Factbites
 Where results make sense
About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us  

Topic: Forsyth County


Related Topics

In the News (Fri 18 Dec 09)

  
  Forsyth County, North Carolina - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Forsyth County is a county located in the state of North Carolina.
Forsyth County is a member of the regional Northwest Piedmont Council of Governments.
In the county the population is spread out with 23.90% under the age of 18, 9.60% from 18 to 24, 31.10% from 25 to 44, 22.80% from 45 to 64, and 12.60% who are 65 years of age or older.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Forsyth_County,_North_Carolina   (450 words)

  
 Forsyth County, Georgia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Forsyth County is a county located in the state of Georgia.
In the county the population is spread out with 27.90% under the age of 18, 6.10% from 18 to 24, 37.10% from 25 to 44, 21.80% from 45 to 64, and 7.10% who are 65 years of age or older.
Forsyth County was created in 1832 from a partition of the Cherokee County territory, which had been formed from the Cherokee Nation East the previous year.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Forsyth_County,_Georgia   (1097 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Forsyth County, Georgia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Baker County is a county in the Georgia.
Clarke County is a county in the Georgia.
It was such a major entry point that historian and Forsyth County resident Donald Shadburn calls it the "Gateway to the Cherokee Nation." A trading path to the Cherokee Nation ran through the present physical boundaries of the county as early as 1731.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Forsyth-County,-Georgia   (3412 words)

  
 Forsyth County, Georgia v Nationalist Movement
Petitioner Forsyth County is a primarily rural Georgia county approximately 30 miles northeast of Atlanta.
In 1912, in one month, its entire African-American population, over 1,000 citizens, was driven systematically from the county in the wake of the rape and murder of a white woman and the lynching of her accused assailant.
The county administrator testified that the cost of his time was deliberately undervalued and that he did not charge for the clerical support involved in processing the application.
www.law.umkc.edu /faculty/projects/ftrials/conlaw/forsyth.html   (1866 words)

  
 Georgia Counties - Forsyth County - Demographics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
According to the 2000 Census, in Forsyth County, 95.0% of the residents were white and 0.7% were fl.
In Forsyth County, 27.9% of the county’s residents were age 18 or younger, while 7.1% were age 65 or older.
Forsyth County had 0.4 hospital beds per 1,000 population in 2000, which was less than the statewide average of 3.1 beds per 1,000 population.
georgiamagazine.com /counties/forsyth/demographics.htm   (390 words)

  
 Sprawl in Forsyth County, North Carolina
Forsyth County Environmental Affairs Department performs routine monitoring of surface water in the Muddy Creek subbasin of the Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin, the most polluted of the various stream basins within the county and among the state’s watersheds with the highest number of miles with impaired water quality (Department of Environmental Affairs, 2000).
Forsyth County is suffering from the effects of sprawl, a fact that has been recognized by the local government, as well as by the residents of the county (City-County Planning Commission, 2001).
Forsyth County is suffering from the symptoms of sprawl--the uncontrolled growth of development outward from core urban areas.
www.publichealthgrandrounds.unc.edu /urban/ushandout_forsyth.htm   (6601 words)

  
 Forsyth County Historical Maps
Forsyth County was created from Cherokee County on Dec. 3, 1832 by an act of the General Assembly (Ga. Laws 1832, p.
However, the new county was not able to function as a county because of its size and the fact that Cherokee Indians still occupied portions of the land.
In particular, it was Forsyth's insistence that Cherokee lands fell under the jurisdiction of Georgia state law that helped force the removal of the Cherokees to the West and the opening up their lands (including those from which Forsyth County was created) to white settlement.
www.cviog.uga.edu /Projects/gainfo/histcountymaps/forsythhistmaps.htm   (313 words)

  
 Newhouse A1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Forsyth, which more than doubled in size in the 1990s, is 92 percent white.
But Forsyth 2000 is still 92 percent white and its growth is mostly explained by the droves of white folks moving in.
Before she moved to Forsyth, DiGiorgio says, one of her brothers (two brothers moved to Georgia ahead of her) who was already living nearby in North Fulton County tried to talk her out of Forsyth, warning it was Klan country.
www.newhouse.com /archive/story1a051001.html   (2300 words)

  
 Georgia Department of Community Affairs
Much of the eastern side of the county lies on the shores of Lake Sidney Lanier, one of the busiest recreational bodies of water in the nation with 200 miles of shoreline.
Forsyth County has been ranked by the U.S. Census as the fastest growing county in Georgia.
Famous residents of Forsyth County include Hiram P. Bell, a Confederate Officer and U.S. Congressman, and William Rogers, Johnson Rogers, and George Welch, signers of the Treaty of New Echota which established the terms of removal for the Cherokee Indians.
www.dca.state.ga.us /snapshots/p1.asp?County=Forsyth   (283 words)

  
 Forsyth County Courthouse
County officials were forced to use temporary offices until the present courthouse was completed in 1977.
County History: Forsyth County was created from Cherokee County on Dec. 3, 1832 by an act of the General Assembly (Ga. Laws 1832, p.
Georgia's 81st county was named for former U.S. Representative, U.S. Senator, and U.S. Ambassador to Spain, U.S. Secretary of State, and Georgia Governor John Forsyth (1780-1841).
www.cviog.uga.edu /Projects/gainfo/courthouses/forsythCH.htm   (616 words)

