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  1. Government · Sept. 28, 2026

    What the Forsyth County commission will take up on October 1

    On October 1, the board will hold five public hearings on parcel requests and code amendments, and consider a request to appeal a denied pool variance.

  2. Growth & development · Sept. 27, 2026

    Chick-fil-A opens Oct. 1 at Bethelview and Castleberry. Here's what else is coming to Southard Exchange.

    The new Chick-fil-A is scheduled to open Oct. 1; 7 Brew, Maepole and Fifth Third Bank are planned along the development's new internal road.

  3. Health · Sept. 25, 2026

    Forsyth's tap water tastes earthy. The county says it's safe — here's why it still tastes that way

    Forsyth County says its tap water is safe to drink. Sept. 1 samples explain why some customers can still taste earthy MIB after treatment.

  4. Government · Sept. 23, 2026

    What the Forsyth County commission did on Sept. 22

    The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners approved several major projects, postponed a rezoning, directed follow-up work on planning issues, and took additional action after executive session.

  5. Government · Sept. 20, 2026

    What the Forsyth County commission will take up on Sept. 22

    On September 22, the board will consider a time-sensitive road-maintenance agreement, land-use questions and several large capital and transportation commitments.

  6. Growth & development · Sept. 18, 2026

    Forsyth County's first Whole Foods is a bet on south Forsyth's numbers

    Forsyth County's first Whole Foods is taking shape at Fuqua Development's Forsyth Town Center, but no public opening date has been announced.

  7. Wildlife · Aug. 22, 2026

    Why black bear sightings happen in Forsyth County: What residents should do

    Most bears seen in Forsyth are likely passing through. Here’s why they appear, what attracts them and when to call for help.

  8. Parks & recreation · Aug. 13, 2026

    Forsyth County plans tennis and pickleball court improvements at three parks

    Four new tennis courts are planned at Sawnee Mountain Park, while courts at Matt Community Park and Coal Mountain Park are scheduled for resurfacing. The county says some disruption is expected, but construction dates, costs, and closure schedules have not yet been published.

  9. Health · Aug. 4, 2026

    Friends Cumming Grill receives U grade in Aug. 4 health inspection

    Friends Cumming Grill received a U grade with a score of 42 in an Aug. 4 routine inspection. The public report lists violations involving food protection, temperatures, sanitation, facility maintenance and pest control, and says the facility voluntarily closed pending compliance and reinspection.