LIFE IN FORSYTH
Your Annual Guide to the County — 2019
Faces of Forsyth County Meet some of the area’s most influential people
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About this section We hope this magazine provides both newcomers and longtime residents with a comprehensive guide to life in this county. Inside you’ll find everything you need, from how to sign up your child for school, contact your local elected official, find the nearest library and a list of ways to relax and have fun. We also reached out to some of the people who help make Forsyth County a great place to live. Read about them on the pages inside.
Who we are More than just a newspaper, the Forsyth County News reaches Forsyth’s largest media audience through digital and mobile platforms, as well as through video, magazines, social media, billboards and more. The official news source of Forsyth County since 1908, the Forsyth County News serves Georgia’s fast-growing, mostaffluent and healthiest county. With Forsyth County’s only paid circulation local newspaper, the most-visited local media website and a host of niche magazines and publications, the FCN remains committed to informing and entertaining users
across north Atlanta as Forsyth County’s premier media outlet. In 2018, the Forsyth County News joined with Local Media Outdoor to offer billboard and outdoor advertising options for our clients. The Forsyth County News is printed each Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, and its website, ForsythNews.com, is updated with the latest local news and information around the clock. The Forsyth County News is owned by Metro Market Media, along with the The Times of Gainesville and the Dawson County News.
Where we’ve been Founded by Joe Patterson in downtown Cumming in 1908, the FCN has grown with the county it represents. In 1927, Roy P. Otwell purchased the Forsyth County News and the North Georgian, combining them as The Forsyth County News. Otwell remained chief editor and owner of the newspaper for 27 years. Charles Smithgall Sr. of Gainesville purchased the paper in 1954, and soon relocated the newspaper office to Dahlonega Street. It subsequently was operated from two differ-
ent Dahlonega Street locations. In December of 1998, the FCN was relocated to its current site, the renovated building of the former Cumming Hardware at 302 Veterans Memorial Boulevard. The News Company, headquartered in Gwinnett County, owned the Forsyth County News from the early 1970s until 1987, when The New York Times purchased the Forsyth County News, The Winder News and the Gwinnett Daily News from The News Company. Swartz-Morris Media purchased the Forsyth County News in 1994. In 2018, the Forsyth County News was purchased by Metro Market Media, along with the The Times of Gainesville and the Dawson County News. For most of its history, the FCN was a weekly newspaper, but in the early 1980s it became twice-weekly publication, adding a Sunday edition to the Wednesday publication. A Friday edition was later added, and a complete website came online in 2009. In 2018, the Forsyth County News added a digital replica edition of the print newspaper to the online component.
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Inside Elected officials
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Cindy Iacopella, Forsyth County Animal Shelter Barry Head, Forsyth County Fire Department
Get a passport, marriage license
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Adopt a pet
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Register to vote
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Ways to relax in Forsyth County
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School map
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Lynn Jackson, Northside Hospital Forsyth
List of schools
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School calendar
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Private schools, colleges
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Senior services
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Healthcare
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Public safety
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Kristin Morrissey, Forsyth County Board of Education Ron Freeman, Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office
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Laura Semanson, Forsyth County Commission Jim Pryor, Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Greg Allen, Forsyth County Clerk of Courts
Page 12 Casey Tatum, Cumming Police Department
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FACES OF FORSYTH
Cindy Iacopella
Forsyth County Animal Shelter Position: Manager Years in position: 2 Years in Forsyth County: “I moved to Georgia from New York five years ago, but I just moved from Cherokee County to Forsyth County [June 4.]” Favorite thing about position: “Helping the community by bringing pets and people together. Helping to advance the animal-human bond to save homeless animals’ lives is my No. 1 joy.” Most challenging thing about position: “Combating pet overpopulation, and resources for the more difficult-to-place animals. We’re the only open-admissions shelter in Forsyth County, which means we take everything in. We don’t turn any resident or stray away, so we sometimes have challenging animals — behaviorally and medically — so it’s finding resources to help save lives.” Favorite thing about Forsyth County: “Our elected officials are huge animal lovers, and they embrace progressive programs and lifesaving work here in the county. We have a dynamic county manager and deputy county manager that are also supersupportive of our work. That’s been really, really rewarding. “And Forsyth County in general, the community are huge animal lovers. They want to adopt, they donate, they volunteer.”
