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One of the highlights of Envision2030 was the focus on “Quality of Life.” The plan calls for a Quality of Life Council that represents community stakeholders to define and measure the quality of life in Cumming and Forsyth County. The Cumming-Forsyth County Quality of Life Council sets community quality of life goals and reports on a regular basis to the citizens on progress in reaching those goals. Citizens are involved in setting these goals, and hundreds turn out for the Council’s annual Quality of Life town hall meetings.

The Quality of Life Council began by seeking input from over 800 community, business and civic groups in a large, community survey. The community survey data revealed 12 areas of focus (in no particular order):• Access and Transportation• Business• Education• Public Safety • Taxes• Environment• Churches• Healthcare• Amenities• Strong Neighborhoods• Strong Families• Effective Government

The Council hopes that this report will serve as a meaningful tool for policy makers and civic leaders as they make decisions that impact the quality of life in Cumming and Forsyth County. While this report marks the beginning of a much larger and longer term process of establishing a definition for “quality of life” and measuring indicators, there are key areas of interest and opportunity today. Business: The overall local unemployment rate is lower than the national or state level and household income and per capita income levels are notably higher. Overall, education rates among adults in Cumming and Forsyth

County are among the highest in the nation. However, about 60% of employed residents commute out of Forsyth County to work and the local tax digest remains heavily weighted in residential tax payers (76%). Strong Families: Forsyth County out-performs the state in nearly every measure for healthy children and stable, self-sufficient families. Two areas for improvement were: the number of homeless students and the number of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients who are employed and remain employed when they exit the program. Healthcare: According to County Health Rankings, Forsyth County ranked 3 out 157 counties in Georgia for overall health outcomes. While we compared favorably to other communities, there were a few key areas in which we compared unfavorably: births to women ages 40-54, lung cancer, motor vehicle injuries, stroke and suicide. Education: Over half (52%) of Forsyth County residents have an associates degree or higher; 31% have a bachelor’s degree and 10% have a master’s degree. Forsyth County outperformed the state average in every testing category in every grade level recorded. The community is only slightly higher than the national average SAT scores. Access and Transportation: An area of substantial opportunity is in access and transportation. There are a total of 1,324.02 miles of roads in Cumming and Forsyth County. Only 0.006% of Forsyth County roads have bicycle-friendly shoulders and less than 0.04% have sidewalks. The average GRTA Xpress commuter bus ridership was 236 each day, less than 1% of the population, while nearly 60% of employed residents of Forsyth County commute to work. The estimated average travel time to work is 30.49 minutes. With expected continued growth of both residents and commercial enterprise, congestion on roads and highways is projected to increase. Taxes and Effective Government: The overall tax rates for Cumming and Forsyth County are the lowest of any of the neighboring communities and among peer communities (similar size and economic makeup)

County DemographicsPopulation: ............................................... 181,5962015 Projection: ........................................ 222,136

Male: ........................................... 91,657 (50.48%)Female: ........................................ 89,912 (49.52%)

Median Age: ................................................. 33.92Average Age: ..................................................... 34

Race / EthnicityWhite .............................................. 154,278 (85%)Hispanic or Latino ............................... 15,989 (9%)Black or African American ...................... 7,967 (4%)Native American ................................. 491 (0.27%)Asian.................................................... 9,194 (5%)Pacific Islander .................................................... 0Other Race ............................................ 6,468 (4%)Two or More Races................................. 3,162 (2%)

Households: .................................................62,541Family Households: ....................... 50,874 (81.35%)Nonfamily Households: .................. 11,667 (18.65%)

Average Household Income: ...................... $104,584Median Household Income: ......................... $84,759Per Capita Income ...................................... $36,074

in Georgia. Forsyth County and the City of Cumming both have triple A bond ratings. Public Safety: Since 2008, the overall crime rate in Forsyth County has gone down. In fact, of the seven selected crime indicators, incidents dropped in every category. The areas identified by the community survey that presented the greatest challenge identifying metrics were the areas of strong neighborhoods and churches. While the Quality of the Life Council recognizes these are areas of great importance to the community and to the overall quality of life, it also recognizes the need to be thoughtful in working with leaders in these areas to identify meaningful metrics. The data identified in this report is based upon carefully considered research and data. The Council continues to hold a goal of establishing a reliable data source for these two areas and include them in reports for future years.

In 2005, Cumming and Forsyth County undertook a two-year-long community planning process called “Envision2030.” Over 1,200 citizens at town hall style meetings across the community discussed their vision for Cumming and Forsyth County.

