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Forsyth County, Georgia
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About Forsyth, GA

Population
Approximately 251,283 residents
County Seat
Cumming, Georgia
Coverage Area
247 square miles in northern Georgia

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Coal Mountain Recycling Center reopens after repairs, restores services

Coal Mountain Recycling Center reopens after repairs, restores services

Coal Mountain Recycling Center has reopened after repairs, restoring local recycling and disposal services for Forsyth r...

Marcus Williams2m read
Business

Sawnee Electric to Return $6 Million to 137,500 Current, Former Members

Sawnee Electric to Return $6 Million to 137,500 Current, Former Members

Residents will learn how Sawnee Electric will return about $6 million to 137,500 current and former members and when and...

Sarah Chen3m read
Healthcare

Forsyth neighbors rally to support hospitalized 20-year-old Logan Wood

Forsyth neighbors rally to support hospitalized 20-year-old Logan Wood

A Forsyth County family is seeking support after their 20-year-old son was hospitalized Nov. 5; a GoFundMe is helping co...

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
Healthcare

Central EMS takes over Forsyth County ambulance services Thursday

Central EMS takes over Forsyth County ambulance services Thursday

Central Emergency Medical Services will assume Forsyth County EMS at 9 a.m. Jan. 14; residents should see no interruptio...

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
Government

Forsyth County seeks public input for parks master plan update

Forsyth County seeks public input for parks master plan update

Forsyth County launched a parks master plan update and is asking residents to complete an online survey and attend commu...

Marcus Williams2m read
Community

Cumming Man Charged with Aggravated Assault After Shooting at FedEx Truck

Cumming Man Charged with Aggravated Assault After Shooting at FedEx Truck

A Cumming man fired at a FedEx truck, nearly striking the driver; the incident raises safety concerns for delivery worke...

Marcus Williams2m read
Community

Cumming Library offers Puzzle Piece Hearts craft for adults

Cumming Library offers Puzzle Piece Hearts craft for adults

An adults-only Cumming Library program will turn spare puzzle pieces into heart-shaped Valentine wreaths. Free passes ar...

Sarah Chen2m read
Community

Cumming Library hosts family drop-in puzzles for National Puzzle Day

Cumming Library hosts family drop-in puzzles for National Puzzle Day

Cumming Library will host a drop-in puzzle event Jan. 29, with free puzzles for all ages and no registration required....

Sarah Chen2m read
Education

Forsyth Schools cut chronic absences for fourth straight year

Forsyth Schools cut chronic absences for fourth straight year

Forsyth County Schools reduced chronic absenteeism for a fourth consecutive school year and outperformed the statewide a...

Sarah Chen2m read
Education

Forsyth schools secure nearly $1.2 million to boost career pathways

Forsyth schools secure nearly $1.2 million to boost career pathways

Forsyth County Schools announced nearly $1.2 million in grants to expand career and technical education and workforce pr...

Sarah Chen2m read
Education

West Forsyth Quarterback Max Walraven Commits to Division I Program

West Forsyth Quarterback Max Walraven Commits to Division I Program

West Forsyth senior quarterback Max Walraven announced his commitment to a Division I college program on Jan. 10, 2026, ...

Sarah Chen2m read
Community

Forsyth Weekly Briefs: Lane Closures, Honey Badger, MLK Events, Sheriff Reports

Forsyth Weekly Briefs: Lane Closures, Honey Badger, MLK Events, Sheriff Reports

Lane closures, a honey badger profile, MLK Day family events and sheriff incident reports affected traffic, community su...

Lisa Park2m read
Education

West Forsyth Star Piper Duckworth Commits to In-State Program

West Forsyth Star Piper Duckworth Commits to In-State Program

West Forsyth volleyball standout Piper Duckworth announced her commitment to continue her volleyball career at an in-sta...

Marcus Williams2m read
Government

Forsyth County man indicted on child molestation, sexual battery pleads not guilty

Forsyth County man indicted on child molestation, sexual battery pleads not guilty

A Forsyth County man was indicted on charges including child molestation and sexual battery and has pleaded not guilty; ...