Barry Head
Forsyth County Fire Dept. Position: Fire Chief Years in position: 6 months Years in Forsyth County: 50 years Favorite thing about position: “Serving our citizens and providing a needed service to them. Just being a part of the community.” Most challenging thing about position: “Balancing the budget with the services that we provide and would like to provide. We want to do more, but we can’t.” Favorite thing about Forsyth County: “The people. The people are what makes the community what it is and what provides the quality of life that we have here.” 6 | Life in Forsyth | 2019
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FACES OF FORSYTH Kristin Morrissey
Forsyth County Board of Education Position: Board member, Chairwoman Years in current position: 9 Years in Forsyth County: 15 Favorite thing about position: “Being able to see and celebrate the successes of our individual teachers, schools on a daily basis. It can be so inspiring looking in and seeing students at any age working independently or in groups experimenting and working as a team.” “I really enjoy connecting parents and students to the right person in the school system to help them address a need or concern they have. As a parent of two, I have often had the same question myself so I can relate to how much there is to learn especially for newcomers to the county.” Most challenging thing about position: “I would say, like any job, time management is probably one of the most challenging parts of the job. As board members we work primarily from home, but we are often on the road traveling to meetings or events in addition to attending our regular meetings at the board of education. No two days are the same, so keeping up on where we need to be and staying up to date on information is harder when we’re not at our desks!” Favorite thing about Forsyth County: “My family and I are avid outdoor enthusiasts and love to take advantage of Forsyth’s great parks, campgrounds and library services.”
Ron Freeman
Forsyth County Sheriff ’s Office Position: Sheriff Years in current position: 2 ½ years Years in Forsyth County: 40 years Favorite thing about position: “Without a doubt it is the relationship between FOCO citizens and the Sheriff’s Office. It is an incredible partnership and trust that is serving us so well to keep Forsyth safe. Getting to help good citizens is an incredible reward.” Most challenging thing about position: “Our growth and meeting the challenge of criminals who travel to our community to commit crimes. It is a non-stop vigilance tempered with taking care of our citizens’ quality of life and keeping our kids safe.” Favorite thing about Forsyth County: “That while we are now a large community, we still treat one another like a small community and support our own citizens in need. FOCO is my home and has been an incredible place to raise my family and one I want to ensure is just as incredible for others to raise their families.” 8 | Life in Forsyth | 2019
eleCteD oFFiCials COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD OF EDUCATION
CITY COUNCIL
Molly Cooper, District 1 (678) 513-5881 mbcooper@forsythco.com
Wes McCall, District 1 (678) 776-6774 wmccall@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Mayor Troy Brumbalow (770) 781-2010 tbrumbalow@ cityofcumming.net
Secretary Dennis Brown, District 2 (678) 513-5882 dtbrown@forsythco.com
Chairwoman Kristin Morrissey, District 2 (678) 250-4047 kmorrissey@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Christopher Light (770) 480-1396 clight@cityofcumming.net
Todd Levent, District 3 (678) 513-5883 tlevent@forsythco.com Vice Chairwoman Cindy Mills, District 4 (678) 513-5884 cjmills@forsythco.com Chairwoman Laura Semanson, District 5, (678) 513-5885 losemanson@forsythco.com
Tom Cleveland, District 3 (770) 844-9901 tcleveland@forsyth.k12.ga.us Darla Sexton Light, District 4 (770) 887-0678; dlight@forsyth.k12.ga.us Vice Chairwoman Nancy Roche, District 5 (770) 889-0229 nroche@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Jason Evans jevans@cityofcumming.net (770) 781-2010 Lewis Ledbetter (770) 781-2010 lewisledbetter@ cityofcumming.net Linda Ledbetter (770) 781-2010 lledbetter@ cityofcumming.net Chad Crane (770) 781-2010 ccrane@cityofcumming.net
UPCOMING EVENTS: • July 4th Steam Engine Parade – 10 a.m. to noon, Tribble Gap/Castleberry Road (Forsyth Central High to Fairgrounds) • July 4th Festival at the Fairgrounds – 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. • July 4th Red, White & Rock Concert (by 37 Main) at the Fairgrounds – 1-11 p.m. • July 4th Fireworks Display at the Fairgrounds – 9:30 p.m. • Cumming Music Fest (by 37 Main) at the Fairgrounds – July 27, 1-11 p.m. • Food Truck Friday on School Street – Aug. 2, 5-10 p.m. • More Fairgrounds Music Events on Aug. 17, Sept. 7 & 14 – Details TBD • IPRA World Championship Rodeo at the Fairgrounds – Aug. 30 & 31, 8-10 p.m.; Sept. 1, 7-9 p.m. • Cumming Country Fair & Festival at the Fairgrounds – Oct. 3-13 • Forsyth County Trunk or Trick at the Fairgrounds – Oct. 19, 4-9 p.m. • Steam, Antique Tractor & Gas Engine Expo at the Fairgrounds – Nov. 8 & 9 • Christmas in Cumming Arts & Crafts Market at the Fairgrounds – Dec. 13, 4-10 p.m.; Dec. 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Cumming Christmas Parade & Fairgrounds Festival – Date & Time TBD ONGOING EVENTS: • Fridays at the Fairgrounds – Every third Friday of the month (April – October), 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cityofcumming.net • Cumming Farmers’ Market in Fairgrounds Parking Lot – Every Wednesday and Saturday (June – September), Facebook.com/cummingcityhall 6:30 a.m. till vendors sell out
