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Recovered eagle sculpture moved indoors
By: Alyssa LaRenzie The large bronze sculpture of an eagle that disappeared from a popular recreational trail for about three weeks this summer has found a new perch.“Inquisitive Eagle,” as the artwork...
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Engaging future voters
By: Jay Ryerse A day before the U.S. presidential election, 170 juniors at Lambert High School got a lesson in the Electoral College.As part of an Advanced Placement U.S. history 2012 electoral...
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Deputy hailed for valor
By: Crystal Ledford A longtime Forsyth County Sheriff’s deputy has received the agency’s highest honor. Lt. Tommy Hunter of the north precinct’s uniform patrol division was presented with the Sheriff’s...
View ArticlePolicy addresses recording of meetings
By: Alyssa LaRenzie A Forsyth County policy adopted Tuesday sets some rules for recording public meetings.The county commission voted 5-0 on the audio/video recording and photography policy, whose...
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Ceremony to honor veterans, USMC birthday
By: Jennifer Sami The county’s youngest cadet and oldest Marine will be among those celebrating Veterans Day tonight at North Forsyth High School.Alyssa Adams, a North freshman, and retired Marine...
View ArticleFamily displaced after chimney fire
By: Alyssa LaRenzie A Tuesday night chimney fire in northeast Forsyth forced a family out of its home until the smoke damage clears.According to Forsyth County Fire Division Chief Jason Shivers, the...
View ArticleE-911 board wants to meet less often
By: Alyssa LaRenzie With nothing on the agenda to discuss, the Forsyth County E-911 Advisory Board talked Thursday morning about meeting less often.County Manager Doug Derrer raised the issue after the...
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Used book sale benefits library
By: Alyssa LaRenzie The Forsyth County Public Library Friends & Advocates will hold its largest used book sale to date this weekend.The fall book sale at the Cumming library branch opens today for...
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Expo features engines, tractors
By: Crystal Ledford The old will meet the new at the Cumming Fairgrounds this weekend.Now in its 11th year, the two-day Cumming Steam, Antique Tractor and Gas Engine Exposition begins today. Put on by...
View ArticleVeterans Day ceremony today
By: Crystal Ledford The public is invited to honor veterans on Friday. The city of Cumming, in conjunction with American Legion Post 307 and a local homeschool group, will hold a Veterans Day ceremony...
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Twilight race aids Whispering Hope
By: Crystal Ledford Runners and walkers are invited to support an organization that helps women with unexpected pregnancies. The First Redeemer Sports Run for Hope Twilight 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk will...
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5K is a first for young runners
By: Alyssa LaRenzie Children that once walked a mile will run more than three on Saturday after weeks of practice.The kids have been improving their times dramatically in the new eight-week youth...
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Prep football: West wins region in OT thriller
By: Newsroom Staff The final week of the 2012 high school football regular season featured all six Forsyth County teams in action. Final scores: * West 17, Lambert 16 OT * South 35, North 14 * Kell...
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Semper fi at North Forsyth High
By: Newsroom Staff Members of the Junior ROTC program at North Forsyth High held a ceremony Thursday night honoring both Veterans Day and the birthday of the Marine Corps 237 years ago.During the...
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Cumming salutes veterans
By: Crystal Ledford A sea of red, white and blue filled the grounds by the Cumming Veterans War Memorial on Friday morning as city leaders, veterans and school groups joined forces to honor U.S....
View ArticleElection results certified
By: Alyssa LaRenzie Forsyth County’s election results became official Friday after the local elections board reviewed write-in candidates and unique situations.In total, 84 provisional ballots were...
View ArticleFreedom rally today honors vets
By: Alyssa LaRenzie The Forsyth County Tea Party Patriots Alliance is holding an event honoring veterans Sunday.The Veterans Day Freedom Rally will feature patriotic music, celebrations of America and...
View ArticleCentral drama second at state
By: Jennifer Sami The Forsyth Central High drama department placed second in state Class AAAAA for its production of “Rashomon” during the recent one-act play competition in Perry.“We represented our...
View ArticleSawnee EMC announces rate reduction
By: Crystal Ledford Many Sawnee EMC customers should see a reduction in their power bills through the end of the year. Leaders of the cooperative announced that the board of directors recently approved...
View ArticlePreparations begin for Cops and Kids
By: Alyssa LaRenzie A young Forsyth County girl had $125 to spend at Walmart one year just a few weeks before Christmas.The top item on her wish list wasn’t a toy or game, but a blanket.“That breaks...
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