In this month’s Your Forsyth newsletter, find out how you can provide disaster relief for those affected by the South Georgia fires, make a plan to vote in the May 19 election, check out recent and upcoming ribbon cutting ceremonies for Parks & Recreation facilities, and put some fun, local events for all ages on your calendar! Read more...

Forsyth County Building & Licensing will host Building Safety Kids Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, outside at the Freedom Park campus (2435 Freedom Parkway), in celebration of Building Safety Month. Read more...

Forsyth County Parks & Recreation invites the community to join a hands-on environmental stewardship event in partnership with Trout Unlimited at 9 a.m. on Sunday, May 3, at Chattahoochee Pointe Park. Read more...

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, to celebrate the reopening of Bennett Park in northeast Forsyth County following a large-scale renovation project. Read more...

Forsyth County Parks & Recreation recently hosted the Cumming-Forsyth Miracle League at Lanierland Park for a special celebration marking the organization’s 20th anniversary. Read more...

Fire Department Hosts Disaster Relief Drive for Families Displaced by South Georgia Fires Read more...

On April 27, 2026, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GAEPD) declared a Level 1 Drought Response for all counties in Georgia, including Forsyth County. Outdoor watering is permitted daily between 4 p.m. and 10 a.m. Read more...

A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12, to celebrate the opening of the historic Matt Schoolhouse Community Building (5710 Namon Wallace Road) in northwest Forsyth County following a large-scale renovation project. Read more...

Effective April 24, 2026, the Forsyth County Fire Department has implemented a county-wide burn ban due to extremely dry weather conditions and an extended time without meaningful rainfall. 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 Congressman David Scott. Read more...