  
 Forsyth County Georgia
Forsyth County, one of the nations fastest growing communities, is an area of pastoral rolling hills and beautiful countryside.
Forsyth County, named after statesman John Forsyth, was established in 1832 by legislative act.
Forsyth and Hall Counties share the major portion of Lake Lanier's 542 mile shoreline, which naturally is the major source of recreation.
www.thehomebuyersrep.com /forsyth_county.htm   (511 words)

  
 Forsyth County Republican Party   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Whether in Cumming or other surrounding towns, the Forsyth County Republican Party is committed to holding our elected officials accountable for practicing common sense in local government.
The Forsyth County Republican Party is also committed to keeping county residents informed of the activities of local government.
Forsyth County Republican Party is an energetic group of intelligent and civic-minded people, who strive to achieve the best that life has to offer.
www.forsythgop.us   (144 words)

  
 Georgia Division of Public Health | Counties | Forsyth County
Forsyth County had 2.8 licensed nursing home beds per 100 persons in 1999, compared with the state average of 5.5 per 100 persons.
In 1999, the number of physicians in the county per 10,000 persons was 4.9, compared to the state average of 19.3.
Forsyth County was created in1832 from parts of original Cherokee County.
health.state.ga.us /regional/forsyth/index.asp   (217 words)

  
 The Forsyth County Covenant   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Read by Matthew Atkins and re-proclaimed at the Forsyth County Courthouse in celebration of victory in the United States Supreme Court and the breaking of the final parade-bans.
The catalyst for The Forsyth County Covenant was a young plumber, Mark Watts, whose home in a working-man's area of Cumming, Georgia became the command post for what turned out to be the largest protest against the so-called Civil Rights' Bill in a generation.
Meanwhile, pro-majority forces were compelled to bide their time and assemble in a chicken house in rural Forsyth County, where the Covenant was adopted by acclamation of the people, on February 22, 1987, George Washington's Birthday.
www.nationalist.org /docs/activism/covenant.html   (1019 words)

  
 JournalNow Elections 2004 : Forsyth County races Piedmont Triad North Carolina
Of Forsyth County's five N.C. House districts, none is as close to being evenly matched between Democrats and Republicans as the 74th District.
Forsyth County District Court Judge William Graham paints himself as a guy who got caught in the crosshairs of an investigation by the state Judicial Standards Commission because of politics.
The citizens and taxpayers of Forsyth County are my chief concern, and the office of the register of deeds will continue to operate economically and in a dignified manner.
elections.journalnow.com /forsyth   (5982 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Forsyth County Schools serves over 25,700 students and is the largest employee in the county with over 3,100 full-time employees and 1,000 substitutes.
Our schools are experiencing this ever-increasing growth rate as more and more families are attracted to our smaller, caring schools where the type of personalized education they are seeking for their children is available and where excellence is the standard.
Whether you were born in Forsyth County, relocated to our community or looking to call Forsyth County your new home, we welcome the opportunity for you and your family to become part of Forsyth County Schools’ growing family.
www.forsyth.k12.ga.us /schools   (219 words)

  
 Home
Forsyth County Republican Lunch is held at noon, each Monday at the Golden Corral at Hanes Mall.
Forsyth County Republican Women meet the fourth Thursday of each month.
Forsyth County GOP Chairman Bill Miller at the 2004 Republican National Convention in New York City.
www.fcncgop.com   (117 words)

  
 Welcome to Smart Growth-Forsyth
As concerned citizens throughout the county, SGFC is actively engaged in promoting smart, responsible, well planned and balanced growth in Forsyth.
Because Forsyth is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation, it is critical that communities and concerned citizens work together to ensure that projects are respectful and inclusive of the environment and address public health, welfare and safety.
Forsyth County Commissioner Linda Ledbetter [was among three commissioners who\] recently refused a grant for a tree canopy study ("Nonprofit steps up to survey tree cover.
smartgrowth-forsyth.org   (1668 words)

  
 Forsyth County may hire public information officer - forsythnews.com
Forsyth County Manager David Armstrong said Wednesday he hopes to hire a new public information officer for the county government by the first of April.
Johnson was the first of a string of top administrative officials to leave the county government last year.
While the county never revealed the details behind Johnson's or Mills' resignations, Perry -- in his hearing before the Civil Service Board in November -- said Johnson had been forced to resign for using county equipment to assist the campaign of Matt Maiorano, a candidate for tax commissioner who later lost the election.
www.forsythnews.com /news/stories/20050121/localnews/69851.shtml   (486 words)

  
 ipedia.com: Forsyth County, North Carolina Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Forsyth County is a county located in the U.S. State of North Carolina.
The county is divided into thirteen townships: Abbotts Creek, Belews Creek, Bethania, Broadbay, Clemmonsville, Kernersville, Lewisville, Middle Fork, Old Richmond, Salem Chapel, South Fork, Vienna, and Winston.
Out of the total people living in poverty, 15.10% are under the age of 18 and 9.70% are 65 or older.
www.ipedia.com /forsyth_county__north_carolina.html   (449 words)

