FORSYTH COUNTY

County Offices
110 East Main Street
Cumming 770-781-2101
https://www.forsythco.com/

Chamber of Commerce
212 Kelly Mill Road
Cumming 770-887-6461
https://www.focochamber.org/

Quality of Life
Conveniently located between the waters of Lake Lanier and the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Forsyth County residents are assured an enticing blend of suburban and metropolitan living. Homebuyers relocating to Forsyth County will find an agreeable selection of housing options. Popular, established, residential Cumming neighborhoods are located near schools and shopping centers. Those who are attracted to resort living will find the cottages and luxury homes around Lake Lanier and excellent choice.

With the completion of the GA 400 expressway, residents are assured easy access to the greater Atlanta area. With six interchanges in the county, the highway provides a link south to the metro area and north to the majestic Appalachian Mountains. Additionally, Atlanta’s Perimeter Highway, I-285, is only minutes away and provides a convenient link to Interstates 85, 75, and 20. While Forsyth County residents find themselves just minutes from downtown Atlanta and 45 minutes from Hartsfield Atlanta Airport, they have been able retain a favorable combination of both rural charm and upscale living.

Services
With six interchanges of the GA 400 expressway in the county, the highway provides a link south to the metro area and north to the Appalachian Mountains. Additionally, Atlanta’s Perimeter Highway, I-285, is only minutes away and provides a convenient link to Interstates 85, 75, and 20.

Baptist Medical Center meets all medical needs of residents in the county. With nearly 150 beds and 190 doctors, the hospital offers 24-hour emergency care, both inpatient and outpatient surgical services, intensive care, and laboratory facilities.

The county is also the proud home of a diverse collection of colleges and universities. Gainesville College, located in Gainesville serves approximately 2,900 students annually, while North Georgia College and State University experiences an average enrollment of 3,200.

Cumming
City Hall
770-781-2010
http://www.cityofcumming.net/

Chamber of Commerce
770-887-6461
https://www.focochamber.org/

Cumming, incorporated in 1834 and named for Mayor William Cumming of Augusta, serves as the county seat. Neighborhoods throughout the community are nestled among the rolling hills and along the shores of glistening Lake Lanier. As one of the most popular recreation areas in the state, the lake provides both residents and visitors with an endless array of outdoor activities. Visitors to the lake enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, and picnicking. Traditional two-story homes and ranch styles are the most popular home choices in the area. Close proximity to the greater Atlanta area ensures Cumming residents a hassle-free commute to metro Atlanta’s many occupational, education and cultural opportunities.