Forsyth County Georgia Public Records
Forsyth County is located in the north-central part of the state of Georgia, and is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. The county seat is Cumming. As of the 2010 census, the population was 175,511.
Forsyth County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected from single-member districts. The Board is responsible for setting the county's tax rate, adopting ordinances, and approving the county budget. The Board also appoints a County Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the county.
The county is served by the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for law enforcement and corrections. The Forsyth County Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency medical services.
Forsyth County is home to several parks and recreational areas, including Sawnee Mountain Preserve, Big Creek Greenway, and Lake Lanier. The county also operates a library system, which includes five branches.
Forsyth County Courthouse
Forsyth County Georgia Court is located at 110 East Main Street, Cumming, GA 30040. It is a Superior Court of Georgia that handles civil and criminal cases. It also handles probate, juvenile, and magistrate court cases. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Forsyth County Court Jurisdiction
Forsyth County Georgia court jurisdiction is the Superior Court of Forsyth County, located at 101 East Courthouse Square, Cumming, GA 30040. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations. The court also has jurisdiction over family law matters, such as divorce, child custody, and adoption.
Forsyth County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Brown's Mill (July 30, 1864): During the Civil War, Confederate forces under General Joseph Wheeler defeated Union forces under General George Stoneman in a battle near Brown's Mill in Forsyth County.
2. The Great Locomotive Chase (April 12, 1862): During the Civil War, Union soldiers led by James J. Andrews stole a Confederate locomotive and attempted to destroy the Western and Atlantic Railroad in Forsyth County.
3. The Forsyth County Courthouse (1890): The current Forsyth County Courthouse was built in 1890 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
4. The Cumming Fair (1899): The Cumming Fair, the oldest continuously running county fair in the state of Georgia, was first held in 1899.
5. The Forsyth County Public Library (1912): The Forsyth County Public Library was established in 1912 and is the oldest public library in the state of Georgia.