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This Week in Forsyth County History: September 3-9
Sept. 5, 1984
Though now an amenity most can’t think of living or working
without, in 1984, Forsyth County employees were excited for the “computerization”
of their jobs.
Sept. 5, 1990
In 1990, one of Forsyth County’s most popular shopping
centers, Lakeland Plaza, was being built with a goal of opening that November.
Sept. 3, 1999
In his days as a congressman, Gov. Nathan Deal stopped by
downtown Cumming in 1999 as part of his “Tailgate Tours” across the state. Deal
was elected governor in 2010 and will be term-limited in 2018.
Sept. 7, 2003
Some things, like Forsyth County’s Schools high rankings,
don’t change. In 2003, 99 percent of teachers in the system were rated as “highly
qualified.”
Sept. 7, 2008
An alligator that made its way to Lake Lanier in 2008 was
captured after a local resident saw the creature in his pasture. The alligator
was to be taken back to warmer climates after a month-long search.
Sept. 5, 2014
A resident had an unusual way of dealing with his grievances
in 2014 when he left two dead beavers outside of a Forsyth County store.