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Interview with Forsyth County Commissioner Patrick Bell
On Saturday January 21st, I caught up with Commissioner Patrick Bell, who is seeking reelection to the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners for district 4. Commissioner Bell and I sat down to discuss some of the issues facing Forsyth County. Here is what he had to say...
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Brian Tam Announces Campaign For Re-election For The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners
Today, Commissioner Brian Tam announced his candidacy for re-election to the Board of Commissioners, representing Forsyth County’s second district...
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Interview with Dennis Brown, Candidate for the 2nd District Seat on the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners.
On Saturday January 21^st, I caught up with Dennis Brown who is one of the candidates campaigning to represent Forsyth County’s 2^nd district on the Board of Commissioners.  We sat down to discuss some of the issues facing our county and here is what he had to say...
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Commissioner Jim Boff Announces his Bid for Re-Election in 2012
After a good deal of reflection, I have decided to run for reelection to the Office of Commissioner for District 5 in Forsyth County. The experience I have gained in the last few years as your commissioner, along with my previous business experience in the technology sector contribute to my effectiveness and ability to understand the sometimes complex issues that come before the Board of Commissioners on a regular basis...
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Voter Registrations & Elections Information for Forsyth County
Register to Vote by February 6 for March 6 Presidential Preference Primary/Special Election. The voter registration deadline for the March 6 Presidential Preference Primary/Special Election is Monday, February 6. Forsyth County residents wishing to register to vote or to change their name and/or address on the voter registration list may do so at the Forsyth County Voter Registrations and Elections Office...
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Retired U.S. Army Colonel Dennis Brown To Campaign for County Commission in Dist. 2
Retired U.S. Army Colonel Dennis T. Brown announced today that he will campaign for a seat on the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners in District 2...
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Interview With Bill Mulrooney, Candidate for Forsyth County Board of Commissioners District 4.
Bill Mulrooney is one of three announced candidates competing in the 2012 Republican primary for the 4th district seat on the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners.  Today I sat down with Mr. Mulrooney to discuss some of the more critical issues facing Forsyth County. Here is what he had to say...
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Mills Resigns Parks & Rec Board to Run for Forsyth County District 4 Commissioner
On Friday, January 4th Forsyth Commissioner Patrick Bell read a commendation for the 11 years of excellent service by Cindy Mills before the BOC January meeting in Cumming. The next day Mills announced her campaign to take his job as Forsyth County District 4 Commissioner...
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Commissioner Patrick Bell's Statement on Recent Opposition Announcement
I believe in the political process and welcome and appreciate anyone willing to participate in the electoral process. The ability of most anyone, with varying experiences and ideals, to run for public office is what makes our country so great and the very best on earth...
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Cindy Jones Mills Announces Candidacy for Forsyth County Board of Commissioners District Four
Today, Cindy Jones Mills announced her intention to seek election to the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners representing District Four. Cindy J. Mills is a lifelong resident of Forsyth County whose roots trace back seven generations and is a proud Christian, Conservative Republican...
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2012 Election Calendar
2012 is a critical year for Elections not only for our nation but our state as well.  This is our chance to let our voices be heard.  Please mark your calendars, it's imperative that we do our homework on the issues and candidates and then VOTE...
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David Van Sant has Resigned as Chairman of John Derucki's Campaign
David Van Sant has resigned as chairman of Republican John Derucki's campaign for the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners. Derucki, who is running for the District 5 seat currently held by Commissioner Jim Boff, confirmed Tuesday that Van Sant had submitted his letter of resignation on Friday, January 16 after it was posted on a local Facebook group that members of the Forsyth County Ethics Board are prohibited from taking an active part in the management of a partisan political campaigns...
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Republican John Derucki Announces Candidacy for County Commission in Forsyth County District Five
Today, John Derucki announced his intention to qualify to seek election to the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners in District Five. Derucki is a common sense conservative. He believes in fiscal discipline, lower taxes, local control and individual liberties...
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Duane Piper has Announced he is a Candidate for Forsyth County Sheriff - Part II
Former U.S. Army paratrooper and 25-year veteran law enforcement professional Duane Piper has announced he is a candidate for Forsyth County Sheriff. Piper spent the past 16 years as a member of the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office before retiring as a lieutenant in October to campaign full time for sheriff. During a distinguished career, he received more than 2,500 hours of continuing law enforcement training, including all three levels of supervision and management training offered by Ga. P.O.S.T. council...
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Forsyth County Republican Party Conducts Straw Poll During National BBQ Cup Event
As the 2012 Presidential Election race heats up within the Republican Party with officially 10 candidates announcing their desire to face President Obama for the office of President, it is now up to the American public to measure and determine “Who is best qualified for the ultimate duty to this country?”...
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Herman Cain Wins Straw Poll at Cumming Country Fair and Festival
Who will be our great nation’s next President? Just within the Republican Party, 10 candidates have come forward to be weighed and measured by the American people.  The key question on everyone’s minds is ‘are they fit to carry out this most ultimate duty to country.  To help gauge local thoughts to this all-important question, the Forsyth County Republican Party (FCRP) conducted an informal straw poll ...
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Former State Rep. Knox Will Seek New Georgia House Seat
 Former state Representative Tom Knox formally announced on Monday his intention to run for state Representative of Forsyth County’s new District 26. Knox, a conservative Republican, represented Forsyth County in the state house from 2001-2010. Knox served as Chair of the Insurance Committee and Vice-Chair of the Judiciary Committee in the House. Knox left in 2010 to run for State Insurance Commissioner.
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Deal Signs Congressional Map
Gov. Nathan Deal today signed into law Georgia’s new congressional map passed by the General Assembly. Act 3X, known as the Georgia Congressional Reapportionment Act of 2011, adds a 14th district, which Georgia gained after the 2010 Census. In the coming weeks, Deal will work with Attorney General Sam Olens and legislative leaders to determine the best path toward preclearance for the congressional, state House and state Senate district maps...
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Bill Mulrooney has Announced his Candidacy for Forsyth County Commissioner
Bill Mulrooney, a republican and resident of northern Forsyth County has announced his candidacy for the position of Forsyth County Commissioner representing District 4 in the election of 2012...
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