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A proposed data center could be coming to Forsyth County: Here's what we know A new data center could be coming to Rural Hall in Forsyth County.

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Shuchita Patel vies for Forsyth County Commissioner post

Indian-American finance professional Shuchita Patel announced her candidacy for Forsyth County Commissioner-District 3, entering the race for a seat on the county’s five-member Board of Commissioners.
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Presenter showcases new fireboat on Lake Lanier, saying it boosts water and land firefighting capabilities A presenter described a newly showcased fireboat for Lake Lanier as a versatile firefighting platform with a 36-foot-6-inch hull, onboard hydrant and pumping, enclosed cabin for patient transport, and two Mercury Verado motors; transcript notes partnerships and a funding mechanism called "SPLAS," details not specified.

A groundbreaking fireboat is set to revolutionize emergency response on Lake Lanier, enhancing safety and capabilities for firefighting operations on both water and land.

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Forsyth County Schools say E‑SPLOST lets district pay in cash; additions preferred over new high school Superintendent Dr. Mitch Young told the panel the district’s recently passed E‑SPLOST aligns with its five‑year CIP, enabling projects to be funded with cash rather than debt. He said the district favors additions to existing schools over building a new $220M high school.

Forsyth County Schools is taking a bold step by using E-SPLOST funds to enhance existing schools instead of sinking $220 million into a new high school.

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Sheriff and fire chief cite technology, new training campus and Lake Lanier rescue boat as priority investments Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Joe Perkins emphasized technology — drones and a regional real‑time crime center — as critical to modern policing. Fire Chief Barry Head described a planned 34‑acre training facility off Martin Road and a new rescue/fire boat for Lake Lanier funded via SPLOST.

Forsyth County is revolutionizing public safety with cutting-edge technology, a new training campus, and a life-saving rescue boat for Lake Lanier!

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Forsyth County officials: growth and zoning changes strain schools and public safety County leaders said changes in rezoning and rising population are reshaping demands on law enforcement and schools: rezoning applications from agricultural to residential fell 43% since 2022, but officials warned that higher-density housing concentrates student populations and increases service needs.

Forsyth County is witnessing a dramatic shift in zoning, with a 43% drop in agricultural land conversions and rising concerns about how increased density impacts schools and public safety.

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Forsyth County outlines roughly $1 billion five‑year capital plan; roads, parks and schools highlighted County Manager David McKee said Forsyth County’s five‑year capital improvement plan totals about $935 million (rounded in discussion to roughly $1 billion) and includes expensive road widenings, a $50 million park renovation and multi‑school investments rather than single new high‑schools.

Forsyth County is embarking on a staggering $1 billion capital improvement plan that will reshape roads, parks, and schools over the next five years!

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Review finds aging apparatus, volunteer decline and funding disparities; recommends regional options for Forsyth County fire system A county‑commissioned fire‑system study summarized to the board found 33 large apparatus at or older than 20 years, a steady drop in volunteer numbers, and funding disparities across jurisdictions. Recommendations include overlay funding for capital, regionalized coverage options and shared purchasing to improve equity and sustainability.

Forsyth County's fire system faces a looming crisis with aging equipment, dwindling volunteers, and funding gaps, prompting bold recommendations for a sustainable future.

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County outlines bond capacity and Ashley Elementary funding gap as schools finalize estimates Debt staff told commissioners Forsyth County will retire roughly $54.2 million in general‑obligation bonds this fiscal year and has two‑thirds bond capacity; identified funding leaves an estimated $3.4 million gap on the Ashley Elementary project pending the school system's construction estimate due in early March.

Forsyth County is facing a $3.4 million funding gap for Ashley Elementary as it prepares for a crucial bond referendum—will they bridge the gap in time?

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Forsyth County staff warn FY25 shortfall eroded reserves; propose fund‑balance policy to protect bond rating County finance staff reported FY25 recurring revenues fell short of recurring expenditures by $29.2 million, a gap largely covered by one‑time transfers and reserves. They proposed a fund‑balance policy targeting 35% unrestricted reserves and 15–20% unassigned to stabilize ratings and guide FY27 planning.

Forsyth County faces a staggering $29.2 million shortfall in fiscal year 2025, risking its financial stability and prompting urgent calls for a new fund-balance policy.

