Wednesday, May 30, 1990
There’s now a whole road dedicated to Habitat for Humanity houses built for families in need, but in 1990 the nonprofit was just getting its feet on the ground in north Georgia.
Wednesday, May 28, 1980
Memorial Day has long been connected to outdoor family fun and barbecues to mark the beginning of summer. Wouldn’t it be nice if meat was still this cheap?
Wednesday, May 30, 1990
There’s now a whole road dedicated to Habitat for Humanity houses built for families in need, but in 1990 the nonprofit was just getting its feet on the ground in north Georgia.
Wednesday, May 29, 2002
Memorial Day in 2002 marked the first year of the holiday since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The day, while always somber and honorary of those who have served our country who are no longer with us, signified extra meaning to residents and families.
Wednesday, May 30, 1990
The prevalence of heroin, fentanyl and other illegal drugs in Forsyth and surrounding counties has been in the forefront of many headlines lately, but not for the first time. In 1990, it was determined someone needed to spend full work hours fighting the drug problem in the area and raising awareness, just like the Forsyth County Drug Awareness Council is doing now.
Wednesday, May 29, 2016
Just last year Cumming residents and motorists were able to drive on Sanders Road again after years of it being closed after a dam breached, damaging the road. It stayed closed for so long because there were disagreements as to who should be responsible for repairs – the city or property owner.
Wednesday, June 2, 1993
Forsyth County Schools students and parents had a year respite this school year from redistricting. Just like in 1993, when Chattahoochee Elementary School was getting ready to open, students this fall will have to be moved from some high schools to populate the new Denmark High School, which is set to open in 2018.