Forsyth Republican Party Issues Resolution Urging Action Regarding Water

The Forsyth County Republican Party has issued a  resolution to take action on the future water contract.  The Board of Commissioners is urged to make the contract a priority...
Oct 16, 2007

Letter to the Editor - Water Woes

The Corps of Engineers is dumping water at a reckless rate to save a few mussels and Sturgeons. If the drought should continue, the Army Corp of Engineer’s ill-advised massive release of vital water will endanger the very existence of cities such as Atlanta...
Oct 12, 2007

Don't Drink the Kool-Aid on Water Plan

Georgia's rain shortfall and dire drought predictions have led to restrictions across the state on outdoor water use even though, as one county water conservation official admitted, "It's like driving on the interstate. You know that speeding is illegal, and you might slow down when you see a police officer on the side of the road, but once you pass him you go back to speeding..."
Oct 12, 2007

Forsyth County and Cumming City Taxes

Former commissioner Ron Seder submits some musings about the city and county LOST and SPLOST split and other things...
Oct 11, 2007

Letter to the Editor - Keep the Moratorium

Last year the citizens of Forsyth elected a commission to be responsive to their concerns. They have taken action to slow the  amount of building until the infrastructure can catch up. I hope they continue the moratorium for as long as necessary...
Oct 11, 2007

Overnight Patrols Yield Over 500 Watering Ban Violations

According to code enforcement supervisor Steve Zaring, well over 500 violations of the current watering ban have been spotted, with warnings or citations issued...
Oct 9, 2007

Forsyth County Adopts Additional Water Restrictions

Forsyth County Commissioners adopted a set of resolutions that provided additional clarifications, as well as additional restrictions to the statewide level 4 watering ban already in place...
Oct 8, 2007

Forsyth County Responds to Criticism Over Water Crisis

Forsyth County Commission Chairman Charles Laughinghouse read a statement at the October 4th Commission meeting in response to criticism from newspaper columnists, and radio talk show callers regarding the county's management of water resources and the county's growth.  Click below to see the statement video...
Oct 8, 2007

Residents Will Face Stiff Penalties for Ignoring Outdoor Watering Ban

Up to $1000 in fines, 60 days in jail, and disconnection of water service among the list of consequences...
Oct 2, 2007

Level 4 Watering Restrictions Now in Effect

The state has just announced Level 4 Water Use Restrictions for the North Georgia area.  No outdoor water use is allowed, other than for the following activities...
Sep 28, 2007

Painful Summer Drought Brings Water Issues to the Forefront

Over the last 20 years, the population of metropolitan Atlanta has doubled, and the region is now home to more than half the population of the State.  An estimated 2.3 million new people are expected over the next 25 years..
Sep 23, 2007

Former Commissioner Submits Recommendation for Forsyth County's Water Standstill

Former Forsyth County Commissioner, and past president of the Lake Lanier Association Ron Seder, recently presented a detailed background and solution recommendation for the current standstill between the City of Cumming and Forsyth County over water issues.  "Time is running out." Seder said... 
Sep 16, 2007

Water Safety Urged for Children this Summer

Drowning claims the lives of over 4,000 people every year. Although all age groups are represented, children ages sero to four have the highest death rate due to drowning...
Jul 6, 2007

Forsyth County Water Restriction Information

As a reminder, Forsyth County’s outdoor water use restrictions are in effect...
Jul 3, 2007

Stay Safe on the Water During Fourth of July Holiday

 The upcoming Fourth of July holiday is sure to be a busy one on Georgia’s lakes and waterways, and conservation rangers with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) will be out in full force to ensure the safety of everyone on the water...
Jun 28, 2007