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Council OKs Costco-related projects

A future wholesale shopping club is off to a good start in Cumming. Read More



Rebound resulting in review

As development picks up again in Forsyth County, standards in the unified development code are being re-examined. Read More



Board mulls Hwy. 141 overlay notifications

During its work session Tuesday, the Forsyth County commission discussed the possibility of notifying the public of staff-level determinations regarding the Peachtree Parkway Overlay. Read More

Graduation season arrives

Graduation season arrives

Thousands of Forsyth County students will be walking across stages this month to receive high school or college diplomas. Read More
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Recent drive tops 19 tons of food

A food drive this weekend set a new record. Read More

Leadership class blazes path at Caney Creek

Leadership class blazes path at Caney Creek

New walking trails at a south Forsyth park were dedicated during a ceremony Friday. Read More
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Sawnee EMC feature tracks energy use

Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation has created a new Web-based program that helps customers monitor their energy use. Called Proactive Energy Alert, the program allows Sawnee members to know within 24 hours when their home energy use has substantially increased over amounts normally used in a typical day. Blake House, vice president of member services, said in a statement that the new program came as a result of feedback from customers.  “We have members call us ... Read More

Jesse's House gets a makeover

Jesse's House gets a makeover

The girls who call Jesse’s House home returned from school Thursday to a big surprise. Read More
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Stroke program earns certification

Northside Hospital-Forsyth was recently honored for its stroke care program. Read More

Merchants offer meals, more for mom

Merchants offer meals, more for mom

Forsyth County retailers have plenty of options for last-minute Mother’s Day shoppers. Read More
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Landscaping firm gets approval for fuel tanks

The Forsyth County Zoning Board of Appeals on Tuesday voted 5-0 to approve a variance that would allow a landscaping company to place petroleum containers 250 feet from residential property. Read More



FCSO keeping up with alcohol sweep

The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its crackdown on stores selling alcohol to minors. Read More

Food festival approaching

Food festival approaching

Have an appetite to help the community? United Way of Forsyth County has the event for you. Read More
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County closer to bong ordinance

Forsyth County commissioners altered the scope of a proposed ordinance to regulate “non-traditional” tobacco pipes Thursday after a first public hearing. Read More



New chamber series for managers

The Human Resources Council, a committee of the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce, is launching a series of programs for managers. Read More



Fashion show benefits room makeover

The worlds of fashion and interior design will come together for a good cause this week as Allison Havill Todd Interiors presents its first spring fashion show and luncheon. Read More

Status of community shaping up

Status of community shaping up

Forsyth County continued to break records last year. It was named the state’s healthiest county, educated more students than ever before and welcomed more businesses and home projects than in 2011. Read More
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First measure of excise tax seen

A look at first quarter collections on an energy excise tax had one Forsyth County commissioner interested in eliminating it. Read More



Post office, United Way team to fight hunger

Mail carriers will be picking up special packages later this week. Read More



Bank assures account safety

Officials with Bank of North Georgia say local customers have little to worry about in light of reports that accounts in west Georgia had been violated. Read More



Sides strike deal in Walmart appeal

The appeal of a permit issued for a south Forsyth Walmart has been dropped after the parties involved reached an agreement. Read More
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Electronics recycling this weekend

Forsyth County residents will have the opportunity to recycle their old, unused electronics Saturday. Read More

Collins talks health care, immigration

Collins talks health care, immigration

It didn’t take District 9 U.S. Rep. Doug Collins long to determine that Washington, D.C., is broke. Read More
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Congressman gathers insight at security firm

Congressman gathers insight at security firm

Employees at a north Forsyth business had a special visitor Tuesday as District 7 U.S. Rep. Rob Woodall stopped by SecureUSA. Read More
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Three local leaders to speak at event

Three local elected officials will give updates on their respective areas of influence this week. Read More

Real estate expo a hit

Real estate expo a hit

Members of the Georgia 400 North Board of Realtors opened an annual trade show to the public for the first time this week. Read More
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Employees pitch in at Chestatee

Employees pitch in at Chestatee

Instead of big party in honor of its 125th birthday, one Southern retailer chose to give back to local communities. Read More
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World Book Night promotes reading

World Book Night promotes reading

Boxes of books sat piled high at Barnes & Noble at The Collection on Tuesday night. Read More
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Financial picture warming up

Forsyth County’s finance committee kicked off the 2014 budget planning with a familiar goal — no increase in the millage rate. Read More

Club hears from poultry executive

Club hears from poultry executive

A local poultry executive recently challenged students to focus on education in order to reach their full potential in life. Read More
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Lake level buoys hopes

Lake level buoys hopes

Tom Polen was eager to strip his boat’s cover and get her out on the water. Read More
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Public invited to real estate expo

A real estate organization has opened its annual expo to the public for the first time. Read More



