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Forsyth County basketball teams participate in holiday tournaments
By: Andrew Hirsh Most of Forsyth County’s high school basketball programs have been partaking in holiday tournaments throughout winter break—some competing right in their backyards, others travelling...
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Smith bemoans is Falcons' second-half woes
By: Associated Press FLOWERY BRANCH (AP) — Coach Mike Smith says the Atlanta Falcons can’t take much satisfaction from almost rallying against the San Francisco 49ers. For Smith, Atlanta’s season-long...
View ArticleElevated water level not a problem — yet
By: Newsroom Staff The recent soaking rains helped elevate Lake Lanier to flood stage, but the excess water has not led to any major problems. “Well, right now it’s not an issue,” said Patrick Robbins,...
View ArticleChristmas tree recycling gets under way
By: Alyssa LaRenzie’Twas two days after Christmas and not nearly as exciting, but it’s about that time to take the tree for recycling. The annual “Bring One for the Chipper” Christmas tree recycling...
View ArticleDOT repairing potholes along Ga. 400
By: Jennifer Sami Anyone who has driven over a pothole recently on Ga. 400 will be relieved to know the problem is being addressed. Crews with the Georgia Department of Transportation have been working...
View ArticleLack of quorum scraps planning board meeting
By: Alyssa LaRenzie The Monday meeting of Forsyth County’s planning board has been canceled because not enough members are able to attend. At least three of the five members must be present for the...
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All-girl robotics team claims region crown
By: Jennifer Sami Girls will be girls. And the girls in the Daisy Doyles recently did what they do best — win. The six female students from Vickery Creek Middle School, all friends in band, recently...
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Sounds of Sawnee turns 20
By: Crystal Ledford Sharon Titus vividly remembers the first time she got her clarinet out of the closet, where it had remained since she finished high school. It was the first rehearsal of a new music...
View ArticleMotions hearing set for acquitted boater
By: Newsroom Staff GAINESVILLE — Court documents indicate a motion hearing has been set Monday for Paul J. Bennett of Cumming, who faces four misdemeanor charges in Hall County State Court. In...
View ArticleNew year off to quiet start, authorities say
By: Jennifer Sami Celebrations rang in 2014 worldwide, but most Forsyth County residents seemed to have behaved themselves. “The last few years have been actually quite quiet from any fireworks-related...
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Project to improve crossing finished
By: Jennifer Sami Crews with the state Department of Transportation have finished widening a 600-foot section of Canton Highway (Hwy. 20) at Woodland Hills Drive. The wider center turning lane should...
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First baby of 2014 arrives early
By: Crystal Ledford Little William Dakota Alan Wallace likely will have plenty of adventures with his two big sisters, Alexis and Jade. “Hopefully, they won’t fight as much as my sister and I did with...
View ArticleNorth girls get big win against Spain Park (Ala.)
By: Andrew Hirsh Often times the difference between a good basketball team and a great basketball team is determined by preparation. Undoubtedly, those who do their homework and sharpen their mental...
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2013 Mid-season Basketball Report
By: Sports Staff The holiday tournaments are over. A first pass through the region schedule has been made. Now, it’s all about getting ready for region tournaments in February when the state playoffs...
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New FCN publisher named
By: Newsroom Staff Vince Johnson, previously the chief multimedia officer at the Santa Clarita Valley Signal in California, has been named as the publisher of the Forsyth County News. The announcement...
View ArticleAmos remains at helm of BOC
By: Crystal Ledford The Forsyth County commission will see a continuation of leadership for 2014. Commissioners voted 4-0 on Thursday night to give Pete Amos a second term as chairman and reappoint...
View Article4 injured in wrong-way crash
By: Jennifer Sami At least four people, including a small child, were taken to area hospitals Thursday night following a head-on collision that authorities said involved a wrong-way driver on Hwy. 20....
View ArticleCommission postpones several matters
By: Crystal Ledford The Forsyth County commission postponed several items that were on the agenda for their meeting Thursday night. They included proposed changes to the unified development code and...
View ArticleAquatic center lands two state events
By: Crystal Ledford The Cumming Aquatic Center will be the site of two major statewide water events this summer. Greg Little, director of the city’s recreation and parks department, recently announced...
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