Welcome to Cumming and Forsyth County, Georgia! We are consistently ranked as one of the fastest-growing economies in the nation due to the excellent quality of life our community offers.

We have the right geography...less than an hour north of Atlanta and one of the strongest economic engines in the country. We have the right lifestyle attributes...Lake Lanier in our backyard, a world-class parks and recreation system, well-designed green space throughout the community and the right mix of residential, recreational and business to offer just about anything that people or businesses might need or desire. And, we have the right planning and leadership mindset within local government, business leadership and community - a synergy that says to anyone, "Forsyth County is where we need to be!"

Hot Spots in Cumming

Cumming Playhouse
The "CUMMING PLAYHOUSE", located at 101 School Street is situated within the 1923 Cumming Public School a structure named to the National Register in 2000. A property of The City of Cumming, it also houses "The Historical Society of Forsyth" County and "The Col. Hiram Parks Bell Center for Southern History and Genealogical Research". As a performing arts venue, "The Cumming Playhouse" provides quality entertainment throughout the season offering plays, musicals, concerts, and catered fine dining on select performances.

Forsyth YMCA
Your YMCA, reflecting its Judeo-Christian heritage, is an association of volunteers, members and staff open to and serving all, providing programs and services which develop spirit, mind, and body.

Cumming Country Fair & Festival
The Cumming Fairgrounds, Home of the “Cumming Country Fair and Festival”, was established in 1995. In October of 1995 the Cumming Fairgrounds hosted the first 5 day fair in Cumming, and has continued to grow ever since. Now, the Fairgrounds hosts many exciting events such as the IPRA World Championship Rodeo, the annual Steam and Gas Engine Expo, a weekly Farmers Market during the summer, an Indian Festival and Rendezvous, community yard sale, July 4th Celebration, and our premier event The Cumming Country Fair & Festival which has grown from 5 days to an 11 day event.