North Forsyth theft suspect arrested at work, near scene of crime
By: Kayla Robins NORTH FORSYTH — A 36-year-old Forsyth County man suspected of taking electronics last week from a vehicle at a gas station in north Forsyth was arrested Friday. According to the...
View ArticleCapsized canoe results in rush to Chattahoochee River
By: Kayla Robins SOUTH FORSYTH — Forsyth County emergency personnel responded to a reported boating incident Friday afternoon on the Chattahoochee River that led to momentary confusion and ended in the...
View ArticleForsyth County Courthouse shooting, one year later
By: Kayla Robins CUMMING — A year after one of the more frightening incidents in Forsyth County history, law enforcement personnel and others who were in downtown Cumming that morning are still...
View ArticleBears spotted in Forsyth likely hungry, just passing through
By: Kelly Whitmire FORSYTH COUNTY — In the wake of recent black bear sightings across the Forsyth County area, state and local authorities are reminding residents to stay calm and use caution. Chuck...
View ArticleGIRLS SOCCER PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Emily Haugen, Lambert
By: Michael Foster When Emily Haugen was 13 years old she tore the anterior cruciate ligament in one of her knees. Two years later, she tore the other. ACL injuries are common in athletics. They’re...
View ArticleBOYS SOCCER PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Logan Hamilton, Pinecrest Academy
By: Michael Foster Logan Hamilton doesn’t keep up with himself nearly enough, and it might be the most admirable thing about him.“I’m ranked No. 4 in the state, and No. 36 in the country,” Hamilton...
View Article2015 Forsyth County News All-County Soccer Teams
By: Sports Staff 2015 Forsyth County News All-County Soccer Team GIRLS Player of the year: Emily Haugen, Lambert, Sr. First team MF Landen Bowman, West Forsyth, Sr. UAB signee was four-year letter...
View ArticleDawsonville man identified as victim in Friday's fatal west Forsyth wreck
By: Kayla Robins The name of the victim whose life was claimed in a wreck Friday afternoon in west Forsyth has been released by authorities. Ryan Unsworth, 35 of Dawsonville, was killed when his Nissan...
View ArticleTwo state House District 24 candidates face off in Forsyth
By: Kayla Robins FORSYTH COUNTY — Two of the four candidates running for the vacant District 24 post in the state House of Representatives discussed issues concerning their potential constituents,...
View ArticleMan injured after state patrol officials say he fired shots at Cleveland...
By: FCN Regional Staff Shots were exchanged this morning between a local man and two Georgia State Patrol employees. Capt. Keith Canup said the man, identified as Leighton Beaux Marchetta, 21, pulled...
View ArticleThree Forsyth County golfers named All-State
By: Michael Foster West Forsyth’s Robert Shaw, as well as Lambert’s Brett Barron and Jake Fendt were three of ten boys golfers named to the Class AAAAAA All-State Team, announced Friday. Shaw, who will...
View ArticleEarly voting picking up for June 16 special election in Cumming
By: Kelly Whitmire CUMMING — After a sluggish start, early voting for two local contests in the June 16 special election has picked up some steam. This week will be the last chance for voters to cast...
View ArticleBuford Dam Road closing in mid-June
By: Kayla Robins EAST FORSYTH — A portion of a heavily traveled road linking Forsyth and Gwinnett counties is scheduled to close in mid-June for what authorities described as “maintenance activities.”...
View ArticleLambert's Bailey commits to Cincinnati football
By: Michael Foster Lambert offensive lineman Sean Bailey made the decision of where he’ll play in college Saturday, and while it wasn’t exactly what he dreamed of growing up, it’s close. An Ohio State...
View ArticleNorth Forsyth's Chalmers drafted by Oakland Athletics
By: Michael Foster North Forsyth starting pitcher Dakota Chalmers became the second-highest draftee in Forsyth County history Tuesday when the Oakland Athletics phoned in his name as the 97th overall...
View ArticleMan who drowned in Lake Lanier identified
By: Kayla Robins CUMMING — The 20-year-old man Forsyth County emergency personnel and hospital staff tried to save from drowning Monday night has died, authorities said. Quentin Aaron Muse of Braselton...
View ArticlePlan for Hindu temple in west Forsyth dealt setback
By: Kelly Whitmire WEST FORSYTH — A recent court ruling has sent a proposal for a Hindu temple in west Forsyth back to the planning stages, though the organization appears prepared to press on with the...
View ArticleForsyth County school system seeks public input on underage drinking
By: Kayla Robins FORSYTH COUNTY — Local education data collectors want to know everyone’s perceptions on underage drinking in Forsyth County to help adjust their baseline data. Forsyth County Schools...
View ArticleTHE GRIND: Pinecrest Academy's Hawk works to raise her game
By: Brian Paglia It begins with a softball tee and a conversation. Haley Hawk steps into a batting cage with Ashlye Hylton Washington, her hitting instructor, one early afternoon at The Pitchers Mound...
View ArticleWest Forsyth's Cullen drafted by Oakland Athletics
By: Brian Paglia West Forsyth catcher Chris Cullen was selected by the Oakland Athletics with the 1,148th overall pick in the 38th round of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft on...
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