Forsyth County News

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  • Double time

    Forsyth County News – Mon Nov 9, 2:03 pm ET  

    Fans of the North Forsyth High School Marching Raider Band may think they’re seeing double. And in a sense, they are. Full Story »

  • Boater burned in blaze on mend

    Forsyth County News – Mon Nov 9, 8:33 am ET  

    A Forsyth County man who was severely burned in a houseboat fire last week is at home recovering. Full Story »

  • Veterans Day service set for Wednesday

    Forsyth County News – Sun Nov 8, 5:48 pm ET  

    Veterans of Foreign Wars members are inviting the community to honor military men and women for their service. Full Story »

  • County revenues continue to fall

    Forsyth County News – Sun Nov 8, 2:33 pm ET  

    The Forsyth County commission has given final approval to cost-saving measures approved last year in preparation for the 2009 budget. Full Story »

  • Plan for Ga. 400 toll lanes revived

    Forsyth County News – Sun Nov 8, 10:33 am ET  

    For about five years, Tom Schnautz has made the trek down Ga. 400 from his home in Forsyth County to work in Atlanta. Full Story »

  • Local health care talk turns lively

    Forsyth County News – Sat Nov 7, 7:18 pm ET  

    Health care reform is going to happen, the director of the Center for Health Services Research told attendees at a local summit on the issue. Full Story »

  • Christmas operation begins Nov. 16

    Forsyth County News – Sat Nov 7, 3:33 pm ET  

    Forsyth County residents can help make Christmas brighter for children around the world simply by filling a shoe box or two. Full Story »

  • Many local students honored for AP work

    Forsyth County News – Sat Nov 7, 11:18 am ET  

    Select students at four Forsyth County high schools were recognized for exceptional achievement on Advanced Placement, or AP, exams last school year. Full Story »

  • Construction courtesy

    Forsyth County News – Sat Nov 7, 9:18 am ET  

    Authorities are asking for courtesy as well as safety along the Big Creek Greenway. During a meeting  Wednesday with residents, Forsyth County Park Ranger Dennis Purcell said the next phase of the trail, from Hwy. 9 to McFarland Road, should be complete by month’s end. The addition, which will lengthen the local stretch of greenway to 7 miles, could have been finished sooner, Purcell said, were ... Full Story »

  • Two schools honored by state

    Forsyth County News – Sat Nov 7, 8:33 am ET  

    Two Forsyth County schools have been named 2009 Georgia Schools of Excellence. Daves Creek Elementary and Riverwatch Middle were among 27 schools statewide recognized Friday by the state for having shown the greatest improvement or highest achievement. In a statement, Forsyth County Schools Superintendent Buster Evans credited the two schools' "students, teachers and leadership/administrative ... Full Story »

  • North Forsyth playoff bound

    Forsyth County News – Fri Nov 6, 8:18 pm ET  

    Itching to lock up its first state playoff berth in four seasons, North Forsyth did away with any suspense early, ringing up four touchdowns in the first quarter and rolling to a 50-7 win over the Northview in Raider Valley. Full Story »

  • Sun, distractions can alter driving

    Forsyth County News – Fri Nov 6, 6:18 pm ET  

    A fatal wreck early this week northwest of Cumming has authorities again warning motorists about the dangers of driving while distracted. Full Story »

  • Grenade scare ends

    Forsyth County News – Fri Nov 6, 3:03 pm ET  

    Investigators want to who's responsible for an apparent bomb threat at the home of a woman whose husband was recently convicted on federal child porn charges. Full Story »

  • H1N1 vaccine supply limited

    Forsyth County News – Fri Nov 6, 2:33 pm ET  

    Health officials encourage only those identified as a high-risk priority to get the H1N1, or swine flu, vaccination, of which Forsyth County has a limited supply. Full Story »

  • Bazaar Saturday aids ailing child

    Forsyth County News – Fri Nov 6, 11:48 am ET  

    The Peachtree Court community is holding its inaugural holiday bazaar and bake sale Saturday. There will be tasty treats and about 15 vendors selling everything from soaps and lotions to jewelry and flowers. Organizers are hoping to reach out to the entire county, as proceeds will benefit the family of 2-year-old Jacob Phelps. Phelps, recently diagnosed with a brain tumor, is receiving treatment ... Full Story »

  • Poker run to benefit boys lodge

    Forsyth County News – Fri Nov 6, 8:48 am ET  

    The Bald Ridge Lodge fall poker run fundraiser is Saturday and the best hand will receive $150. Full Story »

  • Four schools earn Title I distinction

    Forsyth County News – Thu Nov 5, 6:18 pm ET  

    Four of Forsyth County’s public schools have been recognized by the state as Title I Distinguished Schools. Full Story »

  • Sign-ups end today for Taste of Tuscany

    Forsyth County News – Thu Nov 5, 4:18 pm ET  

    Today is the deadline to reserve a spot for the Johns Creek Arts Center’s Taste of Tuscany fundraiser. Full Story »

  • ‘Win It’ campaign does just that

    Forsyth County News – Thu Nov 5, 2:33 pm ET  

    After months of research and preparation, a team of South Forsyth High School students made its final marketing pitch to Cousins Properties, developer of The Avenue Forsyth. Full Story »

  • Lend time, hand this weekend

    Forsyth County News – Thu Nov 5, 8:33 am ET  

    Some local nonprofit organizations could use a helping hand this weekend. Forsyth County Community Connection is encouraging volunteers to take part in several projects. Among them is the Rivers Alive 2009 event at the Six Mile Park boat ramp on Hwy. 369. Sponsored by Keep Forsyth County Beautiful, the cleanup targets some of the most polluted sections on Forsyth County’s side of Lake Lanier ... Full Story »

  • Weathering a wet fall

    Forsyth County News – Wed Nov 4, 6:03 pm ET  

    From rooftops to the fairways, an unusually wet fall has challenged some Forsyth County businesses. Full Story »

  • State honors sheriff’s office

    Forsyth County News – Wed Nov 4, 4:03 pm ET  

    The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office has won four statewide traffic safety awards. The awards were presented to the agency last week during the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Governor’s Challenge Luncheon in Macon. Forsyth County Sheriff Ted Paxton said in a statement that he was “honored to receive these awards.” “It clearly recognizes our proactive approach in combating vehicle crashes ... Full Story »

  • Jot Em Down slow

    Forsyth County News – Wed Nov 4, 3:03 pm ET  

    Peter Tinkham was pleased to hear that improvements on Jot Em Down Road may be complete next week. Full Story »

  • 5K Saturday aids Special Olympics

    Forsyth County News – Wed Nov 4, 12:03 pm ET  

    The annual Special Olympics Forsyth 5K/Family Fun Run returns Saturday at a new venue, The Avenue Forsyth. Full Story »

  • ‘Keep growing’

    Forsyth County News – Wed Nov 4, 9:03 am ET  

    Shubie Abercrombie is leaving for Afghanistan next week, but Monday night he took time to thank a local group of veterans for their service to the country. Full Story »

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