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    As the , Forsyth County's growth and increasing cultural diversity have had a positive impact on our schools. Highly motivated students come to our classrooms locally and from all over the world. Our students bring with them support from home and excitement that keeps teaching fresh and new.
     
    Besides being only 30 miles from Atlanta, Forsyth County is also just minutes from the Blue Ridge Mountains and is nestled alongside Lake Lanier, a favorite recreational venue. Numerous world-class parks, recreational and cultural activities, as well as well designed green space and health care services, are available for all ages.
     
    Our thriving local economy features countless retail centers including The Collection Forsyth and Halcyon. Additionally, the county is only twenty minutes away from three major shopping malls. Lanier Technical College and North Georgia University are located in Forsyth County. Over a dozen colleges and universities are also less than one hour from the county. A variety of housing options are available, from apartments to townhouses, to planned subdivisions and country living.  
     
    Located along Georgia’s “Technology Corridor” of Georgia Highway 400, the economic profile of Forsyth County is quite diverse, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses opened by local entrepreneurs who saw a market for their product or service. Close enough to the city, yet still small enough to know your neighbors and enjoy the fresh air of the country, Forsyth County is a great place to live, to raise a family and educate your children.
     
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    Community Highlights:

    • - Niche
    • Best County to Live in Georgia - 24/7WallSt.com
    • - US Census, 2021
    • Best Counties for Families in America, Niche 2020

    • Top 10 Communities in America (& #1 in Georgia) for Incoming Investment - Smart Asset

    • (& #1 in Georgia) - US Census

    • Top 20 Affluent Counties in America (& #1 in Georgia) - US Census

    • Most Innovative Community in Georgia - Innovation Index: Technology Association of Georgia

    • Top 10 Cities to Start a Business - NerdWallet.com

    • # 1 Community in Georgia for Incoming Investment - SmartAsset.com

    • Top Five Communities to “Get Ahead” - Forbes.com

    • Healthiest County in Georgia - University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute

    • Top 10 Most Charming Towns in Georgia - Travel Magazine

    • Top 10 Fastest-Growing Counties in America - CNNMoney.com

    • Top 20 Wealthiest Counties in America - Forbes.com

    • Top 100 Best Communities for Young People - America’s Promise/Alliance for Youth

    • #2 Best Places to Retire in the U.S. - SmartAsset