James Thompson2m read
Business

Cumming's only Shipley Do-Nuts location closes after 2023 opening

Cumming's only Shipley Do-Nuts location closes after 2023 opening

Georgia's first Shipley Do-Nuts in Cumming closed Jan. 15, 2026, ending a locally owned franchise and removing a neighbo...

Sarah Chen2m read
Government

Forsyth unveils draft master plan for Polo Fields Park

Forsyth unveils draft master plan for Polo Fields Park

Forsyth County released a draft master plan for Polo Fields Park proposing field upgrades and new amenities; residents c...

James Thompson2m read
Government

Greg Dolezal launches lieutenant governor bid at Forsyth kickoff

Greg Dolezal launches lieutenant governor bid at Forsyth kickoff

Greg Dolezal launched his lieutenant governor campaign in Forsyth County on Jan. 14, drawing local officials and outlini...

Marcus Williams2m read
Community

Honey Badger Cubs Born at North Georgia Park, First U.S. Births

Honey Badger Cubs Born at North Georgia Park, First U.S. Births

North Georgia Wildlife Park in Cleveland welcomed honey badger cubs on Jan. 16, a rare U.S. captive birth that boosts lo...

Marcus Williams2m read
Government

Forsyth County confirms up to 16 percent public safety pay increases

Forsyth County confirms up to 16 percent public safety pay increases

Forsyth County confirmed certified public safety staff received up to 16% pay increases tied to the FY2023 budget. The r...

Marcus Williams2m read
Government

Cumming dedicates intersection to volunteer Sgt. Rob Muth

Cumming dedicates intersection to volunteer Sgt. Rob Muth

City installs memorial sign at Castleberry and Buford Dam roads after fatal parade incident; the dedication honors a loc...

James Thompson2m read
Education

Cumming Library hosts hands-on polar exploration for families

Cumming Library hosts hands-on polar exploration for families

Cumming Library held a hands-on polar exploration program for families, offering STEM learning and community engagement ...

Sarah Chen2m read
Education

Forsyth Central's Avery Mullvain Commits to Nearby University Softball

Forsyth Central's Avery Mullvain Commits to Nearby University Softball

Forsyth Central multi-sport standout Avery Mullvain commits today to continue her softball career with a nearby universi...

Lisa Park2m read
Government

Undercover sting leads to three massage parlor arrests in south Forsyth

Undercover sting leads to three massage parlor arrests in south Forsyth

Three women were arrested in a south Forsyth undercover sting targeting massage parlors; the operation could prompt tigh...

James Thompson2m read
Government

Forsyth commissioners postpone Strickland Road warehouse decision again

Forsyth commissioners postpone Strickland Road warehouse decision again

Commissioners delayed a vote on a proposed Strickland Road warehouse due to questions about a water feature and technica...

James Thompson2m read
Community

Cumming Arts Center inspiration exhibit closes as new show opens

Cumming Arts Center inspiration exhibit closes as new show opens

The Cumming Arts Center invitational "Inspiration" exhibit closed Jan. 11; "Nostalgic" opens Jan. 14 with calls for entr...

Lisa Park2m read
Education

Forsyth County Schools posts 2025-26 educator job fair schedule

Forsyth County Schools posts 2025-26 educator job fair schedule

Forsyth County Schools posted a calendar of in-person and virtual job fairs for certified educators and substitutes. Reg...

Marcus Williams2m read
Government

Commissioners advance multi-million renovation of Old Matt Schoolhouse

Commissioners advance multi-million renovation of Old Matt Schoolhouse

County commissioners approved slightly more than $150,000 in upgrades for the Old Matt Schoolhouse, moving a nearly $4 m...

Marcus Williams2m read
Government

Forsyth County to Build Lake Lanier Intake, Gain Water Independence by 2030

Forsyth County to Build Lake Lanier Intake, Gain Water Independence by 2030

Forsyth County will build its own Lake Lanier water intake, ending reliance on Cumming’s facility and aiming for local c...

Marcus Williams2m read
Government

Forsyth Opens New Natural Trails at Two North Parks

Forsyth Opens New Natural Trails at Two North Parks

Forsyth County opened new natural-surface trails at Lanierland Park and Matt Community Park on Jan. 7, 2026, expanding l...

Marcus Williams2m read