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January 1, 2014 | forsythherald.com | 73,500 circulation Revue & News, Johns Creek Herald, Milton Herald & Forsyth Herald combined | 50¢ | Volume 13, No. 1
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Construction of the new courthouse in downtown Cumming is ongoing. The facility will be completed by the end of the year.
A look ahead at Forsyth County in 2014 Bright future for county, community in 2014 Chamber excited about new opportunities As we enter into 2014, it is a great opportunity to recall some of the many highlights of the past year for Forsyth County. Among those is certainly the fact that Forsyth County’s financial condition remains strong. The county’s 2014 operating budget was funded with no increase in the county’s property tax millage rate. In fact, Forsyth County has the same total millage rate for the fourth consecutive year. I think our county has done an outstanding job of keeping taxes low while still providing the quality services our citizens expect.
R.J. “Pete” Amos Chairman and District 1 Commissioner; Forsyth County Board of Commissioners
In 2013, Forsyth County opened new Fire Station 3 in the Matt area of northwest Forsyth County. The expansion to the Forsyth
See AMOS, Page 4
As in any organization, the turning of a New Year is a time for chambers of commerce to reflect on accomplishments and look toward the future. In the past year, the CummingForsyth County Chamber of Commerce has gained 225 new members and 16 new Chairman’s Cabinet members. Forsyth County’s unemployment rate has decreased to 6.1 percent from 2012 figures. Nineteen new and existing companies created 624 new jobs and invested $58.9 million dollars in new capital in 2013. Outside of the books it is the
AnnMargaret Johnston Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Chair
Chamber’s mission to be the voice of business, provide leadership, information and solutions to foster a strong economic environment and a superior
See JOHNSTON, Page 4