Be a holiday angel to a local senior citizen in need by participating in the 2014 Holiday Gift Angels Program. The program is presented by Forsyth County Senior Services. “The Holiday Gift Angels Program helps remind our senior citizens that someone is thinking about them during the holiday season,” said Senior Services Director Judy Theilman. […]
At their Nov. 6 meeting, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners proclaimed November 2014 as Thrombosis Awareness Month in Forsyth County. More than 600,000 people in the United States are estimated to develop venous thromboembolism or clots in the vein every year, with about 400,000 of them developing deep vein thrombosis of the legs. The […]
At their Nov. 6 meeting, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners adopted the county’s 2015 operating budget. The $103.4 million General Fund budget was funded with no increase in the county’s property tax millage rate. Click here to view the budget summary. Millage Rates Earlier this year, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners adopted the […]
The Forsyth County Animal Shelter has a wish list of items that will assist them in caring for the shelter’s animals. These items range from dog and cat food to paper towels and disinfecting wipes. View the list at www.forsythco.com/animalshelter. Your support of the Forsyth County Animal Shelter is appreciated! The Forsyth County Animal Shelter […]
The Forsyth County Republican Party will host an election night watch party on Tuesday, Nov. 4 starting at 7:00 pm at the Coo Coo’s Nest. (1920 Freedom Pkwy, Cumming, GA 30041)
Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Outdoor Program Coordinator Joseph Daugherty was recently recognized by the Georgia Recreation and Park Association (GRPA) with the District 7 Parks and Outdoor Professional Award. The Parks and Outdoor Professional Award recognizes those individuals who have been involved with community, civic and professional organizations, and who have made contributions to […]
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office reports a deputy was struck by a vehicle Monday while directing traffic at Coal Mountain Elementary. His injuries are not life threatening. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and the accident is being investigated by the Georgia State Patrol.
The Republican Victory Tour will stop off at Norman’s Landing in Forsyth County on Monday, Oct. 27 at 3:30 pm. Interested citizens can meet and show support for Governor Nathan Deal and the many of the other candidates on the 2014 Republican slate. According to GAGOP Chairman John Padgett, “Election Day is right around the […]
Forsyth County voters will have additional time to cast their ballot during week three of Advance Voting for the November 4 General Election/Special Election, thanks to extended Advance Voting hours approved by the Forsyth County Board of Voter Registrations and lections. On Saturday, October 25, and from Monday, October 27 through Friday, October 31, five […]
At their Oct. 16, 2014 meeting, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognized an employee for her years of service with Forsyth County government. Indigent Defense Administrator Connie Brooker was recognized for reaching 25 years of service with the county.
