Work Begins on McGinnis Ferry Road Widening | On the Move
Clearing work is underway on Phase I of the McGinnis Ferry Road widening, from Hospital Parkway to Douglas Road!
Watch this episode of On the Move to learn about the timeline of the project and what to expect on your daily commute, as well as the latest updates on the GDOT-managed SR 400/McGinnis Ferry interchange project.
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What's On Your Property Assessment and How Assessments Are Determined
Have you received your 2025 personal property assessment? Forsyth County property owners had their state-mandated assessments mailed to them this week ... now what?
Chief Appraiser Joel Benton and Assistant Deputy Chief Appraiser Steven Lamb discuss what you need to know in the latest FoCo Unplugged, including:
What is on the assessment and why this year’s assessments look different from previous years
How state legislation has changed assessments and why the changes are beneficial for property owners
How properties are assessed and why that is important
Learn more about property assessments, see FAQs and an assessment sample: https://www.forsythco.com/Departments-Offices/Board-of-Assessors/Assessments
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Latest Progress on SRs 400/369 (Exit 18) Bridge Repair - June 2025 | On the Move
Get the latest updates on the Exit 18 (Browns Bridge Road) overpass in this episode of On the Move. Capital Projects Director John Jefferson answers your questions, including:
• Is the project on track for late 2025/early 2026 completion?
• What work has been happening in the background?
• When will crews continue construction?
• What can drivers expect for their daily commute in the months ahead?
Visit www.forsythco.com/exit-18 for more information regarding the support cap and bridge repairs.
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Agreements Approved for the Gathering at South Forsyth
The Board of Commissioners finalized and approved agreements for what might one day be one of the southeast's largest economic drivers, The Gathering at South Forsyth. What's next for the development and what does tonight's action mean for an NHL franchise calling Forsyth home?
Carl Hirsch with the development group, Board of Commissioners Chairman Alfred John and Forsyth County Chamber President/CEO Alex Warner discuss what was approved, why it is important and what lies ahead in the latest FoCo Unplugged.
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What to Know About Building Permits and Inspections
Do I need a permit on my home project? Can the County help me on a home renovation? How are commercial buildings inspected, approved, and why should I care? Building & Licensing Director Jake Hill takes us inside how the County ensures commercial and residential structures are safe and to code in this episode of FoCo Unplugged.
Want to see if a permit is required? Take a look here: https://www.forsythco.com/Departments-Offices/Building-Licensing/Permitting
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