FoCo UNPLUGGED

How Forsyth County’s Innovative Partnership with Georgia Tech is Shaping Tomorrow’s Engineers

FoCo UNPLUGGED

Show Notes

What happens when a real County infrastructure project becomes a classroom challenge? You get creativity, collaboration and a whole lot of innovation!Last September, Forsyth County brought a real-world water infrastructure challenge straight into a Georgia Institute of Technology classroom, giving engineering students the chance to strategize, problem-solve and create a design for a simulated version of Forsyth County’s Return Flow Project.

More from FoCo UNPLUGGED

Oct 22, 2026

Forsyth County Senior Services is routinely winning state, regional and national awards for their offerings ranging from active adult recreation programs to senior support services all while breaking down barriers in the community! Senior Services Deputy Director Andrew Greeson joins FoCo Unplugged to talk about how they provide something for everyone 60 years and older in the community. Click here to view the audio transcript.

Oct 15, 2026

Director of Forsyth County Voter Registration & Elections Mandi Smith joins FoCo Unplugged to detail what goes into making the upcoming Nov. 3 Elections a reality for our community. Click here to view the audio transcript.

Oct 9, 2026

Director of the Department of Water & Sewer Scott Adams joins FoCo Unplugged to discuss how the County is treating raw water to mitigate algae bloom compounds, to clarify the safety of our drinking water and future plans for additional treatment in the future. Click here to view the audio transcript.

Oct 1, 2026

District 2 Commissioner and Board of Commissioners Chairman Alfred John and the Southeastern Regional Administrator for the Small Business Administration Tyler Teresa discuss the strength of small businesses in our community and how the County and Small Business Administration are supporting small business growth today. Click here to view the full audio transcript.

Sep 25, 2026

Miss the Sept. 22 Board of Commissioners Work Session? County Manager David McKee provides background on some of the meeting's agenda items including an update on the residential zoning moratorium.

See all episodes →