Local Deputy Wins Big at Police & Fire Games

A Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office deputy recently won a number of medals at the annual Police & Fire Games, Sheriff Ted Paxton announced today...
Jul 30, 2005

Two More Forsyth County Teens Lose Their Lives in Fatal SUV Crash

Two 17-year-old girls were involved in a terrible SUV accident on Thursday evening when the driver lost control of her vehicle, went off the road and crashed into a tree...
Jul 29, 2005

Fire Hydrants To Be Tested Over Next Six Months

Forsyth County residents are asked to be aware of Triton Industries vehicles that will be spotted throughout the county for the remainder of the year, as they conduct approximately 10,000 fire hydrant inspections...
Jul 15, 2005

Free Gun Locks Distributed at Wal-Mart

Project ChildSafe has provided free gun locks to the Forsyth County Sheriff's office with the goal of reducing firearms accidents in the home due to unauthorized use of firearms by children. These gun locks will be distributed at the Cumming Wal-Mart on Saturday, July 23, first-come, first served...
Jul 13, 2005

Don't Invite Burglars In...

Here are some great tips to keep your home and possessions safe from would-be thieves. With all of the recent break-ins and thefts in South Forsyth County, the advice provided here by State Farm agent, Harry Hudson, should be taken very seriously...
Jul 13, 2005

Major Accident on SR 141 in Forsyth County

An accident involving a fuel spill has all lanes blocked on SR 141 at the Forsyth-Fulton County line...
Jul 11, 2005

Crime Alert: Garage Thefts Continue in Forsyth County

Garage and vehicle thefts continue to take place in South Forsyth County, as several neighborhoods are victimized yet again with items being stolen from unlocked vehicles and open garage doors. The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office reminds residents to lock vehicles and keep garage doors down and locked at night...
Jul 11, 2005

Georgia Sheriffs' Association Asks Residents to Watch for Signs of Meth Lab Activity in Neighborhoods

It's not that unusual nowadays to learn that a meth lab might be cooking illegal and highly dangerous drugs in a home in your family's neighborhood. Not a "big city" problem anymore, methamphetamine labs have found refuge in suburban neighborhoods...
Jul 11, 2005

Construction will Continue on Georgia 400 this Weekend

GDOT warns drivers to be alert in the work zone areas. Three out of four fatalities in work zones are motorists not workers. Slow down! It won’t kill you...
Jul 7, 2005

Mass Transportation Threat

In light of today's attacks in London, the United States government is raising the threat level from Code Yellow, or Elevated, to Code Orange, High; targeted only to the mass transit portion of the transportation sector...
Jul 7, 2005

Tornado Watch Now In Effect Till 2:00 a.m. Thursday

Forsyth County is one of 35 counties in Georgia now under a tornado watch until 2:00 a.m. Thursday morning, July 7th...
Jul 6, 2005

Smart Growth Forsyth County Rallies for Support at July 5th Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

Water bodies in Forsyth County could be irreparably harmed due to four separate requests for a narrowing of the stream buffer. Concerned citizens are asked to attend the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on Tuesday, July 5th, wearing red shirts...
Jul 3, 2005

Fire Department Urges Safe, Responsibile Fireworks this July 4th

With recent legislation legalizing use of certain fireworks in Georgia, the Forsyth County Fire Department is urging residents to use caution and good judgment to help ensure a safe Independence Day holiday...
Jun 30, 2005

Work on Georgia 400 This Weekend Includes Ramp and Lane Closures

As road work continues this weekend, Georgia 400 travelers are asked to exercise patience and caution...
Jun 24, 2005

Sheriff's Offices Encourages Communities to Join Neighborhood Watch Program

Protect your neighborhood by partnering with the Forsyth County Sheriff's Department via the County's Neighborhood Watch Program. Dozens of communities have already joined the bandwagon in helping prevent crime in our County through their participation...
Jun 21, 2005