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CITY FACILITIES & AMENITIES: City Hall, 100 Main Street Aquatic Center, 201 Aquatic Center Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road Recreation Department & Conference Center, 437 Pilgrim Mill Road Dobbs Creek Recreation Center, 1115 Dahlonega Hwy. Mary Alice Beach Park, 1820 Mary Alice Park Road
FACILITY PARTNERS: Tam’s School Street Playhouse, 101 School Street (schoolstreetplayhouse.com) Historical Society of Cumming/Forsyth County, 101 School Street (historicforsyth.com) Bell Research Center, 101 Atlanta Road (bellresearchcenter.com) Sawnee Association of the Arts’ Downtown Art Center, 111 Pilgrim Mill Road (sawneeart.org)
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FACES OF FORSYTH
Lynn Jackson
Northside Hospital Forsyth Position: Administrator Years in current position: 18 Years in Forsyth County: 20
Favorite thing about position: “It allows me the opportunity to show that there is a friendly, compassionate and personal side to health care.” Most challenging thing about position: “Keeping up with the rapid growth and constant change occurring in the industry.” Favorite thing about Forsyth County: “It still has a small town feel where people know each other, help each other and work together to make the community better.” Lynn grew up in Decatur. With a lifelong passion as a caregiver, her professional experience has spanned more than 35 years and included a wide variety of clinical and administrative roles. She is a registered nurse with a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the Medical College of Georgia and a master’s degree in healthcare policy and administration from Mercer University in Atlanta. During her career, Lynn has held a number of professional leadership roles including Vice President of Nursing at Georgia Baptist Medical Center. She has served as the administrator of Northside Hospital Forsyth since 2001. Lynn is an active volunteer and has served on more than a dozen governing boards for non-profit agencies. In her spare time Lynn is a motorcycle enthusiast and active member of the North Georgia Mountain Riders. She lives in Cumming with her husband David. They are proud parents of Christopher and Kelly, and grandparents to Bentley, Kayden and Kullen.
neeD to KnoW PASSPORT Heading on an exotic vacation? Head on over to the Cumming Post Office or Probate Court of Forsyth County to get what you need for going in and out of countries. First, call to make an appointment. Then, make sure to bring a completed application, one recent passport photo and a certified copy of birth certificate with raised or embossed seal. If a naturalized citizen, bring original certificate. Bring driver’s license for ID. Have a check or money order payable to U.S. Department of State – $110 for 16 or older, $80 for 15 or younger, plus $35 for each application payable to Probate Court. Add on an extra $60 if you need it expedited. The Department of State also strongly advises persons seeking quick turnaround to add an additional $16.48 as postage for priority mail. In addition, applicants under 16 years old must have both parents present. Applicants 16 through 17 years old must have one parent present. The Cumming Post Office is at 525 Tribble Gap Road. For more information, call (800) 275-8777. 10 | Life in Forsyth | 2019
MARRIAGE LICENSE Requirements: Both parties must appear with valid ID (driver’s license or birth certificate). If divorced, it is not necessary for you to bring in a copy of your final decree of divorce; however, you should have a certified copy of the final decree in your records. Occasionally, a person believing himself or herself to be divorced will discover that is not the case because someone forgot to obtain, or file, the final decree. The license fee is $56 payable by cash or check. The fee is reduced to $16 upon presentation of the court form certifying pre-marital counseling. The form and requirements may be obtained from the Probate Court office in person. Applicants must be at least 18 to apply without parental consent. For ages 16 and 17, parental consent rules apply. Call the Probate Court office at (770) 781-2140 for more information.
FIREARM LICENSE New applicants must be at least 21 years of age (unless an exception applies) and be a resident of Forsyth County. He or she must present identification in an approved form and submit a $71 fee payable in cash only to the Probate Court of Forsyth County. Different requirements exist for timely renewal applications, and for applications to replace lost or destroyed licenses originally issued by Forsyth County Probate Court. Call the Probate Court office at (770) 7812140 for more information. CLERK OF COURTS At the office of the Forsyth County Clerk of Superior, State and Juvenile Courts, county residents can find information on property records, pay citations and get instructions for being on a jury. The office is on the first floor of the Forsyth County Courthouse. Clerk of Courts Greg G. Allen has served in that role since 2009.
FACES OF FORSYTH
“Our schools are among the top in the state, even the nation. We’re a stone’s throw from the big city, but have an identity all our own. But the longer I live here, it’s obvious that it’s our community, our people that make Forsyth County the unique and wonderful place we call home.”
