FoCo UNPLUGGED

How Forsyth County and the Small Business Administration are Fostering Small Business

District 2 Commissioner and Board of Commissioners Chairman Alfred John and the Southeastern Regional Administrator for the Small Business Administration Tyler Teresa dis

Work Session Recap - Sept. 22, 2026

Miss the Sept. 22 Board of Commissioners Work Session? County Manager David McKee provides background on some of the meeting's agenda items including an update on the res

How Forsyth County is Supporting Local Farmers Through Agritourism

District 4 Commissioner Mendy Moore and John Bishop of Warbington Farms discuss the growth of agritourism in Forsyth County, what it means for the community and how the C

How New Software Expedites Warrants for Law Enforcement

Chief Magistrate Keisha Chambless joins the FoCo Unplugged podcast to discuss an investment in CloudGavel to create a better process for executing warrants in the field f

Data Centers FAQs

Did you know Forsyth County has a data center ordinance? What does the ordinance entail, why a previously approved data center conditional use permit was revoked this sum

FoCo Unplugged SPLOST IX - Aug. 2026 Update

The ninth County’s Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) program was approved by voters in late 2024 and the vision for how those funds will be utilized is comi

FoCo Unplugged Work Session Recap for August 11, 2026

Miss the Aug. 11 Board of Commissioners Work Session? County Manager David McKee and Communications Director Russell Brown discuss the meeting's more impactful agenda ite

Budget Planning

How does the County budget annually for our public safety needs, road improvements, new parks, trails, library programs, water infrastructure and the services needed to m

Work Session Recap - July 28, 2026

Miss the July 28 Board of Commissioners Work Session? County Manager David McKee and Communications Director Russell Brown discuss the meeting's more impactful agenda ite

Big Creek Greenway Improvement Project | April 2026 | On the Move

Forsyth County Parks & Recreation continues to make progress on the Big Creek Greenway renovation, a long-term project focused on enhancing safety, durability and the ove

Inside Forsyth County’s Capital Improvement Plan for Public Safety & Schools | State of the County 2026

Forsyth County leaders share how innovative technology, modern facilities and strong partnerships keep our community safe and prepared for growth. Hear from County Manage

Schools, Public Safety and County Leaders United for Forsyth County's Future | State of the County 2026

Forsyth County leaders share how close collaboration between their organizations is driving smart, responsible growth in Forsyth County. Hear from Board of Commissioners

Big Changes Coming to Sharon Springs Park!

Exciting improvements are coming to one of Forsyth County Parks and Recreation’s well-loved parks! In this edition of On the Move, Parks & Recreation Director Kirk Franz

How Forsyth County’s Innovative Partnership with Georgia Tech is Shaping Tomorrow’s Engineers

What happens when a real County infrastructure project becomes a classroom challenge? You get creativity, collaboration and a whole lot of innovation! Last September, Fo

Park Renovations, Residential Rezoning Moratorium Updates | Dec. 9, 2025, BOC Work Session Recap

The Board of Commissioners addressed a number of impactful topics in the Dec. 9, 2025 work session. Listen to this episode of the FoCo Unplugged podcast to hear District

All Lanes Open on SR 369/400 Overpass (Exit 18)

Following the replacement of a damaged support cap in the SR 369 overpass at SR 400 (Exit 18) and subsequent partial bridge beam replacement, four lanes of traffic (two w

Forsyth County Parks & Recreation Seeks Public Input on 10-Year Master Plan Update

Forsyth County Parks & Recreation is updating its 10-year Master Plan and needs YOUR input! The 10-year Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan serves as a roadmap

Get Updated on the Big Creek Greenway Renovations

In this edition of On the Move, Parks & Recreation Director Kirk Franz discusses renovations coming to the Big Creek Greenway between mile markers 8.5 (Bethelview Trailhe

Forsyth County Seeks Public Input on Polo Fields Park Master Plan

What renovations are being considered for Polo Fields Park and how can you provide feedback and ask questions?  In the latest FoCo Unplugged podcast, Forsyth County Dist

New Barker Overlook Coming to Sawnee Mountain Preserve

Forsyth County Parks & Recreation is excited to announce the Barker Overlook project, a future destination at Sawnee Mountain Preserve that will provide visitors with bre