United Way offering free tax prep help
By: Crystal Ledford CUMMING — The United Way of Forsyth County will offer free tax preparation assistance for families meeting certain financial requirements later this month. For the second year in...
View Article400 North Board of Realtors celebrates successful 2013
By: Crystal Ledford FORSYTH COUNTY — The best and brightest in the local real estate market were recognized during a recent banquet. During its 2013 Circle of Excellence Awards Banquet, held at the...
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Business professionals help students hone interview skills
By: Crystal Ledford SOUTH FORSYTH — Haley Naylor opted for a navy blue business suit Monday rather than the typical student attire of jeans and a T-shirt.“I have a couple of go-to business outfits,”...
View ArticlePathways may lead students to careers
By: Jennifer Sami CUMMING -- From astronauts to zookeepers, kids grow up wanting to become many different things. But through two programs Forsyth County Schools will offer in the 2014-15 year,...
View ArticleVandals break in to West Forsyth High, cause damage
By: Jennifer Sami WEST FORSYTH -- The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to track down two men who broke into West Forsyth High School early Saturday. Doug Rainwater, a spokesman for the...
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Mellow Mushroom cook’s creation wins national contest
By: Crystal Ledford SOUTH FORSYTH — A Cumming restaurant worker’s dish is being served up all across the country after he won a recent contest. Cole Smith, a 2008 graduate of North Forsyth High School,...
View ArticleTime to change clocks, smoke alarm batteries
By: Newsroom Staff FORSYTH COUNTY -- As residents set their clocks forward for daylight saving time Saturday night, the Forsyth County Fire Department also recommends changing the batteries in smoke...
View ArticleLeadership Forsyth looking to fill class
By: Crystal Ledford CUMMING — A Forsyth County leadership training program is looking for new recruits. Three information sessions for anyone interested in becoming part of Leadership Forsyth’s class...
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Pinecrest soccer embraces lofty goals
By: Brian Paglia It was the day before National Pancake Day, and so the Pinecrest Academy girls’ soccer team broke down practice in fitting fashion. "Pancakes on three," they said. "One. Two. Three....
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West's Anderson juggles tennis, track
By: Brian Paglia Haley Anderson finished running Clayton Tillery’s physical education class-mandated mile two years ago in 6 minutes 20 seconds. She took just one breath to recover and then asked, "Is...
View ArticleField set for a decisive May 20 primary in Forsyth
By: Jennifer Sami CUMMING -- Qualifying for the May 20 primary ended Friday with no Democrats qualifying in Forsyth County. That means all the local races will be decided well ahead of the General...
View ArticleCostco project revived after land deal struck
By: Crystal Ledford CUMMING — It appears the development of a Costco in Cumming is back on track. Emory Lipscomb, who with Jim Butler owned property off Ga. 400 at Bald Ridge Marina Road (Exit 15)...
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Alpharetta police officer arrested on gun charges in Forsyth County
By: Jennifer Sami CUMMING — A 23-year veteran of the Alpharetta Police Department turned himself in Friday to Forsyth County authorities after he reportedly sold guns to a convicted felon. Craig Allen...
View ArticleAuthorities keep close watch on sex offenders
By: Jennifer Sami NORTH FORSYTH — Forsyth County is a terrible place to live — for sex offenders. Sheriff Duane Piper has made it a priority to check in on them to ensure they’re not violating the...
View ArticleRoad impasse may lead to mediation
By: Crystal Ledford FORSYTH COUNTY -- After nearly an hour in executive session Thursday night, Forsyth County commissioners voted to seek mediation with the city of Cumming over repairs to Sanders...
View ArticleHumane Society of Forsyth leader resigns
By: Crystal Ledford CUMMING -- The president of the Humane Society of Forsyth County has decided to step down. Lance White, who has served as president of the nonprofit volunteer organization for...
View ArticleLocal lawmakers watching several bills
By: Jennifer Sami FORSYTH COUNTY — Lawmakers are navigating the 2014 Georgia General Assembly in record time. With about eight days remaining, some of the members of Forsyth County’s state legislative...
View ArticleSchool system seeking input in superintendent search
By: Jennifer Sami FORSYTH COUNTY — The community is invited to be a part of the search for Forsyth County’s next school superintendent. Residents can provide input via an online survey or attend a...
View ArticlePREP ROUNDUP: Martelli scores 100th career goal in West girls lacrosse win
By: Sports Staff BASEBALL Lambert 14, Peachtree Ridge 3: The Longhorns stayed perfect on the season Tuesday with a non-region win at home. Lambert improved to 8-0 overall. Dylan Biumi earned the win on...
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Hirsh: Santana signing shows Braves' commitment
By: Andrew Hirsh By committing more than $200 million this offseason to homegrown talent, Atlanta Braves general manager Frank Wren and CEO Terry McGuirk proved these are no longer the overly-frugal,...
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