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 January 8 to brief Forsyth County leaders and residents on priorities ahead of the 2026 state legislative session. The event brought together local officials, community members, and law enforcement and included recognition of Sheriff Ron Freeman as Sheriff of the Year, underscoring public safety as a local concern.
On January 8, Representatives Carter Barrett and Brent Cox convened a pre-legislative briefing at Tin Cup Grill in Cumming City Center to outline priorities for the forthcoming 2026 state legislative session and to hear from Forsyth County leaders and constituents. The session assembled elected officials, municipal staff, and members of the public for a focused discussion about the county’s legislative needs and expectations.
The gathering featured presentations detailing local priorities and provided an opportunity for direct exchange between state legislators and county stakeholders. Organizers framed the meeting as part of the routine outreach representatives conduct before the session begins, allowing local officials to surface emerging concerns and for lawmakers to describe how they plan to carry those priorities to Atlanta.
A central moment of the event was the recognition of Sheriff Ron Freeman, who was honored as Sheriff of the Year. The award highlighted the role of the sheriff’s office in county public safety and community partnerships, and served as a symbolic nod to the importance many attendees placed on law enforcement and safety-related issues.
While the representatives reviewed their agenda for the 2026 session, the meeting also functioned as a practical touchpoint for Forsyth leaders to calibrate requests for state resources, regulatory changes, and legislative attention. For local governments that must balance budgets, plan infrastructure projects, and coordinate emergency services, early communication with state lawmakers can influence funding and policy outcomes during the session.
The briefing is part of the broader democratic practice by which local concerns are brought to the state level, and it reflected Forsyth County’s active engagement in that process. Photos from the gathering accompanied coverage of the event, documenting turnout and the presentation materials shared.
Residents can expect further updates as the legislative calendar advances and representatives file bills and pursue appropriations. The Jan. 8 meeting provided a public forum for setting priorities and signaled which issues Forsyth leaders intend to press in Atlanta during the 2026 session.
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