A “pause” on residential zoning applications has been in place in Forsyth County since early 2025 as the County addresses what is ahead for residential growth in our community.
Meetings, hearings and school dates in the next 30 days.
On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM at 110 East Main Street, Suite 220 in Cumming, the board will consider a deadline for short-term rentals operating under a claim of nonconforming status, a $5,769,879.00 change order for the Antioch Water Treatment Plant's backup generator, and two land-use items in District 1.
Georgia's rut map, built from deer-vehicle crash data, puts Forsyth County's peak deer movement this week. Dusk now falls around the evening commute.
On Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM at 110 East Main Street, Suite 220 in Cumming, the board will hold a public hearing on extending its moratorium on sketch plats and land disturbance permits, will discuss a possible new moratorium and a clinic zoning change, and has several zoning cases on the agenda.
Registration is required and every slot is taken. County recycling centers take paint, batteries, electronics and motor oil, some for a fee.
Crews began replacing the boardwalk at the Fowler Park Trailhead on Oct. 26, and the county expects the trailhead to stay closed through the end of the year.
The county rezoned the 7.93-acre site for industrial use a year ago. The building permit was issued Oct. 2, and the leasing listing says the space will be ready Feb. 1, 2027.
Georgia's rut map, built from deer-vehicle crash data, puts Forsyth County's peak deer movement this week. Dusk now falls around the evening commute.
A “pause” on residential zoning applications has been in place in Forsyth County since early 2025 as the County addresses what is ahead for residential growth in our community.
Various Forsyth County departments and community organizations are teaming up this holiday season as part of FoCo Gives, a giving initiative bringing together donation programs offered by County government offices for residents in need.
On Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM at 110 East Main Street, Suite 220 in Cumming, the board will hold a public hearing on extending its moratorium on sketch plats and land disturbance permits, will discuss a possible new moratorium and a clinic zoning change, and has several zoning cases on the agenda.
Registration is required and every slot is taken. County recycling centers take paint, batteries, electronics and motor oil, some for a fee.
There’s plenty to catch up on in this month’s Your Forsyth newsletter!
The rehabilitation of the popular Sawnee Mountain Preserve trail beginning at Bettis Tribble Gap Road will provide a more accessible and sustainable path to the Indian Seats. Access to the Indian Seats will remain open throughout the project.
November’s Park Buzz is here! Fall registration is wrapping up so be sure to check out upcoming programs, activities and events happening with Forsyth County Parks & Recreation before the season ends. Read this month’s Park Buzz here.
Over the next year, Forsyth County leaders, policy makers and planning officials will be working with our community to create a shared vision for our future.
Crews began replacing the boardwalk at the Fowler Park Trailhead on Oct. 26, and the county expects the trailhead to stay closed through the end of the year.
Celebrating the people who keep Forsyth County moving forward! Forsyth County recognized its public safety, public works, parks, administrative and all County government employees on Friday during the annual Employee Appreciation Lunch.
Forsyth County’s On the Move series is back with an update on improvements to the Big Creek Greenway at the Fowler Park Trailhead.