Horizon baseball holds on for win against Covenant Christian
By: Sports Staff Horizon Christian held on for a 7-4 win Friday over Covenant Christian on the road. Daniel Meyers pitched five strong innings, while Jake Fussell came on in the sixth to close the win...
View Article2013-14 Forsyth County Tip Off Club awards
By: Sports Staff 2014 Forsyth County Tip Off Club Awards Girls Co-Players of the Year: Sarah Myers, South Forsyth; Jenna Staiti, West Forsyth Boys Player of the Year: Logan Bush, Lambert DB Carroll...
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Man shot, killed by deputies in north Forsyth
By: Jennifer Sami NORTH FORSYTH — Authorities have released the name of the 52-year-old man was shot and killed early Monday after he reportedly pulled a gun on Forsyth County Sheriff’s deputies. The...
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County hires animal shelter manager
By: Newsroom Staff CUMMING — Forsyth County has found a manager to lead its new animal shelter, which is set to open this summer. On Tuesday, the county announced the addition of Chris Peninger, who...
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Auburn hires Bruce Pearl as basketball coach
By: Associated Press AUBURN, Ala. — Auburn has hired former Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl to revive a struggling basketball program that hasn't been to the NCAA tournament in more than a decade. The...
View ArticlePanthers QB Newton to have surgery, out 4 months
By: Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers have announced that quarterback Cam Newton will undergo surgery Wednesday on his left ankle and will be sidelined for four months. The team...
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Armed robbery suspect remains at large
By: Jim Dean SOUTH FORSYTH — Authorities went door to door Saturday in several south Forsyth subdivisions as they attempted to capture an armed robbery suspect. The effort was part of an 11-hour...
View ArticlePREP ROUNDUP: Lambert boys lacrosse takes down Milton
By: Sports Staff BASEBALL Sequoyah 5, Forsyth Central 4, 10 inns. The Bulldogs lost a tough Region 7-AAAAA game Tuesday at home. Central fell to 5-7 overall and 3-3 in the region. Parker Morrison took...
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Hirsh: Braves' Wood a key cog after injuries
By: Andrew Hirsh What always impressed me the most about Tom Glavine — more than his ability to paint the corners, outsmart hitters or thrive under pressure — was his demeanor on the mound. My father...
View ArticleUniversity System of Georgia approves tobacco ban
By: Newsroom Staff ATLANTA — The board governing Georgia's public colleges and universities has approved a systemwide proposal to ban the use of all forms of tobacco products. The University System of...
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Forsyth youth ministry intern held on child molestation charges
By: Jennifer Sami CUMMING — A church youth ministry intern remained in the Forsyth County Detention Center on Wednesday following his arrest on felony counts of child molestation and enticing a child...
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Grueling schedule has West boys soccer on the cusp
By: Brian Paglia Last season, the West Forsyth boys’ soccer team learned the lesson of physical soccer at the least opportune time. After 17 games and three months, the Wolverines played Collins Hill...
View ArticleMalfunctioning air unit clears Liberty Middle
By: Jennifer Sami WEST FORSYTH — Students at Liberty Middle School were evacuated as a precaution Thursday afternoon while maintenance staff worked to fix a ventilation unit. Forsyth County Schools...
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Falcons sign return specialist Devin Hester
By: Associated Press FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with return specialist Devin Hester. The team announced the deal Thursday. The 31-year-old Hester is a three-time...
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Delivery truck crashes into barber shop
By: Jim Dean CUMMING -- No one was hurt Thursday morning when a parked delivery truck rolled away from a thrift store on Dahlonega Street. According to authorities, the driver was unloading the truck...
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Mercer shocks Duke 78-71 in NCAA tourney opener
By: Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. — Senior-laden Mercer went into Duke's backyard and pulled off the biggest upset of the NCAA tournament so far Friday, beating the Blue Devils 78-71 and likely ending...
View ArticleDNR rolls out new interactive map
By: Newsroom Staff GAINESVILLE — With a little technological know-how, Georgia residents and visitors now can electronically find the state parks that match their recreation interests. The Georgia...
View ArticleSharon Forks Library opening bookstore
By: Jennifer Sami SOUTH FORSYTH — Forsyth County’s largest library branch will open a used bookstore on Saturday morning. The store at Sharon Forks in south Forsyth will be run by the Forsyth County...
View ArticleCumming City Park ready for makeover
By: Crystal Ledford CUMMING -- Renovations at Cumming City Park could begin in earnest next week after officials chose three service providers for the project. During their regular meeting Tuesday...
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Former bank manager sentenced in theft case
By: Jennifer Sami CUMMING -- A former bank branch manager has been sentenced to 15 years of probation for taking more than $25,000 from the First Citizens Bank location in Forsyth County. Deborah...
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