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Libraries and county services for new Forsyth County residents

The short answer

Forsyth County Public Library has five branches and free cards for residents. The Tax Commissioner handles tags and tax bills at two offices, the Board of Assessors handles homestead applications, and the county's non-emergency number is (770) 781-3087. Northside Hospital Forsyth in Cumming has 24-hour adult and pediatric emergency care. Addresses, hours and phone numbers are below, each from the agency's own page.

Last checked October 19, 2026

Winter view across a parking-lot crosswalk to the Sharon Forks Library: a pale gabled building with a fan window and 'SHARON FORKS LIBRARY' lettering over the entrance, bare young trees, a light pole in the foreground, a blue disabled-parking sign, parked SUVs at right and strong sun flare at top left. One person walking toward the door, seen from behind and too small to identify.
Photo: Clifflandis, CC0

Libraries

  • Forsyth County Public Library has five branches: Cumming (585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming), Denmark (530 Fowler Road, Alpharetta), Hampton Park (5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming), Post Road (5010 Post Road, Cumming) and Sharon Forks (2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming). Forsyth County Public Library: branch pages
  • Library hours posted for the week of Oct. 19, 2026: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Main phone: 770-781-9840. Forsyth County Public Library: Cumming Library
  • Library cards are free for Forsyth County residents, county property and business owners, county government employees, and students or staff of schools in the county. Bring photo ID with your current address. Others can buy an out-of-county card for $60 a year. Forsyth County Public Library: Getting Started
  • Forsyth County Public Library became an independent library system on July 1, 1996. Sharon Forks, its second location, opened in November 2000. Forsyth County Public Library: History

County and state offices

  • The Forsyth County Tax Commissioner handles car tags and property tax bills at two offices: 1092 Tribble Gap Road, Cumming, GA 30040, and the Sharon Springs office at 1950 Sharon Road, Cumming, GA 30041. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Motor vehicle line: (770) 781-2112. Forsyth County Tax Commissioner
  • The Forsyth County Board of Assessors is at 426 Canton Hwy, Cumming, GA 30040, phone (770) 781-2106. Walk-in and mail applications are accepted 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Forsyth County Board of Assessors
  • Cumming City Hall is at 100 Main Street, Cumming, GA 30040, phone (770) 781-2010, open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. City of Cumming

Health care

  • Northside Hospital Forsyth, at 1200 Northside Forsyth Drive, Cumming, GA 30041, is a 407-bed hospital with 24-hour adult and pediatric emergency services. Main phone: 770-844-3200. Northside Hospital: Northside Hospital Forsyth location page
  • On April 16, 2026 Northside Hospital Forsyth broke ground on a six-story patient tower with 96 new rooms, a larger Emergency Department and a parking deck of about 500 spaces. Completion is expected by the end of 2028; the long-range plan grows the hospital to 500 beds. Northside Hospital news (April 17, 2026)

  • Northside Hospital Forsyth

    hospital with 24-hour adult and pediatric emergency services

    1200 Northside Forsyth Drive, Cumming, GA 30041

    407-bed Northside Hospital System campus; lists 24-hour adult and pediatric emergency services; main number 770-844-3200; free parking.

    Open 24 hours, Monday-Sunday

    Source: Northside Hospital: Northside Hospital Forsyth, checked 2026-10-19

Emergency and non-emergency

How the county is run

  • Forsyth County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners. Each commissioner lives in and is elected by one district and serves a four-year term. Regular meetings are the first and third Thursday of each month; work sessions are the second and fourth Tuesday. Forsyth County: Board of Commissioners
  • The Board of Commissioners sets policy for county departments, adopts the budget, authorizes spending and approves or denies actions such as rezonings. The county budget runs on a January-to-December fiscal year. Forsyth County: Board of Commissioners
  • SPLOST is a 1% sales and use tax that Forsyth County voters have continued since 1987 through nine consecutive referendums. Forsyth County: Board of Commissioners (Helpful Resources: SPLOST)

Questions

What ZIP codes are in Forsyth County, GA?

Most of the county falls in ZIP code areas 30041, 30040 and 30028, which hold about 72 percent of its land. Census ZIP areas 30004 and 30005 (Alpharetta addresses), 30024 (Suwanee), 30506 (Gainesville) and 30107 (Ball Ground) also reach into the county, along with small parts of 30097 and 30534. Postal boundaries can differ slightly from Census ZIP areas.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2020 ZCTA-to-County Relationship File; Forsyth County facility addresses

Can a home with an Alpharetta or Suwanee address be in Forsyth County?

Yes. Mailing cities do not follow county or city lines. Forsyth County's own Denmark Library is at 530 Fowler Road, Alpharetta, and its Old Atlanta Park is at 810 Nichols Road, Suwanee; both are in unincorporated Forsyth County. Check the county on the property record or tax bill, not the mailing city.

Source: Forsyth County Public Library; Forsyth County: Old Atlanta Park; U.S. Census Bureau Geocoder

How do I get a Georgia driver's license after moving to Forsyth County?

Apply within 30 days of becoming a Georgia resident. Fill out the DDS License/ID/Permit Form online, then visit a DDS Customer Service Center with proof of identity, your Social Security number and two proofs of your Georgia address. If your old license is valid, or expired less than two years, you surrender it and pass a vision exam; no written or road test.

Source: Georgia Department of Driver Services

Where do I register my car in Forsyth County?

Register at the Forsyth County Tax Commissioner's tag office: 1092 Tribble Gap Road, Cumming, or the Sharon Springs office at 1950 Sharon Road, Cumming. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays; the motor vehicle line is (770) 781-2112. Get your Georgia license first, then bring the MV-1 form, your title, insurance and an emissions inspection.

