Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Pope Francis
By executive order of Gov. Brian Kemp, the flag of the United States and the Georgia flag at County government facilities will fly at half-staff in honor of and to recognize the passing of Pope Francis.
Forsyth County joins those across the state of Georgia and throughout the world who are mourning the death and celebrating the life and deeds of the late pope.
Born in Argentina, Francis was the first Roman Catholic pontiff from the Americas. After serving as pope for 12 years, he died at the age of 88 on Easter Monday, April 21.
Flags will be flown at half-staff throughout the State of Georgia through April 26, the day of Francis’ interment.