Local news for Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton, Johns Creek, Forsyth

Forsyth County son charged in dad's death
A 24-year-old man is in custody in the Forsyth County Detention Center charged with felony murder in the death of his father....More

Man faces charges in girlfriend's death in Forsyth
April 04, 2008 | 11:51 AM
A 42-year-old Cumming man faces felony murder and vehicular homicide charges in the death of his girlfriend when his Toyota truck ran over her late Saturday night, March 22....More

$1M in marijuana growing in Forsyth basement busted
What authorities are calling "a major marijuana growing operation" in a north Forsyth County basement came to an abrupt halt April 8 when it was raided by Sheriff's Office narcotics investigators....More

'Anything Goes' at South Forsyth
Students in the musical theater program at South Forsyth High School are busy preparing for their upcoming production, Anything Goes -- a musical comedy, filled with songs by Cole Porter....More

'Dearly Departed' starts in Cumming May 2
The Rosewater Theatre presents the smash hit comedy "Dearly Departed," which premiers May 2 at the Cumming Playhouse....More

Forsyth FD stops garage blaze
The Forsyth County Fire Department stopped a blaze the afternoon of April 7 before it could burn down a home on Holtzclaw Drive....More

Forsyth names 2008 Teacher of Year finalists
A first grade teacher, an algebra teacher and a Spanish teacher were all named 2008 Teacher of the Year finalists for Forsyth County Schools....More

Tour de Georgia will pass through Cumming
Teams have been announced for the 600-mile Tour de Georgia route that will wind its way through the state from the coastal area of Tybee Island to the Blue Ridge Mountains and end in Atlanta....More

Family Haven presents 'Taste of Forsyth'
Family Haven recently announced the sixth annual "Taste of Forsyth" April 20 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. to be held at the Cumming Fairgrounds....More

Cumming man arrested for child molestation
A 50-year-old Cumming man was arrested March 26 on charges he exposed himself to a young girl during a soccer practice at North Park March 22....More

4 Paws for Ability Forsyth fundraiser a great success
Many parents are familiar with youngsters begging for a dog. Four year-old Carter Martin is pretty excited that he has received the green light for a canine companion, but his dog will be no run-of-the-mill mutt....More

American Idol alum joins "Peachtree Battle" cast in Midtown
American Idol Season Two finalist, Vanessa Olivarez, is taking part in a southern tradition....More

Bell running for Forsyth Commissioner
Patrick Bell, founder and CEO of Bowler & Blake Limited, announced he is a candidate for Forsyth County Commission, District 4 on the Republican ticket. "I am running to restore professionalism to the District 4 Commission seat," Bell said....More

Community, school support kindergartener in Forsyth
Carolyn Britt said the news of Jenna Vorbeck's brain tumor passed quickly through the halls of Chattahoochee Elementary School....More

Cumming students learn from the 'greatest generation'
History can sometimes be boring for young students, but it becomes much livelier when the people who lived through the events are present to tell their tale....More

Forsyth commissioners debate fence regulations
Fences some have created for privacy have become an eyesore to others....More

Forsyth discusses county design standards
Developers could soon have to adhere to new design standards in Forsyth County....More

Forsyth kindergartner, family copes with brain tumor
Jenna Vorbeck was having a normal November weekend when the six-year-old suddenly had a seizure. "She twitched and her eyes were just unfocused," said her mother, Beth. "By the time we got to the doctor, she seemed all better."...More

Forsyth Library plan exemption causes debate
An existing plan for a new library might soon get approved by the county....More

Forsyth may drink on Sundays?
A proposed bill allowing the Sunday sale of alcohol has received mixed support from some local business owners....More

Forsyth Rotarians deliver dictionaries to students
Third graders across the county are receiving gifts brought to them by local Rotarians....More

Forsyth schools named nation's safest district on-line
Forsyth County School System was named the nation's safest school district when it comes to searching the Internet....More

Forsyth Schools rounding up new kindergarteners
Believe it or not, it's already time to start thinking about next school year....More

Governor honors Forsyth youngsters as 9-1-1 heroes
Three Forsyth County youngsters have been hailed as heroes by Governor Sonny Perdue because they kept calm and composed during an 9-1-1 emergency last year....More

Hunting eggs with Big Brothers, Big Sisters in Forsyth
Excited children celebrated Easter with the Big Brothers, Big Sisters Easter Egg Hunt March 22....More

Lee to participate in 2008 Oxford Round Table in Forsyth
Dr. Richard Lee, Senior Pastor of the First Redeemer Church in Cumming and speaker for There's Hope America television broadcasts will be a participant in the 2008 Oxford Round Table at Oxford University, Oxford, England....More

Names on driver's licenses must match those on Social Security cards in Forsyth
Be prepared. Make sure the name on your social security card matches the name on your driver's license, or a minor traffic violation could lead to an arrest....More

Raider Island Festival brings Caribbean to NFHS
North Forsyth High School will be turned into a giant cabana, complete with a Caribbean marketplace on the Raider practice field, for a fundraiser Saturday, April 26....More

Sawnee Round-Up gives to local charities
Seven area charities recently received funding from Sawnee EMC for community projects they are implementing this year....More

Teachers awarded grants for their 'Bright Ideas'
Eight local teachers were greatly surprised when they were presented with grant money by Sawnee Electric to help their Bright Ideas projects come to life....More

Wags & Whiskers event to benefit animal shelter in Forsyth
The 1st annual Wags & Whiskers Wine & Food Tasting will be held Sunday, April 27 to raise money for the Humane Society of Forsyth County No-Kill Shelter....More

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