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

The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office has moved its headquarters into the Courthouse Annex at 100 E. Courthouse Square, the former Forsyth County Courthouse in downtown Cumming. The relocation places administrative and public-facing functions in the county’s historic civic core and establishes a single downtown point of contact for several sheriff’s office services.

Officials say the Annex now provides a range of services including background checks, permits, civil processing, property seizures, evictions, writs and related functions. The office operates Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visitors seeking these services should plan their visits during those hours and use the downtown Cumming visitor access and parking arrangements. For additional details or questions, residents are directed to contact the Sheriff’s Office through the county’s channels and website at forsythco.com/News/forsyth-county-sheriffs-office-headquarters-has-moved2.

For local residents, the move alters where routine legal and administrative transactions are completed. Individuals needing background checks or to file or respond to civil matters such as writs and evictions will now travel to the downtown courthouse square rather than previous locations. That shift has practical implications for commute times, parking availability and scheduling, particularly for people who rely on public transportation or have mobility constraints. The downtown location situates these services amid other county functions, which may simplify multi-department visits but could increase demand for parking during peak hours.

Placing the sheriff’s headquarters in the former county courthouse also carries civic symbolism. Housing law enforcement administration within the central courthouse complex underscores the proximity of public safety work to the judicial and civic processes it supports. That proximity can enhance coordination on civil processing and court-related enforcement actions, and it makes access to public records and permits more centralized for residents and legal professionals.

Residents should note the office hours and downtown parking considerations before arriving. The county encourages use of its established communication channels for the latest visitor access guidelines, documentation requirements for particular services and any temporary changes to operations. As municipal services continue to adapt in Forsyth County, the relocation reflects a broader effort to concentrate public-facing government functions in accessible civic centers.