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A LOOK AHEAD
Focus remains on enhancing quality of life for Cumming
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Forsyth County commissioners hear a presentation on changes to the Unified Development Code during a Nov. 6 meeting.
FORSYTH IN 2025 County acts to get a grip on growth By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County pressed pause on residential growth in 2025 with a sweeping freeze on rezonings amid fears of rampant population growth and a strain on services. In May, the County Commission enacted a 180day moratorium on rezonings for residential projects. The moratorium was extended an additional 180 days in November.
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The action followed an alarm sounded by the Forsyth County School Board, which called for a reduction in high-density residential development and an increase in commercial growth. “Growth continues at a steady pace across the county and City of Cumming, placing increasing strain on the capacity of the Forsyth County School District,” the board said in an April proclamation.
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See REVIEW, Page 15
SCREENSHOT
Forsyth County resident Lindsay McCarthy asked the County Commission to approve a pause on residential development, citing increased traffic and development at a May 15 meeting.
2025 was a fastmoving year and it is hard to believe we now stand on the verge of a brandnew year. I would first like to express my gratitude to the residents of the City TROY BRUMBALOW of Cumming who Cumming Mayor again put their faith in me to serve another four-year-term as their mayor. I was humbled and honored to run unopposed in November, and I look forward to serving my neighbors throughout my third term beginning in January. Anyone who knows me knows that I have a heart to serve individuals with disabilities and their families. As this population is often overlooked and underserved in American society, it has been my hope to do what I can as Mayor of the City of Cumming to help this population as much as possible. This past year, I was honored to begin a new initiative called the Cumming Mayor’s Disability Council. Through this council, it is my hope to better connect individuals with physical or mental disabilities and their families to the resources available to them in our community.
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