Subdivision request clears commission
By: Crystal Ledford FORSYTH COUNTY — On a night with few agenda items, several of which were postponed, Forsyth County commissioners did approve plans for one residential development in south Forsyth....
View ArticleWest's Hepler excited about next chapter with family
By: Brian Paglia In 2007, Frank Hepler walked into then West Forsyth principal Richard Gill’s office for an interview to become the school’s first head football coach. After 14 seasons and 135 wins as...
View ArticleReported drowning on lake investigated
By: Newsroom Staff GAINESVILLE — Gainesville police and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources are investigating the reported drowning in Lake Lanier.“Just before 10 p.m. [Thursday] night,...
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State House hopefuls appear at GOP forum
By: Jennifer Sami FORSYTH COUNTY — There appear to be many political similarities between the two Republican candidates for the District 26 seat in the state House of Representatives. During a Forsyth...
View ArticleReminder: Taste of Forsyth is today
By: Crystal Ledford CUMMING -- Taste of Forsyth Along the Hospitality Highway returns Saturday. The fourth annual event will again be held in and around the Cumming Fairgrounds’ covered arena....
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Vet relishes taking part in Honor Flight
By: Crystal Ledford FORSYTH COUNTY — Nick Youdell wanted to visit the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., to honor his father, Edward, who served in the Navy during that time.“I was 10 years old...
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Forsyth firefighter recruits graduate
By: Micah Green FORSYTH COUNTY — The Forsyth County Fire Department graduated a new class of recruits during a ceremony Friday night at the Central Park Recreation Center. The recruits — Jarred...
View ArticleSchool system’s contract with state reviewed
By: Jennifer Sami FORSYTH COUNTY — The Forsyth County Board of Education is seeking state approval for the final year of its Investing in Education Excellence, or IE2, contract with the state. During a...
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Easter traditions can nurture faith journey
By: Jennifer Sami FORSYTH COUNTY — Families will be donning bright spring attire, and maybe even a pair of new shoes or a hat, today as they prepare to celebrate Easter. Many children will find and...
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Crowds fill fairgrounds for Taste of Forsyth
By: Jim Dean The threat of rainy weather didn't stop hundreds of people from coming to the Cumming Fairgrounds for the annual Taste of Forsyth event on Saturday. The event included a helicopter...
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Farmers market Friday at Sharon Elementary
By: Crystal Ledford SOUTH FORSYTH -- Sharon Elementary is home to probably the two most pampered chickens in Georgia. Lula and Cornelius joined the south Forsyth campus earlier this year as a result of...
View ArticleMobile training unit at library Tuesday
By: Newsroom Staff CUMMING — The Georgia Mountains Regional Commission will bring its mobile training unit to the Cumming Library on Tuesday. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the public can take advantage of...
View ArticleFree GED classes begin at Little Mill Middle
By: Jennifer Sami NORTH FORSYTH — It doesn’t matter why they never graduated high school. For Kimberly DeRose, all that’s important is they’re interested in earning their GED.“Even if they have very...
View ArticleAnother traffic shift set for Hwys. 9, 141
By: Jennifer Sami SOUTH FORSYTH — The state Department of Transportation plans to shift traffic next week at Hwys. 9 and 141/Bethelview Road. The shift, slated for Wednesday, is part of an ongoing $5...
View ArticleLambert boys golf runner-up at Region 6-AAAAAA tournament
By: Sports Staff DAHLONEGA - The Lambert boys’ golf team finished second in the Region 6-AAAAAA tournament on Monday at Achasta Golf Club. The Longhorns came within one shot of the title, finishing...
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North Forsyth woman gains national acclaim for quilt efforts
By: Crystal Ledford NORTH FORSYTH — Unlike many who practice the tradition, Diane D. Knott didn’t learn about quilting from her mother.“My mom sewed on a button when absolutely forced to,” Knott joked....
View ArticleJobs, services fair scheduled Saturday
By: Crystal Ledford CUMMING — They say old dogs can’t learn new tricks, but a local charitable organization is hoping to prove that theory wrong. The MSG Foundation will present “New Tricks for Old...
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Forsyth schools fare well on new state scoring system
By: Jennifer Sami FORSYTH COUNTY — Forsyth County remains among Georgia’s leading school districts, according to the state’s new scoring guidelines. The state Department of Education released the...
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Defense leads West Forsyth girls lacrosse to crucial win over Centennial
By: Andrew Hirsh Every week, West Forsyth’s girls’ lacrosse coach Dan Kaplan picks a word for his players to focus on. He’ll put it in bold letters on their schedules, remind them of it passing...
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Solicitor general, BOE candidates square off
By: Jennifer Sami FORSYTH COUNTY — From the federal Common Core education standards to domestic violence, the community got to hear responses Monday night on a variety of topics from five candidates in...
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