Laura Semanson
Forsyth County Commission Position: Board member, Chairwoman Years in current position: 3 Years in Forsyth County:18 years Favorite thing about position: “My favorite aspect of serving on the Board of Commissioners has been getting to meet so many people from across Forsyth County who really care about our community, and being able to help our citizens realize their vision for the future.” Most challenging thing about position: “As with many things in life, there going to be times when we don’t agree on a path, even in those situations where we agree on a destination. The pace of growth has made the transition from a residential exurb of metro Atlanta to a fully-realized community painful at times, but that improves as citizens become more engaged in the process.” Favorite thing about Forsyth County: “That’s a tough question. The natural beauty of the area was a big draw for me. We are blessed to be surrounded by the Chattahoochee River, Lake Lanier, Sawnee Mountain, the many creeks and streams, and the hardwood trees and rolling topography of the Appalachian foothills. We have top flight amenities with our extensive trails, parks and libraries.
Jim Pryor
Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Position: Director Years in current position: 5 years Years in Forsyth County: 5 years Favorite thing about position: “I have always had a passion for sports and recreation. It is great to come to work every day surrounded by other professionals with the same passion. The leaders of Forsyth County provide the resources necessary for our department to be successful.” Most challenging thing about position: “The inability to provide everything for everyone.” Favorite thing about Forsyth County: “Forsyth County is a community that embraces its quality of life. It’s a vibrant community that expects to be great in all facets.”
Forsyth County Commission Chairman Laura Semanson was elected in 2016 to serve the 201720 term representing District 5, which encompasses an eastern sweep of the county including the Lake Lanier region. Semanson was elected by the Board of Commissioners to serve as secretary in 2017, vice chairman in 2018, and chairman in 2019. She has served on the water and sewer, finance, and social services committees, as well as the Lanier Joint Development Authority, Georgia Mountains Regional Commission, Atlanta Regional Transportation and Air Quality Committee and Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District. Semanson is a graduate of the University of Florida. Her prior career experience focused on marketing and corporate communications management in the information technology sector. She is also a former small business owner. She and husband David have three children: Ethan and Matthew, who attend college, and Natalie, a sophmore at Lambert High School.
Greg Allen
Forsyth County Clerk of Courts Position: Clerk of Courts Years in position: 11 years Years in Forsyth County: 48 years Favorite thing about position: “Being a part of and managing the fastchanging duties and new technologies in the office. The Clerk’s office is not a static entity, we move quickly to take advantage of new options and implement cost-saving technologies for the public.” Most challenging thing about position: “The intricate decisions that must be routinely made interpreting thousands of laws, court rules, and appellate court decisions we must follow and comply with in the performance of our duties — without practicing law or dispensing legal advice to anyone.” Favorite thing about Forsyth County: “The people. I don’t think people realize how kind Forsyth County people are, just genuine, down-toearth good people.” 2019 | Life in Forsyth | 11
FACES OF FORSYTH
Casey Tatum
Cumming Police Department Position: Chief of Police Years in current position: 7 Years in Forsyth County: 50 Favorite thing about position: “One of the most rewarding things about this job is the ability to do something that makes a difference. Whether it be an employee with a problem, a victim of a crime or a citizen with some type of complaint, if I can do something that makes someone’s life a little better, even if just for a short time, that’s the most rewarding feeling to me.” Most challenging thing about position: “The speed at which information, accurate and inaccurate, travels today is simply amazing. Trying to get ahead of false narratives with accurate information, without jeopardizing the law enforcement operation, can be extremely challenging. We want to be able to give everyone the whole story immediately, but it takes time to gather the information and present it factually.” Favorite thing about Forsyth County: “Although I have relocated to Dawson County, Forsyth County will always be considered home. Several of my family members, including my parents, still reside in the county and I am thankful for the local amenities they can access. I am honored to serve a community that supports me and my department.”
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neeD to KnoW UTILITIES For electricity, customers can go to Sawnee EMC or Georgia Power. Sawnee EMC is at located at 543 Atlanta Highway and can be reached at (770) 887-2363 or Sawnee.com. Georgia Power can be reached online at GeorgiaPower.com. For water service, reach out to Cumming Utilities at by coming to Cumming City Hall, calling (770) 7812020 or online at CummingUtilities.com. For county residents, the Forsyth County Department of Water and Sewer, located at the Forsyth County administration building, can be reached by phone at 770781-2160 or online at ForsythCo.com/DepartmentsOffices/Water-Sewer. VEHICLE TAGS Vehicle tags for Forsyth County residents can be purchased at either the tax commissioner’s main office at 1092 Tribble Gap Road or the Sharon Springs office at 1950 Sharon Road. Both offices are open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. You may renew your tags online via the Georgia Department of Revenue’s Motor Vehicle Division. Please note that if you have changed your address, it will be necessary to renew at one of our two locations or by mail. For more information, contact the Tax Commissioner’s Office at (770) 7812112 or by e-mail at auto@forsythco.com.
