Forsyth County, Administrative county in Georgia, United States
Forsyth County spans 641 square kilometers in northeastern Georgia, featuring a combination of suburban neighborhoods and natural areas with lakes.
The county was established in 1832 and named after John Forsyth, who served as Governor of Georgia and Secretary of State under two presidents.
The Forsyth County School system manages multiple educational institutions that serve students from diverse backgrounds across the rapidly expanding region.
Residents access county services through an online portal for property assessments, water bills, and participation in local elections throughout the year.
Between 2010 and 2019, Forsyth County ranked as the fifteenth fastest-growing county in the United States with substantial population increases.
Location: Georgia
Inception: December 3, 1832
Capital city: Cumming
Shares border with: Dawson County, Hall County, Gwinnett County, Fulton County, Cherokee County
Website: http://forsythco.com
GPS coordinates: 34.22000,-84.13000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:45
Road Atlanta
29.9 km
Atlanta Athletic Club
24.7 km
Browns Bridge Community Church
5.9 km
Southeastern Railway Museum
26 km
Elisha Winn House
29.9 km
Long Swamp Site
22.4 km
Spaceship Earth
11.7 km
Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center
24.1 km
Pool's Mill Covered Bridge
13 km
Superb
25.9 km
Browns Bridge
17.1 km
Bowman-Pirkle House
18.3 km
Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse
29.3 km
Dawson County Jail
22.4 km
Gainesville Commercial Historic District
29.2 km
Newtown Elementary School
25.6 km
Dawsonville Pool Room
22.4 km
John Quincy Allen House
16.1 km
Dawson County Courthouse
22.4 km
Boyd and Sallie Gilleland House
22.1 km
Jackson Building
29.3 km
Cumming Bandstand
1.7 km
Sharon Forks Library
11.5 km
Van Pugh Park
13.4 km
Cumming Library
177 m
Sawnee Ballet Theatre
1.8 km
Cumming Arts Center
1.5 km
Post Road Library
8.5 kmReviews
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