Forsyth commissioners approve roadway grants

A number of Forsyth County roadway medians will be spiffed up as the result of action by the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners.

Commissioners approved grants totaling more than $50,000 to the Peachtree Parkway Improvement District to install grass and plants along several stretches of Peachtree Parkway, which is also Ga. 141. Among the areas targeted for beautification are the stretch around South Forsyth High School, plus segments near the Creekside North, the Orchards and Bridle Ridge South subdivisions.

Kristen Morrisey of the private group said the money coming from the county can be used to raise funding from other groups such as homeowner associations, stretching its impact further. She said the group has raised about $270,000 total so far.