Future of former jail site explored
By: Jennifer Sami CUMMING -- The Forsyth County Development Authority will be looking into how best to handle 34 acres off Veterans Memorial Parkway that the county bought years ago as a future jail...
View ArticlePREP ROUNDUP: North sweeps Central in golf
By: Sports Staff BASEBALL M.L. King 10, Pinecrest Academy 2: The Paladins’ three-game winning streak came to an end Wednesday in a non-region game on the road. Pinecrest fell to 5-5 overall. Ryan...
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Former Central teammates meet in D-II women's basketball tournament
By: Andrew Hirsh Today’s game between the Columbus State Lady Cougars and North Georgia Lady Nighthawks was supposed to be a banner contest for the Forsyth Central High School community, as two former...
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South girls' soccer aims for another state playoff run
By: Brian Paglia The South Forsyth girls’ soccer team stood in a circle around head coach Tom Braun before a recent practice. It was Braun’s time to give a message after the Lady War Eagles’ loss to...
View ArticleReminder: Senior expo Saturday at Forsyth Conference Center
By: Crystal Ledford CUMMING — Forsyth County seniors are invited to learn more about community resources during the annual Senior Expo. The event is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Lanier...
View ArticleProjects plentiful for possible parks bond
By: Jennifer Sami CUMMING — Forsyth County commissioners have reviewed a sampling of projects that could be funded through a potential parks and recreation bond program. Among them are: $11 million to...
View ArticleChattahoochee Pointe park will be locked up overnight
By: Crystal Ledford SOUTH FORSYTH — A south Forsyth park will be locked up overnight in an effort to curb recent vandalism. The decision involving Chattahoochee Pointe in extreme south Forsyth led the...
View ArticleStudy: King snakes decline, copperheads on rise in region
By: Newsroom Staff GAINESVILLE — As king snakes decline in localized areas of the Southeast, the abundance of one of their common meals — the venomous copperhead — seems to be increasing. Researchers...
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Murphy looks to retain state Senate seat
By: Jennifer Sami CUMMING -- District 27 state Sen. Jack Murphy has qualified to retain his seat in the May 20 primary. The incumbent is being challenged by Republicans Lauren McDonald III, Jack Schiff...
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South culinary team savoring state title
By: Jennifer Sami SOUTH FORSYTH -- A team from South Forsyth High School has cooked its way to a national competition after recently winning the Georgia ProStart Championships. The students — Jamey...
View ArticleRegistration opens for Forsyth County summer camps
By: Newsroom Staff FORSYTH COUNTY — Registration for 2014 Forsyth County Parks and Recreation summer camps has opened. There are a variety of options, including day camps, sports camps and specialty...
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Search for armed robbery suspect in south Forsyth scaled back
By: Newsroom Staff SOUTH FORSYTH -- Authorities went door to door Saturday in several south Forsyth subdivisions as they attempted to capture an armed robbery suspect. The effort was part of an...
View ArticleNite in Olde Cumming nears
By: Crystal Ledford CUMMING -- The Sawnee Woman’s Club will present its 29th annual fundraiser next weekend. Nite in Olde Cumming is set for 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday at the Three Chimneys Farm...
View ArticleAnnual race benefits First Baptist’s youth missions
By: Crystal Ledford CUMMING — The 11thannual Jay Cullen Memorial 5K is set for 8:30 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Cumming.“The things that [Cullen] stood for are something we feel like the...
View ArticleBoard updated on school chief search
By: Jennifer Sami CUMMING — The clock has started ticking on the Forsyth County school system’s superintendent search. Jim Puckett, a board development specialist with the Georgia School Board...
View ArticleOfficial: Costco aims for August opening
By: Crystal Ledford CUMMING — Less than a week after the land deal was finalized, work is moving along at the site of a new Costco in Cumming. Scott Morgan, planning and zoning director for the city of...
View ArticleNew group aims to spruce up Peachtree Parkway
By: Jennifer Sami SOUTH FORSYTH -- Peachtree Parkway could become a more aesthetically-pleasing corridor to travel in the coming years through the efforts of a group of home and business owners. The...
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Legislator tapped for solar panel study committee
By: Jennifer Sami CUMMING — District 24 state Rep. Mark Hamilton has been tapped to serve on the Solar Panel Study Committee, looking into the future of solar technology.“I am honored to be appointed...
View ArticleCommunity offered 3 Days of Hope
By: Crystal Ledford FORYSTH COUNTY -- North Lanier Baptist Church is offering three days of free services to the community this week as part of its 3 Days of Hope outreach program. Karen Harrold,...
View ArticleHorizon baseball holds on for win against Covenant Christian
By: Sports Staff Horizon Christian held on for a 7-4 win Friday over Covenant Christian on the road. Daniel Meyers pitched five strong innings, while Jake Fussell came on in the sixth to close the win...
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