Fatal fall case concludes
By: Alyssa LaRenzie Two Forsyth County men pleaded guilty to public intoxication Wednesday in a case that stemmed from the 2010 death of a 30-year-old man. The men initially faced charges of...
View ArticleCounty shines on latest CRCT results
By: Jennifer Sami New standards do not appear to have deterred Forsyth County schools from again topping the state in Criterion-Referenced Competency Test results. According to grade-level results...
View ArticleOUTDOORS: Stable water temperatures keep fish biting
By: Sports Staff Water conditions: Lake Lanier water level is .72 feet (1,071.72) over the normal full pool of 1,071. Lake Lanier’s water is clear on main lake and clear to stained in the creeks and...
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Former Lambert star Richey headed to Southern Miss
By: John McWilliams Tatum Richey had no doubts as to where she wanted to play collegiate soccer. After her first on-campus visit to the University of Southern Mississippi (Div. I), the Lambert forward...
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South grad Travis working for more at Georgia Tech
By: John McWilliams There’s no need to remind Kyle Travis how many days are left until Georgia Tech kicks off the football season on August 31. He already knows. And the 6-foot-3, 240-pounder is ready...
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Cumming fourth-grader claims Miss Amazing crown
By: Crystal Ledford A Cumming Elementary student recently took top honors in her age division of the Georgia Miss Amazing pageant and will go on to national competition later this summer. Sarah...
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Video camp captures imagination
By: Jennifer Sami They got to dance in the street, fly like Superman and run in the rain, all without leaving the building. The green screen and layering technologies were just some of the many tricks...
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Kids enjoy summer fire program
By: Crystal Ledford Ryan Kraynick folded long sections of white hose into a compartment on the side of a Forsyth County fire truck. “Now, you’re not being careful enough. You’re not holding up your end...
View ArticleDeadline Monday for room makeover
By: Crystal Ledford The deadline to nominate a family or individual for a room makeover is fast approaching. Allison Havill Todd Interiors, a Forsyth County interior design company, is again seeking...
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Equestrian team forms for special needs children
By: Hilary The initiative of Kathryn Junod and a lot of help from supporters has resulted in the Forsyth County Special Olympics Equestrian Team. The team is made up of 16 special-needs children...
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West grad closing in on master license
By: Crystal Ledford Like most little girls, Jenna Palazzo used to cut her Barbie dolls’ hair. Little did she know that act would someday lead to a career path. Palazzo, who graduated from West Forsyth...
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First female investigator retires from FCSO
By: Alyssa LaRenzie Sheer boredom started Jean Garner’s law enforcement career more than 34 years ago. With her youngest daughters having started school, Garner looked for ways to keep busy, including...
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Solicitor general shakes up staff
By: Alyssa LaRenzie Forsyth County Solicitor General Donna Gopaul kept returning to the word “efficiency” as she discussed the changes in the office and its staffing since she started in March. Gopaul...
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Women honored for efforts with pollinators
By: Crystal Ledford Two Forsyth women have been honored for their efforts to preserve butterflies and other pollinators such as bees, moths and hummingbirds. Lynn Pugh and Carrie Toth were recently...
View ArticleFCFD employee mulling lawsuit
By: Alyssa LaRenzie A Forsyth County Fire Department employee could launch a suit or seek to settle following a complaint made with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleging gender...
View ArticleRoadwork suspended for holiday weekend
By: Jennifer Sami Those planning to travel over the July Fourth holiday weekend will get some traffic relief later this week as the Georgia Department of Transportation plans to suspend its roadwork...
View ArticleFourth of July festivities on tap
By: Crystal Ledford Get ready to let your red, white and blue shine through. The city of Cumming’s annual Independence Day festivities begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Cumming Fairgrounds. Events kick...
View ArticleASHWAY: Braves first half was a roller-coaster
By: Denton Ashway The 2013 Braves roller-coaster ride reached its halfway point over the weekend. If the first half is any indication, the ride isn’t going to level off any time soon. The Braves...
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