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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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4th Annual Cumming Wine Fest March 7: Free Admission, 21+ Tasting
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4th Annual Cumming Wine Fest March 7: Free Admission, 21+ Tasting

The 4th Annual Cumming Wine Fest is set for March 7 at the Lou Sobh Amphitheater, with wine tastings 21+ by ticket and free general admission to live music and vendors.

Marcus Williams3m read
Forsyth County Signals End to Residential Development Moratorium Amid UDC Rewrite
Government

Forsyth County Signals End to Residential Development Moratorium Amid UDC Rewrite

Forsyth leaders signaled Feb. 19 that progress on the Unified Development Code could allow release of two residential zoning categories before the moratorium’s corrected June 2, 2026 expiration.

Marcus Williams3m read
Forsyth Humane Hosts Adults-Only Pour for Paws Bourbon and Wine Fundraiser
Community

Forsyth Humane Hosts Adults-Only Pour for Paws Bourbon and Wine Fundraiser

The Reid Barn in Cumming will host Pour for Paws, a western-themed, adults-only bourbon and wine tasting fundraiser from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

Sarah Chen2m read
Forsyth Descendants Scholarship Aims to Support 1912 Expulsion Victims' Descendants
Education

Forsyth Descendants Scholarship Aims to Support 1912 Expulsion Victims' Descendants

Forsyth Descendants Scholarship offers up to $10,000 per year to students who document direct descent from Black families driven out of Forsyth County during the violent 1912 expulsions.

Sarah Chen3m read
Kimchi Red Opens Johns Creek-Suwanee Location at 3651-D Peachtree Parkway
Business

Kimchi Red Opens Johns Creek-Suwanee Location at 3651-D Peachtree Parkway

Kimchi Red opened at 3651-D Peachtree Pkwy in Suwanee, serving its Yelp-awarded fried chicken after grand-opening activity around March 2, 2026.

Sarah Chen2m read
Team TurtleBots Fundraiser at YiFan in Johns Creek March 7
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Team TurtleBots Fundraiser at YiFan in Johns Creek March 7

YiFan will donate 15% of net sales to Team TurtleBots Saturday, March 7; dine at 6000 Medlock Bridge Pkwy Ste F100 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and use code TURTLEBOTS for 5% off.

Lisa Park2m read
Johns Creek Battle of the Bands Returns March 7 at Newtown Park
Community

Johns Creek Battle of the Bands Returns March 7 at Newtown Park

Johns Creek's annual Battle of the Bands returns to the Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater at Newtown Park for a free, family-friendly show starting 6:00 p.m., Saturday, March 7, 2026.

Marcus Williams2m read
3rd Annual St. Paddy’s RockFest in Cumming March 14; Start Time Disputed
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3rd Annual St. Paddy’s RockFest in Cumming March 14; Start Time Disputed

The 3rd annual St. Paddy’s RockFest is set for March 14 at Lou Sobh Amphitheater in Cumming with free admission and free parking - but sources disagree on the start time and street address.

Lisa Park3m read
Grayson defeats South Forsyth 68-62 in GHSA state tournament, snaps 11-game streak
Education

Grayson defeats South Forsyth 68-62 in GHSA state tournament, snaps 11-game streak

Grayson beat South Forsyth 68-62 in a GHSA AAAAAA state tournament game, snapping South Forsyth’s 11-game winning streak that had pushed the War Eagles into top regional contention.

Sarah Chen2m read
Johns Creek launches free outdoor fitness program March 8 at two parks
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Johns Creek launches free outdoor fitness program March 8 at two parks

Johns Creek will start free, city-run outdoor fitness classes Sunday, March 8 at Newtown Park (Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater, 150 Old Alabama Rd) and Cauley Creek Park, with a new Walk with a Doc.

Sarah Chen2m read
Relocation to South Forsyth, Johns Creek Cools as 2026 Buyers Narrow Choices
Business

Relocation to South Forsyth, Johns Creek Cools as 2026 Buyers Narrow Choices

Medley in Johns Creek will open Oct. 2026 on the former State Farm campus with about 900 luxury residences and a 25,000-sq-ft plaza as out-of-state relocation cools.

Sarah Chen3m read
Jamestown to Lead Redevelopment of Forsyth's North Point Mall into Sports-Anchored Campus
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Jamestown to Lead Redevelopment of Forsyth's North Point Mall into Sports-Anchored Campus

Jamestown will take over management of the roughly 100-acre North Point Mall site in Alpharetta and lead a plan to add a state-of-the-art NHL-capable arena alongside mixed-use development.

Sarah Chen2m read
KFCB launches Greatest American Cleanup March 1 through May 31
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KFCB launches Greatest American Cleanup March 1 through May 31

Keep Forsyth County Beautiful is running the Greatest American Cleanup from March 1 through May 31; volunteers pick up supplies at 426 Canton Hwy (by appointment) and must leave tied bags roadside and text a photo.

Marcus Williams2m read
Former Forsyth daycare owner pleads guilty, sentenced to probation, barred from childcare
Education

Former Forsyth daycare owner pleads guilty, sentenced to probation, barred from childcare

Former Cornerstone Schools owner Angela Martin, 76, pleaded guilty to reckless conduct, received 12 months probation and is barred from working with children or running a childcare center.

Lisa Park3m read
LEAD Celebrates 10 Years of Mentoring Forsyth County Middle School Girls
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LEAD Celebrates 10 Years of Mentoring Forsyth County Middle School Girls

Forsyth Family Magazine put LEAD Girls on its March 1, 2026 cover, marking 10 years of the locally founded nonprofit Learning Everyday Accomplishing Dreams mentoring middle-school girls.