ADOPTING A PET Humane Society of Forsyth County Founded in 1975, the Humane Society of Forsyth County, Georgia is dedicated to preventing cruelty to animals, relieve suffering and providing humane treatment. All the animals in the program are safe and well-cared for while we wait to find them forever homes. We stand by the fact that we are one of a few no-kill shelters in this area. For more information, contact us at info@forsythpets.org or visit forsythpets.org. The Humane Society is at 4440 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming, GA 30041. For more information, call (770) 887-6480. Forsyth County Animal Shelter If you want to adopt a cat, dog, or other animal, the Forsyth County Animal Shelter is a great place to start. Located at 4065 County Way in Cumming, the shelter is open for adoption from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The shelter’s adoption fee is $85 per animal. That fee has been waived through Sept. 3. Contact the shelter by calling (678) 965-7185. REGISTER TO VOTE Those wanting to participate in elections in Forsyth County can register to vote online, by mail or in person. Those with a valid Georgia driver’s license can register to vote at the Secretary of State’s website at Sos.Ga.Gov. Both city and county residents can also register in person at the Forsyth County Voter Registrations and Elections Office located at 1201 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, Ga, 30040. Voter applications can be picked up at the office or any county library and can also be mailed to the above address. More information is available online at ForsythCo.com/Departments-Offices/Voter-Registrations-Elections/Register-to-Vote.
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Want to relax and have fun? Check out a list of a few of the offerings in Forsyth County
Lake Lanier One of the biggest attractions in Forsyth County and the north Georgia area, Lake Lanier is a must see for anyone new to the county. Whether it be swimming at the beach at one of the parks, circling the lake in a boat, or enjoying a day of fishing practically anywhere, there is no end of things to do at the lake. Find out more about where and how you can visit the Lake by visiting the US Army Corps of Engineers at www.sam.usace.army.mil.
Hike Sawnee Mountain (Indian Seats, Sawnee Mountain Preserve) No matter where you go in Forsyth County, it’s hard to miss Sawnee Mountain rising majestically out of the horizon. Just a short drive from downtown Cumming lies 11 miles of hiking trails, picnic areas, and visitor center at the Sawnee Mountain Preserve — A perfect day trip for hikers and nature lovers of any age or skill level. Dogs are not allowed at Sawnee Preserve. Find out more about the trails and programs at parks.forsythco.com.
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Visit a park Check out one of the parks in Forsyth County. Three of which, Central Park, Fowler Park and Old Atlanta Park, have a recreation center and a number of different amenities. The Big Creek Greenway can be accessed from four different points in Forsyth County including 5120 Bethelview Road, 4110 Carolene Way, 1622 McFarland Pkwy., and 5259 Union Hill Road. The 18-hole disc golf course at Central Park can be found at 2300 Keith Bridge Road. A new disc golf course opened at Chattahoochee Pointe in March. The course features 18 holes with blue tees for advanced players and white tees for beginner and intermediate players. The county has three different dog parks at Caney Creek Preserve, 2755 Caney Road; Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming; and Windermere Park, 3355 Windermere Pkwy., Cumming. In addition to fields and courts, Fowler Park has a public skate park that is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week. More information about these parks and the amenities they offer can be found at parks.forsythco.com.
Food trucks Who doesn’t like fancy Food Truck eats, live music and family fun? Forsyth County has enough Food Truck events regularly scheduled throughout the year to satisfy anyone. Fridays at the Fairgrounds and Food Truck Fridays have a variety of different trucks, venders and entertainment. • Fridays at the Fairgrounds, Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road, 5-10 p.m. on the third Friday of every month:
July 19, Aug. 16, Sept. 20 and Oct. 19. • Food Truck Fridays, School Street in downtown Cumming, 5-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2.
Tam’s School Street Playhouse The historic Cumming Public School building on 101 School Street used to be where young county residents went to learn. But since 2004, it’s been home to the Cumming Playhouse. Brian and Kelly Tam took over operations from the city this year renaming the venue Tam’s School Street Playhouse. The small, intimate venue has a variety of events, from plays to musicals to concerts. Get something to eat or drink before or after the show at Tam’s BackStage, the restaurant on the lower floor, or walk through time in a room featuring memorabilia from when the school was in operation in the early 20th century. For more information, call (770) 781-9178 or visit www.schoolstreetplayhouse.com.