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Forsyth County staff preview federal/state legislative goals and flag property-tax reform as a threat to services Deputy managers outlined federal and state priorities for advocacy — including funding gaps from SNAP and Medicaid changes and capital requests for airport and emergency operations — while county legal staff warned that state proposals to cap or restructure property taxes could slash county revenue (property tax currently funds ~59% of the county budget).

Forsyth County officials are sounding the alarm that proposed property tax reforms could drastically cut funding for vital local services—potentially jeopardizing everything from schools to public safety.

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UNC expert tells Forsyth County commissioners what counties can — and cannot — do about affordable housing At a Feb. 9 Forsyth County briefing, Tyler Mulligan of the UNC School of Government outlined affordable-housing definitions, financing gaps and the limited legal authority counties have to subsidize housing without a public referendum. He recommended practical tools such as code enforcement, tax-foreclosure strategy and conditional zoning.

Counties are grappling with a financing gap for affordable housing, and UNC's Tyler Mulligan reveals the surprising limits of local authority to address this pressing issue.

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Forsyth County details $52.7 million Sharon Springs Park renovation; park to close during work Forsyth County officials said a $52,700,000 contract will fund a coordinated renovation of Sharon Springs Park, Sexton Hall and the Tax Commissioner’s office, with construction permitted to start and an expected finish in early 2028. The park will close while Sexton Hall and tax services remain accessible with modified routing.

Forsyth County is set to invest $52.7 million in a major renovation of Sharon Springs Park that promises exciting upgrades and improved stormwater management, but be prepared for some temporary closures!

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Commissioners briefed on $705,674.87 in tax refunds; assessor says refunds cleared Board of Equalization and Review Shantel Robinson and Amanda Markle told commissioners that agenda items 7 and 8 cover tax-assessor refunds totaling $19,378.07 and $705,674.87; Markle said the larger refunds were processed after appeals and reviewed by the Board of Equalization and Review in December. Chair expressed surprise at the large total; the items are on the Jan. 29 agenda.

Forsyth County is facing a staggering $705,674.87 tax refund that could reshape the budget and tax collections, raising eyebrows among commissioners!

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Forsyth County to consider updating UDO references to 'Forward 2045' at Jan. 29 hearing Planning Director Chris Murphy briefed commissioners on a proposed text amendment (UDO CC 31) to replace Legacy/L300 references with Forward 2045, standardize 'activity center' nomenclature and add a Forward 2045 definition; the Planning Board unanimously recommended approval and a public hearing is scheduled for Jan. 29.

Forsyth County is set to modernize its development regulations by aligning with the Forward 2045 comprehensive plan—what changes are on the horizon?

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Forsyth County begins upset-bid process for Tanglewood property after review finds village offer tied to sewer reserve funds unlawful Deputy county manager reported the village of Clemons submitted an offer funded from a sewer capital reserve account; county and utilities attorneys concluded that use of that account to buy the county's property was not permissible. The board voted to publish the existing offer for upset bids with a two-week delay and a 10-day upset period.

Forsyth County is set to open the bidding for a controversial property deal after legal concerns halted the village of Clemons' offer—will the new upset-bid process lead to a better proposal?

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Forsyth County outlines HOME and NCHFA funding awards; county attorney flags legal questions on local-match use County staff presented interlocal and state funding agreements: $221,000 in HOME Entitlement funds with Winston-Salem and a $182,000 NCHFA award for single-family rehab; the county attorney said using local dollars as federal match raises legal questions and suggested a referendum as the clearest path to explicit authority.

Forsyth County is set to receive over $400,000 in housing funds, but legal questions loom over how local dollars can be used for federal matching requirements.

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Forsyth County weighs $4 million offer for 167-acre Tanglewood property as commissioners debate upset-bid route County staff told commissioners they received a $4,000,000 offer from Williams Land Development Inc. for the 167-acre Tanglewood site; the proposal is contingent on rezoning for residential use and would trigger the county's negotiated offer/upset-bid process if the board approves advertisement. Commissioners raised traffic and valuation concerns.

Forsyth County is facing a pivotal decision as a $4 million offer for the 167-acre Tanglewood property sparks debate among commissioners over its future and potential community impact.

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Residents and planners back small multifamily rezoning near Wahlberg Landing; planning board recommended approval Keystone Group seeks special‑use rezoning from HBS to RM18S for a 0.73‑acre site at Wahlberg Landing and Overline Drive to add 12 two‑bedroom units; the planning board unanimously recommended approval and staff said the development would fit adjacent multifamily uses with existing parking and infrastructure.

