LOCAL Section
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City votes to raise water, sewer rates Water and sewer rates will be going up next year for city of Cumming customers. Cumming's mayor and city council approved the rate hike Tuesday, a move they hope will better position the utility department for future growth. The new prices, which become effective Jan. 1, equate to a 40-cent increase in the base rate, plus an additional 40 cents per every 1,000 gallons used. Cumming Utilities director Jon Heard said the increase will be ... |
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Board nixes driver services center The outlook for a new Department of Driver Services facility has grown bleak after the Forsyth County commission rejected an agreement with the state. |
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New Sears showroom opens in Cumming Forsyth County's second Sears location, which opened Sunday on Market Place Boulevard in Cumming, is a continuation of the company's new trend. |
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Man arrested on child molestation charges A 57-year-old man charged with sexually abusing a child remained in custody Wednesday without bond. |
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Deal on big mall is near The Forsyth County commission and representatives of an upscale, mixed-use project in south Forsyth may have settled on their roles in the development. |
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Ballot form is useless if unsigned A request for an absentee ballot could lead to an absent vote if Republican voters don't follow directions carefully. |
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Emory welcomed in Alpharetta Emory University's Center for Lifelong Learning, the college's first satellite location, has debuted to positive reviews in Alpharetta. |
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Alleged con man extradited Authorities arrived Monday to pick up an Ohio man wanted in Pennsylvania for reportedly cheating businesses out of about $75,000. |
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Tax collections likely to top '07 Despite the sagging economy, it appears property tax collections in Forsyth County will top last year. 
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West drama wins state title Neither West Forsyth nor Forsyth Central high schools came away disappointed from state competitions over the weekend. |
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Ad wrap concept is tough sell It could generate more than $230,000 a year, but the idea of using Forsyth County school trucks and vans to advertise for local businesses wasn't well received Thursday. |
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Early voting starts Monday for runoff Things may not be the same the second time around. When in-person absentee voting begins Monday, Forsyth County's elections chief expects a much lower turnout, little to no wait and less enthusiasm. "I think people are just tired," Gary J. Smith said. "I can't tell you how much interest is going to be generated in this race, even though it is a very important race, because ... we've just gotten over a long, drawn-out election. ... |
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Cost-saving moves pay off for district Some voluntary belt-tightening has softened the impact of the state budget crunch on the Forsyth County school system, though the district is bracing for additional cuts in the 2009-10 school year. |
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Residents steamed over possible carpet caper The aggressive sales tactics of a door-to-door, carpet-cleaning couple have raised the suspicions of residents in northeastern Forsyth County. |
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Tardy deputy loses appeal of demotion Forsyth County's civil service board has denied the appeal of a sheriff's deputy who was demoted after he arrived late to pick up a juvenile runaway at the Atlanta airport. |
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Woman pinned by own car returns home A south Forsyth woman has returned home after being treated for injuries suffered Thursday afternoon when she was pinned under a vehicle at the bottom of her driveway. |
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Woman run over by own vehicle A south Forsyth woman was hospitalized Thursday afternoon after she was pinned under a vehicle at the bottom of her driveway. |
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Forsyth welcomes new trend in older living Forsyth County seems to be a good place to retire. Just ask any of several developers of new or planned retirement communities in the area.
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Businessmen targets of hoops scheme New details are emerging in an alleged scam involving two Forsyth County businessmen and a minor league basketball executive. |
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Chairman may not move out Charles Laughinghouse is supposed to be out of his office by Saturday. But whether the chairman of the county commission actually moves -- or if his fellow commissioners plan to enforce the eviction -- remains to be seen. While the county attorney said the board's 3-2 vote last month carries weight, at least one commissioner said the action was symbolic. "It is enforceable," said County Attorney Ken Jarrrard. "The board of commissioners is in control ... |
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Two wrecks leave one dead, one hurt One woman is dead and another remains hospitalized after two separate wrecks within 24 hours.
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Suspect charged in phone book scam The suspicions of a Forsyth County woman have helped lead to the arrest of a 63-year-old alleged con man from Ohio. |
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Veterans hailed for sacrifice, service Suwanee resident Howard Powell joined a crowd of dozens honoring veterans during a ceremony Tuesday at the Veterans War Memorial in Cumming.
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Basketball executive charged with theft The co-owner of a minor league basketball team accused of swindling his partners out of thousands of dollars is being held in the Forsyth County Detention Center on $600,000 bond. |
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Elections chairman tapped for conference on voting Forsyth County's elections chief has been selected to attend the Pew Charitable Trust's Voting in America conference next month in Washington, D.C. |
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District to hold two IB meetings The Forsyth County school system has scheduled two informational meetings on its International Baccalaureate program. |
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Electronics recycling returns Keep Forsyth County Beautiful is holding its biannual electronics recycling event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Cumming Fairgrounds. |
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More delays likely on Ga. 400 Ga. 400 commuters had a few construction-free weeks, but traffic delays have returned as crews with the state Department of Transportation adjust the median of the busy corridor in Forsyth County. |
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Police look into pawn shop heist Authorities are investigating a robbery that reportedly occurred late last week at a pawn shop in Cumming. |
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Chase suspect on parole for forgery A 40-year-old prison parolee who was shot twice late last week while leading authorities on a two-county high speed chase is in custody. |
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Cumming to mark day for veterans Residents both young and old are planning to observe Veterans Day on Tuesday, paying tribute to Forsyth County's men and women in uniform. |
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Local nonprofits feeling the need Supply of charitable donations remains steady in Forsyth County, though the demand has never been so high. |
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Inmate shares dangers of driving drunk Chris Sandy was intoxicated on his way to a party eight years ago when a choice he said he made killed two people and landed him in prison. 
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