Forsyth County News

The Forsyth County school board wants the local state legislative delegation to consider other options before further cutting education funding. Full Story »

The Christmas season has officially arrived in Forsyth County. Saturday, the city of Cumming and the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce held the annual Cumming Christmas Parade and Festival in conjunction with Northside Hospital-Forsyth’s Celebration of Lights. Organizer April Raines said this year’s festivities were the most successful yet. “We had a really, really good turnout with a ... Full Story »

For one Forsyth County family, this Thanksgiving was an especially thankful one. A $20,000 makeover to two rooms of the Wampler-Patrick family’s home was completed just in time for extended family to visit. Joe Wampler, Angie Patrick and their 5-year-old daughter Olivia welcomed Patrick’s parents, OB and Mary Benton from Athens. “My mom had not seen any of the progress,” Patrick said. “But she ... Full Story »

The next phase of the Big Creek Greenway is open to the public. Forsyth County officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday at the trailhead on McFarland Parkway. The newest stretch of the path, which winds along Big Creek, extends about 4 miles from McFarland to Fowler Park on Hwy. 9. At that point, it connects with two other phases of the 12-foot-wide concrete and boardwalk trail, which ... Full Story »

Unhappy with Forsyth County government’s money management practices, employees made the most noise about the proposed 2010 budget. Full Story »

There is no shortage of groups working to give toys to local children in need this Christmas. Unfortunately, some of these nonprofits are in short supply of donations at a time when needs are greater than ever. The Forsyth County Family YMCA is seeking sponsors for nearly half of the 2,000 children registered to receive gifts this Christmas. “Some of the sponsors from previous years ... they’re ... Full Story »

Secretary of State Karen Handel is scheduled to speak Tuesday during the Forsyth County Republican Party’s monthly meeting. Full Story »

An Internet radio station launching Tuesday from a studio in Cumming will serve the radio control hobby community. Full Story »

Commissioners made a few changes to Forsyth County’s alcohol ordinance when they revisited the issue Thursday night. Full Story »

To help some of those at higher risk of the H1N1 virus, or swine flu, the Forsyth County Health Department is teaming up with the local school system to offer a couple free vaccination events. Full Story »

Within the next few months, Forsyth County will become home to ICx Tactical Platforms, a company that designs, develops and builds surveillance and deterrence towers. Full Story »

Central Park has 183 new trees, which planters finished installing earlier this week. The additions to the park off Keith Bridge Road won’t cost taxpayers any green, though. While the county grapples with budget woes, the funding for the trees came from a tree replacement fund and an outside grant, said spokeswoman Jodi Gardner. The $20,000 Tree Legacy Grant from the Georgia Urban Forest Council ... Full Story »

Rotarians are on the fast track to raise money for a local nonprofit organization. For the fifth year in a row, the Rotary Club of Lanier-Forsyth is holding Laps for Life, a quarter-midget racing fundraiser to help educate teenage drivers. “You’re racing against your colleagues and friends and just having a good time out there on the track, and at the same time, supporting a good cause,” said ... Full Story »

The state's continuing bank crisis hit Forsyth County on Friday as federal officials seized the assets of Buckhead Community Bank of Atlanta and Norcross-based First Security National Bank. Full Story »

As the annual Cumming Christmas Parade & Festival approaches, Mayor H. Ford Gravitt took time to reflect over nearly a decade of the city’s holiday festivities. Full Story »

A Forsyth County man pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges that he stole trade secrets from his former employer, Home Depot. Full Story »

The latest region alignments from the Georgia High School Association will bring big changes to the high school sports scene in Forsyth County. Full Story »

By February, Forsyth County will be home to ICx Tactical Platforms. Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce said Thursday that ICx’s move will be the company’s first presence in the county. Nearly 60 employees are expected to operate out of the facility, whose location has not been revealed. The company, which designs, develops and builds surveillance and deterrence towers, currently operates ... Full Story »

A 48-year-old woman has died as a result of injuries suffered in a head-on collision Wednesday night in north Forsyth. Full Story »

LensCrafters’ vision is to help people with theirs. Through the OneSight organization, the company offers free eye exams and glasses throughout the year. But Tuesday, stores across the nation joined together for OneSight’s OneDay event, giving the gift of sight to people in need, including several Forsyth County students. The Avenue Forsyth LensCrafters location participated in its first OneDay ... Full Story »

A Forsyth County man arrested last week in connection with an international child pornography investigation may not be released from federal custody. Full Story »

When 17-year-old Trey Rood learned his cancer had returned in an advanced stage last summer, he didn’t let it stop him from his passion for playing football. Full Story »

From marijuana to money, Forsyth County’s state legislative delegation touched on a range of topics during a pre-session forum Tuesday. Full Story »

Normally, topics for my columns are generated by some activity that stimulates my thoughts: a news event, something I have read, an encounter with a person or place. But this one is unusual in that the stimulus is of a personal nature. Full Story »

Organizers are making final preparations for the annual Cumming Christmas Parade & Festival on Saturday. Full Story »