AP source: Braves, Freeman agree to 8-year deal
By: Associated Press ATLANTA — A person familiar with the talks says theAtlanta Braveshave reached an agreement on an eight-year deal with first baseman Freddie Freeman that will be worth about $125...
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Hirsh: Freeman, Heyward signings make Braves' future clear
By: Andrew Hirsh With a young foundation and a constricting payroll, the future of the Atlanta Braves has been relatively murky for the last few seasons. On Tuesday, it became much clearer. In a matter...
View ArticleBlaze chars auto repair shop in south Forsyth
By: Jennifer Sami SOUTH FORSYTH -- Firefighters escaped injury Sunday night when part of a burning metal building housing an automotive repair business in south Forsyth collapsed as they were fighting...
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Boater rescues drowning owl on Lake Lanier
By: Crystal Ledford A day after he rescued a drowning owl on Lake Lanier, a south Forsyth boater was still marveling over the unusual encounter. Brendan Mazur was aboard his small recreational...
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Real estate expert lauds Forsyth County’s appeal
By: Crystal Ledford FORSYTH COUNTY — Forsyth County is leading the resurgence of the metro Atlanta area’s real estate market. That was one of the main messages of Frank Norton Jr. on Tuesday during the...
View ArticleLegislation aims to up demand for solar technology
By: Crystal Ledford Proposed state legislation could be a ray of light for the solar industry in Georgia. The measure, introduced by District 25 state Rep. Mike Dudgeon, would allow property owners to...
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Forsyth County signees for 2014 National Signing Day
By: Sports Staff Here is a list of all the Forsyth County student athletes who signed a scholarship Wednesday on National Signing Day. Check back throughout the day as more athletes make their college...
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Marshall headlines class of six signees for West football
By: Andrew Hirsh Six West Forsyth football players signed with college programs on Wednesday, bringing an end to another year of recruiting for the Wolverines. Center Andrew Marshall highlighted the...
View ArticleMoore clinches state House District 22 post
By: Jennifer Sami The voters have spoken. Cherokee County businessman Sam Moore will be the new state representative from District 22 after defeating Meagan Biello in a special election runoff Tuesday....
View ArticleCompromise floated for fixing Sanders Road
By: Jennifer Sami CUMMING — It appears Forsyth County and the city of Cumming could share the cost for repairs to reopen a section of Sanders Road that has been closed for months. During a work session...
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'Great moment' for North's five football signees
By: Brian Paglia North Forsyth football coach Jason Galt finished his part of the signing day festivities. Now, it was the players’ turn.“As men, you’re going to have to learn how to speak in front of...
View ArticleGIRLS TENNIS PREVIEW: Team-by-team capsules
By: Sports Staff FORSYTH CENTRAL Coach: Nichole Ferreira, first season Last season: 3-13, 1-10 in Region 7-AAAAA Key Returners: Emily Chester, Maggie Little and Nellie Harrison Key Newcomers: Catie...
View ArticleBOYS TENNIS PREVIEW: Team-by-team capsules
By: Sports Staff FORSYTH CENTRAL Coach: Lucas Roof, seventh season Last season: 11-7, 6-4 in Region 7-AAAAA, Div. A. Key returners: Mike Fink, sr.; Tyler Baldwin, sr.; Joe Bieler, sr.; Trent Callan,...
View ArticleFrustration spills over at hearing
By: Jennifer Sami Many of those who attended a public hearing Wednesday night on the future of Lake Alice appeared to leave with more questions than answers. Several asked for another hearing once a...
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Man arrested after taking off in new truck
By: Jim Dean CUMMING — A man who drove off in a new pickup truck after providing a Cumming car dealership with fake identification was arrested Thursday afternoon following a short chase. The man,...
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Forsyth Central High honors its STARS
By: Jennifer Sami CUMMING — Kelli Schuyler described him as eclectic, special, quirky and different. Yet those qualities are why the Forsyth Central High science teacher said she values Paul Cromer and...
View ArticleOutdoors: Fish and Anglers both lethargic …
By: Sports Staff Water conditions: Lake Lanier’s water level remains right at full pool at 1,071.01 feet or 0.01 feet above a full pool of 1,071. The CORP continues to keep the water flowing through...
View ArticleBOYS SOCCER PREVIEW: Team-by-team capsules
By: Sports Staff FORSYTH CENTRAL Coach: Ross Walker, eighth season Last season: 6-12, 4-6 in Region 7-AAAAA Key returners: D Grant Butschek, sr.; MF Anel Ramic, sr. Key newcomers: MF Adrian Sanchez,...
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REGION TOURNAMENT PREVIEW: Girls basketball
By: Andrew Hirsh REGION 6-AAAAAA Favorite: North Forsyth. The Lady Raiders finished atop the region standings with a 13-1 mark in 6-AAAAAA and 23-2 overall record. Led by head coach Eric Herrick, North...
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REGION TOURNAMENT PREVIEW: Boys basketball
By: Andrew Hirsh REGION 6-AAAAAA Favorite: Lambert. With a 13-1 record in 6-AAAAAA, Lambert is the most dangerous team in the region. After losing their first two games, the Longhorns have since gone...
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