North alum earns chemistry honor
By: Crystal Ledford A Forsyth County student at the University of North Georgia has been selected for a prestigious chemistry award.Sophomore Zachary Husk, a North Forsyth High School graduate who...
View ArticleData hailed in economic recruiting
By: Jennifer Sami In the past year, Forsyth County has welcomed 762 new jobs and more than $71.1 million in capital investment. The Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce’s economic development...
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DNR wildlife biologist recognized
By: Alyssa LaRenzie Kevin Lowrey’s work both on and off the clock earned him the title of wildlife manager of the year from the Georgia National Wild Turkey Federation.The Forsyth County man is a...
View ArticleParks and rec praised by Special Olympics
By: Crystal Ledford The Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department has been recognized by Special Olympics Georgia for its ongoing support.The department received the Training for Life award from...
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No quick fix for crowded schools
By: Jennifer Sami Lunchtime at Midway Elementary School is a fine-tuned puzzle.Between 10:50 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. some 900 students file in and out of the cafeteria, a room that has just 10 tables. The...
View ArticlePost inauguration, both parties seek improvement
By: Jennifer Sami With the festivities surrounding the inauguration over, both those who supported and opposed President Barack Obama’s re-election have lofty and contrasting goals for his second...
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Season no factor in stadium opposition
By: Jennifer Sami Mike Dudgeon’s stance on a new football stadium in Atlanta would not have changed had the Falcons won the NFC Championship on Sunday.“I don’t make a $300 million decision based on...
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Expert high on housing market
By: Crystal Ledford A local real estate and economic expert described Forsyth County as “ground zero for business activity” during the annual Economic Outlook Breakfast on Tuesday.Frank Norton Jr.,...
View ArticleFour hospitalized after collision
By: Jennifer Sami Four people remain hospitalized following a two-vehicle collision Sunday night in southwest Forsyth. According to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, the head-on wreck occurred about...
View ArticleFire closes landmark eatery
By: Alyssa LaRenzie Mr. Swiss, a landmark Cumming eatery known for its biscuits and breakfast banter, has closed after an early morning kitchen fire. According to Forsyth County Fire Div. Chief Jason...
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Swimming: Lambert wins fourth straight county titles
By: Jared Putnam Lambert wasn’t officially inaugurated for a second term on Saturday, but all signs indicated that the Longhorns could remain in power for another four years. Lambert’s girls and boys...
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Braves caravan a hit
By: John McWilliams Nothing was going to stop Matt and Ethan Chisenhall from meeting the Atlanta Braves.The Forsyth County father and son pitched a tent outside of Academy Sports + Outdoors on...
View ArticleProposed dog-training kennel riles neighbors
By: Alyssa LaRenzie Forsyth County’s planning board has recommended approval of a contested conditional use permit for a kennel associated with a dog training business in west Forsyth. Planning...
View ArticleSidewalks approved in ‘time sensitive’ vote
By: Alyssa LaRenzie A south Forsyth sidewalk project became concrete Tuesday. The Forsyth County commission voted 4-1, with Jim Boff opposed, to begin construction of the planned pedestrian paths. The...
View ArticleTraffic tools piped in along Ga. 400
By: Jennifer Sami Motorists on Ga. 400 likely have noticed the colorful pipes being installed along the shoulder of the busy corridor in south Forsyth. Those pipes, said state Department of...
View ArticleTobacco paraphernalia regulations mulled
By: Alyssa LaRenzie Forsyth County is considering a proposed ordinance that would ban the sale of tobacco paraphernalia to those younger than 18. During a work session Tuesday, county commissioners...
View ArticleVolunteers sought for homeless count
By: Crystal Ledford There’s still time to volunteer for Forsyth County’s first homeless count.The effort will be conducted Jan. 29 to Feb. 4 as part of a statewide project to get a more accurate idea...
View ArticleNot too late for flu shot
By: Crystal Ledford If you haven’t gotten a flu shot yet, you may want to soon.According to leaders of local health organizations, flu vaccine is starting to run low after a busier than normal season....
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County spelling bee Saturday
By: Jennifer Sami Julia Vallier is ready to defend her crown Saturday.The Chestatee Elementary School student won last year’s Georgia Association of Educators Spelling Bee as a fourth-grader and the...
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