Visit a farm Sure, farms are fewer and farther between than they used to be in Forsyth County, but several of the ones left are more familyfriendly than ever. Looking to pick fruit in the spring or pumpkin in the fall? Go to Warbington Farms, where there’s also a corn maze, petting zoo and a family fun park. Never cut down your own Christmas tree? Then head to Bottoms Tree Farm or Kinsey Family Farm where you can chop down the tree of your choosing, as well go on a hay ride or see a variety of farm animals. Each offers Continued, Page 26
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Forsyth County sChools 16. Settles Bridge
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20. Vickery Creek
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31. Vickery Creek 6240 Post Road, Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 667-2580
610 James Burgess Road, Suwanee, GA 30024 (678) 455-7311 4670 Windermere Parkway, Cumming, GA 30041 (770) 888-3170
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Forsyth County Schools High Schools 32. Alliance Academy for Innovation
1100 Lanier 400 Parkway, Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 887-2461
33. Denmark
645 Mullinax Road, Alpharetta, GA 30004 (770) 887-2461
34. Forsyth Central 131 Elm St., Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 887-8151
35. Lambert
REGISTER A CHILD FOR SCHOOL 37. South Forsyth 585 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming, GA 30041 (770) 781-2264
38. West Forsyth 4155 Drew Road, Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 888-3470
40. Academies of Creative Education (Forsyth Academy and Forsyth Virtual Academy)
805 Nichols Road, Suwanee, GA 30024 (678) 965-5050
41. Board of Education and Professional Development Center
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44. Hill Educational Center
3635 Coal Mountain Drive, Cumming, GA 30028 (770) 781-6637
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Almon C. Hill Educational Center 136 Almon C. Hill Drive Cumming, GA 30040 Phone: (678) 947-0863 Normal office hours: Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1:30-4:30 p.m. For any questions regarding student enrollment, call (678) 947-0863, Ext. 0 or email at registration@forsyth.K12.ga.us.
Forsyth County School’s centralized registration center creates educational student records when parents and guardians enroll their students in one of Forsyth County schools. Utilizing a stateof-the-art electronic records management system, student and departmental records are managed according to required records retention guidelines.
Our Heart is in Forsyth.
Request an appointment with a cardiologist at one of The Heart Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s 15 locations, including Cumming, by calling 770-742-7901 or by visiting heartngmc.org /myappointment.
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Private schools, colleges Pinecrest Academy
University of North Georgia
Pinecrest Academy is a private PreK3-12, college preparatory Catholic school. Founded in 1993, Pinecrest Academy opened its doors at a former elementary school in Crabapple, Georgia, with a student body of 29. At that time, Pinecrest was the first independent, private Catholic elementary school established to serve Atlanta’s expanding Catholic population. The school moved in 1997 to its permanent campus on Peachtree Parkway in south Forsyth. Initially just a lower school, the beautiful 68-acre campus grew to also include a middle school and high school, a beautiful chapel, two gymnasiums and three athletic fields. Pinecrest is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Southern Association of Independent Schools, and holds membership in the College Board and the National Association for College Admission Counseling.
The University of North Georgia is part of the University System of Georgia and is designated as a State Leadership Institution and The Military College of Georgia. With more than 18,000 students, the University of North Georgia is one of the state’s largest public universities. The university offers more than 100 programs of study ranging from certificate and associate degrees to professional doctoral programs. Positioned in the fastest-growing region of the state, UNG comprises five campuses united by a single mission focused on academic excellence and academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia was formed through the consolidation of North Georgia College & State University and Gainesville State College, two of the top-performing schools in the University System of Georgia, in January 2013.
Contacts For more information or to schedule a tour of Pinecrest Academy, call (770) 888-4477 or visit www. pinecrestacademy.org. Administrators • Ed Spurka, head of school, espurka@pinecrestacademy.org • Luisa Zalzman, high school principal, lzalzman@ pinecrestacademy.org • Denise Cress, middle school principal, dcress@ pinecrestacademy.org • Madeliene Flanagan, lower school principal, mflanagan@pinecrestacademy.org
Cumming campus contacts Main number (automated) (470) 239-3100 General Information (470) 239-3102
Pinecrest Academy is at 955 Peachtree Pkwy., Cumming, GA 30041. For more information, call (770) 888-4477.
Horizon Christian Academy 1270 Sawnee Drive Cumming, Georgia 30040 Horizon Christian Academy is a private, non-denominational Christian school in Cumming, Georgia. The school educates about 225 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Phone: (678) 947-0711, Fax: (678) 947-0721 Email: admissions@hcaga.org
Libraries
For more information, visit ung.edu.com
Lanier Technical College Campus locations: Hall Campus 2535 Lanier Tech Drive Gainesville, GA 30566 Phone: 770-533-7000 Fax: 770-531-6328 Forsyth Campus 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd. Cumming, GA 30041 Phone: 678-341-6600 Fax: 770-781-6951 Barrow Campus 965 Austin Road Winder, GA 30680 Phone: 770-297-4500 Fax: 678-425-6997
Dawson Campus 408 Highway 9 North Dawsonville, GA 30534 Phone: 706-216-5461 or 678-513-5200 Fax: 678-513-5220 Jackson Campus 631 South Elm Street Commerce, GA 30529 Phone: 706-335-1931 Fax: 678-989-3055 For more information, visit www.laniertech.edu/
For more information, visit www.forsythpl.org/
Cumming library 585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, GA 30040 770-781-9840
Post Road Library 5010 Post Road, Cumming, GA 30040 770-781-9840
Hampton Park Library 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming, GA 30041 770-781-9840
Sharon Forks Library 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, GA 30041 770-781-9840
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Forsyth County senior serviCes The mission of Forsyth County’s Senior Services Department is to be the focal point where older adults gather for services and activities that respond to their diverse needs and interests, enhance their dignity, support their independence and encourage involvement
in their community through programs designed to reduce isolation, improve nutritional health, support health and community education and provide access to more extensive services for seniors, caregivers and their families.
