Forsyth Library to Offer Adult Computer Classes

Forsyth Library to Offer Adult Computer Classes

Forsyth County Public Library (FCPL) will offer an 8-week series of computer literacy classes for adults. Taught by Elizabeth Ortiz of Lanier Technical College, beginner computer classes for adults will begin on Jan. 9 and meet each Friday from 9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. through Feb. 27. All classes will be held in the computer […]

Officials to Take Oaths of Office

Several Forsyth County officials will be taking oaths of office in the upcoming weeks. Please find below the schedule for the administration of oaths. Thursday, December 18, County Administration Building, Commissioners Meeting Room, 11 a.m. The Honorable R.J. (Pete) Amos, Forsyth County Commissioner The Honorable Todd Levent, Forsyth County Commissioner Monday, December 22, Forsyth County […]

Finding Damage Following Home Purchase

Finding Damage Following Home Purchase

Question: I recently purchased a home. Even though everything seemed fine before the closing, I just went downstairs and found a flood six inches deep! The previous owners told me that there were no problems with the house, and my inspection report came back clean. The repairman told me that I have to spend several […]

Norm’s Tasting Notes: 2012 Root 1 Carmenere

Norm’s Tasting Notes:  2012 Root 1 Carmenere

I have a Christmas present for you.  I rarely rave about wines or talk about my favorites very much, but I have admitted in the past that I really favor Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.  But today I am going to give you the best piece of advice ever.  If you want to enjoy a wonderful […]

Forsyth County Fire Receives Grant for Devices for the Hearing Impaired

Forsyth County Fire Receives Grant for Devices for the Hearing Impaired

Grant funding is enabling the Forsyth County Fire Department to provide important safety devices to hearing impaired residents. The 2014 Chesney Fallen Firefighters Memorial Grant Award of $3,000 funded the purchase of smoke alarms and fire alarms/clocks with bed shakers, all specially designed for the hearing impaired. “The two devices we were able to purchase […]

Mason Street Parking Facility Open in Downtown Cumming

Mason Street Parking Facility Open in Downtown Cumming

The new Mason Street Parking Facility located near the Forsyth County Administration Building is now open. It is the second of two new parking decks in downtown Cumming that are part of the county’s new courthouse and jail project. The new five-level, 491-space Mason Street Parking Facility opened for use today and is accessible off […]