FoCo UNPLUGGED

Director of Forsyth County Voter Registration & Elections Mandi Smith joins FoCo Unplugged to detail what goes into making the upcoming Nov. 3 Elections a reality for our community. Click here to view the audio transcript.

Director of the Department of Water & Sewer Scott Adams joins FoCo Unplugged to discuss how the County is treating raw water to mitigate algae bloom compounds, to clarify the safety of our drinking water and future plans for additional treatment in the future.

District 2 Commissioner and Board of Commissioners Chairman Alfred John and the Southeastern Regional Administrator for the Small Business Administration Tyler Teresa discuss the strength of small businesses in our community and how the County and Small Business Administration are supporting small business growth today. Click here to view the full audio transcript.

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 residential zoning moratorium.    Other agenda items discussed from the work session include: an update underway to the County's short term rental code approval of a new intersection on SR 9 at Hopewell Road plans to repave over 50 m...

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 County is finding unique ways to support farms in Forsyth County. Click here to view the audio transcript.

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 for law enforcement authorities. The conversation also highlights the growing focus on cyber financial crime and data related issues.    Click here to view the audio transcript.

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 What does the ordinance entail, why a previously approved data center conditional use permit was revoked this summer, and how might the future of data centers impact Forsyth County? District 4 Commissioner Mendy Moore and Planning & Community Development Director Tom Brown join FoCo Unplugged to discuss.  To view the audio transcript, cl...

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 coming to life! County Manager David McKee joins FoCo Unplugged to discuss the projects SPLOST IX will fund including 12 sidewalks, 18 intersections, Big Creek Greenway repairs, Polo Fields Master Plan, Sharon Springs Park Campus, the...

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 items including a new e-warrant software to enhance processes for law enforcement and judicial officials.    Agenda items discussed from the work session include: A new intersection signal on SR 369 for an incoming Home Depot How the...

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 make Forsyth County our home? Chief Financial Officer Brian Clark joins the FoCo Unplugged podcast to discuss 2027's proposed budget and what goes into creating a fiscally responsible government.

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 items including an update from Parks & Recreation Director Kirk Franz on the Big Creek Greenway rehabilitation project.    Agenda items discussed from the work session include: The County's annual budget for 2027  Plans for a Com...

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 overall experience for Greenway users. In this latest edition of On the Move, Parks & Recreation Director Kirk Franz and Capital Projects Director John Jefferson share where the project stands today, why improvements are nece...

Forsyth County leaders share how innovative technology, modern facilities and strong partnerships keep our community safe and prepared for growth. Hear from County Manager David McKee, Schools Superintendent Dr. Mitch Young, Fire Chief Barry Head and Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Joe Perkins as they discuss: New fire rescue boat and training center School construction and facility upgrades Crime i...

Forsyth County leaders share how close collaboration between their organizations is driving smart, responsible growth in Forsyth County. Hear from Board of Commissioners Chairman Alfred John, Sheriff Ron Freeman and Board of Education Chairman Mike Valdes as they discuss: The decrease in residential zonings in the county following the moratorium on residential applications Forsyth County's low cri...

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 and Capital Projects Director John Jefferson discuss progress on the Sharon Springs Park renovation and preview the future amenities planned for the park.

What happens when a real County infrastructure project becomes a classroom challenge? You get creativity, collaboration and a whole lot of innovation! Last September, Forsyth County brought a real-world water infrastructure challenge straight into a Georgia Institute of Technology classroom, giving engineering students the chance to strategize, problem-solve and create a design for a simulated ver...

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 1 Commissioner Kerry Hill and District 5 Commissioner Mendy Moore recap the meeting.

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 westbound and two eastbound) are now open to traffic across the SR 400 overpass, weeks ahead of schedule.

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 for the County’s park system, identifying community needs, setting priorities and outlining strategies for future investments. It will help ensure Forsyth County Parks & Recreation continues to provide diverse, accessib...

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 Trailhead) and 10.3 (Kelly Mill Road), which is currently closed to the public. The renovations will restore this portion of the Greenway to a safe, durable and accessible condition that will serve residents for many years to come. W...

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 District 3 Commissioner Todd Levent, Parks & Recreation Director Kirk Franz and County Manager David McKee discuss all of this and more.   Additionally, residents can plan to attend a public input meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednes...

Forsyth County Parks & Recreation is excited to announce the Barker Overlook project, a future destination at Sawnee Mountain Preserve that will provide visitors with breathtaking views and a unique connection to the history of Sawnee Mountain. In this On the Move episode, Parks & Recreation Director Kirk Franz discusses what visitors can expect at the future site, funding and the history...

The average cost for a new pumper fire truck is over $1.M. In 2020, that cost was roughly $700,000. Also, in 2020, the average time from ordering a truck to having it delivered was roughly 12-14 months. Today the delivery time is upwards of 36-48 months.    So how does @forsythcountyfiredepartment manage the costs and maintenance of ensuring fire safety equipment is ready to answer the call?    Fi...

Department of Water Sewer Director Scott Adams and Deputy Director Steve Ratzlaff discuss what a boil water advisory (BWA) is, why they happen, how you will be notified if one is issued for your residence/business and what you need to do if you are in an advisory.    Also, in a joint effort with Forsyth County Geographic Information Services, the Department of Water & Sewer has released an all...

Crews have set the remaining bridge beams across the SR 369 (Exit 18) overpass at SR 400.     Watch the latest On the Move for more information on what is next and when the overpass is set to open an additional two lanes of traffic across SR 400.      Catch up on the project's facts, timeline, previous video updates and FAQs by visiting www.forsythco.com/exit-18 .