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Introduction

212 Kelly Mill Rd.Cumming, GA 30040CummingForsythChamber.org(770) 887-6461

Quality of Life CouncilCommittee Member Representing Organization

Jennifer Caracciolo ...........................................Forsyth County Schools

Eric Duncan ......................................... Strategic Financial Partners, LLC

Lynn Jackson ...............................................Northside Hospital-Forsyth

Rev. Robert Jolly .................................First Baptist Church of Cumming

James McCoy............ Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce

Nicole Morgan .........................Forsyth County Community Connection

Kristin Morrissey ................... Forsyth County Schools - Board Member

Virgilio Perez Pascoe ..........................................Community Volunteer

Marjorie Reeves ..................................AARP and Community Volunteer

Terry Smith ............................................... A.C. Smith Poultry Company



A group of stakeholders in the healthcare field were invited to attend a meeting where they outlined their vision for the future of healthcare in Cumming and Forsyth County. They identified measures and priorities

around availability of high quality care and care providers, community health, economic impact of the healthcare industry and future development of key healthcare “infrastructure.” According to County Health Rankings, a not for profit group dedicated to comparing health related data for communities around the nation, Forsyth County ranked 3 out 157 counties in Georgia for overall health outcomes. The Community Health Report produced by the Department of Health and Human Services compared us to 31 “peer communities” around the nation with similar size and demographics. While overall we compared very favorably to other communities, there were a few key areas in which we compared unfavorably – these included: births to women ages 40–54, lung cancer, motor vehicle injuries, stroke and suicide. The healthcare industry has a substantial impact on the local economy. While additional research should be conducted to investigate the overall economic impact of healthcare, there are data points relating to the economic impact of Northside Hospital-Forsyth.

According to the Georgia Hospital Association, Northside Hospital-Forsyth had a $390,329,609 impact in the area. Total household earnings generated an estimated $148,163,272 with nearly 2,000 jobs. As a key component of

quality of life, the economic viability of the healthcare industry and quality care are interconnected. Investigating the broader impact of healthcare in Cumming and Forsyth County will be important for future reports.

Access to high quality healthcare was a key component to the definition of “quality of life” for respondents in the community survey. This is more than a reflection of the peace of mind knowing that healthcare professionals are moments away if you need them. This is also a priority for economic reasons and is illustrative of a community that cares deeply about their own personal health and well-being.

Preventive Services Forsyth CountyPap Smears 92.80%Mammography 86.10%

Mortality Forsyth County Target Value* GAPremature death - Years of potential life lost 5,077 7,637 8,269 before age 75 per 100,000 population (age adjusted)

Morbidity Forsyth County Target Value* GA

Poor or fair health 9% 12% 17%Poor physical health days 2.6 2.9 3.6Poor mental health days 2.8 2.6 3.5Low Birthweight 7% 7.10% 9.10% Behaviors Forsyth County Target Value* GA

Adult smoking 16% 17% 21%Adult obesity 25% 26% 29%Binge drinking 15% 5% 13%Motor vehicle crash death rate 15 15 18Chlamydia rate 66 142 458Teen birth rate 36 39 57 Clinical Care Forsyth County Target Value* GAUninsured adults 19% 15% 19%Primary care provider rate 66 143 100Preventable hospital stays 81 63 80Diabetic screening 83% 84% 79% Hospice use 52% 46% 37%

*90th percentile, i.e., only 10% are better

*Peer communities as defined by the US Department of Health and Human Services

Comparison to Peer Communities Forsyth County US Median

Average life expectancy 77.5 76.5 76.2 - 79.9All causes of death 831.8 1136.9 676.9 - 933.1Self-Related health status 6.40% 17.10% 6.9 - 16.6%Average number of unhealthy days in past month 4.4 6 4.5 - 6.8

Range for Peer Communities*

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Priorities are focused on recruiting and assisting existing business expansions that make investments in the commercial tax digest and create employment opportunities. Forsyth County’s unemployment rate continues to rank among the lowest in the state. Moreover, there is a diverse and growing business community. There is no one dominant industry or business segment. The primary area for opportunity is in recruitment, expansion and growth of new and

Forsyth County Sales Tax – 7%1% - County SPLOST (Committed

Exclusively to SPLOST Projects)1% - Education SPLOST (Committed Exclusively

to Education SPLOST Projects)1% - County LOST (85% County / 15% City of

Cumming - Goes Into the General Fund)4% - State

LOST Collections: $28 million annually ($23.8 million County / $4.2 million City)

diverse businesses in Forsyth County. One key indicator of the need for more business growth is the composition of the tax digest. Resident’s of Cumming and Forsyth County continue to pay 76% of the overall tax digest in property taxes. Another indicator is commuting patterns of residents. Nearly 60% of employed residents in Forsyth County commute outside of the community. Both indicate the overall need for greater commercial opportunity in Forsyth County.

