Creekside UMC worship leader releases Christmas CD
By: Kelly Whitmire FORSYTH COUNTY — There are two kinds of people, those who love Christmas music, and those who despise it. One local musician falls firmly into the first category. In November, local...
View ArticleCumming duo wins top breed at world championship
By: Kayla Robins CUMMING — Chuck Grove and Duke’s DockDogs career began with a forgotten leash. Grove and his wife, who live in Cumming, had two dogs prior to Duke, who was named World Champion in...
View ArticlePiney Grove student leads dog to diving title
By: Kayla Robins SOUTH FORSYTH — Karen O’Brien saved her dog, Gunter, without even knowing he existed. The midtown Atlanta resident saw on a Facebook post that some dogs in Clayton were going to be...
View ArticleMyers, Staiti named to Atlanta Tipoff Club Early Season Girls' All-Metro Team
By: Brian Paglia South Forsyth’s Sarah Myers and West Forsyth’s Jenna Staiti were named to the Atlanta Tipoff Club’s Early Season Girls All-Metro Team on Wednesday. The local junior standouts were...
View ArticleBlood drive Thursday honors late Little Mill Middle student
By: Kelly Whitmire NORTH FORSYTH — On Thursday, a north Forsyth middle school student is using a tragedy as a chance to help others. From 3 p.m. to 5p.m., Little Mill will hold a blood drive in memory...
View ArticleForsyth authorities offer tips for safe holiday shopping, shipping
By: Kayla Robins While two unrelated arrests involving merchandise bought with stolen credit cards occurred over a three-hour span Tuesday in Forsyth County, they were part of a criminal trend that is...
View ArticleMan charged after attempted package theft from FedEx truck in south Forsyth
By: Kayla Robins SOUTH FORSYTH — In what appears to be part of a holiday trend across metro Atlanta, authorities say a Lawrenceville man was arrested Tuesday in south Forsyth for attempting to...
View ArticleTwo arrested in Forsyth after stolen credit card used for $1K online...
By: Kayla Robins NORTH FORSYTH — Two Atlanta men were arrested Tuesday morning in Forsyth County after they reportedly stole a credit card and used it to order two pairs of high-end shoes, authorities...
View ArticleTHE BUZZ: Christmas break nears for high school students
By: Newsroom Staff Our weekly print and video series - presented by Lanier Technicial College – where local high school students share “The Buzz” about what’s going on at their school – and compete for...
View ArticleOne killed in fatal crash on Highway 53
By: Newsroom Staff DAWSONVILLE — An Oakwood man died and two other patients were taken to area hospitals Thursday afternoon following a collision on Hwy. 53, east of Dawsonville. Authorities say the...
View ArticleBench sparks Lambert boys against West Forsyth
By: Foster Lander For the first few minutes of Friday night’s game, the West Forsyth boys gave Lambert all the Longhorns could handle. West needed the hot shooting (and Lambert’s cold start from the...
View ArticleCustomers air more gripes about Comcast with Cumming council
By: Kelly Whitmire CUMMING — Jerry Parker recently moved to Cumming from DeKalb County, where he had trouble with cable TV installation and billing during his more than years as a Comcast customer.“You...
View ArticleSewer spill cleaned up in southwest Forsyth
By: Newsroom Staff SOUTHWEST FORSYTH — A crew from the Forsyth County Water and Sewer Department contained a small sewer spill last week in a southwest Forsyth subdivision. According to the department,...
View ArticleWoman critical after crash in north Forsyth
By: Kayla Robins NORTH FORSYTH — A woman was left in critical condition after her pickup truck rolled over Friday morning in north Forsyth, but a 3-year-old passenger walked away unharmed, authorities...
View ArticleCumming City Council may move to impeach one of its own
By: Kelly Whitmire CUMMING — It appears the Cumming City Council may meet next week to discuss the possible impeachment of a long-serving member. A “notice of specially called meeting” obtained by the...
View ArticleForsyth teen finalist in national Christmas card contest
By: Kayla Robins FORSYTH COUNTY — Elisa Sparks wasn’t always able to draw her way to a spot as a top 10 finalist in a national greeting card design contest. The 14-year-old Forsyth girl, in fact,...
View ArticleForsyth County’s alcohol code revised
By: Kelly Whitmire FORSYTH COUNTY — During its final meeting of the year, the Forsyth County commission voted 3-1 to approve revisions to the local alcohol code affecting setback distances for on-site...
View ArticleCumming Library offering free computer classes for adults
By: Kayla Robins CUMMING — Any parents or grandparents who find they ask younger family members for online help now have the chance to catch up on their computer skills. Forsyth County Public Library...
View ArticleForsyth fifth-grade class wins winter preparedness contest
By: Kayla Robins FORSYTH COUNTY — Two Forsyth County elementary schools put a new twist on classic holiday melodies, emerging as finalists in an inaugural video contest. Karen Jones’ fifth-grade class...
View ArticleLambert High-led distribution aids Forsyth students, families
By: Kayla Robins FORSYTH COUNTY — One classroom in Forsyth County was transformed into a free grocery store Wednesday and Thursday, open only students and their families who may not otherwise have food...
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