Each fall, when algae bloom in the fall in Lake Lanier (the County’s raw water source) and release compounds like MIB and geosmin, our drinking water can taste a little earthy. These compounds are NOT toxic or harmful, and the County’s Department of Water & Sewer actively uses ozone treatment to remove the compounds from the water supply. Read more...

The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has announced the immediate and indefinite closure of several USACE-operated parks in Forsyth County due to the ongoing Federal government shutdown impact of funding. County-operated parks remain open. Read more...

Forsyth County to Assist with Reopening and Management of Three USACE Parks Read more...

County-Operated Lake Lanier Parks and Campgrounds Open for Summer Read more...

Crews will be conducting fieldwork in two areas along the project route the week of Feb. 3-7 for the Return Flow System. Read more...

Crews will be conducting fieldwork at five locations from March 11-15 along Pilgrim Mill Road (between Young Deer Drive and Tidwell Park) for the Forsyth County Water Intake Project. Read more...

Crews will conduct fieldwork at several locations along Pilgrim Mill Road during the last three weeks of January 2024. Read more...

Crews will be conducting fieldwork at multiple locations along Pilgrim Mill Road. Read more...

Forsyth County is a few steps closer to enjoying water independence.   Learn what's next for the Lake Lanier Water Intake and Return Flow Projects. Read more...

Mary Alice Park beach and picnic areas will open to the public on Friday, May 26. Watch the latest On the Move for more details. Read more...