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Event brightens smiles, spirits

Event brightens smiles, spirits

More than 100 students in the Forsyth County school system received free dental care Friday. Read More
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Super Sunday nearly here

Super Sunday nearly here

While the New England Patriots and New York Giants prepare for Super Bowl XLVI, local merchants are helping customers plan their big game gatherings Sunday. Read More
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Director tapped for MBA program

Director tapped for MBA program

A new leader has been named for a Cumming-based educational program. Read More
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Bill targets phone subsidies

Bill targets phone subsidies

In just three years, phone bills could drop a few bucks. Read More
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Store helps efforts of ministry

Store helps efforts of ministry

Part of a local men’s ministry has a new home. Read More
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Hands-on look at health care

Hands-on look at health care

Dressed in matching blue scrub tops, several teenagers donned goggles and tried balancing on wobbly rubber disks. Read More
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Expo will mark 10th year

Preparations are under way for the 10th annual Forsyth Senior Expo on Feb. 18. Read More

Company ready to take next step

Company ready to take next step

A custom die-cutting operation plans to begin manufacturing soon at its south Forsyth facility. Read More
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Bank explains restatements

A local bank president says recently reported additional income tax expenses shouldn’t have any bearing on day-to-day business. Read More



Firm's expansion plan clears board

It will be up to the Forsyth County commission whether a sheet metal processing firm will get the variances it seeks as part of an expansion plan. Read More

Expert hails local recovery

Expert hails local recovery

An area real estate expert described Forsyth County as a leader in the economic and housing market recovery. Read More
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Pros advise in architecture, engineering

Pros advise in architecture, engineering

A group of teenage boys stood around scale models of buildings, architectural drawings and tools Wednesday morning. Read More
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Sawnee refund coming

Sawnee Electric Membership Corp. customers may see savings on their March bills. Read More



Hamilton State taking over failed bank




Authority hears from tourism official

Members of the Forsyth County Development Authority learned about the local impact of tourism Thursday during their first meeting of the year. Read More



Deadline Friday for economic outlook talk




Project will be first of kind in state

Siemens has announced a $100,000 partnership with Habitat for Humanity to build the organization’s first solar home in Georgia. Read More
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Sawnee has new tool for street light issues


Winter time for fiscal shape up

Winter time for fiscal shape up

Everyone knows the start of a new year is a time to think about health. Read More
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Growler sales start

Growler sales start

Fans of craft beer often follow the philosophy of quality, not quantity, when enjoying a delicious brew. Read More
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Medical office carries on collection effort

A local cancer treatment office will be collecting bags for children in foster care from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday. Read More



Facilities authority reviews options

The Forsyth County Public Facilities Authority continued to explore scenarios and learn more about its role in financing possible projects during its biannual meeting Monday. Read More

Program hub of help for small businesses

Program hub of help for small businesses

The Small Business Services Center of the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce just finished a busy year. Read More
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Road at center of revised mall deal

Changes to an agreement between Forsyth County and a developer planning a large mixed-use development in south Forsyth will no longer be held up by a private easement dispute. Read More



Two banks rank high on firm’s report

Two banks in Forsyth County have earned a perfect score from a banking rating and research firm. Read More

First baby welcomed at hospital

First baby welcomed at hospital

This New Year’s Day took on special meaning for one Forsyth County family. Read More
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Fitness centers make health a habit

Fitness centers make health a habit

Chris Wyke works out five or six days a week at Anytime Fitness on Freedom Parkway. Read More
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Employment outlook brightens

Forsyth County continues to have one of the lowest unemployment rates in Georgia. Read More

Optimism in housing

Optimism in housing

There is much to celebrate in the Forsyth County real estate market as 2011 comes to a close, officials say. Read More
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Algae firm blooming

Algae firm blooming

A local subsidiary of a biofuel company has plans to expand. Read More
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Retailers ready for gift cards, exchanges

Retailers ready for gift cards, exchanges

While most will rejoice in the presents Santa left under the tree, no doubt some will want to return a few. Read More
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HUD request pulled

A developer who sought a U.S. Housing and Urban Development, or HUD, loan for a senior development in Forsyth County has asked to withdraw the application. Read More

Drop in gas prices welcomed

Drop in gas prices welcomed

At $2.98 a gallon, Brad Beem was feeling better about filling up his gas tank Tuesday morning. Read More
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Station charges electric vehicles

Station charges electric vehicles

A south Forsyth business is offering more than roofing products. Read More
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Children's continues growing

Children's continues growing

In just six months, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Forsyth facility has surpassed many expectations. Read More
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Shipping deadline closes in

Shipping deadline closes in

There’s still time to send those Christmas cards and packages, but you probably don’t want to wait much longer. Read More
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Toy drive turns 10

Toy drive turns 10

Hundreds of toys were collected Tuesday night for children in need this Christmas season. Read More
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Christmas crafts, spirit on display

Christmas crafts, spirit on display

From bird houses to handcrafted jewelry, the Christmas in Cumming Arts & Crafts Show helped clear off some gift lists. Read More
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Appraisal challenge moving on

The Forsyth County Board of Tax Assessors decided Thursday not to adjust the value of two golf courses, and forwarded the appeal to the board of equalization. Read More



Nominations sought for business awards

The Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its annual business awards. Read More

Farmer tapped for bureau board

Farmer tapped for bureau board

Wesley Hall of Cumming has been elected to a two-year term on the Georgia Farm Bureau’s board of directors. Read More
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Business donates trees to troops

Business donates trees to troops

Kinsey Family Farm recently donated 66 Christmas trees to soliders stationed at Camp Merrill's U.S. Army Ranger training school near Dahlonega. Read More
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Remodeled dealership beckons buyers

Remodeled dealership beckons buyers

Christmas came a little early for employees and customers of a longtime Forsyth County car dealership. Read More
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Farms offer trees, more for holidays

Farms offer trees, more for holidays

There’s no shortage of options for Christmas trees in Forsyth County. Read More
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County's rating outlook confirmed

Moody’s Investors Service has announced that the outlook on Forsyth County’s Aaa rating has been confirmed as stable. Read More


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