Work Session Recap - Sept. 22, 2026

A "pause" on residential zoning applications has been in place in Forsyth County since early 2025 as the County addresses what is ahead for residential growth in our community. What's next as the moratorium comes to a potential close soon and what is the vision for future residential development?  BOC Chairman/District 2 Commissioner Alfred John and County Attorney Ken Jarrard join the podcast to discuss what has occurred to date and what goals remain for the County through the potential last phase of the moratorium.  Want to make your voice heard on the County's future land use decision? The Foster Forsyth Comprehensive Plan public engagement process is underway! Learn more and help us plan for the future: www.fosterforsyth.com Click here to view the audio transcript.

Over the next year, Forsyth County leaders, policy makers and planning officials will be working with our community to create a shared vision for our future. “Foster Forsyth”, an update to the County’s comprehensive plan, will establish land use patterns which will guide future infrastructure, services, community character, and quality of life. Your ideas, experiences, and priorities will play an important role in shaping the updated plan. Hear from Director of Planning & Community Development Tom Brown in this edition of FoCo Unplugged to learn about the process, how you can make your voice heard and how the County is planning for the future. For more information on Foster Forsyth and upcoming ways to get involved: Comprehensive Plan Update | Forsyth Forsyth 2022 | Georgia Click here to view the audio transcript.

Forsyth County’s On the Move series returns with an update on improvements to the Big Creek Greenway at the Fowler Park Trailhead. Crews began replacing the existing boardwalk with a precast concrete boardwalk system known as PermaTrak on Oct. 26. For more information and updates, visit the Big Creek Greenway webpage.

Forsyth County Senior Services is routinely winning state, regional and national awards for their offerings ranging from active adult recreation programs to senior support services all while breaking down barriers in the community! Senior Services Deputy Director Andrew Greeson joins FoCo Unplugged to talk about how they provide something for everyone 60 years and older in the community. Click here to view the audio transcript.

Director of Forsyth County Voter Registration & Elections Mandi Smith joins FoCo Unplugged to detail what goes into making the upcoming Nov. 3 Elections a reality for our community. Click here to view the audio transcript.

Director of the Department of Water & Sewer Scott Adams joins FoCo Unplugged to discuss how the County is treating raw water to mitigate algae bloom compounds, to clarify the safety of our drinking water and future plans for additional treatment in the future. Click here to view the audio transcript.

District 2 Commissioner and Board of Commissioners Chairman Alfred John and the Southeastern Regional Administrator for the Small Business Administration Tyler Teresa discuss the strength of small businesses in our community and how the County and Small Business Administration are supporting small business growth today. Click here to view the full audio transcript.

Miss the Sept. 22 Board of Commissioners Work Session? County Manager David McKee provides background on some of the meeting's agenda items including an update on the residential zoning moratorium.    Other agenda items discussed from the work session include: an update underway to the County's short term rental code approval of a new intersection on SR 9 at Hopewell Road plans to repave over 50 miles of County roads  Click here to view the audio transcript.

District 4 Commissioner Mendy Moore and John Bishop of Warbington Farms discuss the growth of agritourism in Forsyth County, what it means for the community and how the County is finding unique ways to support farms in Forsyth County. Click here to view the audio transcript.

Chief Magistrate Keisha Chambless joins the FoCo Unplugged podcast to discuss an investment in CloudGavel to create a better process for executing warrants in the field for law enforcement authorities. The conversation also highlights the growing focus on cyber financial crime and data related issues.    Click here to view the audio transcript.