Forsyth Herald

07/30/2025

To honor a beloved member and Navy corpsman, Cu***ng Chapter 1030 of the Vietnam Veterans of America is launching the $5,000 Thomas Kirby Memorial Nursing Scholarship.

Cu***ng Chapter 1030 of the Vietnam Veterans of America will begin accepting applications for the $5,000 Thomas Kirby Memorial Scholarship in August.

07/29/2025

Forsyth County’s strategy to balance growth is paying off: the commercial tax base grew nearly 13%, outpacing residential growth. Leaders say it’s helping ease the tax burden on homeowners.

Forsyth County officials noted the commercial tax digest is growing faster than the residential base, signaling success in the effort to control growth.

07/23/2025

The Forsyth County Commission approved fare hikes July 17 for the two public transportation services it assists with funding.

07/18/2025

The Forsyth County Commission will consider increasing fares for two public transit services amid increasing costs and ridership.

Access Forsyth provides rides on small buses to all passengers but requires a reservation. Common Courtesy connects seniors and disabled passengers to rideshare services like Uber and Lyft.

07/17/2025

Two Forsyth officials say the county overlooked better sites for a $114M admin building—choosing land outside Cu***ng, where state law bans official votes. One called it a “total screwup.” Now, the site must be used with a workaround.

Two Forsyth County officials involved with buying land for a new administrative building say the county overlooked more appropriate sites for the project.

07/15/2025

At just 24, Joely Simmons has built a name for herself as an “alternative hairstylist” at Salon AF in Cu***ng. From neon mullets to betta fish-inspired colors, she helps clients reflect who they are—inside and out.

Joely Simmons has only been out of cosmetology school since February, but she has already cut a niche for herself at Salon AF. Her black business cards read “alternative hairstylist,”

07/07/2025

The Forsyth County School Board approved a policy banning students from using electronic devices during school hours.

The Forsyth County School Board approved a policy banning students from using electronic devices during school hours.

07/04/2025

A pause on residential projects could provide the Forsyth County Commission some breathing room to make long-term changes to shape future development.

A pause on residential projects could provide the Forsyth County Commission some breathing room to make long-term changes to shape future development.

07/03/2025

The $38 million investment is expected to bring 90 new jobs to the county, the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce said. The company is described as a global leader in structural steel and plate fabrication equipment and an industry game-changer.

FICEP Corporation, a subsidiary of an Italian steel fabrication company, will establish a North American headquarters in Forsyth County.

06/25/2025

Forsyth County has approved a 180-day moratorium on rezoning dormant residential properties last zoned before April 2017. The move gives officials time to review outdated plans and address concerns over overcrowding and unchecked growth.

The Forsyth County Commission closed the loop on a 2017 decision targeting properties that have languished for years.

06/22/2025

MarketNsight, one of the Southeast’s leading consultants for housing data and trends, projected a return to rate-driven market during its June 12 update to industry personnel.

MarketNsight, one of the Southeast’s leading consultants for housing data and trends, projected a return to rate-driven market during its June 12 update to industry personnel.

06/20/2025

To fight rising health care costs, Forsyth County is launching a $6.2M wellness center at its new admin campus. Officials hope the program will boost employee health, cut costs & deliver long-term savings. Work is underway now, with opening set for 2025.

Amid skyrocketing employee health care costs, Forsyth County hopes to stem the tide with a new wellness center at its new administrative campus.