Friday | Forsyth County News
Forsyth County has scheduled public ceremonies to mark the opening of each of its two new recreation centers in south Forsyth.
Friday | The Post-Searchlight
Robinson discusses rural issues
Crafting a practical guest farm worker program and promoting U.S. Highway 27 as a tourism corridor are two of the topics recently discussed by the Georgia Rural Development Council, said Dewey Robinson, who represents southwest Georgia on the council.
Friday Feb 10 | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Sketchy future weighs on local water negotiations
Atlanta's near-death experience of losing Lake Lanier as a water source may have ended last summer, but the threat is not over for nearly 5 million area residents who rely on the lake and its releases into the Chattahoochee River for their existence.
Friday Feb 10 | Patch.com
Sheriff's Office Nabs Cat Burglar
A Glencree subdivision wife who was woken up by the noise of a door opening is likely glad to hear Forsyth County Sheriff's Office investigators have arrested a man they believe broke into the family home very early Tuesday morning, Feb.
Prep football: Former West Rome coach retires
A former Greater Rome coach who led the West Rome Chieftans to one of its four state championships is hanging up his whistle.
A construction worker died Thursday morning after he was pinned between a tree and a piece of heavy equipment in a south Forsyth neighborhood, authorities said.
Man charged in south Forsyth burglaries
Tips The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office has offered a few tips for keeping homes safe from burglary: Remove all valuables from vehicles, as well as garage door openers, and lock the doors.
Last Day: Register to Vote for the Primaries
If you're not registered to vote, head over to the Monroe County Board of Elections.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Court strikes down Georgia's assisted-suicide law
The Georgia Supreme Court on Monday unanimously struck down the state's assisted-suicide law, finding it violates the free speech clauses of the Georgia and U.S. Constitutions.
Fourth candidate joins District 4 race
A fourth candidate has announced his plans to seek the District 4 seat on the Forsyth County commission.
New state House map affects Forsyth
It appears some Forsyth County residents will be affected by a vote in the state House of Representatives to revise the legislative district maps.
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City of Forsyth's first black mayor is learning on the job
The political neophyte took that notion to a new level last year when he was elected to public office, making history as the first black mayor of the Monroe County seat.
Urgent call for help: dogs die Tuesday unless rescued or adopted
Monroe County Animal Control in Forsyth is a stone's throw from Macon. The small shelter at 157 L. Cary Bittick Drive is stuffed full of puppies and dogs, with more coming in all the time.
Congressman Scott to Hold Office Hours in Forsyth
The office of U.S. Congressman Austin Scott will hold mobile office hours for residents across Georgia's Eighth Congressional district.
Monroe BOE Seeks Input on Voting District Changes
The Monroe County School System is working through the process of adjusting its Board of Education Voting Districts to reflect the most recent U.S. Census numbers.
Tam Seeks Re-Election as District 2 Commissioner
Brian Tam, Forsyth County Board of Commissioner for District 2 and former BOC chairman , announced his candidacy for re-election on Sunday, Jan.
'Laundry Basket Puppies' for Adoption in Forsyth
A bus driver in Monroe County got a huge surprise while driving along East Harzell Lane last week: a laundry basket filled with puppies in the middle of the road.
Georgia's Jobless Rate Falls for Third Straight Month
Georgia's unemployment rate is at least heading in the right direction. State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced today, Jan.
Monroe County Animal Control Adoptable Dogs
Monroe County's small animal shelter fills up quickly, as most government-run shelters do.