THE GRIND: Lambert's Kidwell had early hoops education
By: Foster Lander For most freshmen, starting from day one on varsity—in one of the state’s toughest girls basketball regions, no less—would’ve been overwhelming. Girls are stronger, faster, more...
View ArticleNo arrests in fatal shooting of South grad in Dawsonville
By: Newsroom Staff DAWSONVILLE — The investigation into the shooting death of a former South Forsyth football standout and father of three remains a top priority for the Dawson County Sheriff's Office....
View ArticlePREP ROUNDUP: Forsyth Central girls open region play with win
By: Sports Staff GIRLS BASKETBALL Forsyth Central 35, Riverwood 23 SANDY SPRINGS – Abbey Fagan had 12 points and the Lady Bulldogs opened Region 7-AAAAA play with a win Tuesday on the road. Julie...
View ArticleSuspect in armed robbery of southwest Forsyth market at large
By: Kayla Robins SOUTH FORSYTH — The suspect in an armed robbery that occurred Tuesday night at a southwest Forsyth market remains at large, authorities said. A man held an employee of La Bodega...
View ArticleA look at Forsyth County college football players this season
By: Brian Paglia Many eyes will be upon the Dr Pepper ACC Championship Game on Saturday, some only to see if No. 12 Georgia Tech can finally be the team to defeat No. 2 Florida State. The Seminoles...
View ArticleSouth Forsyth wrestling endures offseason turmoil
By: Brian Paglia Just before the South Forsyth wrestling end-of-season banquet in February, assistant coach Mike Beckley told the War Eagles he had decided to retire from coaching after 21 years. His...
View ArticleArrest made for fatal shooting of South grad in Dawsonville
By: Newsroom Staff DAWSONVILLE — An arrest has been made in the fatal shooting last month of a former South Forsyth High football standout and father of three. Dawson County Sheriff's investigators...
View ArticleHunt continues for Cumming Walmart shoplifting suspects
By: Kayla Robins CUMMING — Authorities are searching for two suspects who reportedly shoplifted at least $1,000 of merchandise from the Cumming Walmart late Wednesday night. Three men apparently ran...
View ArticleGerman Christmas market Saturday at South Forsyth High
By: Kayla Robins SOUTH FORSYTH -- South Forsyth High School’s German Christmas Market will take over the East Hall cafeteria from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. Students will set up tables with arts and crafts...
View ArticleFestive weekend events in Cumming will go on — rain or shine
By: Kelly Whitmire CUMMING — A little rain isn’t get going to dampen anyone’s Christmas spirit this weekend in Forsyth County. Three festive events — the Celebration of Lights, Jingle Jog 5K and...
View ArticleLanier Tech named state’s top technical college
By: Newsroom Staff OAKWOOD — When it comes to performance, education and development at technical colleges, Lanier Tech is ranked as the best in Georgia. The college is this year’s recipient of the...
View ArticleSounds of Sawnee's Christmas concert Sunday
By: Kelly Whitmire SOUTH FORSYTH — The Sounds of Sawnee Concert band will present its annual Christmas concert Sunday afternoon at Sexton Hall Enrichment Center.“It is a great repertoire of music, from...
View ArticleTennis management firm out at Fowler Park
By: Kelly Whitmire SOUTH FORSYTH — The dispute between a tennis company and Forsyth County players has been resolved, but probably not how most people thought. At the end of the year, Tennessee-based...
View ArticleNorthside-Forsyth’s celebration of lights delights
By: Kelly Whitmire CUMMING — Christmas spirit was in the air Friday night at Northside Hospital-Forsyth as the annual Celebration of Lights filled its parking lot.“It was fabulous,” said Patricia...
View ArticleWest boys dominate fourth quarter to pull away from North
By: Foster Lander A four-point halftime lead had evaporated in to a four-point deficit after three quarters, but the West Forsyth boys never hit the panic button. Wolverines coach Jim Cook said his...
View ArticleNorth wrestling wins fifth straight Forsyth County championship
By: Foster Lander North Forsyth watched as an eight-point lead turned to a ten-point deficit in the span of three matches — pin, pin, pin. The frustration was palpable on the Raiders’ bench, so much so...
View ArticleHow to help out at the holidays
By: Newsroom Staff It has long been said that it's better to give than to receive, and Christmastime brings out the giver in all of us. If you've been blessed with more than you need or you just want...
View ArticleForsyth school system wins award for nutrition practices
By: Kayla Robins SOUTH FORSYTH — At an elementary school in south Forsyth, students can be seen reaching for a Cobb salad over cookies. They even get excited when kale chips are on the menu. A brownie...
View Article2014 Forsyth County News All-County Vollleyball Team
By: Sports Staff 2014 ALL-COUNTY VOLLEYBALL TEAM Player of the Year: Taylor Svehla, South Forsyth Coach of the Year: Kelly Wren, South Forsyth First Team Name, School, Position, Year Taylor Ashcraft,...
View ArticleVOLLEYBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Taylor Svehla, South Forsyth
By: Brian Paglia By Taylor Svehla’s standards, the 2014 volleyball season maintained the status quo. The South Forsyth senior middle hitter was named Region 6-AAAAAA Player of the Year (second time),...
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