Envision 2030 indicates that by 2030 “Cumming-Forsyth County has become a significant employment center, which means that many who live in the community can now work here.”

Forsyth County Industry Mix - 3rd Quarter of 2010

Goods-Producing 922 12,003 22.5 917 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 11 73 0.1 464 Mining 5 51 0.1 1,249 Construction 681 4,333 8.1 893 Manufacturing 225 7,545 14.2 933

Chemical 14 301 0.6 1,357 Computer and Electronic Product 12 777 1.5 1,417 Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component 6 209 0.4 1,365 Fabricated Metal Product 40 433 0.8 832 Food 12 2,413 4.5 573 Furniture and Related Product 16 75 0.1 788 Machinery 18 587 1.1 1,079 Miscellaneous 20 126 0.2 760 Nonmetallic Mineral Product 13 90 0.2 908 Petroleum and Coal Products 2 * * * Plastics and Rubber Products 8 383 0.7 954 Primary Metal 2 * * * Printing and Related Support Activities 23 1,304 2.4 1,211 Textile Mills 1 * * * Textile Product Mills 11 47 0.1 380 Transportation Equipment 11 523 1.0 878 Wood Product 16 182 0.3 726

Service-Providing 4,028 34,844 65.4 777Utilities 3 * * *Wholesale Trade 560 4,233 7.9 1,372Retail Trade 435 5,848 11.0 504Transportation and Warehousing 77 658 1.2 850Information 80 649 1.2 1,024Finance and Insurance 258 1,176 2.2 997Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 214 451 0.8 744Professional, Scientific & Technical Svc 957 4,117 7.7 1,177Management of Companies and Enterprises 19 * * *Admin., Support, Waste Mgmt, Remediation 394 4,696 8.8 715Education Services 92 581 1.1 410Healthcare and Social Assistance 351 5,227 9.8 730Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 59 727 1.4 372Accommodation and Food Services 247 4,579 8.6 278Other Services (except Public Admin.) 282 1,172 2.2 588

Unclassified - industry not assigned 243 229 0.4 988Total - Private Sector 5,193 47,076 88.4 813Total – Government 68 6,188 11.6 781

Federal Government 7 180 0.3 996State Government 18 226 0.4 549Local Government 43 5,782 10.9 783

ALL INDUSTRIES 5,261 53,264 100.0 810

Employed Residents of Forsyth CountyCounty Where Employed Number % of TotalForsyth 21,039 41.1Fulton 15,251 29.8Gwinnett 5,663 11.1Dekalb 3,067 6Cobb 1,790 3.5Hall 1,263 2.5Dawson 741 1.4Cherokee 457 0.9Other 1,913 3.7

Forsyth Property Tax Digest Totals Residential 6,967,455,867Agricultural 81,715,980Commercial 1,238,564,144Industrial 105,671,276Mobile Home 13,756,892

Persons Working in Forsyth CountyCounty of Residence Number % of TotalForsyth 21,039 49.5Fulton 5,626 13.2Gwinnett 3,977 9.4Cherokee 1,961 4.6Dekalb 1,629 3.8Dawson 1,628 3.8Hall 1,577 3.7Cobb 1,529 3.6Other 3,543 8.3

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Strong Families



The focus group discussing this particular area of interest was the largest of any organized by the Quality of Life Council. There were over 75 individuals representing dozens of organizations that serve the needs of families and children in the community. There are thousands of measures to determine the health and well-being of families. With input from the focus group, the Quality of Life Council narrowed the focus to the indicators that also reflected the vision outlined by the focus group for long-term success in this interest area. Forsyth County outperforms the state rate in nearly every measure for healthy children and stable and self-sufficient families. Importantly, the rate of mothers who received prenatal care in the 1st trimester was 11% higher than the state rate. Low birth weights were 2% lower than the state, as was infant

mortality. Instances of child abuse were 7% lower than in the rest of the state. Two important areas for improvement were identified from this data. The first was the number of homeless students as defined by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act. While this number is less than 1% of the total public school enrollment, the total numbers are an area of concern and should be given consideration. The second area of improvement is with the number of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients who are employed and remain employed when they exit the program and who have earnings in all four quarters of the first year after leaving the program. This is an area in which our community does not outperform the numbers for Georgia. Consideration should be given to the reason for this and to ensure that a negative trend is not developing in this area.

