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Complete local news coverage for Forsyth County, Georgia. Stay updated on local government, community events, business developments, and civic matters affecting residents of Cumming, Coal Mountain, Suwanee, Johns Creek, and surrounding Atlanta metro communities.
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Johns Creek moves to use Forsyth County Jail for arrestees
Government

Johns Creek moves to use Forsyth County Jail for arrestees

Johns Creek moved closer to a Forsyth County Jail deal that could cost about $200,000 a year and keep DUI arrestees closer to city police.

Marcus Williams2m read
Cumming student wins scholarship for study abroad in Japan
Education

Cumming student wins scholarship for study abroad in Japan

A Cumming student won a Gilman Scholarship that can send U.S. undergrads to Japan with up to $5,000 in federal aid.

Marcus Williams2m read
Cookie Fix to open at Medley in Johns Creek this fall
Business

Cookie Fix to open at Medley in Johns Creek this fall

Cookie Fix is slated for Medley at 4000 Medley Blvd. in Johns Creek, adding a dessert brand that could boost daily foot traffic in the Town Center district.

Sarah Chen1m read
Prep Redzone spotlights Forsyth County players in 7A Region 6 preview
Education

Prep Redzone spotlights Forsyth County players in 7A Region 6 preview

Forsyth County’s eight-school 7A Region 6 turns 2026 into a countywide race, with West Forsyth, Denmark and Lambert setting the pace.

Sarah Chen5m read
Forsyth County woman says surveys have taken pieces of her land
Government

Forsyth County woman says surveys have taken pieces of her land

A longtime Forsyth County resident says repeated surveys have carved away parts of her property, sending her into decades of court fights as neighbors rally online.

Marcus Williams2m read
Forsyth County opens new Midway Elementary School building in Alpharetta
Education

Forsyth County opens new Midway Elementary School building in Alpharetta

Midway Elementary’s new building added modern space in south Forsyth as enrollment kept rising 40% over the past decade.

Lisa Park2m read
4 men arrested in Forsyth County check-forgery scheme
Business

4 men arrested in Forsyth County check-forgery scheme

A suspicious-activity call at a GA-400 bank branch led Forsyth deputies to arrest four men, after investigators linked them to forged checks and earlier activity in Cherokee County.

Sarah Chen2m read
Car rally and show to support Cumming Boys & Girls Club
Community

Car rally and show to support Cumming Boys & Girls Club

The free car rally at the Bagwell club raised money for programs serving 300 Forsyth youth in a 21,000-square-foot center.

Lisa Park2m read
Forsyth County Schools ranked among Georgia’s best districts
Education

Forsyth County Schools ranked among Georgia’s best districts

Forsyth stayed near the top in a new district ranking, but the bigger issue is how that reputation affects home prices, staffing pressure and growth across the county.

Marcus Williams2m read
Forsyth Central student premieres documentary on county history, future
Community

Forsyth Central student premieres documentary on county history, future

Will Tims packed the Cumming Library with a film on Forsyth County’s history, growth and diversity, made with 30-plus local voices for America 250.

Sarah Chen2m read
Forsyth County K-9 Guinness to get protective vest
Government

Forsyth County K-9 Guinness to get protective vest

K-9 Guinness is set to receive a donated bullet- and stab-protective vest, with a Cumming sponsor covering the gear. Delivery is expected in about 10 weeks.

Marcus Williams2m read
Six accused in $20,000 jewelry theft from south Forsyth Hindu temple
Community

Six accused in $20,000 jewelry theft from south Forsyth Hindu temple

Six people are accused of taking about $20,000 in jewelry from a south Forsyth Hindu temple, reviving fears about safety inside sacred spaces.

Sarah Chen2m read
Forsyth County couple loses $13,000 in bank scam
Business

Forsyth County couple loses $13,000 in bank scam

A caller posing as a Chase employee persuaded a Forsyth County couple to pull out $13,000 and feed three ATM deposits into a Cumming branch.

Sarah Chen2m read
Forsyth County economic development manager helps court new employers
Business

Forsyth County economic development manager helps court new employers

Forsyth is using business recruitment to shape jobs, taxes, and traffic, with Jennifer Mihalcoe serving as the county’s main fix-it link for employers.

Sarah Chen4m read
Two indicted in Forsyth County mail and bank card theft case
Community

Two indicted in Forsyth County mail and bank card theft case

Missing mail in Forsyth County can turn into fraud fast, and two indictments show how stolen cards and checks can ripple into bank losses and credit damage.