  
 Humane Society-Forsyth County
The Humane Society of Forsyth County in Cumming, Georgia is dedicated to preventing cruelty to, relieving the suffering of, and providing humane treatment for animals.
We are a volunteer organization interested in the rehoming or placement by adoption of abandoned cats, dogs, kittens and puppies within the Forsyth County area.
The Humane Society of Forsyth County is not funded by local or state government.
www.forsythpets.com   (709 words)

  
 Forsyth County Realtors Fran Eppling and Jamie Mertz Sugar Hill, Suwanee,   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
There are many things to do inside the county, including recreation on Lake Lanier.
Excellent shopping is inside the county or 10 miles to major malls.
It is a fast-growing county with many new subdivisions, some of which are built around world class golf courses.
www.buysellatlanta.com /forsyth_county   (189 words)

  
 The Forsyth Humane Society online
The Forsyth Humane Society is a non-profit organization committed to preventing pet overpopulation by promoting responsible pet ownership, and by providing for the welfare of homeless dogs and cats.
The Forsyth Humane Society is working with downtown development groups and downtown artists to create this collaborative community event.
If you are able to help, please bring your dog house to the Forsyth County Animal Shelter at 1200 Fairchild Drive (off of Liberty Street), or to the FHS adoption center on Miller Street.
www.forsythhumane.org   (701 words)

  
 Forsyth County Georgia History and Records
It was formed in 1832 from Cherokee County, which had been formed from the Cherokee Nation East only a year before (Dec. 26, 1831).
Lying in the gold belt, all the lots in Forsyth County were 40 acre lots.
Forsyth consisted of Districts 1, 2, 3 and 14 of the First Section of Cherokee County.
www.rootsweb.com /~gaforsyt   (258 words)

  
 KNOWAtlanta.com :: Fall 2005
Forsyth County maintains rural charm and upscale living and working only 30 miles from downtown Atlanta.
The county was originally dominated by the poultry, horse and farming industries.
Forsyth County’s school district, one of the fastest growing in Georgia, has state pilot programs in arts and technology.
www.knowatlanta.com /counties/forsyth.aspx   (537 words)

  
 georgia.gov - Forsyth County   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Forsyth County was created in 1832 from parts of the original Cherokee Country.
It was named for John Forsyth, Governor of Georgia from 1827-1829 and Secretary of State under Presidents Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren.
The city is named for Colonel William Cumming of Augusta, a prominent lawyer.
forsythcounty.georgia.gov   (49 words)

  
 Forsyth County, North Carolina Genealogical Records Information
It was named in honor of Colonel Benjamin Forsyth, a native of Stokes County who fell on the northern frontier in the second war with England.
It is in the central section of the State and is bounded by Guilford, Davidson, Davie, Yadkin, and Stokes counties.
The act establishing the county ordered the first court to be held at the town hall of Salem, at which time the justices were to select a place for future courts until a courthouse could be erected.
www.mynorthcarolinagenealogy.com /nc_county/fo.htm   (493 words)

  
 Forsyth County, Georgia Genealogical Records Information
According to that act, Forsyth County was formed from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 14th districts in the first section of Cherokee County
The Dec. 1832 act creating Forsyth County provided for election of county officials -- including five judges of the inferior court -- in March 1833, with the election to take place in the home of William Hammons.
What served as county courthouse in 1833 and 1834 is not known.
www.mygeorgiagenealogy.com /ga_county/fo.htm   (746 words)

  
 Forsyth County ARES   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Forsyth County ARES and Skywatch is made up of dedicated Amateur Radio Volunteers from Cumming and Forsyth County, Georgia who work in conjunction with local, state and Federal Emergency Management personnel.
Forsyth County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) is a group of dedicated Amateur Radio volunteers ("HAMS") made up of people just like you.
Forsyth County ARES Net meets weekly every Tuesdays at 8 PM via the Sawnee Mountain Dennis Barrow Memorial Repeater (147.150+, no tone).
www.forsythares.org   (309 words)

  
 Forsyth County
The Forsyth County Public Library is proud to present: An Afternoon with Dr. Maya Angelou on Sunday, February 19th at 3:00 p.m.
The Forsyth County Public Library will turn 100 years old on February 14th and there has never been a better time to "love your library."
The Forsyth Working Families Partnership is once again offering free tax assistance to families with incomes of $40,000 or less and individuals with incomes of $20,000 or less.
www.co.forsyth.nc.us   (171 words)

  
 NCDFR - Forsyth County
The Forsyth County Environmental Affairs Department enforces the Open Burning regulations contained in the Forsyth County Code.
In addition to meeting the Forsyth County regulations relating to Open Burning, a permit is also required by the NC Divison of Forest Resources.
The Forsyth County office is located in Winston-Salem at the Agricultural Building at 1450 Fairchild Drive near Smith-Reynolds Airport.
www.dfr.state.nc.us /contacts/forsyth.htm   (152 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

Factbites
  About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us  
Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.