The community survey indicated a value of strong, healthy and self-sufficient families as an area of interest as it relates to the respondents overall quality of life in Cumming and Forsyth County.

Healthy Children

Babies with birthweight more than 2,500 grams 2006 2,232 93.4% 90.6%Mother received prenatal care in 1st trimester 2006 2,256 94.4% 83.4%Mother did not smoke or drink during pregnancy 2006 2,289 95.8% 92.2%Low birthweight 2007 182 7.2% 9.5%Infant mortality 2007 13 5.2 7.9Eligible children enrolled in Medicaid or PeachCare 2006 6,516 n/a n/aEligible children, birth through 4, enrolled in the WIC program 2006 1,875 n/a n/aChild deaths, ages 1-14 (per 100,000) 2007 4 LNE 21.2Teen pregnancies, ages 15-17 (per 1,000) 2007 53 18.3 38Teen births, ages 15-19 (per 1,000) 2007 98 22.3 54.8Teen mothers giving birth to another child before age 20 2007 15 15.5 20.7Incidence of STD for youth, ages 15-19 (per 1,000) 2007 24 2.6 31.6Teen deaths, ages 15-19 (per 100,000) 2007 6 65 76Teen deaths by homicide, suicide and accident (per 100,000) 2007 5 54.2 56

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Stable, Self-Sufficient Families

First births to mothers age 20 or older with 12 years of education 2007 716 84.8% 66.9%Children living with single parent 2006 5,577 13.7% 36.0%Substantial incidents of child abuse and/or neglect (per 1,000) 2008 184 3.8 10.8 - child abuse (per 1,000) 2008 52 1.1 2.3 - child neglect (per 1,000) 2008 132 2.7 8.5Children leaving foster care who are reunited with their families 2006 8 67% 76% or placed with a relative within 12 months of entering foster careEligible households, with children, receiving Food Stamps 2007 480 n/a n/aTANF recipients who: - are employed when they exit the program 2006 22 57.90% 56.40% - have earnings in all four quarters of the first year after 2006 13 34.20% 35.90%

leaving the program - earn wages above the federal poverty threshold in first 2006 7 18.40% 8.80%

year after leaving the programChildren living in families with no parent in the labor force 2000 990 3.70% 10.60%Families at or above poverty 2010 48,885 96.09% Families at or above poverty with children 2010 27,064 53.20% Families below poverty 2010 1,989 3.91% Families below poverty with children 2010 1,645 3.23% Owner occupied home 2010 53,551 85.63% Renter occupied home 2010 8,990 14.37% Married couples with children 2010 24,062 47.30% Single parent household – male 2010 1,120 2.20%Single parent household – female 2010 3,242 6.37%

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Homeless Students (enrolled in Forsyth County Schools)

2011 ........................................................ 246 (<1%)2010 ........................................................ 284 (<1%)

* Under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act, homeless students are described as those who: live in a shelter; share housing with relatives or others because they lost housing or cannot afford housing; live in a campground, car, abandoned building, or other inadequate shelter; do not have a permanent address and/or permanent housing; live on the street; live in temporary foster care; if they are an unaccompanied youth

19.4% Students Qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch

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The Quality of Life Council identified key measures around literacy, community education levels, quality school measurements, per-capita institutions at all levels, home schooling opportunities, and adult education opportunities.

Over half (52%) of Forsyth County residents have an associate’s degree or higher; 31% have a bachelor’s degree and 10% have a master’s degree. Across the nation, 36% of those over 18 have an associate’s degree or higher; 18% have a bachelor’s degree and less than 1% has a master’s degree. The National Center for Education Statistics estimates that Forsyth County’s population of those lacking prose literacy skills to be at 8%. This is compared to the rate of illiteracy for Georgia at 17% and the US at 14.5%. Forsyth County outperformed the state average in every testing category in every grade level recorded. The community is only slightly higher than the national average SAT scores. The graduation rate is currently at 90% as compared to the state average of 80%. Importantly, the drop out rate is less than half that of the state average. 3,442 students are enrolled in one or more AP courses and 81% score a 3 or higher in testing. There have been $26.5 million in scholarships awarded to the Class of 2011. Upon graduating, Forsyth County students go on to the following (each school collects data differently):

An area for future investigation identified by the Quality of Life Council included the success of students enrolled in private schools, home schooled students and adult education / continuing education opportunities and performance. The data available in these areas are important in gaining a more complete picture of the overall health of the education environment in Cumming and Forsyth County. Currently the data available is either incomplete or inaccessible. Additional resources should be invested to make this a meaningful part of the review of the education focus area.

