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.
Daily edition / 2026-10-02
Work Session Recap – Sept. 22, 2026
Miss the Sept. 22 Board of Commissioners Work Session? County Manager David McKee provides background on some of the meeting’s agenda items including an update on the residential zoning moratorium.
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What to watch
Meetings, hearings and school dates in the next 30 days.
Tue Oct 6
10:00 AMBoard of Commissioners Work Session MeetingForsyth County Meetings · Board of Commissioners BuildingAdd to calendar ↗
6:00 PMAnimal Control BoardForsyth County Meetings · Freedom Park Administration BuildingAdd to calendar ↗
6:30 PMZoning Board of Appeals Work SessionForsyth County Meetings · Board of Commissioners BuildingAdd to calendar ↗
7:00 PMZoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting/Public HearingsForsyth County Meetings · Board of Commissioners BuildingAdd to calendar ↗
9:00 AMBoard of Voter Registrations & Elections Regular MeetingForsyth County Meetings · Voter Registrations & ElectionsAdd to calendar ↗
Wed Oct 7
6:30 PMParks & Recreation Advisory Board MeetingForsyth County Meetings · Fowler Park Rec CenterAdd to calendar ↗
Thu Oct 8
10:00 AMCivil Service Board – Regular Meeting 10:00 AMForsyth County Meetings · Forsyth County Juvenile Court BuildingAdd to calendar ↗
2:00 PMBoard of Assessors – Regular Meeting 2:00pmForsyth County Meetings · Board of Assessors BuildingAdd to calendar ↗
Recent articles
Chick-fil-A opens Oct. 1 at Bethelview and Castleberry. Here's what else is coming to Southard Exchange.
The new Chick-fil-A opened Oct. 1; 7 Brew, Maepole and Fifth Third Bank are planned along the development's new internal road.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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PreviewWhat 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.
Read This Month’s Park Buzz
October’s Park Buzz is here! Fall is in full swing, so be sure to check out what’s happening in Forsyth County Parks & Recreation this month. Read this month’s Park Buzz
Ribbon Cutting to be Held for Opening of Thrive Center
A ribbon cutting will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, to celebrate the opening of the Forsyth County Department of Parks & Recreation’s new Thrive Center (595 Dahlonega St.).
Fall Break - Student/Staff Holidays
District-wide event listed on the official Forsyth County Schools calendar.
Forsyth County Schools Graduation Rate Soars to Record High of 97.47%
Official announcement from Forsyth County Schools. Open the district source for details.
Chick-fil-A opens Oct. 1 at Bethelview and Castleberry. Here's what else is coming to Southard Exchange.
The new Chick-fil-A opened Oct. 1; 7 Brew, Maepole and Fifth Third Bank are planned along the development's new internal road.
Work Session Recap – Sept. 22, 2026
Miss the Sept. 22 Board of Commissioners Work Session? County Manager David McKee provides background on some of the meeting’s agenda items including an update on the residential zoning moratorium.
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.
2026 Undeliverable Assessment Notices
Undeliverable Assessment Notices are assessment notices that were returned by the United States Postal Service as being undeliverable.
PreviewWhat 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.
ReportWhat 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.
Holiday Hope
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office will be delivering meals, pantry staple items, comfort items and pet food for 300+ seniors in our community during the Christmas Holiday and we need your help!