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Forsyth County Business & Professional Directory

The primary verified business directory for Cumming and Forsyth County, Georgia. Explore premier healthcare networks, top commercial lifestyle villages, certified home trades, corporate headquarters, and legal/financial advisory firms.

Economic & Business Ecosystem Over 10,000 Active Business Licenses

Forsyth County offers one of the most vibrant, pro-business economic climates in the United States. Anchored along the Georgia 400 technology spine, the county combines world-class medical institutions like Northside Hospital Forsyth with dynamic mixed-use developments, corporate headquarters, and top-tier local professional services.

10,000+
Active Businesses
Commercial & Professional
4,000+
Northside Hospital Staff
#1 Private Healthcare Employer
$3B+
The Gathering Project
Arena & Mixed-Use Village
54%
College Educated Talent
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher

Table of Contents

1. Major Commercial, Retail & Dining Villages

Halcyon Forsyth

Exit 12 Mixed-Use

135-acre village featuring Market Hall dining, luxury boutiques, Class-A corporate offices, CMX CinéBistro, and direct Big Creek Greenway trail connection.

Cumming City Center

$45M Downtown Hub

Americana downtown destination with Lou Sobh Amphitheater, 18-hole putting green, boutique retail, bistros, and Pocket Park boardwalks.

The Collection at Forsyth

Exit 13 Retail

Open-air lifestyle shopping center featuring national retailers, AMC DINE-IN theater, Barnes & Noble, and family dining.

  • Address: 410 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming, GA 30041

2. Hospitals, Specialty Clinics & Healthcare Anchors

Northside Hospital Forsyth

Full-Service Hospital

Full-service 300+ bed hospital campus featuring Level II Trauma emergency care, Cancer Institute, Heart Institute, Women’s Center, and 24/7 surgical care. Groundbroken on a new 6-story patient tower.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) — Forsyth

Pediatric Specialty Care

Specialized pediatric outpatient clinic and urgent care offering pediatric cardiology, orthopedics, neurology, and rehabilitation therapy.

3. Corporate Headquarters & Major Employers

Company Name Industry Sector Location Workforce Scope
Forsyth County SchoolsPublic EducationCounty-wide (42 Facilities)5,800+ Employees
Northside Hospital ForsythHealthcare & SurgicalCumming (Exit 14)4,000+ Healthcare Pros
Forsyth County GovernmentCivic Administration / SheriffCumming2,000+ Employees
AutomationDirectIndustrial Automation & ControlsCummingCorporate HQ & Logistics
Hansgrohe North AmericaPlumbing Fixture ManufacturingCummingNorth American HQ
Scientific Games / Light & WonderGaming Technology & SystemsAlpharetta / South ForsythMajor Tech Campus
Solvay Specialty PolymersAdvanced Materials / ChemicalsAlpharetta / South ForsythR&D Technical Center

4. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I obtain a business license (Occupational Tax Certificate) in Forsyth County?

Businesses operating in unincorporated Forsyth County must apply for an Occupational Tax Certificate through the Forsyth County Department of Business License (110 E. Main St, Suite 130, Cumming, GA 30040; Phone: 770-781-2114). Businesses inside Cumming city limits apply through City Hall.

What business incentives are offered through Forward Forsyth?

Forward Forsyth facilitates Georgia Tier-3 Job Tax Credits ($1,750 per job per year for 5 years), custom employee training via Lanier Technical College Quick Start, fast-track commercial permitting, and industrial revenue bond financing through the Development Authority.