The board approved 16 of 18 work-session items, postponed one rezoning and withdrew another
The board approved or authorized 16 of 18 work-session items, postponed one rezoning and withdrew another.
Daily edition / 2026-10-08
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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Meetings, hearings and school dates in the next 30 days.
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 ↗
Tue Oct 13
5:00 PM–6:00 PMBoard of Education Work SessionForsyth County Schools Calendar · 1120 Dahlonega Hwy, Cumming, Georgia, United StatesAdd to calendar ↗
Thu Oct 15
5:00 PMBoard of Commissioners Regular Meeting / Public HearingsForsyth County Meetings · Board of Commissioners BuildingAdd to calendar ↗
9:30 AMDevelopment Authority Regular MeetingForsyth County Meetings · Administration BuildingAdd to calendar ↗
Fri Oct 16
Mon Oct 19
Tue Oct 20
2:00 PMBoard of Commissioners Work Session MeetingForsyth County Meetings · Board of Commissioners BuildingAdd to calendar ↗
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On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM at 110 East Main Street, Suite 220, Cumming, the board will take up delayed rezoning matters, time-sensitive road funding and resolutions to condemn property interests for a sidewalk project.
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