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Steve Voshall Announces Run for State Senate
Running for a public office is not something he wanted to do all his life, but with the economy caught in a perpetual stalemate and politicians doing nothing but kicking the can down the road, Steve Voshall decided that he had no choice but to run for the State Senate...
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2012 Forsyth GOP Debate Series
The Forsyth County Republican Party will conduct its 2012 Debate Series on June 18-20, 25 and 27, 2012 at the Forsyth County Administration Building, located at 110 East Main Street, Suite 220, Cumming, Georgia 30040. Debates for respective offices will be held as follows...
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The Second Tea Party Sponsored Debate for Forsyth County Commissioners is May 8th
The elections of 2012 will determine the direction of America, State/County from the bottom up. More important than ever is a need to be informed before you enter the voting booth in July and November...
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Harold Bennett is Running for Forsyth County Coroner
Harold “Hal” Bennett, a retired Senior Forensic Investigator has announced that he is a candidate for Forsyth County Coroner. Bennett, who has more than 23 years of experience, worked in both the Gwinnett and Cobb County Medical Examiner’s offices. He worked and trained under Dr. Joseph Burton. He also trained at the Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner’s Office under Dr. Joe Davis and his staff...
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Mary Beth Pais Enters Forsyth County Coroner's Race
 Mary Beth Pais, a registered nurse and faculty member at the Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions at Georgia State University, has announced she is a candidate for Forsyth County Coroner...
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Rep. Mike Dudgeon To Seek Second Term in the Georgia House
Representative Mike Dudgeon announced today he would be seeking reelection in the Georgia House of Representatives. "It has been an honor to serve the citizens of Forsyth County in the legislature and I am excited about taking my experience back for a second term under the Gold Dome," said Dudgeon. "My background in technology and education has enabled me to work at the forefront of many of the major issues that face my fellow Georgians."...
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Interview with Duane Piper Candidate for Forsyth County Sheriff
This week has been an unpredictable roller coaster ride in the campaign for Forsyth County Sheriff. The three major candidates started the week with their first debate on Monday March 19th. Today, I sat down with Duane Piper to discuss his candidacy and to cover topics that have not been discussed so far. I plan to interview all of the candidates for sheriff in the days and weeks to come...
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Brown Question's Opponent's Failure to Settle Water Contract
Retired U.S. Army Col. Dennis Brown, a candidate for the District 2 seat on the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners, questioned his opponent, incumbent Commissioner Brian Tam,'s failure to negotiate a favorable water contract with the City of Cumming during the past seven years...
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Lauren McDonald III Announces Candidacy For Forsyth County Sheriff
Lauren McDonald III, a 15 year resident of Forsyth County, local businessman, a 24 year volunteer firefighter and the Forsyth County Coroner for the past 11 years, announced today that he will seek the office of Forsyth County Sheriff...
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Forsyth County Voters Choose Newt Gingrich and Sunday Alcohol Sales
Newt Gingrich’s Georgia victory on Super Tuesday was mirrored by his win in Forsyth County in which he captured 47.57% of the vote. Mitt Romney placed second in Forsyth County with 28.15% of the vote. Newt’s Forsyth County victory was a clean sweep of all precincts...
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Large Crowd on Hand As Dennis Brown Launches Bid for Co. Commission Seat
Retired U.S. Army Col. Dennis Brown officially launched his campaign for the District 2 seat on the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners before a large and exuberant crowd of supporters at Black Diamond Grill on Peachtree Parkway Wednesday night...
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Early Voting Available this Saturday for Forsyth County Voters
Early Voting for the March 6 Presidential Preference Primary/Special Election will be open this Saturday, February 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to all Forsyth County registered voters at the Forsyth County Administration Building, located at 110 E. Main Street in Cumming...
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Absentee Voting Turnout for Forsyth County
The Forsyth County Voter Registrations and Elections Department is pleased to announce that we will now be posting the Absentee Voting Turnout on our website daily. From the County’s main webpage www.forsythco.com click on the ‘Election Information’ tab in the top left corner... 
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Q&A With Forsyth County Board of Commissioners District 4 Candidate Cindy Jones Mills
Cindy Jones Mills is a candidate running for the 4 district seat on the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners. A few weeks ago, CummingHome.com published a short interview that we conducted with Cindy which focused on here reasons for running. This week, we decided to go back and ask her a few more detailed questions on local issues...
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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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Polls Open March 6 for Presidential Preference Primary/Special Election
The March 6 election includes the statewide Presidential Preference Primary, a countywide Special Election to vote on the Sunday Sales of Package Alcohol Referendum within the county, and a citywide Special Election to vote on the Sunday Sales of Package Alcohol Referendum within the city.  All Forsyth County registered voters are eligible to vote in the countywide Special Election, but only those voters who live within the city limits of Cumming are eligible to vote in the citywide Special Election...
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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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