FoCo UNPLUGGED

Get to Know District 3 Commissioner Todd Levent

In this podcast episode, District 3 Commissioner Todd Levent discusses his background, experience as an elected official, and his goals and priorities as he serves Forsyth County.

The County’s Blueprint for Development and Growth

Can the Board of Commissioners simply stop development? How is the Board managing residential and commercial growth? And what role does the County's Comprehensive Plan play in our community's future?
Commissioner Laura Semanson and Planning & Community Development Director Tom Brown dive into these crucial topics in the FoCo Unplugged podcast! 

How Forsyth County Invests Finances for a Better Tomorrow

What's the truth about property taxes and how they're invested? How does the County put together an annual budget? And what are the keys to a healthy financial future?
In this podcast episode, Forsyth County CFO Brian Clark discusses:
Where the County's available funds come from and how they are allocated
Why the County's low millage rate is important for property owners
What the impact of House Bill 581 is on our community

Potential GEMA Grant for Water Treatment Plant Generator - March 11, 2025, BOC Work Session Recap

In this podcast episode, Water & Sewer Director Scott Adams discusses a potential GEMA grant for a robust generator at the water treatment plant, and County Manager David McKee shares progress on the McGinnis Ferry Road widening and the proposed plans for an NHL practice rink in association with the Gathering at South Forsyth.

Forsyth County Receives Highest Bond Ratings - March 6, 2025, BOC Meeting Recap

Forsyth County has once again received the HIGHEST possible bond rating from all three major rating agencies, one of only four of counties in Georgia to receive this designation! 
In this Board of Commissioners meeting recap, Chairman John discusses the recently reaffirmed AAA bond rating, investing with the County’s portion of property taxes, and how the Board works with the community on sketch plats.

New County Administration Campus - Feb. 25, 2025 Work Session Recap

Why is the County building a new Administration Campus? What are ARPA funds and why is that relevant to this project? And how is the new Administration Campus being funded? County Manager David McKee and Commissioner Kerry Hill highlight these topics and a discussion regarding the new County Administration Campus that occurred during the Board of Commissioner’s Feb. 25, 2025, work session.  

Big Creek Greenway Renovations | On the Move

Up to 15 miles of the Big Creek Greenway in Forsyth County are enjoyed daily by walkers, runners and bikers. When a temporarily closed 1.9-mile section of the Greenway, just north of the Bethelview trailhead, reopens sometime this summer, there will be nearly 17 miles to enjoy. Our Parks & Recreation and Capital Projects teams are working hard to make the renovation of this section happen as soon as possible while enhancing longevity and reducing future maintenance and repairs by incorporating an improved elevated boardwalk design with a steel substructure. Watch this episode of On the Move to get the latest updates from Director of Parks & Recreation Kirk Franz and Director of Capital Projects John Jefferson.

See the Latest Progress on the Coal Mountain Connector

Work remains ahead of schedule to build the Coal Mountain Connector, a new roadway anticipated to open mid-year, if not sooner, that will provide an alternate route for motorists traveling east and west on SR 369. Watch the latest edition of On the Move and learn what work remains and how the roadway is expected to improve traffic flow.