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FCSO targets prescription drug abuse
Local authorities are taking drugs -- back, that is. The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office has announced it will participate Sept. 25 in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s inaugural “Take-Back” initiative, which is designed to curb prescription medication abuse and theft. Sheriff’s Capt. Frank Huggins said residents will be able to drop off their unwanted or expired pills between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the agency's north and south precincts. The service is free and anonymous. ...

Lynn Turner found dead in prison
Lynn Turner found dead in prison
News that a woman convicted of killing two men, including a Forsyth County firefighter, had died in prison caught those involved in the saga by surprise this week.
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Neighbor convicted for shooting dog
Neighbor convicted for shooting dog
A Forsyth County man will be sentenced next month for shooting a dog. Jonathan Griswold Hee was convicted Wednesday of aggravated cruelty to animals, reckless conduct, disorderly conduct and discharging a gun near a public street. His attorney, Parker McFarland, said they have 30 days after his client’s sentencing to file an appeal. “We haven’t discussed that yet,” McFarland said. “That certainly is an option my client will consider.” The aggravated cruelty charge, which is ...
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Man gets life for tot's death
Attorneys for a man sentenced to life in prison for the beating death of a 2-year-old in February 2009 plans to appeal his conviction.

Defense blames mom
Defense blames mom
A defense attorney told jurors Wednesday that it’s possible the adoptive mother of a Forsyth County toddler was the one who beat the child to death.
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Theft suspect caught after chase
A Lithonia man got more than he bargained for when he tried to take a stack of polo shirts from an Alpharetta retailer Tuesday night.  




Expert: Child suffered head trauma
An expert witness testified Monday that the February 2009 death of a toddler at a Catalina Drive home was caused by blunt force trauma to the head.




Child's mother takes stand
The adoptive mother of a toddler who was allegedly beaten to death testified Friday that she did not harm her son.







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