Developer of largest spa in North America hosting Q&A for residents
(Forsyth County, GA) Do you have questions about the new Passport Springs and Spa project? If so, you have a chance to ask them in person at a public participation meeting on Tuesday, May 17 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be at Old Atlanta Recreation Center at 810 Nichols Road in Suwanee, across from Lambert High School.
Read full storyGlobal pharmaceutical company opens new headquarters in Forsyth County
(Forsyth County, GA) With the opening of the new Alimera Sciences headquarters in Halcyon, Forsyth County has become the home of a global pharmaceutical company. Alimera leadership team representatives and local leaders celebrated the new facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 9 Located in the 1200 office building next to Town Square, Alimera’s space now has a fresh, contemporary appeal as innovative as the company itself.
Read full storyFor some Forsyth County families, hybrid schools offer the best of both worlds
(Forsyth County, GA) On a sunny day that feels more like summer than early May, Dr. Melissa Shipman is smiling outside the building that will soon become the new home of Learnwell, a hybrid school serving the Forsyth County area. The school, which began in 2017, started as a way to support homeschooling families virtually with teaching tips and curriculum ideas. But in 2021, Dr. Shipman and her family took a leap of faith and opened a physical location at the Bluegrass Village office park.
Read full storyFoCo Parents: Still looking for summer camps? Here are six fun camps that still have spots
(Forsyth County, GA) With the last day of school just around the corner, Forsyth County kids are hearing the siren song of summertime. However, along with those cherished weeks of freedom come childcare challenges for some families and struggles with boredom for others. Fortunately, there is no shortage of summer camp options in Forsyth County. These camps offer many different opportunities for summertime learning, enrichment, social interaction, and – most importantly – lots of fun. Here’s our rundown of some of the top options that still have openings this summer:
Read full storyFoCo Parents: School's almost out, have you registered for summer camps?
(Forsyth County, GA) With May just around the corner, Forsyth County kids are hearing the siren song of summertime. However, along with those cherished weeks of freedom come childcare challenges for some families and struggles with boredom for others. Fortunately, there is no shortage of summer camp options in Forsyth County. These camps offer many different opportunities for summertime learning, enrichment, social interaction, and – most importantly – lots of fun. Here’s our rundown of some of the top options:
Read full storyWhy one developer chose Forsyth County as the home of the biggest spa in North America
(Forsyth County, GA) Ready for a spa day? If you live in Forsyth County, the biggest spa in North America may soon be coming to your own backyard. An Atlanta-based startup, Passport Experiences, recently proposed a 10-acre spa and hot springs complex along Ronald Reagan Boulevard near The Collection. The development is scheduled to open in fall 2023.
Read full storyForsyth County’s newest Chick-fil-A opening soon
Work continues on the new Chick-fil-A(Photo/Kimberly Bond) (Forsyth County, GA) Chick-fil-A lovers in Forsyth County will soon have a new restaurant to visit. The Lanier Crossing location at 653 Atlanta Road in front of Hobby Lobby will close at the end of April, and the team will be moving to a brand new building just down the street next to Goodwill on Atlanta Highway.
Read full storyA new place to do your grocery shopping opening soon in Forsyth County
Lidl grocery store opening soon(Kimberly Bond) Forsyth County residents will soon enjoy a new grocery shopping experience at the Lidl opening at The Shops of Kelly Mill. Located at the corner of Bethelview Road and Kelly Mill Road, Lidl will be the first small specialty grocery store in the western part of the county.
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