a great way to make the holidays special for someone in the community,” said Senior Services Director Ruthie Brew. “During the holiday season, the gifts provided help remind our seniors that someone is thinking about them.” To become a holiday gift angel: 1. Pick up a gift request tag at any of the three Forsyth County Senior Services locations. • Center at Charles ...

Time change is a helpful reminder to replace batteries The Forsyth County Fire Department reminds residents to change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when they set their clocks back an hour this Sunday, Nov. 4.  The Forsyth County Fire Department suggests that if the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are serviceable, they should be changed every six to twelve months. Prior to replacing the batteries, review the recommendations provided by the unit’s manufacturer, and replace the units themselves every seven to ten years. It’s also important to test the alarms at least once a ...

Find the latest Forsyth County government news and details on upcoming events in the November edition of The Current, Forsyth County government’s monthly newsletter. 

Progress of proposed residential design standards to be presented    Forsyth County is holding an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at the Forsyth County Administration Building (Suite 220) for residents to see and comment on the progress of proposed residential design standards for the southeast portion of the county.   The approximate boundaries for the proposed design standards include the following character areas from the Forsyth County Comprehensive Plan:   -       Big Creek -       Haw Creek and Daves Creek -       McFarland (east of GA 400) -       South Georgia 400 (east of GA 400)   Design standards under consideration include exterior materials, windows, building orientation to street, building disposition on lot, parking configuration, site design, connectivity and walkability, landscaping, common ...

Following a Proclamation by President Donald J. Trump, flags at county government facilities will be flying at half-staff until sunset on October 31, as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the act of violence perpetrated at The Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh.

The Forsyth County Animal Shelter will participate in the November to Remember pet adoption event hosted by All Pets Emergency & Referral Center (6460 Hwy. 9 North) between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3.  Shelter animals will be available for adoption at the event and all animals that find their forever homes will receive a starter pack with food, leash, collar and surprises. Pet related consignment items will also be for sale with proceeds being donated to various pet rescue organizations.  A veterinarian will be on site to answer any questions and concerns regarding pet care.

Advance voting for the Nov. 6 General and Special Elections is available for registered Forsyth County voters this Saturday, Oct. 27, at the following locations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.: Forsyth County Elections Office (NEW LOCATION: 1201 Sawnee Dr.)  Hampton Park Library (5345 Settingdown Rd.) Midway Park Community Building (5100 Post Rd.) Sharon Springs Park Community Building (1950 Sharon Rd.)   Registered voters can also take advantage of advance voting for the Nov. 6 election between Monday, Oct. 29, and Friday, Nov. 2 during the following times: ...

Vehicles, electronics, equipment and more will be up for bid An auction of surplus items from Forsyth County government will be held on Saturday, November 3, at 843 Canton Highway in Cumming. A wide variety of items will be available for bid including cars, trucks, mowers, equipment, electronics and office furniture.  “The auction is always a great way for residents to purchase county surplus items at reasonable prices and the county will no longer need to pay to store those items,” Forsyth County Director of Procurement Donna Kukarola said. The auction site will be open for a preview of items on Friday, ...

The Forsyth County Elections Office (1201 Sawnee Dr.) will be open this Saturday, Oct. 20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Advance Voting for the November 6 General and Special Elections. Only registered Forsyth County voters are eligible for Advance Voting in Forsyth County.  From Oct. 22 through Oct. 26 the elections office will be open for Advance Voting between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Starting Saturday, Oct. 27, and then Oct. 29 – Nov. 2, additional Advance Voting locations will be open.  For more information on advance voting locations, dates and times: click here. REMINDER: The Forsyth County Administration ...

Bi-annual recycling event to be held at the Cumming Fairgrounds Keep Forsyth County Beautiful (KFCB) invites residents to participate in their upcoming paint and electronics recycling event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Cumming Fairgrounds, parking lot 3, off Castleberry Road.  Accepted items for the electronics recycling event include desktop computers, laptops, printers, stereos, CD players, cell phones, gaming consoles and controllers, and more. A minimum donation of $5 per carload is requested.  An additional $20 fee will apply for each television and an additional $10 fee will apply for each computer monitor. Please note ...