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South will get two rec centers
The decision to fund two recreation centers in south Forsyth split the county commission Thursday and left at least one official puzzled.




Lanierland may become public park
The Forsyth County commission intends to buy Lanierland and turn the former country music venue into a community park.




Tax hike appears imminent
The owner of a house assessed at $200,000 could see a tax hike of about $53 per year if Forsyth County commissioners approve a proposed millage rate increase later this month.




Debate over tethering returns
Changes to Forsyth County’s animal control ordinance could come Thursday if the county commission decides to move forward on what has become an increasingly divisive matter.




Mixed use project touted for Hwy. 9
A large mixed-use development slated for about 240 acres in south Forsyth is expected to reach the Forsyth County commission next month.




Report will guide update of policies
Forsyth County's chief financial officer said a recent internal controls study, the final version of which was presented last week, was "money well-spent."




Official: Dig 'really deep'
It's not clear when, or if, federal officials will take the Forsyth County commission up on its offer to look into the local elections office.




Plan for Big Creek advances
Plans for a large, mixed-use development in south Forsyth have cleared the county’s planning board despite opposition from developers of a neighboring project.

County graces yearbook cover
County graces yearbook cover
Government leaders statewide will get a serene glimpse at Forsyth County life when they receive their copy of this year’s Association County Commissioners of Georgia Yearbook.
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Board wrestles with shortfall
Discussion about Forsyth County’s looming 2010 budget deficit resumed Tuesday, with county officials exploring what they say are some tough options.







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