News & Announcements
After 47 years of service, Councilman Shell Suber announced his retirement at last night's City Council meeting. The Mayor and Council thanked him for his exemplary service and wished him well on his
With heavy hearts, elected officials and staff of the City of Forest Acres announce the passing of a long-time public servant, unmatched in his influence on our community. JC Rowe worked in law
The City of Forest Acres administrative offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7th. Our sanitation workers will also be enjoying a well deserved day off on Monday. The
Richland County will be hosting a recycling drop-off event at Columbia Place Mall on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. See Details
On July 21, 2020, the Forest Acres City Council voted to purchase 1,000 face shields to assist our local businesses in dealing with COVID-19. City Council believes this program will help show that the
During a called meeting on July 2, 2020 at 1pm, Forest Acres City Council voted unanimously to enact Ordinance 2020-14, which mandates use of face coverings in most public spaces. The ordinance goes
The City of Forest Acres administrative offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day on Friday, July 3rd, 2020. Our sanitation workers will also be enjoying a well deserved day off on
Richland County is holding a recycle day on Saturday June 27 from 8am-4pm at the S.C. State Fairgrounds! If you have any of these items and have been meaning to get rid of them, please take advantage
The City of Forest Acres administrative offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 25th, 2020. Our sanitation workers will also be enjoying a well deserved day off on Monday
The Forest Acres City Council will hold a special meeting on Wednesday May 20, 2020 at 6:00PM (virtually via ZOOM, see below) to consider a request to rezone property at the corner of Forest Drive and
The City of Forest Acres Planning Commission will hold on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 6:00PM (virtually via ZOOM, see below) to consider a request to rezone property at the corner of Forest Drive and
Forest Acres City Council has temporarily suspended regulations prohibiting banners. ( Press Release)
Please see the attached press release regarding the suspension of late fees.
Update (7/2/2020) During a called meeting on July 2, 2020 at 1pm, Forest Acres City Council voted unanimously to enact Ordinance 2020-14, which mandates use of face coverings in most public spaces
The City is looking to fill a number of positions, including newly announced Patrol Officer and Dispatcher positions in the Police Department. For an application and position descriptions, please see
The City of Forest Acres administrative offices will be closed in observance of the President's Day holiday on Monday, February 17th. Our sanitation workers will also be enjoying a well deserved day
Riverbanks Zoo is hosting a FREE recycling drop-off event on Saturday, February 29, 2020 (9:00AM - 1:00PM). Details here.
The City of Forest Acres administrative offices will be closed in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on Monday, January 20th. Our sanitation workers will also be enjoying a well
The City of Forest Acres administrative offices will be closed in observance of the following holidays: Christmas Eve - Tuesday, December 24, 2019 Christmas Day - Wednesday, December 25, 2019 New