Lisa Park3m read
Zivel Performance & Recovery Announces Windermere Grand-Opening March 20-22
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Zivel Performance & Recovery Announces Windermere Grand-Opening March 20-22

Zivel Performance & Recovery will open at 3775 Windermere Parkway in Cumming with a March 20–22 grand-opening weekend and a Founder’s Club first-month offer for $79 (limited to 50).

Sarah Chen2m read
Forsyth Central rallies for 9-6 win at Cartersville, gets first victory
Education

Forsyth Central rallies for 9-6 win at Cartersville, gets first victory

Forsyth Central erupted for five runs in the fourth and four in the fifth to beat host Cartersville 9-6, handing the Bulldogs their first win of the season and leaving the Canes with a five-game skid.

Marcus Williams2m read
Forsyth Resident Geoff Duncan Qualifies for 2026 Georgia Democratic Governor Primary
Government

Forsyth Resident Geoff Duncan Qualifies for 2026 Georgia Democratic Governor Primary

Former Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, a Forsyth County resident who left the GOP Aug. 5, 2025, qualified Tuesday to run in the May 19, 2026 Democratic primary for governor.

Marcus Williams2m read
Forsyth County sheriff seeks more than $2.7M for school safety upgrades
Education

Forsyth County sheriff seeks more than $2.7M for school safety upgrades

Forsyth County is seeking more than $2.7 million in federal funds to buy radios, camera software and drones to give deputies real-time access to school surveillance and improve SRO communications.

Sarah Chen3m read
43-acre Medley in Johns Creek Secures Boehringer 73,000-SF Lease, Opening October 2026
Business

43-acre Medley in Johns Creek Secures Boehringer 73,000-SF Lease, Opening October 2026

Boehringer Ingelheim has leased 73,000 square feet at Toro Development’s 43-acre Medley in Johns Creek and will move nearly 500 employees in summer 2026 ahead of an Oct. 29, 2026 grand opening.

Sarah Chen3m read
Sold Out Furkids Comedy Night to Benefit Cumming Animal Rescue
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Sold Out Furkids Comedy Night to Benefit Cumming Animal Rescue

Tickets for Furkids Comedy Night at the Giaquinto Event Center in Cumming are sold out for the March 6 show; $35 tickets included an open bar and all proceeds support Furkids' lifesaving programs.

Marcus Williams2m read
Forsyth County Warns of AI Phone Scams Impersonating Officers, Demanding Gift Cards
Government

Forsyth County Warns of AI Phone Scams Impersonating Officers, Demanding Gift Cards

Scammers calling Forsyth County residents impersonate officers, name Captain Dwayne Little, and demand gift cards starting at $4,000; report tips to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office at 336-727-2112.

James Thompson2m read
Shuchita Patel Enters Forsyth County Board of Commissioners District 3 Race
Government

Shuchita Patel Enters Forsyth County Board of Commissioners District 3 Race

Shuchita Patel has launched a campaign for Forsyth County Board of Commissioners District 3, joining a growing field as qualifying wraps up ahead of the 2026 midterms.

James Thompson2m read
Cumming City Council Unanimously Approves Rezoning for Special Events Facility Near Fairgrounds
Government

Cumming City Council Unanimously Approves Rezoning for Special Events Facility Near Fairgrounds

Cumming City Council unanimously approved rezoning to allow a special events facility near the Cumming Fairgrounds, a move Forsyth County News says will support local growth and event hosting.

James Thompson2m read
Forsyth residents can volunteer with Family Promise: shelter, warming center, donations
Community

Forsyth residents can volunteer with Family Promise: shelter, warming center, donations

Family Promise of Forsyth County runs shelter and housing-stabilization programs, activates emergency warming centers in severe weather, and recruits volunteers through a monthly virtual orientation—email sandra@fpforsyth.org for alternatives.

Marcus Williams5m read
Forsyth County Deputies Seize Suspected Drugs, Two Charged on Warrants
Government

Forsyth County Deputies Seize Suspected Drugs, Two Charged on Warrants

Deputies found a baggie with a small rock suspected to be heroin or fentanyl after arresting a 38-year-old Cumming man and a 36-year-old Winder woman inside a car at a Ridgefair Drive home on Feb. 20.

James Thompson2m read
Forsyth County to Open 32-38-Foot Climbing Tower at Sawnee Preserve in April
Community

Forsyth County to Open 32-38-Foot Climbing Tower at Sawnee Preserve in April

A new climbing tower with 32- to 38-foot routes and 2,208 square feet of climbing area will open at Sawnee Mountain Preserve in April, accommodating up to 10 climbers and two rappel participants.

Marcus Williams2m read
barre3 North Forsyth opens in Cumming with free classes all weekend
Business

barre3 North Forsyth opens in Cumming with free classes all weekend

barre3 — the national boutique fitness brand — opened its North Forsyth studio at 3650 Browns Bridge Road (Ste. 400–500) and held a grand‑opening weekend with complimentary classes on Feb. 28, 2026.

Sarah Chen2m read
GOP At-Large Commissioner Candidates Focus on Infrastructure at Forsyth County Forum
Government

GOP At-Large Commissioner Candidates Focus on Infrastructure at Forsyth County Forum

Republican at-large candidates Mike Barresi and Terri Mrazek debated infrastructure, housing and code compliance at a Housing Justice Now forum, with barresi recounting homelessness and mrazek drawing criticism for a racial remark.

James Thompson2m read