Opportunities for a great education are a critical component to the overall quality of life in any community. For Cumming and Forsyth County, the idea of education is more complex than having great schools.

Population Over 25 by Education AttainmentLess than 9th Grade 4,562 3.98%Some High School, no diploma 5,220 4.56%High School Graduate (or GED) 22,953 20.03%Some College, no degree 22,813 19.91%Associate Degree 8,970 7.83%Bachelor’s Degree 35,473 30.96%Master’s Degree 11,569 10.10%Professional School Degree 2,093 1.83%Doctorate Degree 932 0.81%

Percent of Forsyth County lacking basic prose literacy skills: 8%Percent of Georgia lacking basic prose literacy skills: 17%Percent of the United States lacking basic prose literacy skills: 14.5%

Graduation Rate Forsyth County GA

90% 80% Dropout Rate Forsyth County GA

1.5% 3.8% CRCT Reading Scores (Meets or Exceeds) Forsyth County GA3rd Grade 98 845th Grade 98 948th Grade 99 94 CRCT Math Scores (Meets or Exceeds) Forsyth County GA

3rd Grade 94 815th Grade 98 848th Grade 95 77 End of Course Testing Forsyth County GA

9th Grade Literature 96 82American Literature 97 88 Georgia Graduation Test Forsyth County GA

English 97 90Math 94 84Science 98 92Social Studies 90 80 SAT Score Forsyth County (1,671 tested) GA US 1568 1452 1498

FCHS WFHS NFHS SFHS LHS4 year 52.3% 77% 45% 78% 85%2 year 20% 17% 16% 18% 11%Tech college 5.59% 3%Military/workforce 22% 2% 2% 4%

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have triple A bond ratings. Forsyth County is one of only three counties in the state to have that distinction. There are several metrics available to determine local government service efficiency. The Quality of Life Council recognizes the need for additional research and work with local government to establish reasonable metrics for government service delivery.

The Quality of Life Council made the decision to combine the taxes and effective government focus areas because of their natural ties to one another.

Forsyth County Administration Building

The chart below outlines a breakdown of Cumming and Forsyth County’s millage rates. The overall tax rates for Cumming and Forsyth County are the lowest of any of the neighboring communities and are the lowest among peer communities (communities of a similar size and economic makeup) in Georgia. Forsyth County and the City of Cumming both

They also noted that having access to various forms of transportation options was important as well. The “walkability” and “bikeability” of our community were mentioned as priorities. For nearly 170,000 residents of Cumming and Forsyth County there are 7.95 miles of bicycle-friendly shoulders, 6.96 miles of greenway, 6.20 miles of multi-use paths, 51.37 miles of sidewalk and 38 miles of signed shared roadways. There are a total of 1,324.02 miles of roads in Cumming and Forsyth County. This means that 0.006% of Forsyth County roads have bicycle-friendly shoulders and less than 0.04% have sidewalks. The average ridership on the GRTA Xpress commuter bus service was 236 each day. That is less than 1% of the population using the service while nearly 60% of the employed residents of Forsyth County are commuting out to work each day. The estimated average travel time to work is 30.49 minutes.

Schools 16.30 2.418County 4.734 0.947City of Cumming 0 0

Survey respondents indicated that safe and congestion-free roads were important to their quality of life.

Congested Roads* - 2005* (Non-Interstates/Freeways)

A maximum score of 18 indicates the most severe congestion while lower score indicate less congestion

Congested Roads* - 2030

A maximum score of 18 indicates the most severe congestion while lower score indicate less congestion

* (Non-Interstates/Freeways)

Maintenanceand Operations Bonds

236 Boardings Per Day

GRTA Xpress Commuter Bus Service

Less than 15 Minutes 17,573 20%15 - 29 Minutes 32,164 36%30 - 44 Minutes 19,751 22%45 - 59 Minutes 9,196 10%60 or More Minutes 9,969 11%

Estimated Workers Age 16+ by Travel Time to Work

Existing Bicycle-Friendly Shoulders 41,954 7.95Greenway - Existing 36,765 6.96Multi-Use Path-Existing 32,719 6.2 0Sidewalk-Existing 271,241 51.37Signed Shared Roadways 204,849 38.80

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below is an overview of the Metro Atlanta MSA and not necessarily the immediate Forsyth County area. Air quality is truly a regional issue and the community is impacted by the entire region. Transportation Alternatives – An area for growth in Cumming and Forsyth County are multi-modal transportation opportunities. The Quality of Life Council will monitor data points in the future to determine if, as a community, we are trending in a direction that is of benefit to the environment and community. This is discussed in the Access and Transportation section of the document.

