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Forsyth County, Georgia
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About Forsyth, GA

Population
Approximately 251,283 residents
County Seat
Cumming, Georgia
Coverage Area
247 square miles in northern Georgia

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Healthcare

Central EMS takes over Forsyth County ambulance services Thursday

Central EMS takes over Forsyth County ambulance services Thursday

Central Emergency Medical Services will assume Forsyth County EMS at 9 a.m. Jan. 14; residents should see no interruptio...

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Education

West Forsyth Quarterback Max Walraven Commits to Division I Program

West Forsyth Quarterback Max Walraven Commits to Division I Program

West Forsyth senior quarterback Max Walraven announced his commitment to a Division I college program on Jan. 10, 2026, ...

Sarah Chen2m read
Education

West Forsyth Star Piper Duckworth Commits to In-State Program

West Forsyth Star Piper Duckworth Commits to In-State Program

West Forsyth volleyball standout Piper Duckworth announced her commitment to continue her volleyball career at an in-sta...

Marcus Williams2m read
Government

Forsyth County Deputy Fires at Suicidal Man near Lake Lanier

Forsyth County Deputy Fires at Suicidal Man near Lake Lanier

An on-duty Forsyth County Sheriff's Office deputy shot a man late Sunday night after deputies encountered a suicidal per...

Marcus Williams2m read
Education

Cumming Library hosts hands-on polar exploration for families

Cumming Library hosts hands-on polar exploration for families

Cumming Library held a hands-on polar exploration program for families, offering STEM learning and community engagement ...

Sarah Chen2m read
Education

Forsyth Central's Avery Mullvain Commits to Nearby University Softball

Forsyth Central's Avery Mullvain Commits to Nearby University Softball

Forsyth Central multi-sport standout Avery Mullvain commits today to continue her softball career with a nearby universi...

Lisa Park2m read
Government

Forsyth Residents Rally Against Proposed Keith Bridge Road Event Venue

Forsyth Residents Rally Against Proposed Keith Bridge Road Event Venue

Dozens of Forsyth County residents packed the Board of Commissioners meeting on Jan. 8, 2026, to oppose a proposed large...

James Thompson2m read
Community

Cumming Arts Center inspiration exhibit closes as new show opens

Cumming Arts Center inspiration exhibit closes as new show opens

The Cumming Arts Center invitational "Inspiration" exhibit closed Jan. 11; "Nostalgic" opens Jan. 14 with calls for entr...

Lisa Park2m read
Community

New Natural-Surface Trails Open at Two North Forsyth Parks

New Natural-Surface Trails Open at Two North Forsyth Parks

Forsyth County Parks & Recreation has opened new natural-surface trails at Lanierland Park and Matt Community Park in no...

Lisa Park2m read
Government

Teen dies after alleged theft of Sandy Springs patrol car near school

Teen dies after alleged theft of Sandy Springs patrol car near school

A 15-year-old boy died Monday evening after reportedly stealing a Sandy Springs Police Department patrol vehicle from an...

James Thompson2m read
Government

Third Suspect Arrested in Northeast Forsyth County Homicide Case

Third Suspect Arrested in Northeast Forsyth County Homicide Case

Forsyth County authorities arrested a third suspect in the killing of a 35-year-old man whose body was found in northeas...

James Thompson2m read
Education

Forsyth County Schools posts 2025-26 educator job fair schedule

Forsyth County Schools posts 2025-26 educator job fair schedule

Forsyth County Schools posted a calendar of in-person and virtual job fairs for certified educators and substitutes. Reg...

Marcus Williams2m read
Government

Commissioners advance multi-million renovation of Old Matt Schoolhouse

Commissioners advance multi-million renovation of Old Matt Schoolhouse

County commissioners approved slightly more than $150,000 in upgrades for the Old Matt Schoolhouse, moving a nearly $4 m...

Marcus Williams2m read
Community

Forsyth Man Indicted in Knife Assault, Still Wanted in Shooting

Forsyth Man Indicted in Knife Assault, Still Wanted in Shooting

A Forsyth County indictment filed Jan. 7 charges Ronald Eric Lofland, 47, with family violence-aggravated assault and th...

Marcus Williams2m read
Government

Forsyth Opens New Natural Trails at Two North Parks

Forsyth Opens New Natural Trails at Two North Parks

Forsyth County opened new natural-surface trails at Lanierland Park and Matt Community Park on Jan. 7, 2026, expanding l...

