Forsyth Chamber News Today

The Forsyth Police Department now has funds to offer new recruits a yearly bonus to offset the cost of police academy tuition.

The Forsyth County Public Library and OneForsyth are inviting families in the area to join them for the second annual Forsyth County Lunar New Year Celebration on February 10.

Graduates of the Taney County Sheriff’s Department’s inaugural Citizen Academy have created an alumni group to show support for the law enforcement agency.

Forsyth County Schools announced Friday their Teacher of the Year finalists coming from seven schools across the district.

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The 2021 State of the County address was typical in addressing the county’s accomplishments over the past year, but the subject matter was unconventional compared to years prior.  County Commission Chairwoman Cindy Jones Mills and county leaders walked through the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and how the community, county and local organizations responded. Mills said she wanted the county to reflect on the challenging year and not â€...

Reply FOCO4Frontliners is led by the Forsyth Chamber of Commerce to show appreciation to local frontline healthcare workers during the pandemic. (Kathleen Sturgeon/Patch) CUMMING, GA — Building off its successful track record of hosting fun memories and raising funds for local nonprofits, Halcyons "Ladies Night Out" event returns for spring from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 13. Designed to bring Forsyth County women together for a special night of activities while giving back to a good cause,...

Central Georgia Eats: Forsyths inaugural Taco Week runs May 3-7 The taco-filled event features restaurants across the city that have submitted a “taco-styled” dish to be judged by the public. Author: Thais Ackerman (13WMAZ) Updated: 2:09 PM EDT May 4, 2021 FORSYTH, Ga. — By now, youre probably familiar with Taco Tuesday, but what if that was every day for a week straight? Well, the city of Forsyth is hoping to satisfy those cravings with its first-ever Taco...

FoCo4Frontliners project unveiled to recognize health care workers This week the Forsyth County Chamber launched the FoCo4Frontliners project. COVID-19 showcased the courage and dedication of many in our community, but perhaps the most critical and self-sacrificing of all are Forsyth County’s frontline medical personnel.  FoCo4Frontliners was created to thank the brave members of our health care sector, beginning with the 3,200 employees at Northside Hospital Forsyth. The FoC...

Forsyth County Chamber names new vice president of economic development Slade Gulledge The Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce has hired a new employee to help attract new and expand existing businesses. Slade Gulledge was recently named as the chamber’s new vice president of economic development by James McCoy, the chamber’s president and CEO. “The Forsyth Chamber’s model for economic development includes building relationships with new and existi...