South Forsyth baseball swept by No. 1 Walton
By: Sports Staff MARIETTA — It was a tense first game between Walton and South Forsyth on Friday in the Class AAAAAA state playoffs, but the Raiders managed to win 6-4 by stranding 14 and getting...
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Governor signs parole transparency bill
By: Newsroom Staff DAWSONVILLE — A bill signed into law by Gov. Nathan Deal on Friday offers insight into one of the state's most secretive agencies. Known as the parole board transparency act, House...
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Forsyth’s legal community observes Law Day
By: Kelly Whitmire CUMMING — Awards, scholarships and the celebration of one of the most important documents in history were among the festivities Friday as Forsyth County observed Law Day. Members of...
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Time capsule buried at new Forsyth County Courthouse
By: Kelly Whitmire CUMMING — History was made on Friday when several items were put away for a lifetime at the new Forsyth County Courthouse As part of the annual Law Day ceremonies, courthouse...
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Interim member appointed to Cumming City Council
By: Kelly Whitmire CUMMING — The Cumming City Council has appointed an interim member to fill the vacancy created by the departure of Rupert Sexton until a special election next month to choose a...
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Boat titles bill never advanced in 2015 Georgia Legislature
By: Newsroom Staff GAINESVILLE — A bill requiring boat titles never left the Georgia House in the recently ended legislative session, but the issue won’t drop off the radar for lake...
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Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office seeking grant for bulletproof vests
By: Kelly Whitmire FORSYTH COUNTY — The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office plans to seek funding for bulletproof vests through a federal program During its work session Tuesday afternoon, the Forsyth...
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West Forsyth drama department wins eight musical theater awards
By: Kayla Robins WEST FORSYTH — In a night teeming with talent, West Forsyth High School’s drama department stole the show. The school’s production of “Nice Work If You Can Get It” won eight Shuler...
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Six from Forsyth receive Sawnee EMC scholarships
By: Kayla Robins CUMMING — The Sawnee Electric Membership Foundation recently presented six local high school seniors each with a $4,000 scholarship. Avery Babykin and Cheyenne Bryant of North Forsyth,...
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Kelly Mill fourth-graders take stock market contest
By: Kayla Robins WEST FORSYTH — A team of students from Kelly Mill Elementary School can explain how the chaos of the business world is ordered by the principles of economics, such as supply and...
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United Way of Forsyth, postal service teaming up for food drive
By: Kayla Robins FORSYTH COUNTY — Mailboxes throughout Forsyth County will represent more than a delivery point for letters and packages next weekend, and anyone wishing to help at-need neighbors in...
View ArticleChestnut Mountain land offered to Lanier Tech for relocation
By: Gainesville Times HALL COUNTY – A potential site for the relocation of Lanier Technical College has been identified in the Chestnut Mountain area, according to multiples sources. Doug Magnus,...
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Team of teens from Post Road Library wins video competition
By: Kayla Robins WEST FORSYTH — A team of Forsyth County teenagers was named state-level winners of a video competition hosted through a library summer program. The Teen Advisory Board from the Post...
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Interim member appointed to Cumming City Council
By: Kelly Whitmire CUMMING — The Cumming City Council has appointed an interim member to fill the vacancy created by the departure of Rupert Sexton until a special election next month to choose a...
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Ex-bank official sentenced for fraud in case involving Cumming home
By: Newsroom Staff GAINESVILLE — Federal prosecutors say the former vice president of a failed bank has been sentenced on fraud charges. Authorities say 54-year-old William R. Beamon of Atlanta has...
View ArticleCumming man killed in northeast Forsyth motorcycle crash
By: Kayla Robins NORTHEAST FORSYTH — A 26-year-old Cumming man was killed Sunday when his motorcycle collided with another vehicle near Little Mill Road, authorities said. According to the Forsyth...
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Widening of busy south Forsyth road among first bond projects
By: Kelly Whitmire SOUTH FORSYTH — Upcoming road projects could bring relief to some of Forsyth County’s traffic woes. During a recent work session, the Forsyth County commission approved several road...
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Ex-HOA treasurer in north Forsyth pleads guilty to theft
By: Kayla Robins NORTH FORSYTH — The former treasurer of a north Forsyth homeowners association will spend two to three months in custody after pleading guilty to stealing thousands of dollars from the...
View ArticleLambert girls soccer handles North Paudling in state playoffs
By: Brian Paglia At the start of the second half, three Lambert girls soccer starters sat on the sidelines. They were there to rest and watch – to rest from the battering they took in the first half,...
View ArticleCentral holds off Jones County to force Game 3
By: Michael Foster Forsyth Central kept its season alive Wednesday night after losing the first of three games to Jones County in the second round of the 7-AAAAA state playoffs. The Bulldogs responded...
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