Fastest Growing Cities

Think Atlanta is Growing Fast? According the US Census Bureau, we are not even in the top 20 cities in the US. Here is the latest, released yesterday, on growth over the last 5 years. Atlanta is ranked 72nd on the list. All other major Georgia cities actually dropped in population...
Jun 21, 2006

Stephens Camp Files Ethics Complaints Deemed Frivolous by Karen Handel

"Bill Stephens’ blatantly untrue attacks are exactly what is wrong with politics today," said Karen Handel in an Atlanta Journal-Constitution article...
Jun 21, 2006

Magistrate Court Has Moved

The Sawnee Center is the new home of the County's Magistrate Court...
Jun 20, 2006

Attorney Seeks Signatures To Qualify as Independent Candidate for State Senate District 51 Seat

Emily Lewy, a Dahlonega attorney, is collecting signatures to qualify as an Independent candidate to challenge incumbent Chip Pearson...
Jun 20, 2006

GOP Commission Candidates Debate Set for June 22

The Forsyth County Republican Party will host its second debate in this year's primary election season. The debate will be for the offices of County Commissioner District 1 and County Commissioner District 3...
Jun 19, 2006

First Redeemer Church Hosts Candidate Debates on June 20

All Forsyth County residents are invited to attend a debate between candidates for several seats -- Commission, State Senate and House -- on Tuesday, June 20, 6:45 PM at First Redeemer Church...
Jun 19, 2006

Guage Error Discovered at Lake Lanier Caused Increase in Required Releases

Lake levels at Lake Sidney Lanier are actually lower than being reported due to a faulty gauge reading used to calculate inflows and outflows. The lake level is being reported at 1067.62 when the actual level is 1065.72...
Jun 18, 2006

Lake Lanier Association To Host Political Forum

Elected officials up for re-election this year and candidates for state senate, state house and county commission seats in the districts and counties surrounding Lake Lanier and its watershed will address lake issues...
Jun 13, 2006

VIDEO: Commissioner Conway Press Briefing on Outdoor Water Ban

Click Here to see Video of the Press Conference held on Monday June 12th...
Jun 13, 2006

Just a Reminder...

...that District 1 Commissioner Charlie Laughinghouse will be hosting his third Town Hall meeting Wednesday, June 14th...
Jun 12, 2006

All Outdoor Water Use Prohibited

Effective immediately, all outdoor water use in Forsyth County is prohibited. This includes such uses as watering lawns and washing vehicles. Forsyth County officials are optimistic they may be able to have a solution to the current water situation within several days...
Jun 12, 2006

High Water Usage Leads to Call for Conservation

Temperatures in the 90’s, coupled with a lack of rainfall, has placed a severe burden on the water systems of both Forsyth County and the City of Cumming. Please curtail all outside watering and minimize water usage until conditions improve.
Jun 11, 2006

GOP Debates get Underway Tuesday Night

With the Republican primary a little more than one month away, Tuesday, June 6th will mark the first of several town hall debates for local and state candidates...
Jun 5, 2006

Leading Women in Georgia Support Karen Handel

Karen Handel announced today the formation of “Women for Karen”. Women make up the majority of voters on Election Day and are an integral part of Karen’s support. The group will be co-chaired by highly recognized Republican women, Val Betz and Adrienne Susong...
Jun 1, 2006

District 1 Commissioner To Host Third Town Hall Meeting

In response to the tremendous interest shown by citizens to his first two Town Hall Meetings, District 1 Commissioner Charlie Laughinghouse has announced that he will host a third community Town Hall meeting...
May 30, 2006