Forsyth County Officials Sworn In, New Leadership for Lake Lanier District

Forsyth County residents gathered at the Administration Building on Tuesday, December 17 as commissioners Alfred John, Laura Semanson, newly elected Mendy Moore and Sheriff Ron Freeman took oaths of office for the 2025 to 2028 term. The ceremony was officiated by Forsyth County Probate Judge Daisy Weeks Marisko and drew county representatives and residents to formally inaugurate officials who will shape local policy and operations over the next four years.

Mendy Moore is the newest member of the Board of Commissioners, representing District 4. That district covers the northeast portion of the county and includes much of the Lake Lanier region. Moore fills the seat formerly held by Cindy Jones Mills, who did not seek re election. Alfred John was sworn in for a second term representing District 2, which covers the southeastern portion of Forsyth County. Laura Semanson begins a third term representing District 5, a district that stretches from the county southern boundary to the city of Cumming.

Sheriff Ron Freeman begins a third term leading the Forsyth County Sheriff s Office. The office is responsible for core public safety functions, including law enforcement services, jail management, court security and serving the writs and papers of the courts. Freeman s re election signals continuity in the county s law enforcement leadership and its operational priorities.

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners consists of five members, each required to live in and be elected by their specific district for four year terms. That district based structure means policy decisions on zoning, infrastructure, development and local services are closely tied to neighborhood and regional priorities. With a newly seated commissioner from the Lake Lanier area, residents in that region can expect renewed focus on issues that commonly affect lakeside communities, such as land use, transportation and emergency response planning.

Local governance will turn quickly to committee work, budget priorities and constituent outreach in the weeks ahead. Residents who want to influence policy and oversight of county operations should monitor commission agendas, attend public meetings and participate in district elections. The composition and experience of the board and sheriff s office will determine how Forsyth County balances growth, public safety and services through 2028.