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Building supply firm pleased with Forsyth move
By: Crystal Ledford CUMMING — In light of Forsyth County’s booming housing market, one wholesaler of home supplies is flourishing after relocating from Suwanee nearly a year ago. According to the...
View ArticleFarmers market thriving in Vickery
By: Crystal Ledford SOUTH FORSYTH — A range of fresh produce, meats, cheeses and other goodies are available through the Vickery Village Farmers Market. Leah Shelley, who began the market last summer...
View ArticleFCSO reaching out to special-needs community
By: Jennifer Sami CUMMING — The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office is reaching out to the community’s special-needs population through a new initiative. A kickoff event for the Special Needs Awareness of...
View ArticleTrial set in drug trafficking case
By: Newsroom Staff GAINESVILLE — Two Cumming residents indicted on charges of possessing more than $60,000 in methamphetamine and other drugs are tentatively set for a July trial in Hall County...
View ArticleCumming police hailed for courthouse response
By: Crystal Ledford CUMMING — While much of the buzz surrounding the June 6 shooting at the Forsyth County Courthouse has revolved around county employees, those who work for the city of Cumming were...
View ArticleProbe into March shooting wraps up
By: Jennifer Sami NORTH FORSYTH — No criminal action will be taken in a fatal shooting involving Forsyth County Sheriff’s deputy in March. Forsyth County District Attorney Penny Penn notified the...
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West Forsyth quarterback McConnell commits to Georgia Southern
By: Andrew Hirsh West Forsyth quarterback Hampton McConnell has committed to play football at Georgia Southern, reaching his decision after visiting campus on Thursday.“I’m very relieved,” said...
View ArticleTrusteeship of private sewer plants explored
By: Jennifer Sami FORSYTH COUNTY — Forsyth County officials and water and sewer staff plan to explore the options around becoming a trustee of three private wastewater plants. Tim Perkins, the county’s...
View ArticleLanier 400 Parkway extension moves forward
By: Crystal Ledford CUMMING — The Cumming City Council has given the go-ahead to move forward with the Lanier 400 Parkway extension linking Bald Ridge Marina and Pilgrim Mill roads. The first two...
View ArticleCostco opening about two months away
By: Crystal Ledford CUMMING — Work on the new Costco continues to progress in Cumming. The retail project is under construction at Market Place Boulevard and Bald Ridge Marina Road near Ga. 400 at Exit...
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6 local baseball players picked for Georgia Dugout Club Top 100 showcase
By: Andrew Hirsh Six Forsyth County high school baseball players have been selected to participate in the 11th annual Georgia Underclassman Top 100 Showcase, which will take place from June 24-26....
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West Forsyth's Gayton ready for big season at Jacksonville State
By: Brian Paglia In his statistical forecast for this season, Dustin Gayton said his goal is to have 15 sacks. "I’ve got to hold myself to a higher standard this year," he said. Indeed, the former West...
View ArticleUniversity helping with summer meal program
By: Newsroom Staff CUMMING — The University of North Georgia is helping feed local children this summer. As part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Summer Food Service Program, the college will be...
View ArticleTax abatements possible for firm
By: Crystal Ledford CUMMING — An undisclosed economic development project could receive tax abatements in exchange for creating more than 100 jobs in Forsyth County. During a meeting Thursday morning,...
View ArticleSenate race: Williams, Murphy
By: Jennifer Sami This article is the first in a four-part Sunday series previewing the races in the upcoming Republican primary runoff election July 22. The ballot will include the contests for the...
View ArticleAuthorities urge caution as temperature rises
By: Jennifer Sami As temperatures continue to rise, the Forsyth County Fire Department is urging caution to avoid heat-related illness, injury and death.“Heat can be very dangerous, pushing the human...
View ArticleCommision approves 2015 budget
By: Crystal Ledford Forsyth County millage rates are scheduled to remain the same in 2015. During a meeting of the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners on Thursday, Finance Director David Gruen asked...
View ArticleOfficials: Be on the lookout for coyotes
By: Megan Reed Cumming resident Arlene Chambers’ dog, Buddy, suffered severe injuries the night of June 11, and she believes coyotes might be to blame. Chambers said the dog had a gash and claw marks...
View ArticleBusiness customers to see changes in water pricing
By: Jennifer Sami Some changes are coming to Forsyth County sewer and irrigation customers. Water and Sewer Department Director Tim Perkins said specifics are still being worked out, but the way...
View ArticleNew recreation center proposed
By: Megan Reed The Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Board is looking at building a recreation center in Haw Creek Park. Parks and recreation director Jerry Kinsey said the proposed center would be...
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