A new multifamily development proposal at Wahlberg Landing could bring 12 much-needed units to Forsyth County, with planning boards already in favor!

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Commissioners debate procurement policy and MWBE language as staff warn of capacity and legal limits Forsyth County staff proposed an updated procurement policy to improve planning, competition and compliance; commissioners extensively debated thresholds for formal bidding, requirements for services, construction manager at‑risk specifications, and how to embed MWBE (HUB) outreach and aspirational goals given statutory constraints and staff capacity.

Forsyth County's Board of Commissioners is in hot debate over a new procurement policy that aims to balance taxpayer stewardship with the need for competitive bidding and MWBE participation.

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County auditors issue clean opinion on FY25, note one material weakness and $17M accounting change External auditors issued an unmodified (clean) opinion on Forsyth County's FY25 financial statements, flagged one material weakness tied to prior grant revenue recognition, and said a GASB accounting change created a $17 million sick‑leave liability adjustment; the single‑audit remains open pending a federal compliance supplement.

Forsyth County just received a clean audit opinion, but a material weakness and a shocking $17 million sick leave liability adjustment have raised eyebrows!

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County adopts procurement change; commissioners debate adding MWBE solicitation requirements Forsyth County adopted an updated countywide procurement policy after removing a paragraph on informal solicitation; a substitute motion to require certified HUB/MWBE solicitation for procurements over $10,000 failed and the board asked staff and legal to report back on options and staffing by early March.

Forsyth County commissioners have sparked a heated debate over procurement policies and the future of minority and women-owned businesses in the region.

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Anchor Development presents three options for Old County Courthouse site; commissioners weigh demolition, sale, or adaptive reuse Anchor Development proposed (1) adaptive reuse of the Old County Courthouse into roughly 165–200 affordable rental units, (2) demolition and new construction of 90–120 units, or (3) sell and split proceeds into a community land trust and affordability funds; commissioners pressed for gap-financing details and legal constraints on county involvement.

Anchor Development unveiled three transformative options for the Old County Courthouse, aiming to create affordable housing in Forsyth County—will the commissioners choose demolition, adaptive reuse, or a sale model?

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Forsyth Tech touts gains from Vision 2025, launches Vision 2030 and a workforce alliance with Reynolds Forsyth Tech briefed county commissioners on performance gains under Vision 2025, said it has been named among 200 colleges eligible for the 2027 Aspen Prize, and outlined Vision 2030 goals — including a target of 8,000 annual credentials and a 60% completion rate — plus a new employer partnership with Reynolds American.

Forsyth Tech is not only celebrating impressive achievements under its Vision 2025 plan but is also gearing up for an ambitious Vision 2030, aiming to revolutionize workforce development in the community!

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Forsyth County staff recommend joint resolution with Winston‑Salem to boost housing supply County staff briefed a joint City‑County resolution committing to housing availability and barrier removal; staff cited a 2024 Realtors Association study estimating 25,350 units needed by 2030 and proposed a target to permit ~25,000 additional units by 2045.

Forsyth County and Winston-Salem are uniting to tackle the housing crisis with a bold resolution that aims to create over 25,000 new homes by 2045!

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Affordable‑housing developer offers three options for Old County Courthouse, cites $50M reuse estimate and $20M funding gap Anchor Development presented three approaches for the Old County Courthouse: adaptive reuse (estimate nearly $50M with about $20M gap), demolition/rebuild (90–120 units; county asked to consider $1–2M demolition cost), and sale/split proceeds to a community land trust and housing funds; county attorney said transferring county funds/land for housing may require a referendum and additional legal work.

Anchor Development proposes three bold options for transforming the Old County Courthouse into affordable housing, but the $50 million redevelopment cost raises critical questions about funding and community needs.

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Forsyth Tech reports improved completion and workforce goals as it launches Vision 2030 Forsyth Tech President Dr. Janet Spriggs told commissioners the college exceeded several Vision 2025 benchmarks (completion 43%, gateway success 75%, credentials per 100 FTE 45.65) and unveiled Vision 2030 goals including 8,000 annual credentials, 60% completion and 85% student participation in work‑based learning by 2030.

Forsyth Tech is not just meeting but exceeding its goals with a 16% enrollment boost and ambitious plans for 2030, aiming for 8,000 annual credentials and a 60% completion rate!

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