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Forsyth leaders bristle at annexation request for City of Cumming By JAKE DRUKMAN newsroom@appenmedia.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is less than impressed with applications to allow the City of Cumming to annex about 20 acres of unincorporated land along Market Place Boulevard. The annexation requests, which the board discussed at its July 9 work session, were made by Phil Christian, a partner with Alpharetta-based Gibraltar Real Estate Services. Christian filed two separate applications — one for a 2-acre plot near the intersection of Market Place Boulevard and Turner Road, and another for 18 acres just south of Market Place’s intersection with Bald Ridge Marina Road.
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Donald Trump supporters wave flags at a rally organized by the Forsyth County Tea Party and county GOP on July 14.
County Tea Party, GOP rally for Trump By JAKE DRUKMAN newsroom@appenmedia.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — More than 150 Forsyth County residents lined up along Buford Highway July 14 in support of former President Donald Trump after he was injured in a shooting at a Pennsylvania campaign event the night before.
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The Forsyth County Tea Party organized the show of solidarity alongside the county GOP organization less than 24 hours after the shooting, spreading the word through its social media channels and email lists. Standing in the sunlight on the 95-degree afternoon, the crowd chanted “USA, USA,” and cheered as dozens
of passing cars honked their horns in support. Almost all were garbed in red MAGA hats and Trump-themed T-shirts, waving various flags depicting the former president or emblazoned with his campaign slogans. A small stand sold Trump merchandise at the rally.
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Forsyth County commissioners discuss proposed annexations by a developer during a July 9 work session. Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills, joining the meeting virtually, said the City of Cumming is shirking its responsibilities to weigh annexation requests in good faith with the county.
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