Cattle rustling was apparently still an issue in 1964 as 64
Black Angus owned by local farmer went missing. The article states law
enforcement was having a tough time finding the bovine.
July, 29 1964
In 1964, Forsyth County News took a look at the history of
Vann’s Tavern, formerly owned by Cherokee Chief James Vann, including a visit
by President James Monroe.
July 28, 1965
After several days of surveillance, sheriff’s deputies and
federal agents took down a distillery in Suwanee in 1965 capable with a
capacity of 700 gallons and “capable of producing 80 gallons of whiskey daily.”
The illegal liquor contained 90 percent lead salts, a deadly poison.
July 26, 1975
In 1975, a survey called “Pulse of the People” by the Forsyth
County News found locals wanted metro-Atlanta phone service but did not want an
airport. One respondent said they wanted telephone service but $30 a month was
too pricey, and many answered the county needed an animal shelter, which was
not included on the survey.
July 26, 1987
Political cartoons have not changed much in 30 years. This
cartoon features then-President Ronald Reagan “talking” about the Iran-Iraq war
that lasted from 1980 to 1988.
July 26, 1992
Construction in Forsyth County seems to never end. Twenty
five years ago, Peachtree Parkway (Hwy. 141) and Atlanta Highway (Hwy. 9) were
scheduled to be widened in a 2.5-mile area.
July 26, 2000
Almost two decades ago, current Coroner Lauren McDonald III
won the election after a recount found he beat the incumbent with 50.48 percent
of the vote. He remained coroner until 2012, when he ran for sheriff and lost.
He was reelected in 2016.
July 23, 2006
Eleven years ago, the school board purchased land for what
are now Haw Creek Elementary and Lakeside Middle schools, which opened in 2009.
The land totals 74.5 acres for the two schools.