Marcus Williams2m read
Government

Forsyth County Man Arrested on Rape Charge; Prior Probation Cited

Forsyth County Man Arrested on Rape Charge; Prior Probation Cited

Forsyth County authorities arrested Daniel James Key on January 7, 2026, on a rape charge, releasing booking information...

Marcus Williams2m read
Education

Forsyth Schools Strain Continues as 15 Campuses Remain Over Capacity

Forsyth Schools Strain Continues as 15 Campuses Remain Over Capacity

Forsyth County Schools officials said on Jan. 7, 2026 that 15 district schools were operating over capacity despite a re...

Lisa Park2m read
Government

Forsyth board keeps steady leadership with familiar officers elected

Forsyth board keeps steady leadership with familiar officers elected

Forsyth County commissioners elected officers at their Jan. 9 meeting, keeping continuity in leadership that affects loc...

James Thompson2m read
Government

Forsyth County Sheriff's Headquarters Moves to Courthouse Annex

Forsyth County Sheriff's Headquarters Moves to Courthouse Annex

On January 6, 2026 the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office relocated its headquarters to the Forsyth County Courthouse Annex...

James Thompson2m read
Education

East Forsyth Outfielder Brooklyn Corn Commits to Division II Program

East Forsyth Outfielder Brooklyn Corn Commits to Division II Program

East Forsyth High outfielder Brooklyn Corn announced her commitment today to join a top Division II softball program in ...

Lisa Park2m read
Government

Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters Moves to Downtown Courthouse Annex

Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters Moves to Downtown Courthouse Annex

Forsyth County has relocated the Sheriff’s Office headquarters to the Courthouse Annex at 100 E. Courthouse Square in do...

James Thompson2m read
Education

Forsyth Students Launch Fifth Annual Storm Drain Art Contest to Protect Water

Forsyth Students Launch Fifth Annual Storm Drain Art Contest to Protect Water

Keep Forsyth County Beautiful and the Forsyth County Department of Water & Sewer on Jan. 5 launched the fifth annual Sto...

Lisa Park2m read
Business

Goodson Drug Reopens After Fire, Restores Historic Downtown Anchor

Goodson Drug Reopens After Fire, Restores Historic Downtown Anchor

Goodson Drug Co. held a ribbon-cutting on Jan. 7, 2026, marking the reopening of its historic downtown location after a ...

Sarah Chen2m read
Government

Forsyth Lawmakers Host Pre-Legislative Briefing, Honor Sheriff Freeman

Forsyth Lawmakers Host Pre-Legislative Briefing, Honor Sheriff Freeman

Representatives Carter Barrett and Brent Cox held a pre-legislative gathering at Tin Cup Grill in Cumming City Center on...

James Thompson2m read
Government

Forsyth County Issues Winter Storm Preparations as Snow and Ice Loom

Forsyth County Issues Winter Storm Preparations as Snow and Ice Loom

Forsyth County officials posted a series of updates on Jan. 8 warning residents to prepare for a winter storm expected t...

James Thompson2m read
Community

Sawnee Mountain Preserve: Access, Amenities and Community Health Benefits

Sawnee Mountain Preserve: Access, Amenities and Community Health Benefits

Sawnee Mountain Preserve, Forsyth County’s largest passive park near Cumming, protects roughly 700+ acres and offers mil...

Lisa Park2m read
Education

Otwell Student Wins Forsyth County Spelling Bee, Advances to Region 2

Otwell Student Wins Forsyth County Spelling Bee, Advances to Region 2

Otwell Middle School seventh-grader Vikram Venkiteswaran captured the Forsyth County Schools district spelling bee by co...

Lisa Park2m read
Community

Forsyth County’s Top Five Outdoor Destinations and Practical Visitor Tips

Forsyth County’s Top Five Outdoor Destinations and Practical Visitor Tips

Forsyth County residents have ready access to five widely used outdoor destinations — Big Creek Greenway, Sawnee Mountai...

Sarah Chen2m read
Education

Forsyth students return energized for second semester activity surge

Forsyth students return energized for second semester activity surge

Students returned to school to begin the spring semester and a busy calendar of activities and milestones that affect Fo...

Lisa Park2m read