Lisa Park2m read
Furkids opens new Cumming dog shelter, doubles rescue capacity
Community

Furkids opens new Cumming dog shelter, doubles rescue capacity

Furkids put 50 rescued dogs into its new Cumming shelter, a move that lifts dog capacity to 135 and eases pressure on Forsyth County rescue resources.

Sarah Chen2m read
Forsyth County weighs two tax questions for roads and homeowner relief
Government

Forsyth County weighs two tax questions for roads and homeowner relief

Forsyth officials are weighing a road tax that would spread costs beyond homeowners and a homestead measure that could ease bills on $550,400 homes.

James Thompson2m read
Forsyth County newsletter spotlights water plant expansion, safety events
Government

Forsyth County newsletter spotlights water plant expansion, safety events

Forsyth County is using its June newsletter to push a major water plant expansion, a free safety event for families and the latest annual report. The water project lifts peak capacity to 40 million gallons a day.

Marcus Williams2m read
Burt Jones campaigns in downtown Cumming ahead of runoff
Government

Burt Jones campaigns in downtown Cumming ahead of runoff

Burt Jones brought a free lunch meet-and-greet to downtown Cumming, trying to turn Forsyth County runoff voters into real June 16 support.

James Thompson2m read
Johns Creek opens Boardwalk park at Town Center in phases
Community

Johns Creek opens Boardwalk park at Town Center in phases

Johns Creek’s new Boardwalk park is open beside City Hall, with pond overlooks, a 15-foot trail and event space already in use.

Marcus Williams2m read
Forsyth County expands specialty recreation with focus on outdoor adventures
Community

Forsyth County expands specialty recreation with focus on outdoor adventures

Forsyth County is turning parks into places to learn, climb and paddle close to home. The new specialty recreation system is widening access for beginners, teens and seniors.

Lisa Park6m read
Johns Creek warns stormwater utility bills arrive in July, due Aug. 31
Government

Johns Creek warns stormwater utility bills arrive in July, due Aug. 31

Johns Creek bills land in July and must be paid by Aug. 31 or a 10% late fee hits. The money pays for 150 miles of pipes and 5,000 catch basins.

James Thompson2m read
Forsyth County pilot links AEDs, volunteers to speed cardiac arrest response
Healthcare

Forsyth County pilot links AEDs, volunteers to speed cardiac arrest response

A July cardiac arrest in Forsyth County was answered by a neighbor with a connected AED before crews arrived, showing how the pilot can turn streets into rescue zones.

Lisa Park2m read
Forsyth schools add phone ban, panic buttons and bus tracking
Education

Forsyth schools add phone ban, panic buttons and bus tracking

Phones, smart watches and tablets were barred at school while bus tracking rolled out to all 500 Forsyth buses. Staff also got panic-button badges as daily routines changed.

Lisa Park2m read
Vernon Jones to host election integrity roundtable in Forsyth County
Government

Vernon Jones to host election integrity roundtable in Forsyth County

Vernon Jones brought his election-integrity pitch to Cumming, where Forsyth County voters are already heading toward a June 16 runoff and watching the rules.

James Thompson2m read
Big Creek Greenway offers Forsyth County residents a safe daily escape
Community

Big Creek Greenway offers Forsyth County residents a safe daily escape

Big Creek Greenway has become south Forsyth’s flat, car-free daily route for walking, biking and stroller trips, and its network keeps expanding.

Lisa Park5m read
Forsyth County couple loses $13,000 in phone scam, police warn
Business

Forsyth County couple loses $13,000 in phone scam, police warn

A Forsyth County couple followed a caller’s urgent instructions to an ATM, then found $13,000 gone after tossing the receipts.

Sarah Chen2m read
Sawnee Mountain Preserve offers Forsyth County residents a quick nature escape
Community

Sawnee Mountain Preserve offers Forsyth County residents a quick nature escape

Sawnee Mountain Preserve gives Forsyth County a free, close-in reset: 963 acres, year-round access and enough trails for a real outing in under two hours.

Sarah Chen5m read
Deputies clock driver at 104 mph in Georgia 400 construction zone
Government

Deputies clock driver at 104 mph in Georgia 400 construction zone

A Memorial Day stop on Georgia 400 found a driver going 104 mph in a 55-mph work zone, nearly 50 mph over the limit.

Marcus Williams2m read