TheATLCane
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Forsyth has changed a lot even since you lived in Atlanta, mostly because of a surge of Indian and Latino immigrants. The Indians moved there for IT jobs around Alpharetta and because Forsyth had good public schools and more affordable housing.
But it used to be pretty bad. I didn’t even like going to court as a lawyer in Forsyth in the early 2000’s because I felt like an “outsider” in a lot of ways. I live 2 minutes inside 285. If I moved in any direction it would be towards the city. Or way, way out into the country where I can’t see anyone for a long ways.
I remember as a kid watching Hosea Williams getting eggs thrown at him during a protest/march in Forsyth. Things have definitely changed there since.
There is some incentive in Forsyth/Cumming that makes it attractive for retired people. Something tax related