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Forsyth County maintains rural charm and upscale living and working only 30 miles from downtown Atlanta. Proximity to Atlanta, accessibility to major highways, a wide selection of housing, the lowest tax rate in the metro Atlanta area—these factors all have contributed to making Forsyth County one of the fasting growing counties in the United States. The county’s population has swelled to over 110,000 from nearly 80,000 in 1997.
The county was originally dominated by the poultry, horse and farming industries. Two industry giants, Tyson Foods and American Proteins Co., still play a major role in the area’s economy. The new wave of businesses in Forsyth County includes data processing, UPS research and development, Amoco performance products fiber optics, FOCAS; and high-tech printing, Scientific Games Inc. Many of the world’s top corporate names call Forsyth County home.
The county has about 22 privately developed business parks, including award winning Johns Creek/Technology Park, Windward Business Park, Bluegrass Business Park and The Meadows.
Forsyth County’s school district, one of the fastest growing in Georgia, has state pilot programs in arts and technology. The system also offers college course work to students via on-site classes and interactive two-way teleconferencing. Over 300 miles of Lake Lanier, beautiful residential areas, an excellent school system, a low tax rate, and professional business environment all have contributed to the county’s success.
Housing prices range from the modest $80s to the millions.

education

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
www.forsyth.k12.ga.us
Board of Education
Superintendent’s Office
pgault@forsyth.k12.ga.us
770-887-2461

By law children must be five years old on or before September 1 to enter kindergarten and six years old on or before September 1 to enter the first grade. You will need the following documentation for your kindergarten or first-grade child: a certified birth certificate from your state department of vital statistics; a vision, hearing and dental screening from a family practitioner or local health clinic; immunization records on Georgia State Form 3032.

The HOPE Scholarship Program
The Georgia Student Finance Commission handles all matters pertaining to the HOPE Scholarship Program and the PROMISE Teacher Scholarship Program. For more information, visit the Student Finance Commission at www.gsfc.org. For more information, contact the Student Finance Commission at:
Georgia Student Finance Commission
2082 East Exchange Place
Tucker, GA 30084
770-724-9000

School and bus assignment information:
770-888-1234

Avg. SAT Scores (Note: most students take the SAT whether they go on to higher education or not.)

Avg. Norm-Referenced Test (NRT) Scores

PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Admission requirements, testing and tuition vary with each school. Check with the school of your choice for further details.

Cornerstone Schools
5040 Shady Grove Road
Cumming GA 30041
Grades: PreK-5
(770) 205-6860

Pinecrest Academy
(Catholic) 955 Peachtree Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30041
770-888-4477
Enrollment: 730
Grades: PreK–8th

Redeemer Christian Academy
641 Eva Kennedy Rd.
Suwanee, GA 30024
770-271-7721
Enrollment: 65
Grades: K5–8th

Sharon Christian Academy
3149 Old Atlanta Road
Suwanee GA 30024
Grades:K4-12
770-887-4802



COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Gainesville College
Forsyth Board of Education
North Forsyth High School
3635 Coal Mountain Drive
Cumming, GA 30040
770-718-3875
Enrollment: 105

Lanier Technical College
7745 Majors Road
Cumming, GA 30041
770-531-6300/770-781-6800
Enrollment: 2,100

medical

Northside Hospital, Forsyth
1200 Baptist Medical Center Dr.
Cumming, GA 30041
770-844-3200

utilities

ELECTRICITY
Georgia Power Company
1-888-660-5890
Deposit: based on credit.
Establishment fee: $22
www.georgiapower.com

Sawnee EMC
770-887-2363
Deposit: $200, or letter of credit from former utility co.
Membership fee: $5
Service fee: $25


TELEPHONE
BellSouth
770-780-2355
(Outside Ga.) 1-800-356-3094


GAS
For more information on establishing your gas connection and the deregulation of the natural gas market in Georgia with a listing of the residential gas providers, see the opening of these county listings.


WATER
City Water Dept-Cumming
770-781-2020

Forsyth County Water
770-781-2160
Homeowners deposit: $50
Renters deposit: $100


GARBAGE
Robertson Sanitation
770-944-4974


CABLE
Adelphia
800-508-6950

parks

Forsyth County Parks & Recreation Central Park
2300 Keith Bridge Road
Cumming, GA 30040
770-781-2215

Sharon Springs Park
1950 Sharon Road
Cumming, GA 30041
770-205-4646

Bennett Park
5930 Burruss Mill Road
Cumming, GA 30041
770-781-2150

Coal Mountain
3560 Setting Down Road
Cumming, GA 30040
770-781-2215

Midway
770-781-2152

Sawnee Mountain Park
3995 Watson Road
Cumming, GA 30040
770-886-4085

City of Cumming Parks & Recreation
770-781-2030

City Park
Pilgrim Mill Rd.

libraries

Forsyth County Public Library
585 Dahlonega Road
Cumming, GA 30040
770-781-9840

Sharon Forks Branch
2820 Old Atlanta Road
Cumming, GA 30041
770-781-9840

post office

www.usps.gov

Cumming 30130
525 Tribble Gap Rd.
770-886-2388

car tag & license

License Tag Location
110 E. Main Street, Ste. 136
Cumming, GA 30040
770-781-2112
Mon.–Fri. 8:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
1950 Sharon Road
Cumming, GA 30040
770-781-2112
Mon.–Fri. 8:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m.

Driver’s License Location
Georgia State Patrol Post
4055 County Way Road
Cumming, GA 30040
770-205-5401
Tues.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

newspaper

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Daily
404-522-4141

Forsyth County News
Four days per week
770-887-3126