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County names Munhall to lead Public Facilities FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County is welcoming a new public facilities director. Brian Munhall was chosen to lead the Department of Public Facilities, the county said Feb. 5. The department manages and maintains county building operations, ensuring facilities meet state and federal safety mandates. Munhall previously served as deputy director of the department. Prior to his employment Brian Munhall with Forsyth County, he owned and operated is the new director of For- a local business and syth County’s worked in the technology and financial services Department industry. of Public Munhall holds a Facilities. Bachelor of Science from Florida State University. Assistant County Manager Barry Lucas said Munhall brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the position. “I look forward to working with him on providing our residents the best, most costefficient facilities possible,” Lucas said. — Jon Wilcox
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A 90-lot subdivision is proposed 2 miles west of Cumming on 137 acres that includes wetlands and a pond.
County officials approve subdivision with strict environmental protections By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Plans for a 90-lot subdivision just west of Cumming call for more than half of its acreage be protected amid residents’ concerns for natural spaces. At its Feb. 5 meeting, the Forsyth County Commission approved devel-
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oper Traton’s request to rezone the 137 acres from agricultural to residential use. The land includes a pond, wetlands and forests and is located at 1381 Kelly Mill Road, about 2 miles west of Cumming. Commissioner Todd Levent described the project’s environmental protections and density as unprecedented. The homes will be built with a
density of 0.65 units per acre. Commissioners approved the request with the condition that all common areas and open space located outside lots, shall be permanently protected by a conservation easement. “It’s unheard of,” Levent said. “To me, this is the only one I have ever seen.”
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