Survey respondents emphasized the importance of Cumming and Forsyth County becoming the leader in protecting and enhancing its natural environment.

Drinking Water Quality – Drinking water quality is measured by the City of Cumming and Forsyth County. The quality of drinking water in Cumming and Forsyth County well exceeds national standards. Air Quality – Air quality monitoring stations are scattered throughout Georgia. An air quality monitoring station is not located in Forsyth County. There are nearby stations located in Dawson and Hall Counties. For the purposes of air quality, Forsyth County is included in the Metro Atlanta Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). The data

Crime statistics are not the only indicators of a safe community. Many other factors contribute as well. Examples include overall training and effectiveness of public safety staff, emergency personnel response time and community cooperation. The average dispatch to on scene time is 3 minutes and 25 seconds. While no national average for response time exists, the top 50 metro areas around the nation had an average response time of 6 minutes for EMS and other data indicates an average of 8 minutes for law enforcement. The response time in Forsyth County for emergency personnel is well below these averages.

Existing Land Use

Litter Index* Litter Score 1.8Illegal Signs 2.5Graffiti 1Abandoned / Junk Vehicles 1.5Outside Storage 1.6Abandoned Houses 2.1

Recycling for 2010** Motor Oil >6,0000 GallonsElectronics 158,218 LbsTires >600Plastic 507,498 LbsCardboard 1,095,700 LbsAluminum 37,537 LbsTin Cans 40,280 LbsPhonebooks 78,140 LbsGlass 460,000 LbsScrap Metal 229,000 LbsPaper 1,347,320 Lbs

Emergency Total 911 Calls 65,592 Total calls assigned to Sheriff’s Office 226,490 (includes self initiated - traffic stops, warrant service, business and subdivision checks) Total calls assigned to Sheriff’s 143,361 Office less business checks and subdivision checksBusiness checks 35,098Subdivision checks 48,031Total calls assigned to Fire Department 11,964Total calls assigned to EMS 8,580 Average dispatch to on scene time 3m. 25s.

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1,550

1,600

2008 2009 2010

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

180

2008 2009 2010

Homicide

0

0.5

1

1.5

2

2.5

3

3.5

4

4.5

2008 2009 2010


0

5

10

15

20

25

2008 2009 2010

Aggravated Assault

54

56

58

60

62

64

66

68

2008 2009 2010



0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

2008 2009 2010


450

460

470

480

490

500

510

520

530

2008 2009 2010


1,250

1,300

1,350

1,400

1,450

1,500

1,550

1,600

2008 2009 2010

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

180

2008 2009 2010

Homicide

0

0.5

1

1.5

2

2.5

3

3.5

4

4.5

2008 2009 2010


0

5

10

15

20

25

2008 2009 2010

Aggravated Assault

54

56

58

60

62

64

66

68

2008 2009 2010



0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

2008 2009 2010


450

460

470

480

490

500

510

520

530

2008 2009 2010


1,250

1,300

1,350

1,400

1,450

1,500

1,550

1,600

2008 2009 2010

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

180

2008 2009 2010

Homicide

0

0.5

1

1.5

2

2.5

3

3.5

4

4.5

2008 2009 2010


0

5

10

15

20

25

2008 2009 2010

Aggravated Assault

54

56

58

60

62

64

66

68

2008 2009 2010



0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

2008 2009 2010


450

460

470

480

490

500

510

520

530

2008 2009 2010


1,250

1,300

1,350

1,400

1,450

1,500

1,550

1,600

2008 2009 2010

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

180

2008 2009 2010

Public Safety

Since 2008, the overall crime rate in Forsyth County has gone down. In fact, of the seven selected crime indicators, incidents had dropped in every category. Forsyth County Fire Department

Northside Hospital supports the important work of the Cumming-Forsyth County Quality of Life Council.

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