Forsyth County Reopens Three Lake Parks for Families
Three beautiful parks on Lake Lanier are opening back up just in time for summer fun—and Forsyth County is stepping in to help. These parks are Keith Bridge Park, Long Hollow Park and Two-Mile Creek Park. They are owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), which had to close them earlier this year […]
Easy Guide to Voting in Forsyth County on July 15
If you live in Forsyth County and want to vote in the Democratic Special Runoff Election on Tuesday, July 15, here’s what you need to know—in simple words! Where Do I Go to Vote? On July 15, everyone who can vote in Forsyth County will go to ONE place: 📍 Cumming Recreation & Parks Department Event Center437 Pilgrim Mill Road, Cumming, […]
What’s Happening with Forsyth County Taxes?
Forsyth County leaders are planning to keep the same total property tax rate for next year. This rate helps pay for three things: Even though the total rate isn’t changing, some parts are going up or down a little. What’s Changing? The county’s budget for next year is still being worked on, and this tax […]
Sen. Harold Jones Tapped to Support Family Caregivers
Something important is happening in Georgia! Senator Harold Jones II, who lives in Augusta, has been picked by Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones to lead a special team. This team will work on finding ways to help people who take care of family members at home—like moms, dads, grandparents, or even kids who are sick or hurt. Senator Jones […]
Who Is Senator Harbison?
Senator Ed Harbison helps take care of state property and government buildings in Georgia. He works for people in the 15th Senate District, which includes these counties: Final Thoughts This visit to the Georgia State Capitol was more than just a field trip. It was a way for future leaders from many different places to learn how government […]
Sen. Larry Walker Nominated for Key Role in New Job
he Georgia Senate Republican team has picked Senator Larry Walker III to be their choice for a big job called President Pro Tempore of the Georgia State Senate. This happened after a vote with the group of Republican senators. Larry Walker has been helping make laws for Georgia since 2015, and he works for the people in the 20th Senate […]
New Dalton Factory Boosts Glue Production Capacity
Something exciting just happened in Dalton, Georgia. A company called Q.E.P. just opened a big new glue-making factory. They make a special kind of glue called “adhesive,” which is used to help floors stick to the ground. This glue is very important when people build homes, stores, or schools and want the floor to stay […]
QEP Opens New ROBERTS® Adhesive Plant in Dalton, GA
Q.E.P. Co., Inc. (OTCQX: QEPC) celebrated the completion of its latest investment in American manufacturing with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil its next-generation ROBERTS® adhesive manufacturing plant in Dalton Georgia. The advanced machinery and infrastructure enables the plant to double production of adhesives from the previous 18,000 gallons per day to an incredible 18,000 gallons per […]
Sen. Larry Walker III Applauds $4.4 Million in State Support for Dodge County Road Improvements
Sen. Larry Walker III (R-Perry) today celebrated the announcement of a combined $4.4 million in grant and loan funding awarded to Dodge County through the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB), administered by the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA). The investment includes a $2 million grant and a $2.43 million low-interest loan to fund the […]
Walker on FY26 Budget: Georgia Delivers Results
When you hear “state budget,” you might think of bureaucrats in suits arguing over line items in some far-off building. However, we do things differently here in Georgia, and this year’s budget proves it. On July 1, our Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget officially took effect. It’s an almost $38 billion spending plan that reflects […]