Jobless bill hailed for cost savings
By: Jennifer Sami CUMMING — Sponsored by state Rep. Mark Hamilton of Cumming, a measure aimed at adding efficiency to the state's unemployment system was recently signed into law by Gov. Nathan Deal....
View ArticleJesse’s House launches capital campaign
By: Crystal Ledford FORSYTH COUNTY — Leaders of an emergency and long-term shelter for girls hope the community will stand behind them as they kick off a fundraising campaign. Amber Black, executive...
View ArticleClack named West Forsyth's new football coach
By: Brian Paglia West Forsyth announced Adam Clack has been named its new head football coach. Clack will replace Frank Hepler, who resigned to move closer to family in Florida. Hepler was 51-16 since...
View ArticleSummer camps — Academies offer arts, sports activities
By: Crystal Ledford FORSYTH COUNTY — Businesses that work with children all year long won’t get much of a break this summer as many will also offer a range of camp options. Niki Watkins, owner and...
View ArticleSummer camps — Parents have many to pick from
By: Jennifer Sami FORSYTH COUNTY — Several weeks of school remain, but many Forsyth County parents have begun searching for summer camp options. They won’t have to look far. While there is no shortage...
View ArticleRun for Recovery Saturday along greenway
By: Crystal Ledford FORSYTH COUNTY — Families are invited to show their love for all moms in an upcoming fundraiser. Abba House, a north Forsyth ministry that helps women going through physical,...
View ArticleHighway 9 repaving begins tonight
By: Jennifer Sami CUMMING — Starting tonight, crews will be repaving a nearly 6-mile stretch of Hwy. 9 between Hwy. 20 in Cumming and Hwy. 369 in north Forsyth. According to the state Department of...
View ArticleSafety tour kicks off in Forsyth
By: Jennifer Sami FORSYTH COUNTY — The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety has launched the Making a Safer Forsyth Tour, with educational events planned through Saturday at sites across the...
View ArticlePinecrest Academy boys' soccer upset by Pace Academy in Class A playoffs
By: Brian Paglia Pinecrest Academy boys’ soccer players didn’t huddle as much as they scattered after the Paladins’ 1-0 loss to Pace Academy on Tuesday at home in the second round of the Class A...
View ArticleA look at Lake Lanier below the surface
By: Newsroom Staff GAINESVILLE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today has a full view of most of Lake Lanier’s often-murky depths, thanks to federal stimulus money in 2010 and some nifty technology....
View ArticleCongressman receives award from U.S. Chamber
By: Newsroom Staff FORSYTH COUNTY — District 7 U.S. Rep. Rob Woodall received the Spirit of Enterprise Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday during a legislative breakfast in Forsyth...
View ArticleSeniors present “Golden Age of Television" at the Playhouse
By: Crystal Ledford CUMMING — A Cumming Playhouse favorite returns through May 18. After taking a year off in 2013, BK Productions is back with its latest rendition of “The Georgia Senior Follies.”...
View ArticleStores ready for Mother’s Day
By: Crystal Ledford CUMMING — Parsons in Lakeland Plaza wasn’t terribly busy earlier this week, but that will soon change. Cris Willis, owner of the gift and collectibles store, said by the end of the...
View ArticlePost office, United Way teaming up for food drive
By: Crystal Ledford FORSYTH COUNTY — Mail carriers in Forsyth County will be picking up some special items along with their normal letters and cards on Friday and Saturday. All postal customers are...
View ArticleOfficials emphasize safety on Forsyth roads
By: Jennifer Sami FORSYTH COUNTY — Top state and local officials gathered Wednesday to kick off a campaign aimed at improving safety on Forsyth County roads.“We’re concerned,” said Harris Blackwood,...
View ArticleLawmakers shine on state chamber scorecard
By: Jennifer Sami ATLANTA — The majority of Forsyth County’s state legislative delegation has a pro-business voting record, according to the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. In its 2014 legislative...
View ArticleAnnual ride honors late sheriff’s deputy
By: Jennifer Sami CUMMING — It’s time to gear up for the annual Shoot and Ride Poker Run. Organized by the Sgt. David P. Land Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 82 in Cumming, the May 17 ride begins...
View ArticleMeasure may ease financial drain of water leaks
By: Crystal Ledford FORSYTH COUNTY — Forsyth County water customers may soon get some relief if they experience high bills as a result of leaks. During a work session Tuesday, the county commission...
View ArticleFlavors of Forsyth set for Saturday
By: Crystal Ledford FORSYTH COUNTY — Families are invited to begin their Mother’s Day weekend with United Way of Forsyth County’s annual Flavors of Forsyth. Now in its fifth year, the food sampling...
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