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Race for commission develops in District 5

Race for commission develops in District 5

Forsyth County Commissioner Jim Boff has announced he will seek re-election for a second term. Read More
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Hearings set ahead of Sunday sales question

Officials have prepared an amendment to Forsyth County’s alcohol ordinance that will allow for Sunday sales if voters pass a March 6 referendum on the issue. Read More



Changes to ethics code considered

Forsyth County commissioners will consider some proposed changes to a section in the ethics code dealing with conflict-of-interest transactions. Read More
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Committee to oversee tax projects

A team of local government officials will oversee the construction of a new courthouse and jail expansion, which could get started in July. Read More

Change taking sting out of code

Change taking sting out of code

An exception to the rule appears to be sweeter than honey for local beekeepers. Read More
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Big talks ahead for city, county

Relations between Forsyth County and the only incorporated city within its borders, Cumming, will be key this year as the two governments negotiate some vital issues. Read More

Incumbent draws challenge in District 2

Incumbent draws challenge in District 2

The race for the District 2 post on the Forsyth County commission has opened with two candidates. Read More
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Mission of animal shelter established

The Forsyth County Animal Shelter’s mission will be to provide responsive, efficient and high quality animal care and control services. Read More



Planning board discusses chairmanship

It appears a member of Forsyth County’s planning board has had a change of heart after reportedly lobbying to lead the panel. Read More



Talk turns to equestrian center

A proposed equestrian center at a future Forsyth County park took center stage during Commissioner Patrick Bell’s town hall meeting Tuesday night. Read More
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Board mulls change to land-use designation

The Forsyth County Board of Tax Assessors reviewed 29 applications for conservation use at its monthly meeting, but tabled a few that stumped members. Read More



Engineer covers options for protecting watershed

Forsyth County could be doing a more effective job of protecting its watershed while allowing responsible development, according to engineers who addressed commissioners Tuesday. Read More



E-mails offer insight on rift

In the aftermath of his unseating as Forsyth County commission chairman last week, Brian Tam accused fellow commissioner Patrick Bell of "badgering" the state attorney general. Read More
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Qualifying fees set for county elections

Forsyth County commissioners on Tuesday approved qualifying fees for 2012 county elections at 3 percent of the salary for the office. Read More

District 4 field adds candidate

District 4 field adds candidate

The race for District 4 Forsyth County commissioner has added another challenger. Read More
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Parks board proposal retooled

Forsyth County commissioners reworked some proposed changes to the parks and recreation ordinance following a public hearing Thursday. Read More



Commission changes chairman

In a somewhat surprising move Thursday night, Forsyth County commissioners elected Jim Boff as their chairman for 2012. Read More



Official to hold town hall meeting

Forsyth County Commissioner Patrick Bell plans to hold a town hall meeting on Jan. 17. Read More



Officials to respond separately

Members of the Forsyth County Board of Ethics will provide their own responses and legal counsel to complaints filed against them. Read More



Ethics board discusses complaints against itself

The Forsyth County Ethics Board gathered Wednesday to discuss how to handle complaints lodged against its five members and one alternate. Read More
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Road improvements waiting on weather

Road improvements waiting on weather

A Kelly Mill Road improvement project has been held up by cold, wet weather and the relocation of utility lines. Read More
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Policy on parks revisited

It appears Forsyth County parks and recreation staff will retain responsibility for approving who uses public ball fields. Read More
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Commission talks trash

Forsyth County may consider measures to encourage recycling by private, curbside waste haulers. Read More
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Group proposes using SPLOST funds for operating costs

The voice of county governments in Georgia is seeking a change in the rules of a 16-year-old sales tax that funds construction projects all over the state. Read More
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Hint of watershed change worries group

Forsyth County appears poised to change some protections for the Big Creek watershed, which concerns a nonprofit community group. Read More
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Planning board bickers over dress code

Though it was voted down, a planning commissioner’s attempt to address the appearance of his fellow members triggered heated discussion Tuesday night. Read More
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Children hear from Santa

Children hear from Santa

The child answered the phone on a recent night. Little did he know, it was a really long distance call. Read More
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Plan update passed to state

Lanier Golf Course dominated discussion Thursday night as Forsyth County commissioners approved the proposed comprehensive plan update. Read More

Businessman to seek commission post

Businessman to seek commission post

John Derucki has announced his intention to run for Forsyth County commission in 2012. Read More
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Board calls audible after football flap

Forsyth County commissioners recently discovered they don’t have the authority to dictate use of local parks facilities. Read More



Shelter financing options studied

Forsyth County could use a newly organized group to advance financing for an animal shelter facility. Read More



Hearings set on parks and rec change

Forsyth County commissioners have scheduled public hearings to air a possible change to the local parks and recreation ordinance. Read More



Sewer spill cleaned up

Crews have repaired a blocked manhole that led to a sewage spill earlier this week in south Forsyth. Read More


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