Drowning investigation continuing
By: Newsroom Staff GAINESVILLE — Gainesville police say there is no new information as to how or what caused the apparent drowning of a man Thursday in Lake Lanier. William James Carswell of...
View ArticleSheriff’s deputies rally around great-grandma after theft
By: Jennifer Sami NORTH FORSYTH — A 71-year-old northwest Forsyth woman had extra reason to celebrate this Easter after Forsyth County Sheriff’s deputies surprised her by raising $380 to replace church...
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‘Topping out’ ceremony marks milestone for new courthouse, jail
By: Crystal Ledford CUMMING — A crowd of community leaders, construction workers and elected officials gathered Tuesday morning to officially celebrate the “topping out” of the new Forsyth County...
View ArticleBusinesses cited during alcohol sting
By: Newsroom Staff FORSYTH COUNTY — Four of 12 businesses checked by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office during a recent sweep sold alcohol to someone younger than 21. According to the sheriff’s...
View ArticleState of county address set for Thursday
By: Crystal Ledford CUMMING — The Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce will present the State of the County Address, one of its most popular events, this week. Tickets to the address, which is...
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Five overcome hardships to earn scholarships
By: Jennifer Sami FORSYTH COUNTY — The Rotary Club of Forsyth County honored five high school seniors Thursday who have overcome great challenges to graduate this spring.“It’s hard enough to make it...
View ArticleGOP forum focuses on education
By: Jennifer Sami FORSYTH COUNTY — The focus was on education during the second of two Forsyth County Republican Party forums last week. Four of the 15 candidates running for the state school...
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Marine surprised by rousing welcome home
By: Jennifer Sami CUMMING — When Bennett Martin jumped into his father’s arms, it appeared he would never let go. It had been nearly 10 months since the 3-year-old had seen his father, who’s been...
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Annual burn ban begins May 1
By: Jennifer Sami FORSYTH COUNTY — Just a few days remain for Georgians to burn yard debris before a statewide ban takes effect. Forsyth County Fire Division Chief Jason Shivers said the ban, which...
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South's Carnahan, Lambert's Lord lead 16 local track athletes to state
By: Sports Staff Now it’s on to state. Sixteen girls and boys track and field athletes from Forsyth County qualified for the Georgia High School Association Girls and Boys State Track Meets on...
View ArticleExpert: Lake Lanier property values to rise
By: Newsroom Staff BUFORD — Property values around Lake Lanier are expected to increase exponentially, as metro Atlanta creeps further northward.“Welcome to ground zero,” Frank Norton Jr. said. “You...
View ArticleWeekend wrecks claim two motorcyclists
By: Jennifer Sami FORSYTH COUNTY — Two motorcyclists died following separate wrecks over the weekend in Forsyth County. According to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, a 55-year-old Roswell man was...
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No. 1 Grayson awaits Lambert girls soccer in state playoffs
By: Brian Paglia Lambert senior defender Casey Baker has known one constant over her four years of varsity soccer. While the Lady Longhorns’ playoff results have fluctuated between disappointing and...
View ArticleSouth robotics team finishes third in world
By: Jennifer Sami SOUTH FORSYTH — A team of three seniors from South Forsyth High School finished third at the VEX Robotics World Championship competition over the weekend in Anaheim, Calif. It was the...
View ArticleLate goals doom South Forsyth boys soccer in playoff loss at Brookwood
By: Sports Staff SNELLVILLE – For 71 minutes, South Forsyth boys’ soccer held their own against the No. 1-ranked team in Class AAAAAA. Then it all fell apart. Brookwood scored three goals in the final...
View ArticleDebate heats up Public Service Commission race
By: Newsroom Staff ATLANTA — The Republican primary race for the District 4 Public Service Commission seat is heating up after a final debate was held Tuesday night by the Atlanta Press Club. Incumbent...
View ArticleLambert's Lummus selected to Division II All-Independent Women's Lacrosse team
By: Sports Staff Former Lambert lacrosse standout Anna Lummus was named to the Division II All-Independent Women’s Lacrosse team. Lummus, a freshman defender at Young Harris College, finished the...
View ArticleLambert's Kasmarik named to Big South All-Conference team
By: Sports Staff Former Lambert lacrosse standout Jenna Kasmarik was named to the Big South All-Conference First Team mention all-state on Monday. Kasmarik, a junior attacker at Winthrop, has made an...
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Relay for Life on Friday at Fairgrounds
By: Crystal Ledford CUMMING — Ken Hagler, the associate minister at Cumming First United Methodist Church, will never forget the moment he realized what is most important in life. Fourteen years ago,...
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Local GOP series concludes with races for legislature
By: Jennifer Sami FORSYTH COUNTY — The fourth and final debate in the Forsyth County Republican Party’s series leading up to the May 20 primary was the best attended. Nearly 150 people filled the...
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