Former Forsyth County official Cooper dies after cancer battle

students look up to them as positive role models who lead by example,” ISSA Executive Director John Barrett said.

Toomey started at Kelly Mill Elementary School in 2015, and he has held the role of head custodian for four years.

He said it is an honor to be nominated, and the appreciation from students makes him proud to do what he does every day.

“It’s just been an amazing experience,” Toomey said.

Kelly Mill Elementary School Principal Tracey Smith said Toomey created a group huddle among custodians every day to bring them closer.

“It’s those little things like that that make him deserving of this award,” Smith said. “And so, you know, we’re just excited that he is getting recognition for something that he is so deserving of.”

The Forsyth County Board of Education also recognized Toomey for his nomination at its March 21 meeting.

Voting for Toomey is open through April 14 at custodianoftheyear.com.

By SHELBY ISRAEL shelby@appenmedia.com

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County announced former County Commissioner Molly Cooper died March 22 following ongoing health issues caused by pancreatic cancer.

Cooper was elected as District 1 Commissioner in 2018. The County Commission elected her as secretary in 2020 and vice-chairwoman in 2021 and 2022.

“We will forever remember the many contributions former Commissioner Cooper made to the County, including dutifully serving with professionalism, integrity, humility and compassion despite fighting cancer during most of her term as commissioner,” County Manager David McKee said.

Cooper was a county resident for 30 years. She served as president of the Republican Women of Forsyth County, president of Civitan and vicechair of the Forsyth County GOP.

Visitation was scheduled for March 26 at McDonald and Son Funeral Home from 10 a.m.-noon, followed by a burial service at Kennesaw

FORSYTH COUNTY/PROVIDED

Former Forsyth County Commissioner Molly Cooper died from pancreatic cancer March 22. Cooper served on the Board of Commissioners from 2019-2022.

Memorial.

Donations in Cooper’s name can be made at http://cummingcivitan.com/ and http://jewishforsyth.org.