The Georgia Attorney General's Office has ordered Forsyth County to correct a practice it says violates the state's Open Meetings Act.
In a letter dated Thursday, Senior Assistant Attorney General Stefan Ritter said he views four commissioners meeting, together or in twos, with a design team to conduct public business without giving proper notice to be unlawful.
"I would like to hear from the county on corrective measures outlining how they plan to conduct meetings in the future," the letter states.
The action comes in response to a complaint from Forsyth resident Terrence Sweeney.
County Attorney Ken Jarrard said Friday he has received the letter and plans to send a timely response.
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