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Inside ForsiithJCo.untij S H FZ J, BRINGING GOVERNMENT CLOSERJOJTIE PEOPLE Forsyth County celebrates National Library Week Just as when you were a child, the library is a place to meet friendly book characters like Winnie-the-Pooh and Curious George. Today, the library still offers books, and much more. During National Library Week, which ends Saturday, the Forsyth County Public Library encourages residents to learn more about new and traditional resources at the library. "The public library is the 'people's university,'" says Jon McDaniel, library direc tor. "The public library is the place where you can write a resume, search for a job. or get information on repairing your car. building a deck on your house or training your dog." In today's economy, an individual's economic suc cess increasingly depends on access to information and technology. Public libraries W . rm I MM . ■ , v IMlc ** u II 1 Mk ,v xJK > Pl Pfp '7l 4 k \ MM" l’’ ’*’ i * w .U, - ’ ■ ■ | Sr. Center has two exciting day trips planned in May The Forsyth County Senior Center has two exciting day trips planned during the month of .May. On May 5, seniors will tour the beautiful Hamilton Rhododendron Garden in the scenic north Georgia moun tain resort of Hiawassee. The garden lies sprawled on a hill- On the calendar April 27 • Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 p.m., County Administration Building, 110 E. Main St.. Suite 220, Cumming. May 3 • Water and Sewer Committee Meeting, noon. County Administration Building, 110 E. Main St.. Cumming • Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting. 5 p.m. County Administration Building. 110 E. Main St.. Suite 220, Cumming. May 4 • Regional Transportation Plan/Transportation Improvement Plan Public Meeting. 5 p.m.. Sawnee Cultural Arts Center, Tribble Gap Road, Cumming. May 10 • Water & Sewer Committee Meeting, noon. County Administration Building. 110 E. Main St.. Cumming. • Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting. 5 p.m.. County Administration Building, HOE. Main St.. Suite 220,Cumming. May 17 • Board of Commissioners Public Hearing, 5 p.m.. County Administration Building, HOE. Main St., Suite 220, Cumming. May 24 • Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting. 5 p.m.. County Administration Building, HOE. Main St., Suite 220,Cumming. May 25 • Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 p.m., County Administration Building, HOE. Main St.. Suite 220,Cumming. A weekly feature page of the Forsyth County News with material provided by the Forsyth County public information office. are valuable to Georgia com munities because they con nect citizens with informa tion through books, media and the World Wide Web. "National Library Week is a great time to see what's new at your public library and how librarians and library workers can provide you with the re sources and ser vices you need when you need them." adds The public library is the 'people's university.' McDaniel. "We encourage all Forsyth County residents to come check us out.” At either the Cumming or the Sharon Forks branch of the library, you can borrow traditional materials like best sellers, large print books, magazines and recorded side sloping to Lake Chatuge on the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. A botanical paradise, it was started by Fred Hamilton and has now grown to more than 3,000 plants. Hamilton developed the only domestic yellow azalea now in exis tence, which is named for his books. You can also check out materials from newer collec tions, like children's movies on DVD or books and tapes for learning languages. Each branch has more than 30 comput ers with ac cess to pop ular word processing software, the Inter net. and electronic information resources rang ing from business to health to literature. You can even pay a "virtu al visit" to the library by vis iting its web page, www.forsythpl.org. Online, you can browse the library catalog, subscribe to the wife. Hazel. Many other beautiful plants may be viewed at this time of year. The garden is bursting with dogwoods, tulips, magnolias, native azal eas. lady slippers, trilhum and rhododendron. There are no admission charges to Hamilton Rhododendron Ask County Government QUESTION: Do I need a business license to do business in Forsyth County? ANSWER: Yes. If you are conducting busi ness, you will need to obtain a business license before you start. There are very few exceptions and they are generally of a charitable, non profit nature confirmed by a declaration of sta tus from the IRS or the Tax Commissioners Office. QUESTION: If I have a Forsyth County License and I move my office or sell my business is the existing license transfer* able? ANSWER: Business licenses are not trans ferable. If you buy or sell an existing business, the existing license will be null and void. If you change locations you will need to notify the Business License Department that you have moved because the license is issued for each physical location. Online Book Club and learn of upcoming programs and events. Patrons can reserve materials and use most library information databases from home, or anywhere else with Internet access. Organized nationally by the American Library Association, National Library Week is a time to rediscover why there's something for everyone at your library. For more information, visit the Cumming Branch at 585 Dahlonega Road or the Sharon Forks branch at 2820 Old Atlanta Road. Both branches are open Monday through Thursday from 10a.m. to 8:30p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10a.m. to 5:30p.m.. and Sunday from 1:30p.m. to 5:30p.m.. Make a virtual visit to the library’s Web site at www.for sythpl.org. Or. call the library at (7701-781-9840. Garden, which is open daily. Another exciting phase of this trip will have the group dining at the regionally renowned Brasstown Valley Resort for lunch. The dining room is known far and wide for its picturesque mountain views, which compliment its outstanding meals and service. FORSYTH COUNTY NEWS-Thur»d«y, April 22, 2004- iKWib r L*' I < \ 1 ii 1W ‘ \ i ' i 1 |w- \ m \ SB®® \B» wJ ’• ’ Above, Connor O'Donnell, right, and friend Eric Rhonehouse sample a "byte" of technology at the Sharon Forks library before moving on to the main course - their basket of books. Left, the bear necessi ties: Like generations before them, Katie, left, and Kennedy, right, Lewis meet an old friend, Winnie-the- Pooh, at the public library. After attending a recent story program at the Sharon Forks branch, they relaxed for a moment in the children's area. i. The van will leave the Senior Center at 9:15 am and is expected to return before 3:30 p.m. Then, on May 14. seniors will tour the fascinating Southeastern Railway Mu seum in Duluth. The museum includes locomotives, railroad cars, and memorabilia. Highlights include furniture from Atlanta's Terminal Station, a working locomotive and rolling stock, and Warren G. Harding's personal railroad car when he served as Give us your thoughts “Inside Forsyth a minute to let us know. County” is a weekly look You may contact the at your county government Office of Public provided by the Forsyth Information: County Office of Public By Information and the S t„ Suite 210 Cumming< Forsyth County News. The GA 30040 goal of this page is to help inform and educate resi dents about what s going on with county govern- By fax ment. (770)781-2199 If you’ve got an opinion By email about our page, please take brjohnson @ forsythco.com Photos/Submitted President of the United States. The passenger cars avail able for inspection take you back to a time when railroads were the only means of fast long-distance travel. State rooms, completely outfitted with sinks and toilets are accentuated by the second class cabins where only seats and storage room can be found. For more information on these trips or others, please call Shelley Johnson or Jackie Collins at the Senior Center at (770)-781-2178. PAGE 3A