Deadline extended for out-of-district requests
By: Jennifer Sami FORSYTH COUNTY — Due to the winter weather last week, the Forsyth County school system has extended the deadline for parents to submit an out-of-district request to Friday. The...
View ArticleCoaches see makings of a classic Super Bowl
By: Andrew Hirsh FORSYTH COUNTY — The Super Bowl is a tremendous event for many reasons, perhaps none bigger than the unity it creates. Regardless of one’s knowledge or appreciation of football,...
View ArticleRuling may signal end of Lanier Golf battle
By: Jennifer Sami EAST FORSYTH — A recent decision by a visiting Superior Court judge appears to have ended the long-running legal battle over Lanier Golf Club. The suit was filed in 2011 by Pedro...
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Popular Chick-fil-A store closing
By: Crystal Ledford SOUTH FORSYTH — South Forsyth residents with a hankering for Chick-fil-A will have to find other options for a few weeks. The franchise location at The Collection on Peachtree...
View ArticleHearing Wednesday on plan for Lake Alice
By: Jennifer Sami CUMMING — State environmental officials, city of Cumming leaders and the Mashburn family are hoping for a big turnout Wednesday at a public hearing Wednesday night on the future of...
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Seahawks ready to start work on Super Bowl defense
By: Associated Press NEW YORK — Less than 12 hours after winning the Super Bowl, Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll already was talking about getting started on next season. "The first meeting that...
View ArticleSEC still stands at the top -- in recruiting
By: Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Southeastern Conference is still reigning supreme on the recruiting trail. Florida State ended the league's seven-year stranglehold on the national title,...
View ArticleFire damages Good Ol' Days Irish Pub
By: Jennifer Sami CUMMING — A popular Cumming establishment will be closed for the next week or two as it recovers from a weekend kitchen fire. According to Forsyth County Fire Division Chief Jason...
View ArticleAP source: Braves, Freeman agree to 8-year deal
By: Associated Press ATLANTA — A person familiar with the talks says theAtlanta Braveshave reached an agreement on an eight-year deal with first baseman Freddie Freeman that will be worth about $125...
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Hirsh: Freeman, Heyward signings make Braves' future clear
By: Andrew Hirsh With a young foundation and a constricting payroll, the future of the Atlanta Braves has been relatively murky for the last few seasons. On Tuesday, it became much clearer. In a matter...
View ArticleBlaze chars auto repair shop in south Forsyth
By: Jennifer Sami SOUTH FORSYTH -- Firefighters escaped injury Sunday night when part of a burning metal building housing an automotive repair business in south Forsyth collapsed as they were fighting...
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Boater rescues drowning owl on Lake Lanier
By: Crystal Ledford A day after he rescued a drowning owl on Lake Lanier, a south Forsyth boater was still marveling over the unusual encounter. Brendan Mazur was aboard his small recreational...
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Real estate expert lauds Forsyth County’s appeal
By: Crystal Ledford FORSYTH COUNTY — Forsyth County is leading the resurgence of the metro Atlanta area’s real estate market. That was one of the main messages of Frank Norton Jr. on Tuesday during the...
View ArticleLegislation aims to up demand for solar technology
By: Crystal Ledford Proposed state legislation could be a ray of light for the solar industry in Georgia. The measure, introduced by District 25 state Rep. Mike Dudgeon, would allow property owners to...
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Forsyth County signees for 2014 National Signing Day
By: Sports Staff Here is a list of all the Forsyth County student athletes who signed a scholarship Wednesday on National Signing Day. Check back throughout the day as more athletes make their college...
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Marshall headlines class of six signees for West football
By: Andrew Hirsh Six West Forsyth football players signed with college programs on Wednesday, bringing an end to another year of recruiting for the Wolverines. Center Andrew Marshall highlighted the...
View ArticleMoore clinches state House District 22 post
By: Jennifer Sami The voters have spoken. Cherokee County businessman Sam Moore will be the new state representative from District 22 after defeating Meagan Biello in a special election runoff Tuesday....
View ArticleCompromise floated for fixing Sanders Road
By: Jennifer Sami CUMMING — It appears Forsyth County and the city of Cumming could share the cost for repairs to reopen a section of Sanders Road that has been closed for months. During a work session...
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'Great moment' for North's five football signees
By: Brian Paglia North Forsyth football coach Jason Galt finished his part of the signing day festivities. Now, it was the players’ turn.“As men, you’re going to have to learn how to speak in front of...
View ArticleGIRLS TENNIS PREVIEW: Team-by-team capsules
By: Sports Staff FORSYTH CENTRAL Coach: Nichole Ferreira, first season Last season: 3-13, 1-10 in Region 7-AAAAA Key Returners: Emily Chester, Maggie Little and Nellie Harrison Key Newcomers: Catie...
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