Did you know purchases of taxable items in Forsyth County generates sales taxes that will stay here in the county? These taxes fund a number of things, including public safety, transportation and park improvements. Shopping outside of the county sends valuable tax dollars elsewhere, funding that community’s projects rather than ours. 
Every dollar spent on taxable items in Forsyth County generates three cents of sales tax that stays in the county:
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1 cent funds the county’s LOST
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1 cent funds the county’s SPLOST
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1 cent goes to the county school system
Along with other revenue sources, both LOST and SPLOST revenues have declined significantly. As of September 2009, SPLOST VI collections are approximately 12% under projections. Voters approved SPLOST VI in 2008, to fund transportation projects as well as library, recreation, cultural and public safety improvements. You can help make those projects a reality by making purchases in Forsyth County.
Every purchase you make in Forsyth County is an investment in your county’s future. You have a choice of where you eat, shop, and do business. Choose Forsyth County!
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Top 10 Reasons to Buy Local
1. Keep Our Community Unique- Locally owned businesses cater to the cultural base of the neighborhood it serves. Residents can find new adventure in a familiar environment. Where we live, shop, and play is the foundation of our community. Unique businesses are vital
to the diverse character of our neighborhoods.
2. Encourage Local Prosperity- Research indicates that entrepreneurs and experienced workers are more likely to live and invest in communities that preserve the characteristics of locally owned businesses.
3. Put Your Taxes to Good Use- Local business anchors the neighborhood infrastructure and supports the city and county tax base. Because they don't outsource, dollars are recycled back into the community.
4. Buy Local, Support Yourself- Local business strengthens the economic base of every community. A good deal of the dollars spent with local businesses is used to make purchases from other local entities- creating a domino effect that can preserve a neighborhood even in an economic slowdown.
5. Create More Good Jobs- Local businesses provide jobs for residents in the community that they live in.
6. Get Better Service- Local businesses tend to hire people with some knowledge of the products they are selling and provide better customer care by giving special attention to each customer they serve.
7. Reduce Environmental Impact- Locally owned businesses are usually found in thriving neighborhoods or city centers as opposed to developing on the border. They, along with local residents, are more likely to purchase local, resulting in less travel and reduced air pollutants.
8. Buy What You Want, Not What Someone Else Wants You to Buy- Local businesses find a need and fill it. Product selection is based on what the community wants, not a "Big-Box" national sales plan. This provides the consumer a more interesting array of products and satisfies the unique needs of the neighborhood.
9. Support Community Groups- Local businesses on average support non-profits at a higher rate than big businesses. They are more likely to give back to the community and encourage entrepreneurial growth.
10. Invest in the Community- Local business owners live in the community they serve; this lessens the possibility of moving and increases their assets in the future of the community.
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