Shady Grove Campground, located at 7800 Shadburn Ferry Road on the shores of Lake Lanier, offers 110 campsites for visitors and is open through November 6.
During the off-season the Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department made improvements to the 109-acre campground costing around $1 million.
Daily fees for campground use:
30 amp electric site with water $26
50 amp electric site with water $28
Tent camping site with no hookups $18
Group camping (north) $155
Group camping (south) $135
Visitor fee $2
Dump station $15
For more information about Shady Grove Campground (CLICK HERE).
The Forsyth County Magistrate Court shares a building with the Tax Commissioners Office.
The role of the Magistrate Court is to handle all civil claims of $15,000 or less. These claims include distress warrants and dispossessory writs, county ordinance violations, bad checks, preliminary hearings, summons, arrest warrants and search warrants. Judge Walker H. Bramblett is the Chief Magistrate.
Serving and protecting the citizens of Cumming and visitors to the area are the primary responsibilities of the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office. In addition to the protection of life, property and prevention of crime and disorder, the men and women of the Sheriff's Office are committed to setting a high bar of honor, integrity and professionalism.
The South Precinct, under the leadership of Captain Ron Freeman, is located at 2985 Ronald Reagan Boulevard, behind South Forsyth High School.
For emergencies dial 911, non-emergency calls Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30am - 5pm dial 770-781-2222 and after hours dial 770-781-3087.
CASA of Forsyth County, a nonprofit organization, provides court-appointed special advocates to children in the juvenile court system who are abused or neglected. These advocates are volunteers who advocate in a child's best interest throughout the entire court process, whether it takes months or years. The advocate attends all court hearings and writes reports to the judge.
