Forsyth County News

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

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

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

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

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 »

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 »

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

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

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 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 »

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 »

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

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 »

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 »

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 »

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

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

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

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 »

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 »

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

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 »

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

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

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 »