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   "body": "Board of Commissioners Regular Meetings/Public Hearings",
   "headline": "Board to approve $21,364,924.99 GMP amendment for Court Buildings and Sheriff’s Office renovations",
   "summary": "The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners will vote on a GMP amendment worth $21,364,924.99 for the Court Buildings and Sheriff’s Office Headquarters Renovations. The agenda also includes approvals for a $33,710 hazard‑mitigation plan update, several grant acceptances, and multiple contract and task order approvals. Several public hearings will consider zoning amendments, a conditional use permit, and an ordinance change to Chapter 54 of the Parks and Recreation code.",
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   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners Work Sessions",
   "headline": "Board to vote on $21.4M renovation for court buildings and sheriff's HQ",
   "summary": "The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners will consider a $21.36 million guaranteed maximum price amendment for the Court Buildings and Sheriff's Office Headquarters Renovations project, postponed from a prior meeting. The board will also discuss voting precinct boundary modifications for three precincts and consider multiple grants, contracts, and task orders for capital projects, including a $2.85 million purchase of stream mitigation credits for the Post Road South Widening project. Additionally, staff will seek direction on amendments to the Unified Development Code regarding cottage food operations and retaining walls.",
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   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners Regular Meetings/Public Hearings",
   "headline": "Board to approve contracts for parks, water, and SPLOST projects",
   "summary": "The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda with over 20 contracts for parks, water, and fleet services, along with public hearings on zoning variances and a proposed alcohol ordinance.",
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   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners Work Sessions",
   "headline": "Board considers $23.4 million for court building renovations",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will discuss various capital projects, budget transfers, and contract awards. Key items include significant funding for courthouse and jail renovations and updates to the Unified Development Code.",
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   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners Regular Meetings/Public Hearings",
   "headline": "Board to consider major retail rezoning on Keith Bridge/Browns Bridge roads",
   "summary": "The Board will hold public hearings and possible votes on several zoning and land-use items, including a request to rezone 21.2 acres from Agricultural to Commercial Business District for a 135,672 sq. ft. retail establishment with multiple variances. The consent agenda includes over $4 million in professional service contracts for SPLOST IX projects, equipment purchases for fire and emergency services, and a trail-building agreement with SORBA.",
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   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners Work Sessions",
   "headline": "Board considers over $4.5 million for SPLOST IX design services",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners is reviewing multiple professional services agreements for SPLOST IX projects and various infrastructure upgrades. The session includes decisions on park improvements, water and sewer projects, and land use permits.",
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   "headline": "Board considers $1.59 million change order for Freedom Park Campus project",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will vote on several infrastructure contracts and zoning amendments. The meeting includes discussions on local law for a LHOST and public hearings regarding zoning conditions and sidewalk design.",
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   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners Work Sessions",
   "headline": "Board considers $2.3 million contract for SPLOST IX Bundle 1 Project",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners is reviewing multiple infrastructure contracts, including road widening and water system upgrades. The session also includes discussions on buffer protection, alcohol code changes for cigar shops, and the creation of four new 911 dispatcher positions.",
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   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners Regular Meetings/Public Hearings",
   "headline": "Board to consider extending moratorium on sketch plats for older rezonings until Nov 2026",
   "summary": "The board will hold a public hearing on extending a moratorium on sketch plats and land disturbance permits for properties rezoned before April 13, 2017, by an additional 180 days until November 17, 2026. Also up for public hearing are postponed items for an alternate design and amendment of zoning conditions on parcels 099-104 and 076-020. The consent agenda includes authorization to apply for a $5.9 million USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All grant with a local match, a county-initiated rezoning from Res3 to Res1, and various contracts and easements. New business features two rezoning and variance requests, including a commercial recreational facility on 1.189 acres.",
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   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners Work Sessions",
   "headline": "Board considers $7.3M grant application for Safe Streets and Roads for All",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will discuss various infrastructure projects, contract renewals, and facility repairs. Key items include road widening adjustments, traffic signal installations, and a rezoning request in District 1.",
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   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners Regular Meetings/Public Hearings",
   "headline": "Board to approve $8.2M pre-construction phase for Fire Department Training Center",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will vote on a wide range of consent agenda items, including public safety grants, infrastructure contracts, and facility renovations. The meeting also includes the presentation of three proclamations.",
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   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners Work Sessions",
   "headline": "Board considers $3.9M road resurfacing and $1.2M fire system purchase",
   "summary": "The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners will discuss and vote on various capital projects, including road resurfacing, fire department equipment, and courthouse renovations. The meeting also includes approvals for debris removal services and grant applications.",
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   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners Special Called Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to extend moratorium on residential rezoning",
   "summary": "The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners will consider extending a moratorium on residential zoning applications for 180 days, from April 28 to October 25, 2026.",
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   "date": "2026-04-22",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners Special Called Meeting",
   "headline": "Forsyth County Board to hold special called meeting",
   "summary": "The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners will convene a special called meeting on April 22, 2026, to adopt the agenda and potentially conduct an executive session regarding litigation, land acquisition, and personnel matters.",
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   "date": "2026-04-16",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners Regular Meetings/Public Hearings",
   "headline": "Board to vote on multiple postponed zoning and variance requests",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will consider and possibly vote on several postponed zoning and variance requests. Notable items include a lot-size and width variance for a residential parcel, and multiple conditional use permits with variances for commercial and industrial operations. The consent agenda includes accepting right-of-way for a subdivision and correcting a scrivener's error on a previous zoning condition.",
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   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners Work Sessions",
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   "date": "2026-03-19",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners Regular Meetings/Public Hearings",
   "headline": "Board considers $18.9M court renovation and commissioner term limits",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will vote on several high-value contracts and infrastructure projects. The meeting includes public hearings on zoning amendments and the county tree ordinance, as well as a proposal for commissioner term limits.",
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   "date": "2026-03-16",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners Special Called Meeting",
   "headline": "Board considers $6.5 million funding and land annexation with City of Cumming",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will discuss a project framework agreement with the City of Cumming. This includes the annexation of the County Administration Parcel and financial contributions for transportation projects. The board will also review if two specific road and trail projects align with the county's comprehensive plan.",
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   "date": "2026-03-10",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners Work Sessions",
   "headline": "Board to approve contracts, agreements, and opioid settlement funds",
   "summary": "The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners will consider approving various contracts for engineering, construction, and services, including a $97.6 million opioid settlement and a $25.6 million building permit software project.",
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   "date": "2026-02-10",
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   "headline": "Board considers $1 million in vehicle purchases and several grant applications",
   "summary": "The Board of Commissioners is reviewing budget resolutions for a SWAT vehicle and engineering equipment. The session includes discussions on Unified Development Code amendments and several grant applications for accountability courts and senior services.",
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