Iron is pronounced as EYE-ern. History and Uses: Archaeological evidence suggests that people have been using iron for at least 5000 years. Iron is the cheapest and one of the most abundant of all metals, comprising nearly 5.6% of the earth's crust and nearly all of the earth's core. Iron is primarily obtained from the minerals hematite (Fe2O3) and magnetite (Fe3O4).
Alpharetta, located in Fulton County, was incorporated December 11, 1858. Years ago, Alpharetta was the county seat of the former Milton County. In 1932, Milton County merged into Fulton County. The city's name is a variation of a fictional Indian girl, Alfarata, in a 19th century song, The Blue Juniata.
Forsyth County Government Forsyth County has the distinction of being one of the fastest growing and wealthiest counties in the state and nation. Forsyth County Schools Forsyth County Schools is one of the highest rated of Georgia's 15 largest school districts. They are reconized in the state and nation in their achievements. Cumming City Government County seat for Forsyth County is the city of Cumming. The town square has most of the city and county government offices.