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South grad off to early start in arts
By: Crystal Ledford Art has always had a special place in the heart of Amanda Tai. And at 21, that love has led to opportunities most people twice her age haven’t experienced. While still at South...
View ArticleCampaigns enter stretch run
By: Jennifer Sami With the three presidential debates finished, and less than two weeks remaining until the Nov. 6 election, both political parties are rallying behind their candidates.Maria Albo, a...
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Fulton turns to local elections adviser
By: Jennifer Sami The Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections is getting a little help from a Forsyth County resident.Gary J. Smith, Forsyth’s former elections supervisor, began work Friday...
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Authorities urge caution on roads
By: Jennifer Sami In the wake of a busy two-day span of wrecks, authorities are urging drivers to use caution as they travel along Ga. 400 and other area traffic arteries this fall.“During this time...
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CSI leader tapped to head association
By: Jennifer Sami Katrina M. Murdock of the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office has been selected as the 2012-13 president of the Georgia Division of the International Association for Identification.She...
View ArticleVolleyball: South advances to state quarterfinals
By: Sports Staff KINGSLAND — It might have seemed a bit unfair to South Forsyth’s volleyball team. Ranked No. 6 in Class AAAAAA in the latest GaSports.com coaches poll, the Lady War Eagles had to...
View ArticlePlanning board OK with subdivision
By: Alyssa LaRenzie A rezoning for a planned west Forsyth subdivision received a favorable outlook from Forsyth County’s planning board Tuesday night.The board voted 4-0, with member Craig Nolen...
View ArticleChamber's annual dinner draws near
By: Jennifer Sami The Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce is looking toward the community’s future as it prepares for the 2012 Annual Dinner and Celebration.Tuesday is the deadline to register...
View ArticleChanges likely in wake of big fire
By: Alyssa LaRenzie In the wake of a fire that smoldered for three weeks at a south Forsyth mulch business, Forsyth County commissioners are considering stricter code regulations.The fire at Cowart...
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Football: Raising the stakes
By: Sports Staff Much is on the line for Forsyth County’s varsity football teams this week. A West Forsyth victory over Chattahoochee tonight would move the Wolverines within one win of a Region...
View ArticleShelter is down to details
By: Alyssa LaRenzie Just a few decisions remain for the Forsyth County Animal Shelter before the project goes out for construction bids. The five-member shelter advisory committee combed through the...
View ArticleElectronics recycling event Saturday
By: Alyssa LaRenzie Keep Forsyth County Beautiful invites residents to the semiannual electronics recycling event Saturday.Old devices and equipment can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the...
View ArticleFirefighter's appeal reaches court
By: Alyssa LaRenzie A Forsyth County firefighter who was fired three years ago may soon get his day in court.John Gooch lost his job in August 2009 following allegations he lied and stole county...
View ArticleAgreements reached on tax, water
By: Alyssa LaRenzie Forsyth County and the city of Cumming joined together Friday morning to resolve some longstanding disputes.Both governments approved agreements on a new water contract and a split...
View ArticleSecond amendment receives little talk
By: Jennifer Sami Georgia has been buzzing over a charter school amendment on the Nov. 6 election ballot, but there’s another referendum few appear to have noticed. “It’s pretty obscure as far as I’m...
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Halloween safety stressed
By: Alyssa LaRenzie Halloween isn’t typically a quiet night for public safety responders, but authorities are urging caution to keep residents safe during holiday activities.With so many people “out...
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Couple gets probation over home's condition
By: Jennifer Sami Owners of the home where a North Forsyth High student was found dead pleaded guilty to reckless conduct and littering. Laura and Robert Lancaster were sentenced to two years of...
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PIER store enhancing lives
By: Crystal Ledford In just its first year, a nonprofit thrift store in north Forsyth is living up to its name of Provide Inspiration, Employment and Resources.The goal of the PIER store on Browns...
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Man assaulted by stepson at church
By: Jennifer Sami A 17-year-old faces charges after allegedly cutting his stepfather in the neck following services Sunday at a Cumming church.According to Cumming Police Sgt. Bryan Zimbardi,...
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Firefighters battle blaze in south Forsyth
By: Alyssa LaRenzie A large storage shed at a southwest Forsyth roofing business caught fire Tuesday afternoon.The blaze started about 1 p.m. while employees were patching the roof, said Forsyth...
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