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plenty for families to do year-round. • Warbington Farms, 5555 Crow Road, Cumming, (770) 8891515, www.warbingtonfarms.com. • Bottoms Christmas Tree Farm, 5880 John Burruss Road, Cumming, (770) 887-2728, Bottomstreefarm.com. • Kinsey Family Farm, 7170 Jot Em Down Road, Gainesville, (770) 887-6028, www.kinseyfamilyfarm.com.
Go to the Fair The Cumming Country Fair & Festival is one of the signature events of the year in Forsyth County, and it provides all the fantastic trappings one would expect of a country fair: wild rides, fun games, a petting zoo and greasy food. There are free concerts and daily acts. The fairgrounds are at 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming. For more information, call (770) 781-3491 or visit www.cummingfair.net.
Check out the rodeo Every year, Forsyth County gets a little taste of the ole Wild West when the International Professional Rodeo Association’s World Championship comes to the Cumming Fairgrounds. The weekend features some of the most intense competition imaginable with bull riding, bare back riding, barrel races, calf roping, steer wrestling and saddle bronc riding. Watch riders hold on for dear life or race down elusive cattle. The fairgrounds are at 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming. For more information, call (770) 781-3491 or visit www.cummingfair.net.
Cumming Aquatic Center Located at 201 Aquatic Circle, just off Pilgrim Mill Road, is the Cumming Aquatic Center. The 50,000-square-foot facility has indoor and outdoor pools and hosts programming from swim lessons to Silver Sneakers programs for seniors. The facility is also available for private bookings.
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Celebrate Fourth of July in Cumming The city of Cumming’s Independence Day celebration changed last year. Instead of different days like in years past, both fireworks and the Thomas-Mashburn Memorial Steam Engine Parade will be on July 4th. The parade is in the morning and the fireworks will be after dark. Between the two events will be a July Fourth celebration at the Cumming Fairgrounds.
Take an art class The Sawnee Association of the Arts has nearly 100 members working in a variety of media, including oil painting, pottery, wood, jewelry and more. The organization meets every fourth Monday of the month and regularly has classes, which are held at the Brannon-Heard House in downtown Cumming. The artists meet at 3482 Keith Bridge Road in Cumming. For more information, call (678) 936-6422 or visit sawneeart.org.
Big Creek Greenway One of the most popular amenities in Forsyth County is the Big Creek Greenway, a 9.6-mile linear park reaching from McFarland Parkway to Kelly Mill Road. The path intertwines with county parks, waterways and other natural amenities.
Go to a concert There are plenty of concerts at the Cumming Fairgrounds this summer including: • Rosati’s presents Nashville Downtown featuring iconic country music from 4-11 p.m. June 29. • Red, White & Rock by 37 Main with tribute artists Van Halen and Kid Rock, Rock the 90s USA, Drop Tailgate and more from 1-11 p.m. July 4. • Cumming Music Festival with Wanted (Bon Jovi), Rumours
(Fleetwood Mac) and Appetite For Destruction (Guns N Roses), to name a few, by 37 Main from 1-11 p.m. July 27. More concerts are planned for Aug. 17, Sept. 7 and Sept. 14 with details to come.
Run a 5K For seven straight years, Forsyth County has been named the healthiest county in Georgia, so it should come as no surprise there are plenty of chances to run a 5K. Most of the races fundraise for a good cause and many have a theme. Some of the most popular are the Boulder Dash — which takes runners through an active quarry — the costume-clad Superhero Run and the Jingle Jog during the holiday season.
Steam engine expo Cumming and Forsyth County have a rich agricultural past, and that past is on display each year at the Cumming Steam, Antique Tractor and Gas Expo at the Cumming Fairgrounds. In addition to vintage tractors and steam engines from across the country, attendees can check out live demonstrations of fairgrounds cotton gin and sawmill, along with purchasing clothing, antiques and food.
Winter holiday celebrations
Taste of Forsyth
As the holiday season approaches, the local community has several options. The Collection of Forsyth an annual Holiday Celebration and Twilight Tree Lighting, complete with a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, and a menorah lighting for Hanukkah. The city of Cumming has a parade that ends with a holiday event at the Cumming Fairgrounds.
