City of Forsyth - Old City Hall

The restoration of Forsyth’s original City Hall is in its infancy stage. Built in 1897, this two-story brick bell tower building with high Victorian Eclectic elements is a community landmark that is the most recognizable and oldest public building associated with the City of Forsyth.

Two additions have been added to the original structure. A rear, one story annex was added in 1910, and an equipment bay to the northern wall in the mid 1950s. The building was in continuous use through June of 2005. When City Hall moved to a new location in 1967, the building was converted for use as a full-time fire station and police department.

When the building became empty in 2005, the City of Forsyth Historic Preservation Commission decided to use the rehabilitation project as the focal point in implementing a citywide historic preservation and cultural heritage presentation plan. The building will be used to house a region-wide, heritage resource tourism center for Middle Georgia, Better Hometown offices, and community meeting rooms.

The City of Forsyth has received grant assistance to prepare a master plan for the rehabilitation of the building. This predevelopment project is underway and should be completed by June 2006. The rehabilitation plan will be put into action as grant monies and other public monies are awarded and/or appropriated. We anticipate that the total rehabilitation process will take 3-5 years.