EXTRA POINTS: West Forsyth loss could've been worse
By: Foster Lander West Forsyth football trailed by 10 points one quarter in to Friday’s Region 6-AAAAAA opener against Alpharetta, and it could’ve been worse. After a fumble on the opening snap,...
View ArticleSouth Forsyth's Strait commits to Richmond
By: Brian Paglia South Forsyth outfielder Michael Strait verbally committed to the University of Richmond on Sunday. Strait picked Richmond over offers from Georgia Southwestern State and Wingate, a...
View ArticleTwo camping hot spots open this winter
By: Newsroom Staff GAINESVILLE -- Those who enjoy cool weather camping can rejoice: The Army Corps of Engineers plans to have two of its Lake Lanier campgrounds open through March. Initially, the corps...
View ArticleSchool hailed for healthy habits
By: Crystal Ledford SOUTH FORSYTH — A south Forsyth school continues to earn accolades for its focus on healthy habits. Shiloh Point Elementary last year received a visit from Atlanta Falcons running...
View ArticleCounty receives bond rating boost
By: Newsroom Staff FORSYTH COUNTY — Forsyth officials recently learned that Standard & Poor’s had upgraded the county’s bond rating to the highest possible level. According to information from the...
View ArticleLambert's Guimbarda shuts down North Forsyth softball
By: Foster Lander When Lambert shortstop Savannah Huffstetler homered to dead center with two outs in the first inning, the Lady Longhorns looked to be off and running to another comfortable win. Not...
View ArticlePREP ROUNDUP: Canady hits walk-off sacrifice fly to lift West Forsyth softball
By: Sports Staff SOFTBALL Forsyth Central 11, North Atlanta 0 ATLANTA – The Lady Bulldogs won their second Region 7-AAAAA, Div. B game in as many days Tuesday on the road. Central improved to 8-8...
View ArticleCandlelight vigil remembers, celebrates late South grad
By: Newsroom Staff STATESBORO -- Michael Gatto got as much as he could out of his 18 years of life, including the 10 days he was at Georgia Southern University. His life was cut short on Aug. 28. The...
View ArticleConcert in the Park on Sunday at Fowler
By: Crystal Ledford SOUTH FORSYTH — Sounds of Sawnee Concert Band will offer a free community concert this weekend. The band, which is open to local musicians of various ages and experience levels,...
View ArticleBOC revisits transportation bond referendum
By: Crystal Ledford FORSYTH COUNTY — The Forsyth County commission continued its ongoing discussions about funding methods, including future 1-cent sales tax money, for a potential transportation bond...
View ArticleRevised plan for Lanierland Park approved
By: Kelly Whitmire NORTH FORSYTH — The Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Board voted 3-0 on Tuesday night to approve a revised master plan for Lanierland Park.“We had to put a septic field in and...
View ArticleLocal man arrested after popping balloon in Virginia
By: Kelly Whitmire FORSYTH COUNTY — A suspect in local burglary ring that authorities busted this summer has reportedly found additional trouble in another state — for popping a balloon. Justin Ryan...
View ArticleSouth Forsyth softball hangs on against West Forsyth
By: Foster Lander South Forsyth softball coach Ronnie Davis strode to the mound as his Lady War Eagles nursed a one-run lead with one out in the top of the seventh and the tying run on third. Pitcher...
View ArticleCourthouse shooting video released
By: Crystal Ledford Video surveillance footage of the June 6 shooting incident at the Forsyth County Courthouse was recently made available. Officials with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office released...
View ArticleForsyth Central football's win streak ends at Cass
By: Sports Staff CARTERSVILLE – On a night where points were sparse, the Forsyth Central Bulldogs came up short in a 13-6 loss to the Cass Colonels on Friday, snapping a two-game winning streak. "We...
View ArticleWest Forsyth football outlasts Chattahoochee for first win
By: Sports Staff ALPHARETTA — After suffering two consecutive defeats to begin the season, West Forsyth finally righted the ship as they travelled to Chattahoochee on Friday night and secured their...
View ArticleNorth Forsyth football dismantled in loss to Northview
By: Foster Lander Santa Claus arrived 104 days ahead of schedule for Northview. "They had a lot of Christmas celebrations," North Forsyth head coach Jason Galt said. "We gift wrapped some presents for...
View ArticleMcCarthy's record-setting night leads Pinecrest Academy over Walker
By: Sports Staff By midway through the fourth quarter, Pinecrest Academy quarterback Ryan McCarthy’s night was done. The Paladins were well on their way to a 42-14 victory over the Walker Wolverines,...
View ArticlePayette Bible Series – ‘1573 Workes of W. Tyndale, John Frith & Dr. Barnes’
By: Adlen Robinson FORSYTH COUNTY — A martyr is someone who is willing to — and does — die for a cause. This amazing book, the “1573 Workes of W. Tyndale, John Frith & Dr. Barnes,” is the sixth...
View ArticlePublic safety employees honored
By: Newsroom Staff Employees and managers at Billy Howell Ford Lincoln spent part of 9/11 showing their appreciation for local public safety employees, both by providing a lunch at the dealership and...
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