Forsyth County residents call 911 after minor earthquake

If you felt the ground rumbling near Lake Lanier on Wednesday night, you weren’t alone.

Dozens of 911 callers reported seismic activity about 8:30 p.m. in northeast Forsyth County, the sheriff’s office said on Facebook. The U.S Geological Survey has confirmed a 2.2 magnitude quake northeast of Cumming with a depth of 1.1 km.

Sixty-three people reported to the Geological Survey that they felt the earthquake, with one response as far as 30 miles from the epicenter.

According to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, no damage was reported.

Yes folks that was indeed a 1.8 Earthquake many of you felt around Northeast Forsyth tonight. At least according to our...
Posted by Forsyth County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, December 9, 2020

“Remember it’s 2020, don’t act like y’all are surprised,” Forsyth County Sheriff Ron Freeman said Wednesday on Facebook. “What’s next a Blizcanenadoquake? Remember only 22 days left in this year.”

About the Author

Jasmine Crowe-Houston went from running a cupcake truck to helping the hungry

Jasmine Crowe-Houston has garnered this attention and acclaim all just for doing good. Here's how she went from running cupcake truck to founding Goodr.

Fourth U.S. soldier who went missing in Lithuania has been identified

The U.S. military on Wednesday identified the fourth American soldier from Georgia’s Fort Stewart found dead after going missing during a training mission in Lithuania.

Health care provider bankruptcy may stick rural Georgia with state prisoners’ medical bills

Public ambulance services and hospitals are owed $75 million from the now-bankrupt Wellpath. Some want the state to reimburse them.

The Latest

Credit: Hyosub Shin/AJC

Welcome to the 2025 AJC Peachtree Road Race newsletter!

A.M. ATL: Do or die

A.M. ATL: Tree-totaling

Featured

Speed camera, election and budget bills face final fate at Georgia Capitol: Live updates

The Georgia General Assembly is voting on dozens of bills on the last day of the 2025 legislative session, including a $38 billion state budget and changes to election laws.

1h ago

Jekyll Island Dispatch: Cottage on millionaire’s row escapes ruin

Several historical residences fan out from Georgia's Jekyll Island Club, the former wintertime retreat for America’s wealthiest families. One of them has reopened its doors.

The future looks bright for Buford baseball’s Cannon Goldin

Goldin is a center fielder at Buford High School, a five-tool player who is considered one of the top MLB prospects in Georgia.