Forsyth County eliminated the South Forsyth precinct. Here's where its voters go on Nov. 3.
About 5,700 registered voters have a new Election Day polling place this year, the county estimates. Advance voting is open through Oct. 30.
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How the County Treats Water During Algae Blooms in Lake Lanier
Director of the Department of Water & Sewer Scott Adams joins FoCo Unplugged to discuss how the County is treating raw water to mitigate algae bloom compounds, to clarify the safety of our drinking water and future plans…
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What to watch
Meetings, hearings and school dates in the next 30 days.
Tue Oct 27
6:30 PMPlanning Commission Regular Meeting/Public HearingsForsyth County Meetings · Board of Commissioners BuildingAdd to calendar ↗
Tue Nov 3
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 ↗
7:00 PMBoard of Voter Registrations & Elections Special Called MeetingForsyth County Meetings · Voter Registrations & ElectionsAdd to calendar ↗
Thu Nov 5
5:00 PMBoard of Commissioners Regular Meeting / Public HearingsForsyth County Meetings · Board of Commissioners BuildingAdd to calendar ↗
Tue Nov 10
2:00 PMBoard of Commissioners Work Session MeetingForsyth County Meetings · Board of Commissioners BuildingAdd to calendar ↗
5:00 PM–6:00 PMBoard of Education Work SessionForsyth County Schools Calendar · 1120 Dahlonega Hwy, Cumming, Georgia, United StatesAdd to calendar ↗
Thu Nov 12
10:00 AMCivil Service Board – Regular Meeting 10:00 AMForsyth County Meetings · Forsyth County Juvenile Court BuildingAdd to calendar ↗
Recent articles
What the Forsyth County commission will take up on Oct. 20
On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM at 110 East Main Street in Cumming, the board will consider Old Atlanta Road widening contracts, three possible board-generated rezonings and a Planning Commission recommendation on zoning buffers.
What the Forsyth County commission will take up on Oct. 15
On Oct. 15, the county commission will hold public hearings on extending its residential rezoning moratorium, the 2027 comprehensive plan update and several zoning cases.
Board extends residential rezoning moratorium to April 13, 2027; 11 hearings and cases postponed
The Forsyth County commission approved a 180-day extension of its moratorium on residential rezoning applications on October 15, held an informational hearing on the 2027 comprehensive plan update, approved seven zoning cases and postponed 11 hearings and cases.
The county's water director says a full-plant ozone system is in design. Here's what the county's records show about it.
Levels are still high and treated water sometimes stays above the taste level, the county's water director said. The county is designing a bigger ozone system, with no date or price given. The county's own records show the second intake is a 2031 project and the taste line in the capital plan is funded for 2029–2030.
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.
Latest across Forsyth
Senior Services is Breaking the Mold of What You Might Expect
Forsyth County Senior Services is routinely winning state, regional and national awards for their offerings ranging from active adult recreation programs to senior support services all while breaking down barriers in the community!
Forsyth County's separate freeze on sketch plats and land disturbance permits ends Nov. 17 unless the board extends it
It covers residential land zoned before April 13, 2017. The Board of Commissioners has extended it twice, and as of Oct. 22 the county had not posted an agenda for its Nov. 5 meeting.
Forsyth County eliminated the South Forsyth precinct. Here's where its voters go on Nov. 3.
About 5,700 registered voters have a new Election Day polling place this year, the county estimates. Advance voting is open through Oct. 30.
Board Policy GANA: Infectious Diseases and Board Policy GBA: Professional Personnel Compensation Guides and Contracts
Official announcement from Forsyth County Schools. Open the district source for details.
Board of Education Meeting
District-wide event listed on the official Forsyth County Schools calendar.
PreviewWhat the Forsyth County commission will take up on Oct. 20
On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM at 110 East Main Street in Cumming, the board will consider Old Atlanta Road widening contracts, three possible board-generated rezonings and a Planning Commission recommendation on zoning buffers.
Forsyth County Commissioner Mendy Moore Earns ACCG Lifelong Learning Academy Recognition
Forsyth County District 4 Commissioner Mendy Moore was recently recognized by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) for successfully completing the core requirements of the ACCG Lifelong Learning Academy.
Prof. Dev. (Student Holiday)
District-wide event listed on the official Forsyth County Schools calendar.
Forsyth County Schools Class of 2026 Earns Record SAT Score, Outperforms State and Nation on SAT and ACT
Official announcement from Forsyth County Schools. Open the district source for details.
K-12 Online Learning/Parent Conf.
District-wide event listed on the official Forsyth County Schools calendar.
Ribbon Cutting Held for Opening of Parks & Recreation’s Thrive Center
Forsyth County officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15, to celebrate the opening of the Department of Parks & Recreation’s new Thrive Center (595 Dahlonega Street).
Forsyth County Asks for Public Input to Update Comprehensive Plan
Forsyth County has begun the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan, the County’s official policy guide and strategy for future growth and development.