Forsyth Herald

11/27/2025

Tree clearing in advance of the construction of the Ga. 400 Express Lanes project, widening the state route four additional lanes, has caught the attention of commuters and residents this fall.

Tree clearing in advance of the construction of the Ga. 400 Express Lanes project, widening the state route four additional lanes, has caught the attention of commuters and residents this

11/27/2025

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) agreed to amend eight projects Nov. 12 following multimillion-dollar changes in federal funding.

11/27/2025

Ball Ground teen Islan Garner channels 14 years without his mother into his first original song, “14 Years.” Now 17, he’s gaining attention for his raw voice and heartfelt writing as the two rebuild their bond after her four years of sobriety.

Islan Garner, the 17-year-old Ball Ground singer-songwriter, has attracted attention with faithful covers of old country songs at local festivals, bars and other venues.

11/24/2025

The Forsyth County Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Fund hailed support from the County Commission helping stop the cycle of youth addiction in its tracks.

11/24/2025

Forsyth County is asking residents to weigh in as it updates its 10-year parks master plan.

11/12/2025

Families flocked to the Antique Tractor and Gas Engine Expo at the Cu***ng Fairgrounds Nov. 7–8, where vintage machines rumbled and history came alive. Visitors young and old celebrated Forsyth County’s farming heritage and the enduring legacy of tractors.

Perfect fall weather helped attract a steady stream of visitors the final day of the showcase where people mingled, rode on the machines and learned what made them once so

11/12/2025

The Forsyth County Commission approved an extension Nov. 6 of its pause on receiving residential rezonings requests as part of an effort to amend the county’s zoning rules.

11/06/2025

At 29, John Will turned his dream into reality, opening Ferguson’s Meat Market in 1992 after years of saving and planning. Now at 3360 Ga. 369, the Coal Mountain staple continues serving quality meat 33 years later. “It’s the American Dream,” Will said.

John Will built his business out of meat, sweat and dreams. In 1992, he opened Ferguson’s Meat Market at the corner of Ga. 9 and Ga. 369 in a general

11/06/2025

Voters approved a penny sales tax to fund Forsyth County Schools improvements.

10/28/2025

After scoring the first touchdown of the game, Alpharetta was shut out in the second half by North Forsyth High Oct. 24, unable to recoup the 28-7 final deficit.

10/24/2025

Housing affordability and traffic are top regional concerns, according to the 2025 Metro Atlanta Speaks survey of more than 4,000 adults living in the 11 counties surrounding the Georgia State Capitol.

10/23/2025

Forsyth County voters will decide whether to renew a 1-cent sales tax that funds new schools, facility upgrades, buses, and technology.

Forsyth County ballots will ask voters to consider a sales tax to fund education improvements this election.