The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners proclaimed Sept. 25-29, 2023, as Childhood Cancer Awareness Week at a Sept. 21 meeting. According to the American Childhood Cancer Organization, each year an estimated 15,780 children aged 0-19 in the United States are diagnosed with cancer, with more ... Read more...

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners proclaimed Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month at a Sept. 7 meeting. Fourteen percent of the 54,300 students in Forsyth County Schools are of Hispanic heritage and are an important part of the school district family ... Read more...

During their May 9 meeting, the Board of Commissioners proclaimed May 2023 as Mental Health Awareness Month, urging all citizens to prioritize mental health and to call or text 988 if you or someone you know is in crisis.   “Forsyth County is committed to ending stigmas surrounding ... Read more...