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North Forsyth commissioner tapped to chair ACCG committee
By: Kelly Whitmire NORTH FORSYTH — A Forsyth County elected official has been selected to discuss issues for all of Georgia’s counties with the state. Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills was named the...
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Cumming sends intake agreement to Forsyth County
By: Kelly Whitmire CUMMING — After some back and forth, it appears the city of Cumming and Forsyth County are near an accord on a potential generator for a water intake pump in Lake Lanier. At its most...
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Forsyth grand jury indicts Alpharetta man for chase, crash on Ga. 400
By: Kayla Robins SOUTH FORSYTH — An attempt to flee a traffic stop during rush hour on Ga. 400 this past winter has led to the driver being indicted on six counts. At about 9 a.m. on Feb. 10,...
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Sixth church joins homeless sustainability program in Forsyth
By: Kayla Robins FORSYTH COUNTY — The meeting starts the same every month. A prayer and a story. There is no lack of stories about homeless students in Forsyth County, and a small but growing community...
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Relay for Life returns with ‘Carnival of Hope’ at fairgrounds
By: Kelly Whitmire CUMMING — Come one, come all to the Carnival of Hope. On May 2, Relay for Life of Forsyth County will be holding the Carnival of Hope from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the Cumming...
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Hours extended for flex shoulder lanes on Ga. 400
By: Newsroom Staff SOUTH FORSYTH — Ga. 400 commuters can use the flex shoulder lanes for an additional hour during morning and afternoon weekday rush hours. The Georgia Department of Transportation has...
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Forsyth County eligible for disaster relief in winter storm cleanup
By: Kelly Whitmire FORSYTH COUNTY — During the winter storm in February, ice and downed trees nearly brought Forsyth to a standstill. But the county is in line to get reimbursed for some of the costs...
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Heroin’s hold — Law ensures amnesty for 911 calls, provides overdose reversal...
By: Kayla Robins FORSYTH COUNTY — Rebekah Chambers-Samples overdosed on heroin at age 23 after being clean for a year, leaving an incurable hole in her mother’s heart. What keeps that void empty for...
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Forsyth group continues treating the troops
By: Kelly Whitmire CUMMING — A majority of Americans support the troops deployed oversees, but not many bake cookies for them. On Thursday, the Treat the Troops Southern Style organization gathered at...
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North Forsyth man indicted for armed standoff
By: Kayla Robins NORTH FORSYTH — A man who was the center of an armed standoff last month near Lake Lanier has been indicted by a Forsyth County grand jury for his alleged actions during the incident....
View ArticleNo. 1 Lambert boys lacrosse edges No. 2 Johns Creek
By: Sports Staff In a battle of the top two teams in the state, Lambert needed to overcome a three-goal deficit to beat Johns Creek 9-8 Saturday afternoon at The Horn.“I told them it was a great job,”...
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Jewelry sale supporting The Place of Forsyth County
By: Newsroom Staff CUMMING — Jewelry lovers can combine a shopping spree with community activeness this weekend when an Avalon boutique holds a fundraiser for a local nonprofit. Purchases made at...
View ArticleSouth Forsyth boys lacrosse defeats North Forsyth to start grueling stretch
By: Brian Paglia The two head coaches met at midfield after South Forsyth’s 14-8 victory at North Forsyth on Monday after players shook hands to commiserate over the War Eagles’ final two regular...
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Intruder awakens south Forsyth man, asks for ride home
By: Kayla Robins SOUTH FORSYTH — A south Forsyth man had a frightening encounter over the weekend with a theft suspect who entered his home in an attempt to elude authorities after ditching a stolen...
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Time capsule ceremony Friday at a new Forsyth courthouse
By: Kelly Whitmire CUMMING — A collection of modern items and historical documents will be put away this week for a long, long time. At noon Friday, a capsule containing both historical photographs and...
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Cumming to hold special election on June 16
By: Kelly Whitmire CUMMING — A special election to fill the unexpired term of longtime Cumming City Councilman Rupert Sexton, who announced last week he was stepping down, will be held in June.“The...
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It’s a baseball postseason bash as 5 Forsyth teams make state playoffs
By: Brian Paglia FORSYTH COUNTY — Back in the fall, South Forsyth baseball coach Russ Bayer was the first to dream of the scenario. He analyzed the talent returning to each of the baseball teams at the...
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Ga. 400 widening project could extend to Hwy. 369 in north Forsyth
By: Newsroom Staff FORSYTH COUNTY — The Georgia Department of Transportation has announced that C.W. Matthews Contracting Co. is the apparent successful bidder to handle the widening of Ga. 400 in...
View ArticleLambert girls tennis falls to juggernaut Walton in state playoffs
By: Brian Paglia Someone brought a puppy to Lambert’s girls tennis match Tuesday, and so everything was OK. By then, there’d been enough dogs and pictures to help any frustrations dissipate after the...
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Burn ban takes effect Friday in Forsyth County
By: Kelly Whitmire FORSYTH COUNTY — Residents with leaves or brush they want to burn have until Friday to do so as Forsyth is one of 54 counties that falls under Georgia’s burn ban, which runs May...
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