Transportation Funding, Projects and Future to be Highlighted at Transportation Summit on Oct. 31
The Forsyth County Transportation Summit will be held at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31, at Astro Celebrations (3835 Windermere Parkway). The Summit gives residents, stakeholders and business leaders the opportunity to hear directly from leaders and decision makers about the future of transportation in Forsyth County.
Register here to attend the Summit that will feature multiple panel conversations with local, regional and state transportation leaders.
“Forsyth County continues to plan for population growth in our communities with improvements to infrastructure that keep us moving forward,” said County Manager David McKee. “The Summit is a valuable opportunity for Forsyth County residents and businesses to hear directly from those who are making the decisions on how we improve mobility and plan ahead.”
The Summit, jointly hosted by the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce and the Lanier Forsyth Rotary Club, will feature multiple panel discussions and conversations with State and local leaders, including:
- Russell McMurry, Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Commissioner
- Sen. Greg Dolezal, Georgia State Senator, District 27
- Rep. Rick Jasperse, Georgia House of Representatives, District 11
- David McKee, Forsyth County Manager
- Alfred John, Forsyth County Chairman and District 2 Commissioner
- Other transportation and County leaders
The Summit will also feature new editions of Forsyth County’s video series ‘On the Move’ to provide a behind-the-scenes, exclusive look at major transportation projects happening around the county. All episodes, including the latest on the Ronald Reagan Blvd. Extension project, can be found on the County’s YouTube channel and on the County’s Facebook page.