FoCo congressman to hold ‘Telephone Town Hall’
(Forsyth County, GA) Residents of Georgia’s 6th Congressional District (which includes Forsyth County) will be able to ask their newly elected representative questions directly on Thursday, March 23.
Read full storyFoCo Fire Department looking to hire more firefighters as county grows
(Forsyth County, GA) The Forsyth County Fire Department (FCFD) is looking to hire more firefighters as the county’s population continues to grow. During a Board of Commissioner’s (BOC) Work Session meeting on March 7, commissioners gave their approval for the FCFD to apply for over $3.9 million in funds from the Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Program Grant from the Federal Emergency Agency (FEMA).
Read full story30 FoCo seniors discuss issues with state legislators at annual Senior Day event
(Forsyth County, GA) Last month, 30 Forsyth County seniors met with state legislators at the Georgia State Capitol to discuss senior issues as part of the annual Senior Day event.
Read full storyForsyth County names new indigent defense director
(Forsyth County, GA) A new Forsyth County indigent defense director has been named after former director Connie Brooker retired last December. Melissa Banker, who was given the new position in November 2022, has over 20 years of attorney experience in the county. She worked for over a year as the Accountability Court defense attorney in collaboration with the CARE Program, Drug Court and DUI Court.
Read full storyForsyth 2023 State of the County Address to highlight accomplishments, future goals
(Forsyth County, GA) On Tuesday, March 28, Forsyth County leaders will be highlighting all of the county’s accomplishments throughout 2022 at the 2023 State of the County address at the Forsyth Conference Center.
Read full storyFormer FoCo staff member appointed to state government position
(Forsyth County, GA) A former Forsyth County employee has been appointed to a position in the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD). Brandon Kenney, the county’s former assistant county manager and chief information officer, has been appointed as the DBHDD’s new assistant commissioner for operations. This position operates strategy and performance for the departments, as well as oversees budget and finance, information technology, internal audits and risk management.
Read full storyFoCo Fire Department staff honored at recognition ceremony
(Forsyth County, GA) Several Forsyth County Fire Department staff were honored during the department’s annual recognition ceremony on Saturday, March 11 at Local Church Forsyth.
Read full storyFoCo commissioners considering new permit to allow residents to sell baked goods from their kitchens
(Forsyth County, GA) Forsyth County residents might soon be able to sell baked goods made in their own kitchens to the public. The Board of Commissioners (BOC) recently voted to take the first steps to create a Cottage Food Administrative Permit for local entrepreneurs during their work session meeting on Tuesday, March 7.
Read full storyWant to help the National Weather Service in FoCo? Register for a SKYWARN class
(Forsyth County GA) Interested in assisting the National Weather Service (NWS) with keeping people safe during severe weather? A SKYWARN Storm Spotter training class will be available in Forsyth County on Friday, March 31.
Read full storyFoCo schools will be adding 6 more School Resource Officers this year
(Forsyth County, GA) Forsyth County schools are planning to add six more School Resource Officers (SRO) this year. During the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners (BOC) Work Session meeting on Tuesday, March 7, the BOC approved an intergovernmental agreement between the school district and the Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) to add six SRO positions for the school district.
Read full storyFoCo Schools 2023 Teacher of the Year announced at Celebration of Excellence event
(Forsyth County, GA) The 2023 Forsyth County Schools (FCS) Teacher of the Year and other award winners were announced during the FCS’s Celebration of Excellence ceremony on Thursday, March 9.
Read full storyForsyth County road closed for maintenance today
(Forsyth County, GA) A Forsyth County road will be closed on Thursday, March 9. The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced that Buford Dam Road will be closed from 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. for guard rail maintenance.
Read full storyForsyth County commissioners approve money for park, campground projects
(Forsyth County, GA) The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recently approved the funds for two Parks & Recreation Department improvement projects during its work session meeting on Tuesday, March 7.
Read full storyTown Hall to be held for FoCo residents in District 4
(Forsyth County, GA) Forsyth County citizens residing in District 4 of the county are invited to a town hall on Monday, March 20. District 4 Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills will be holding the town hall at the East Forsyth High School theater to give updates on happenings within the district such as road projects and Lanierland Park improvements. Attendees can also submit questions at the town hall.
Read full storyTraffic Watch: Lane closures expected in FoCo on SR 400 over next 2 days
(Forsyth County, GA) Forsyth County drivers heading northbound on SR 400 may run into some delays over the next two days. In a post from the Forsyth County government's Facebook page, it was announced that there will be single-lane closures on SR 400 northbound due to paving work.
Read full storyForsyth County rollover crash on GA 400 kills 1 woman
(Forsyth County, GA) One person is dead after two vehicles were involved in a rollover crash on GA 400 on Monday, March 6. Around 8:25 a.m. on the morning of the crash, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) reported that the 911 Center began receiving calls concerning a rollover crash involving a vehicle and tanker truck between exits 13 and 14 on GA 400 southbound.
Read full storyVolunteers needed for annual Great FoCo Cleanup
(Forsyth County, GA) Keep Forsyth County Beautiful is looking for volunteers to participate in its annual Great FoCo Cleanup event on Saturday, March 25. The event is part of Keep America Beautiful’s Great American Cleanup campaign, during which volunteers from around the country pick up litter from the roads.
Read full storyRollover crash in Forsyth County sends 3 to hospital
(Forsyth County, GA) Three people were injured in a crash that occurred on GA 400 on the morning of Monday, March 6. The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) reported that around 8:25 a.m., the 911 Center received calls concerning a rollover crash involving a vehicle and tanker truck between exits 13 and 14 on GA 400 southbound.
Read full storyFoCo commissioners recognize the work of county employees
(Forsyth County, GA) Forsyth County employees were officially recognized by the county on Friday, March 3 after it was declared “Employee Appreciation Day” by the Board of Commissioners (BOC) during their regular meeting on Thursday, March 2.
Read full story2 weather warnings in effect for Forsyth County through Friday evening
(Forsyth County, GA) Forsyth County residents, along with the rest of North Georgia, will be under some weather warnings throughout the day and evening. The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has put out a severe weather warning for Friday, March 3 as of 6:45 a.m. for northwest and central Georgia.
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