Sheriff’s office resumes alcohol sweep

In the wake of another sweep, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office is reminding merchants licensed to sell alcohol to review the local ordinance with their employees. During the most recent sting, conducted Wednesday, four of the 20 businesses checked sold alcohol to someone younger than 21. The following businesses were cited: Chevron in Lakeland Plaza; Walgreens, 1650 Buford Highway; and Asian Table and Los Rios, both at 2950 Buford Highway. Those cited will be required ... Read More

Company opens new facility in south Forsyth

Company opens new facility in south Forsyth

Leaders of an Italian firm with a Forsyth presence held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new local facility Thursday. James Suh, president of Motovario Corp., welcomed guests to the 55,000-square-foot building located on 4 acres off Bluegrass Lake Parkway in south Forsyth. Motovario, which has had a local division since 1998, produces a range of power transmissions products such as gears and motors.  Before moving into its new home a few weeks ago, the ... Read More
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Mixed-use proposal resurfaces at Hwy. 9, Majors

Approved more than three years ago but never built, mixed-use development Venable Hall received changes Thursday for a more residentially-focused plan. The site that fronts Hwy. 9 and Castleberry and Majors roads has been divided among developers, with Front Door Properties acquiring 173 of the original 243 acres in the plan. The developer sought zoning condition amendments and a variance from Forsyth County to reduce commercial space from 25 percent to 10 percent of the ... Read More



County bond moves address parks, savings

Forsyth County issued one series of general obligation bonds and refinanced some revenue bonds on Thursday. Commissioners voted 5-0 to draw down the remaining nearly $17 million of the $100 million parks, recreation and green space bond approved by voters in February 2008. The funding is anticipated to go toward the Big Creek Greenway extension, the future Lanierland and Matt Community parks, as well as other earmarked recreation projects. The commission also unanimously approved a ... Read More



Library reinvests in financial workshops

For the second year in a row, the Forsyth County Public Library System will present a series of financial workshops. Read More



Dock-diving dog event begins today

Gravity-defying canines will compete for top-dog titles once again during the annual Rucker Jump Into Summer. Read More

The Collection debuts

The Collection debuts

Formerly known as The Avenue-Forsyth, a popular shopping center celebrated its new name and ownership with a rebranding ceremony Saturday. Read More
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Tax day rally draws crowd, attention

Tax day rally draws crowd, attention

As stragglers rushed to file their tax returns Monday, a group of people gathered in downtown Cumming to say “enough.” Organized by the Forsyth County Tea Party the annual rally is held every April 15, or as group secretary Sheri Gilligan described it, the day that “you have to write that annual check to deal old Uncle Sam.” More than two dozen people — including the organization’s founder, Steve Voshall, who also served as emcee ... Read More
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Charity sale approaching

Belk has invited schools and other nonprofit organizations in the company’s 16-state market area to participate in its semiannual Belk Charity Sale on April 27. The four-hour, in-store shopping event serves as a fundraising tool for participating organizations, allowing shoppers to support local charities while taking advantage of special discounts. Those who buy a $5 ticket will be invited to the store between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. for a special discounted shopping event. Participating ... Read More

National Guard Armory opening

National Guard Armory opening

A new National Guard Armory in Cumming welcomed its first guardsmen training this weekend. Read More
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Boulder Dash doesn't disappoint

Boulder Dash doesn't disappoint

Carys Rountree crossed the finish line of her first 5K run with her mother by her side, their hands clasped in victory. The 8-year-old ran was among the hundreds who raced Saturday during the fourth annual Boulder Dash 5K. Organized by the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce’s Healthcare Association, the popular race passed through the Bluegrass Materials Company quarry, formerly owned by Lafarge. Rountree enjoyed the scenery as she officially completed her first 5K. The ... Read More
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Changes come with flood map update

It’s been about five years since the Federal Emergency Management Agency undertook a nationwide initiative to update flood maps. Read More

Tax deadline closes in

Tax deadline closes in

Looked at a calendar recently? Read More
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Developer seeks help with sewer easement

Forsyth County has agreed to use the county-assisted condemnation process to help a subdivision developer obtain a sewer easement. Read More
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Computer woes disable driver services center

Computer woes disable driver services center

The Department of Driver Services center in Cumming was so quiet Tuesday afternoon you could hear the pages of a book being turned. Read More
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Local lawmakers among 'most influential'

Two state lawmakers from Forsyth County have been named among Georgia’s most influential legislators. Read More



NFHS duo develop concussion sensor system

A traumatic brain injury in an August 2010 practice sidelined then North Forsyth High School senior Joshua Haddock from his dream of playing football in college. Read More



Fashion show benefits March of Dimes

Fashion and fun will come together later this month to help babies in Forsyth County be born healthy. Read More


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