Libraries expect rush this week
By: Alyssa LaRenzie For the third spring break running, Forsyth County Public Library is rolling out some new programs and old favorites for school-aged kids and teens.The three branches will hold 28...
View ArticleMore businesses cited in alcohol sting
By: Newsroom Staff The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office has cited more businesses for selling alcohol to minors during the second compliance check operation in two weeks. Deputies on Friday checked 17...
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Authorities probe fatal house fire
By: Alyssa LaRenzie Authorities are investigating the death of a 40-year-old woman, whose body was found in a burning home early Easter morning. Forsyth County Fire Division Chief Jason Shivers said...
View ArticleFind frogs at Fowler on Friday
By: Newsroom Staff Keep Forsyth County Beautiful and the Georgia Adopt-A-Stream program are holding an evening class to listen for frog calls and find other amphibians while learning how to protect...
View ArticleChanges likely in district's contract
By: Jennifer Sami If approved by Gov. Nathan Deal, recent legislation from the Georgia General Assembly could give Forsyth County Schools some leeway with a state testing measure. House Bill 283 would...
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Missing convicted sex offender sought
By: Newsroom Staff A 27-year-old Forsyth County man is being sought for failure to register as a sex offender and violating his probation. According to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, Curtis Joe...
View ArticlePlans under way for river cleanup
By: Alyssa LaRenzie Registration closes Tuesday for the third annual Sweep the Hooch and volunteer spots are filling up quickly.More than 600 volunteers are expected to pull out tons of trash along the...
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Lambert junior honored for leadership
By: Alyssa LaRenzie A Lambert High School junior was recently named among the top young leaders in the state for her work as a special needs cheerleading coach.Rachel Van Dyke is part of the 20 Under...
View ArticleConcert Friday benefits Meals on Wheels
By: Crystal Ledford The community is invited to listen to patriotic music while supporting senior citizens Friday night.Forsyth County Senior Services will present a concert featuring the Air National...
View ArticleZBA member back after three months
By: Alyssa LaRenzie The Forsyth County Zoning Board of Appeals welcomed Jim Kinsey back to the five-member panel during its monthly meeting Tuesday.Kinsey served as the county’s northern District 4...
View ArticleMan sentenced in child porn case
By: Alyssa LaRenzie A Forsyth County man will serve three years in prison and 17 on probation for child pornography charges.Nicholas Sullivan, 27, pleaded guilty to one count of sexual exploitation of...
View ArticleWrestling: Walker named Central head coach
By: Sports Staff Jeremiah Walker has been named the head wrestling coach at Forsyth Central High School, Bulldogs athletic director Mike Woodard said in a press release on Friday. Walker has served as...
View ArticleAlpaca shearing fest this weekend
By: Crystal Ledford A Forsyth County alpaca farm will open its doors to the community this weekend.Rose Watts, who, along with husband Dennis, owns Thunder River Suri Alpacas in north Forsyth, said...
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Boulder Dash approaching fast
By: Crystal Ledford Runners will have the chance to take in some unique scenery as a popular race returns. The Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce’s Healthcare Association will present the...
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'Last big push' on road project
By: Crystal Ledford Officials with the state Department of Transportation are advising motorists to avoid a busy Cumming intersection Tuesday. According to the department, crews will be working that...
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No cause of death yet in fatal fire
By: Alyssa LaRenzie It could be next month before authorities know what caused the death of a 40-year-old north Forsyth woman whose body was found inside her burning home early Easter morning.Elise...
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Baseball: War Eagles dig past Graves
By: John McWilliams With no beach in sight, Zack McCrum conducted a different kind of bash during spring break. McCrum hit two home runs during a nine-run sixth inning, and South Forsyth pounded Graves...
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Madness 'coming' to an end
By: Jennifer Sami Jill Nanney is not a basketball fan. Still, she has her own strategy for choosing the winners in her office’s NCAA tournament pool every year.“I send through the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds...
View ArticleBoard revisits proposed UDC changes
By: Alyssa LaRenzie Changes to Forsyth County’s guiding document for development are going back up for discussion after commissioners heard from concerned residents Thursday night.The proposed...
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