Each spring, the Cumming Fairgrounds hosts one of the tastiest events of the year: Taste of Forsyth. During the event, local restaurants offer affordable fare, allowing locals to try food from several eateries. For youngsters, the event features a large Easter egg hunt, which used more than 30,000 eggs in total for three egg hunts.
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Northside Hospital Forsyth As one of the most respected and trusted health care organizations in the Southeast, Northside Hospital is committed to balancing clinical excellence with compassionate care. In Forsyth County, Northside Hospital Forsyth is again expanding its services in 2019 to provide the region and the community with greater patient access to quality medical care. Construction on six new operating rooms (ORs) has begun within the hospital’s Center for Advanced Surgical Technology. Expected to open in October 2019, the new rooms will bring the hospital’s total number of ORs to 24. The hospital also is in the process of moving and expanding its outpatient infusion center in order to better accommodate patients who need infusion or chemotherapy services. Last year, the completion of a fifth medical office building on the Northside Hospital Forsyth campus brought orthopedics under one roof — spine, expert joint replacement services, and sports medicine and physical therapy. Northside Hospital Forsyth is a regional leader in same-day joint replacement, performing more surgeries than any other Georgia hospital.
By the numbers Beds: 304 Employees: 3,100 Physicians: 650 Volunteers: 327 Patient encounters in 2018: 508,745 Admissions in 2018: 15,273 Births in 2018: 3,071 Surgeries in 2018: 14,428 Emergency Department visits in 2018: 62,015
Northside Hospital offers expertise that ranks in the Top 10 robotic surgery programs in Georgia, meaning patients with post-sports related injuries and osteoarthritis return to a better quality of life much faster. The hospital’s Women’s Center recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. Northside is nationally renowned for its maternity services, including its Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). More than 3,000 babies were born at Northside Hospital Forsyth in 2018. Northside Hospital Forsyth continues to lead the way in heart and vascular care, earning quality achievement awards, once again, for heart failure, heart attack and
stroke care from leading accreditation groups. The hospital’s cardiology team and emergency department staff work collaboratively with Forsyth County and Central EMS to ensure that patients receive access to care. Patient transfer times are ahead of the Atlanta region’s average of 76 minutes. The largest private sector employer in Forsyth County, with more than 3,100 employees, Northside was ranked by as one the Best Places to Work, across all top large employers in the United States, on both Glassdoor.com and Comparably.com. Northside is proud to have developed strong community partnerships with many of region’s non-profit organizations and events. The hospital is a title sponsor of the 2019 Boulder Dash 5K/10K Fitness Run/Walk & Corporate Challenge and supports multiple events at the Elachee Nature Science Center throughout the year. Additional partners include Literacy Forsyth, the Forsyth County Schools and the March of Dimes. Follow @NorthsideHosp on social media, and for more information, including free community health screenings, visit northside.com.
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How to know where to take your child Primary care office Visit: • When you have general questions about your child’s health or care. • When your child needs regular care. • During weekdays and by appointment for: - Well-child check-ups; - Physicals; - Flu shots and other vaccines; - Common illnesses and minor injuries. Urgent care center Visit: • When your child’s pediatri-
cian isn’t available — like evenings, holidays or weekends. • For minor injuries and illnesses like earaches, sore throats or cuts that require stitches. • For fevers. • For broken bones. Emergency department Visit: • For serious injury or illness like: - Broken bones (bone coming out of skin); - Head injury (loss of consciousness); - Cuts (bleeding won’t stop).
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Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters 100 East Courthouse square, Cumming GA 30040 (770) 781-2222 North Precinct 2310 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming GA 30040 (770) 886-2800 South Precinct 2985 Ronald Reagan Boulevard, Cumming Ga 30041 (770) 781-3047
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ANIMAL SERVICE Animal services works in partnership with the community to create a safe, healthy and caring environment for both residents and animals. Officers are available from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sundays. Officers are available for animal emergencies 24/7. Animal services responds to complaints regarding barking dogs, animals running loose, animal cruelty, sick or injured animals, classified animals, aggressive animals and bites from animals. Animal services does not respond to deer, snakes, bears, hawks or wildlife. Animals that are impounded shall be transported to Forsyth County Animal Shelter at 4065 County Way, Cumming, GA 30028. Forsyth Animal Services requires all animals that are more than 3 months of age to be vaccinated against rabies. If you would like to file a request for an officer to address an issue please call (770) 781-2138 or complete an online complaint form. After-hours Animal Service officers may be contacted via E-911 non-emergency at (770) 781-3087.
Forsyth County Fire Department HEADQUARTERS / ADMINISTRATION 3520 Settingdown Road Cumming, GA 30028 (770) 781-2180 STATION 1 234 Castleberry Industrial Drive Cumming, GA 30040 STATION 2 4055 Carolene Way Cumming, GA 30040 STATION 3 6495 Wallace Tatum Road Cumming, GA 30028 STATION 4 3910 Evans Road Cumming, GA 30040
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