The Facts
Population: 117,000
Property tax per $1000: $24.23
Average cost of all homes: $194,250
Average cost of new home: $254,400
Tax Commissioner: 770.781.2110
www.co.forsyth.ga.us
Forsyth County maintains rural charm and upscale living and working
only 30 miles from downtown Atlanta. Proximity to Atlanta, accessibility
to major highways, a wide selection of housing, the lowest tax rate
in the metro Atlanta area—these factors all have contributed
to making Forsyth County one of the fasting growing counties in the
United States. The county’s population has swelled to over 110,000
from nearly 80,000 in 1997.
The county was originally dominated by the poultry, horse and farming
industries. Two industry giants, Tyson Foods and American Proteins
Co., still play a major role in the area’s economy. The new
wave of businesses in Forsyth County includes data processing, UPS
research and development, Amoco performance products fiber optics,
FOCAS; and high-tech printing, Scientific Games Inc. Many of the world’s
top corporate names call Forsyth County home.
The county has about 22 privately developed business parks, including
award winning Johns Creek/Technology Park, Windward Business Park,
Bluegrass Business Park and The Meadows.
Forsyth County’s school district, one of the fastest growing
in Georgia, has state pilot programs in arts and technology. The system
also offers college course work to students via on-site classes and
interactive two-way teleconferencing. Over 300 miles of Lake Lanier,
beautiful residential areas, an excellent school system, a low tax
rate, and professional business environment all have contributed to
the county’s success.
Housing prices range from the modest $80s to the millions.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
www.forsyth.k12.ga.us
Board of Education
Superintendent’s Office
pgault@forsyth.k12.ga.us
770-887-2461
By law children must be five years old on or before September 1 to
enter kindergarten and six years old on or before September 1 to enter
the first grade. You will need the following documentation for your
kindergarten or first-grade child: a certified birth certificate from
your state department of vital statistics; a vision, hearing and dental
screening from a family practitioner or local health clinic; immunization
records on Georgia State Form 3032.
The HOPE Scholarship Program
The Georgia Student Finance Commission handles all matters pertaining
to the HOPE Scholarship Program and the PROMISE Teacher Scholarship
Program. For more information, visit the Student Finance Commission
at www.gsfc.org.
For more information, contact the Student Finance Commission at:
Georgia Student Finance Commission
2082 East Exchange Place
Tucker, GA 30084
770-724-9000
| Elementary schools |
15 |
| Middle schools |
5 |
| High schools |
3 |
| |
| Pupil/Teacher ratio avg. |
15:1 |
| Per-pupil expenditures. |
$6,535 |
School and bus assignment information:
770-888-1234
Avg. SAT Scores (Note: most students take the SAT whether they go
on to higher education or not.)
| |
Verbal |
Math |
| Forsyth Co. |
508 |
507 |
| Georgia |
486 |
489 |
| National |
500 |
512 |
Avg. Norm-Referenced Test (NRT) Scores
| 3rd Grade |
Forsyth |
Georgia |
| Reading |
65% |
45% |
| Math |
57% |
42% |
| 8th Grade |
|
|
| Reading |
61% |
48% |
| Math |
57% |
42% |
| Language |
69% |
53% |
| Soc. Studies |
59% |
47% |
| Science |
60% |
46% |
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Admission requirements, testing and tuition vary with each
school. Check with the school of your choice for further details.
Cornerstone Schools
5040 Shady Grove Road
Cumming GA 30041
Grades: PreK-5
(770) 205-6860
Pinecrest Academy
(Catholic) 955 Peachtree Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30041
770-888-4477
Enrollment: 730
Grades: PreK–8th
Redeemer Christian Academy
641 Eva Kennedy Rd.
Suwanee, GA 30024
770-271-7721
Enrollment: 65
Grades: K5–8th
Sharon Christian Academy
3149 Old Atlanta Road
Suwanee GA 30024
Grades:K4-12
770-887-4802
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Gainesville College
Forsyth Board of Education
North Forsyth High School
3635 Coal Mountain Drive
Cumming, GA 30040
770-718-3875
Enrollment: 105
Lanier Technical College
7745 Majors Road
Cumming, GA 30041
770-531-6300/770-781-6800
Enrollment: 2,100
Northside Hospital, Forsyth
1200 Baptist Medical Center Dr.
Cumming, GA 30041
770-844-3200
ELECTRICITY
Georgia Power Company
1-888-660-5890
Deposit: based on credit.
Establishment fee: $22
www.georgiapower.com
Sawnee EMC
770-887-2363
Deposit: $200, or letter of credit from former utility co.
Membership fee: $5
Service fee: $25
TELEPHONE
BellSouth
770-780-2355
(Outside Ga.) 1-800-356-3094
GAS
For more information on establishing your gas connection and the deregulation
of the natural gas market in Georgia with a listing of the residential
gas providers, see the opening of these county listings.
WATER
City Water Dept-Cumming
770-781-2020
Forsyth County Water
770-781-2160
Homeowners deposit: $50
Renters deposit: $100
GARBAGE
Robertson Sanitation
770-944-4974
CABLE
Adelphia
800-508-6950
Forsyth County Parks & Recreation Central Park
2300 Keith Bridge Road
Cumming, GA 30040
770-781-2215
Sharon Springs Park
1950 Sharon Road
Cumming, GA 30041
770-205-4646
Bennett Park
5930 Burruss Mill Road
Cumming, GA 30041
770-781-2150
Coal Mountain
3560 Setting Down Road
Cumming, GA 30040
770-781-2215
Midway
770-781-2152
Sawnee Mountain Park
3995 Watson Road
Cumming, GA 30040
770-886-4085
City of Cumming Parks & Recreation
770-781-2030
City Park
Pilgrim Mill Rd.
Forsyth County Public Library
585 Dahlonega Road
Cumming, GA 30040
770-781-9840
Sharon Forks Branch
2820 Old Atlanta Road
Cumming, GA 30041
770-781-9840
www.usps.gov
Cumming 30130
525 Tribble Gap Rd.
770-886-2388
License Tag Location
110 E. Main Street, Ste. 136
Cumming, GA 30040
770-781-2112
Mon.–Fri. 8:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
1950 Sharon Road
Cumming, GA 30040
770-781-2112
Mon.–Fri. 8:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Driver’s License Location
Georgia State Patrol Post
4055 County Way Road
Cumming, GA 30040
770-205-5401
Tues.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Daily
404-522-4141
Forsyth County News
Four days per week
770-887-3126
|