Source: Forsyth County Tax Commissioner; Georgia Department of Revenue

How long do I have to register my car after moving to Georgia?

The Georgia Department of Revenue says vehicles must be registered within 30 days of moving to Georgia. You must have a Georgia driver's license or ID card first. New residents pay a one-time Title Ad Valorem Tax of 3% of the vehicle's fair market value, plus an $18 title fee and a $20 annual registration fee.

Source: Georgia Department of Revenue: New to Georgia?

Do cars need an emissions test in Forsyth County?

Yes. Forsyth is one of 13 metro Atlanta counties where vehicles need an emissions inspection before they can be registered. The others include Cherokee, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton and Gwinnett. The Georgia Department of Revenue points drivers to Georgia's Clean Air Force for testing locations and requirements.

Source: Georgia Department of Revenue: New to Georgia?

When is the homestead exemption deadline in Forsyth County?

Apply by April 1 to get the exemption for that tax year. You must own and live in the home, and be a legal Forsyth County resident, as of Jan. 1. The online portal opens Dec. 21, 2026 for 2027 applications. You can also file by mail with a notarized form or in person at 426 Canton Hwy.

Source: Forsyth County Board of Assessors: Homestead & Other Exemptions

Who provides water in Forsyth County?

It depends on the address. Water and sewer come from either the Forsyth County Department of Water & Sewer, (770) 781-2160, at 2435 Freedom Parkway, or the City of Cumming's utility, Cumming Utilities, (770) 781-2020, which publishes a service area map. Ask your seller or landlord which one serves the home before move-in.

Source: Forsyth County Department of Water & Sewer; Cumming Utilities

How do I start water service in Forsyth County?

For county water, submit a New Service Request online with a copy of your driver's license and a signed lease or purchase agreement, no earlier than two weeks before your start date. Then call (770) 781-2160 to schedule the connection and pay the deposit by Visa or Mastercard. Connections are made Monday through Friday only.

Source: Forsyth County Department of Water & Sewer

Who provides electricity in Forsyth County?

Either Sawnee EMC or Georgia Power, depending on the address. Sawnee EMC, based at 543 Atlanta Road in Cumming, served 102,175 meters in Forsyth County as of Aug. 31, 2026. To check whether an address is in Sawnee's territory, email customerservice@sawnee.coop or call (770) 887-2363.

Source: Sawnee EMC; Forsyth County 911 Center (outage reporting)

How does natural gas service work in Forsyth County?

In the Atlanta Gas Light area, AGL owns and maintains the pipes but does not sell gas. You choose a state-certified natural gas marketer, and the Georgia Public Service Commission publishes the list of approved marketers. SCANA Energy is the PSC-approved Regulated Provider for low-income customers and those who cannot get service elsewhere.

Source: Georgia Public Service Commission: Natural Gas; Regulated Provider

Does Forsyth County pick up trash?

No. Forsyth County government does not provide curbside trash pickup. Outside the City of Cumming, residents hire a private hauler (the county posts a list but endorses none) or use the county's three convenience centers. City of Cumming residents should call the City at (770) 781-2019. An HOA may require a specific hauler.

Source: Forsyth County Recycling & Solid Waste: Waste Haulers

How do I find my school zone in Forsyth County?

Use the School Locator Map on Forsyth County Schools' GIS Boundary Planning page and enter the address. It shows the assigned elementary, middle and high schools. Attendance lines can change, so check the specific address rather than relying on a neighborhood name, and confirm with the district's registration office.

Source: Forsyth County Schools: GIS Boundary Planning

How do I enroll my child in Forsyth County Schools?

Registration is centralized, not done at individual schools. First complete the online pre-registration form and note your application number. Then book an in-person appointment at the Student Registration Building, 1140 Dahlonega Highway, Cumming. New appointment slots are posted on the 15th of each month. Questions: registration@forsyth.k12.ga.us or (678) 947-0863 ext. 0.

Source: Forsyth County Schools: New Student Registration

Where are the libraries in Forsyth County?

Forsyth County Public Library has five branches: Cumming (585 Dahlonega Street), Denmark (530 Fowler Road, Alpharetta), Hampton Park (5345 Settingdown Road), Post Road (5010 Post Road) and Sharon Forks (2820 Old Atlanta Road). Cards are free for county residents with photo ID showing a current address.

Source: Forsyth County Public Library

What is the non-emergency number for Forsyth County?

Call (770) 781-3087 for situations with no immediate danger, such as noise complaints, a vehicle break-in after the suspect has left, or a missing pet. Call 911 for emergencies. The county 911 Center dispatches the Sheriff's Office, the City of Cumming Police Department, the Fire Department and emergency medical transport.

Source: Forsyth County 911 Center

How do I register to vote in Forsyth County?

Register or update your address online through the Georgia Secretary of State using a Georgia driver's license or ID. You can also register when you get your Georgia license, at any Forsyth County library, or at the Voter Registrations & Elections office, 1201 Sawnee Drive, Cumming. You must be registered 30 days before an election.

Source: Forsyth County Voter Registrations & Elections

Do I need a pet license in Forsyth County?

Forsyth County's website does not describe a county pet license. Animal Control and the Pet Adoption & Resource Center are run by the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office under a 2025 agreement with the county. Contact the Sheriff's Office for current animal rules, and check any HOA rules for your new home.

Source: Forsyth County news (April 16, 2025)

Dates, rules and hours can change. The organizers have the final word: Forsyth County Government

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