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Local funeral home handling arrangements for Zell Miller
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Jose Colmenro-Frias

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East Forsyth’s Georgia Galligan runs with the ball during Monday’s home playoff win over Bremen.

by Derrick Richemond
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East Forsyth's Jake Adamson slides to first base to prevent getting picked off during Thursday's home win over Madison County.

by Derrick Richemond
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State Senate District 27. Photo courtesy of Georgia General Assembly

03032026CITY CENTER CONCERT

File photo of previous concert at Cumming City Center.

by Sophie Ralph
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Todd Alexander Stalcup

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Max Haertel signing day
by Derrick Richemond
Max Haertel signing day
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North Forsyth's Michael Akinrinmade attempts to score in the loss against Dawson County in the Dawson County 400 Showdown on Saturday.

by Derrick Richemond
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09112025UPLIFT ACADEMY

The Uplift Academy promotes STEM education to students in Forsyth County and India. Photo courtesy of Aneesh Amirineni and Aarin Karamchandani

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North Forsyth's Kennedy Davis attempts a kill during Tuesday's home win over Westminster. (Photo by Megan Gehrts)

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TRUMP IRAN

U.S. President Donald Trump on his way to board Air Force One to depart for the 2025 NATO Summit on June 24, 2025, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. This year's NATO summit, which brings together heads of state and government from across the military alliance, is being held in the Netherlands for the first time. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images/TNS)

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Forsyth Central's Elijah Simon attempts the high jump. (Photo Submitted)

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01182025WORLDS BEST ADVENTURES

Lori Maxim is making her return to the travel scene with the revival of World’s Best Adventures, the guided tour company she founded in 2019. Maxim is bringing back her popular southeastern U.S. bus tours, offering all-inclusive trips to historic sites and charming destinations close to home. Photo provided by America's Best Adventures.

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Danzil Earl

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Cindy Ann Love

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ABOUTFACE

Members of AboutFace-USA, a local veterans’ group, recently received grant funding from the North Georgia Community Foundation.

METHANE UPDATE 1

An existing Archaea Energy RNG plant. Photo courtesy of Forsyth County.

Derrick Richemond
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Christmas Trees

A couple walks through the aisles of Christmas trees on display at Kinsey Family Farm on Jot Em Down Road.

by By Scott Rogers
City Center

Crews work on new developments at the Cumming City Center.

by Jim Dean
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Adrianne Junius was unanimously approved by the FCPL Board of Trustees to be the next Library Director. -photo courtesy of FCPL

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LOCATED

FCSO officials said a BOLO issued on Thursday was canceled after the 12-year-old was located safe.

BOLO

Anyone with information on missing 12-year-old Justin Shaughnessy, who was last seen at about 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3, should call 911.

09262024HELENE

At 6:30 p.m., Hurricane Helene was upgraded to a Category 4 storm by the National Weather Service. Image courtesy of NWS

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Georgia man Kendrick Larkin was detained along with Russell following an Aug. 21 incident at a Dawson County cell tower site.

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Federal and local authorities recently worked together to arrest Brione Russell for reportedly robbing a Louisiana bank in 2023. Russell was one of two men arrested last week for an alleged incident at a Dawson County cell tower.

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Denmark's Brooklyn Radosta connects with the softball for a single in the road win over Lambert on Thursday.

by Derrick Richemond
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Brantley Zakk Scuffham

08142024LL FLOORING

The LL Flooring in Forsyth County is located at 580 Atlanta Road in Cumming in the Tri County Plaza.

by Kelly Whitmire
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Forsyth Central pitcher Anna Valentine throws a pitch in the non-region win over West Hall Tuesday at home.

by Derrick Richemond
08062024SWAT

The FCSO and SWAT were called to a home on John Burruss Road on Tuesday, August 6, when a man barricaded himself as police tried to serve a warrant.

by Kelly Whitmire
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Ashwin Ramaswami at a Forsyth County Democrats event.

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08042024SUNSET CONCERT

Sunset concert at Cumming City Center on Friday, August 2. Photo by Ken Green

07312024FOUR SCYTHES

The Four Scythes Haunted Attraction is seeking new volunteers for its annual haunted house this October at the Cumming Fairgrounds. Photo courtesy of Four Scythes Haunted Attraction.

08022024OYSTERS

The Great American Oyster Day event will be held at Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar at 415 Peachtree Pkwy. beginning at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3.

by Daniel Dotson
07302024KATIE FOUTS

Katie Fouts

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Ethan Polk.

07292024TRUMP BUS

The Trump Bus is stopping at Freedom Mill this Sunday, Aug. 4. Image courtesy of the Forsyth County GOP.

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Keith Matthew Wolf

07292024FREEMAN SHERIFF OF THE YEAR

Forsyth County Sheriff Ron Freeman was recently named Sheriff of the Year by the Georgia Sheriff’s Association. Photo courtesy of FCSO

07272024MCCORMICK

Rep. Rich McCormick

07262024SRO TRAINING

Members of the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office took part in a shooter response training on Wednesday, July 24 at the former Midway Elementary School building.

by Kelly Whitmire
East Forsyth football

East Forsyth quarterback Brock Szaakac hands the ball to Kovi Edgil. (Photo submitted)

07232024STATE OF SCHOOLS

Superintendent Mitch Young speaks about the future of Forsyth County Schools at the 2024 State of the Schools event.

by Sabrina Kerns
07232024STATE OF SCHOOLS

Board of Education Chair Darla Light speaks to the crowd.

by Sabrina Kerns
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Casa Nuova served food at the State of the Schools event.

by Sabrina Kerns
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Midway Elementary School chorus students perform in front of business and community leaders at the 2024 State of the Schools event.

by Sabrina Kerns
07232024STATE OF SCHOOLS

Chamber of Commerce Chair Steve Cooper speaks to the audience at the State of the Schools on Tuesday, July 23.

by Sabrina Kerns
07232024STATE OF SCHOOLS

Board of Education Chair Darla Light and Superintendent Mitch Young speak to the crowd about Forsyth County Schools’ future.

by Sabrina Kerns
07222024CHERRY STREET

Cherry Street Brewing’s Halcyon location was recently ranked the fifth overall brewery and several individual beers earned awards at the 2024 U.S Open Beer Championship. Photo submitted by Cherry Street Brewing

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Former Governor Zell Miller

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The hearse carrying former Governor Zell Miller arrives in Cumming

by Jim Dean
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The funeral escort for Governor Zell Miller arrives at L.W. McDonald and Son funeral home in Cumming

by Jim Dean
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The body of Governor Zell Miller arrives at the funeral home.

by Jim Dean
Honor guard salute

Members of the honor guard salute as the body of former Governor Zell Miller arrives at the funeral home.

by Jim Dean
Hearse at funeral home

The hearse carrying Zell Miller arrives at the funeral home

by Kelly Whitmire