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Appen Media Group welcomes summer interns

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Appen Media Group has welcomed three interns who are passionate about community journalism....More
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Three join Harry Norman's Forsyth office

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Kristy Williamson Scott, Carroll Cunningham and Charles Pelham have joined Harry Norman, Realtors at the Forsyth County/Lake Lanier office....More
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Cumming Christmas Parade bad for businesses?

Business owner wants parade moved

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. — Lance White said he wants the city of Cumming to move its annual Christmas parade route away from Market Place Boulevard because it cut on his sales by half....More
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Midway Warehouse brings deals to South Forsyth

by Aldo Nahed
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — If you're a mechanic, a musician or redoing your home, the owners of a new business in South Forsyth want you to drop in and check out their deals before heading elsewhere....More
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Medicare insurance, more opens in Suwanee

by Staff Reports
Business: Affordable Medicare Solutions Opened: April 1 (over 50 years of combined experience) Owner: Keith Nabb What: Medicare planning and education insurance agency representing all major insurers for Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D prescription plans....More

Where is this market headed?

by Bob Strader
I used to get asked, "How's the market?" Now, it's more of a statement: "I hear the market is great....More

Business Coach

Planning, preparing for conferences

by Dick Jones
Do you participate in conferences? Are you getting as much business as you expected from attending these types of events? Participating in conferences is a two-way street....More

Always a Festival gallery opens

by Staff Reports
SUWANEE, Ga. – On May 11, Artistic Adventures, an 11-year-old fine art and pottery instruction facility in South Forsyth opened Always a Festival, 1581 James Burgess Road....More

Joint Commission names Northside Hospital-Forsyth Primary Stroke Center

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. – After undergoing an onsite evaluation and demonstrating compliance with nationally developed standards for stroke care, Northside Hospital-Forsyth was awarded a full two-year Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers by the Joint Commission....More
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Appen Media Group wins 11 awards

6 firsts, 1 second, 4 thirds

by Aldo Nahed
DENVER — Appen Media Group did it again....More

How buyers can win multiple offer bids

by Bob Strader
It doesn't happen all the time, but more and more frequently, home buyers are getting into bidding wars for hot new listings hitting the market....More
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Northside Hospital's expansion adds medical offices in Forsyth County

Building to house physicians in support of Women's Center

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. — As Northside Hospital-Forsyth continues to grow its campus, the latest addition will house medical offices in support of the Women's Center....More
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Growler tastings still bottled up in Forsyth County

Forsyth County considers allowing samples, flexibility on bottles

by Aldo Nahed
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Dan Dixon compares being able to taste beer to the experience of test driving a car....More

Man throws bottle at bus in Forsyth

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — A man threw a water bottle at a Dial-A-Ride bus, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More

Jewelry worth thousands stolen in Forsyth

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — A woman had $2,650 of jewelry stolen from her home, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More

Thief takes handicap placard in Forsyth

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — A thief entered a woman's car and only stole a handicap placard, according to a Cumming Police incident report....More

Fraudulent order delivery halted

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — A woman had a computer delivered to her home that she didn't order, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More

Enraged driver pulls gun in Forsyth County

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — A woman was the victim of road rage that involved a gun, according to a Cumming Police incident report....More

Cockfighting paraphernalia found in Forsyth County

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Deputies responded to an animal cruelty call and found a man's collection of cockfighting paraphernalia, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More

Copper stolen from Forsyth church property

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Someone gutted and stripped about 90 percent of copper pipe and wiring from a church property, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More

Landscaping equipment stolen from business in Cumming

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Someone stole $3,288 worth of landscaping equipment from Gibbs Landscape Co....More

Manhunt continues for hit-and-run driver in Forsyth

Deputy injured in search

by Caitlyn Walters
CUMMING, Ga. — A Forsyth County Sheriff's pursuit of a reckless driver ended with a car accident, an injured deputy and still no arrest....More

Thief steals from four work trucks in Forsyth

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Four employees of Rooter Plus had their trucks entered and items stolen, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More

Burglar steals golf clubs, beer bottles from Forsyth garage

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Someone stole golf clubs and four Corona beer bottles from a man's garage, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More

Driver flees, litters beer bottles around Forsyth

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — A driver sped past deputies littering beer bottles and ran away when he got to his home, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More

Purse stolen during temple service in Forsyth

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Someone broke into a woman's car and stole her purse while she and her family were at Shirdi Sai Temple for prayers, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More

Forsyth County woman awakes to stolen car

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Someone stole a woman's car with her purse and wallet inside, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More

Arsonist tries to burn Forsyth County Ingles

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Someone attempted to start a fire in the cooler of an Ingles Supermarket....More

Vandals spray paint obscenities behind Walmart in Cumming

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Vandals spray painted obscenities behind a Walmart shopping center May 2, according to a Cumming Police incident report....More

Man robbed assisting woman in Forsyth

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — A man was robbed while he helped a woman with car troubles, according to a Forsyth County Sherriff's incident report....More
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HATCHER HURD

Memorial Day reminds us to honor vets with deeds

Memorial Day is the day we set aside to remember the service and the sacrifice....More
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Jonathan Copsey

Writing novels is difficult work

by Jonathan Copsey
It's been said that everyone has a novel in them....More

Divorce - Her Law

What Does the Court Consider in Setting child Support

by Karen Brown Williams
Everyone wants to know what the court considers in determining child support....More
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Aldo Nahed

When a Good Samaritan dies

by Aldo Nahed
There's a TV show called "What Would You Do?" The premise is people are secretly filmed in awkward and sometimes embarrassing situations, and we get to see how they react....More

Business Coach

Writing good business proposals

by Dick Jones
Are you writing winning proposals that get you business? Do your proposals get you a seat at the table for an oral presentation with decision makers? The general purpose of any proposal is to persuade the reader to do something, whether it's purchasing goods or services, or making a decision to hire you....More

How buyers can win multiple offer bids

by Bob Strader
It doesn't happen all the time, but more and more frequently, home buyers are getting into bidding wars for hot new listings hitting the market....More

Staggering along for the Zombie Run: Confessions of a zombie in training

by Jade Rodgers
I suppose the most difficult decision I will have to make as a zombie is really not all that different from the same choice I had to make as a human with a pulse: Who am I? Perhaps I should start at the beginning....More

Alpharetta Natural Resources Commiss

Mindless Pine Straw Is Smarter Than You Think

by City of Alpharetta Natural Resources Commission
It's that time of year again when we fill our shrub beds with pine straw....More
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Jonathan Copsey

Michigan robber incident brings out best in news

by Jonathan Copsey
When you boil it down, journalism is all about disseminating information to the public....More

Where is this market headed?

by Bob Strader
I used to get asked, "How's the market?" Now, it's more of a statement: "I hear the market is great....More

Business Coach

Planning, preparing for conferences

by Dick Jones
Do you participate in conferences? Are you getting as much business as you expected from attending these types of events? Participating in conferences is a two-way street....More

Varsity News

by Staff Reports

Georgia Tech

ATLANTA – KayLeigh Dent of Alpharetta has graduated from Georgia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering....More

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Sawnee EMF 'rounds up' money for charities, classrooms

by Emme Raus
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Sawnee Electric Membership Foundation (EMF) recently awarded $24,916 to local charities and classroom grants through its Operation Round Up program....More
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Pinecrest names new director of soccer

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. — The soccer team at Pinecrest Academy now has a new director....More
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Ripley's visits Kelly Mill to show appreciation

by Kathleen Sturgeon
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — With the strange facts and odd pictures, more than likely if you ask any kid in elementary school what their favorite book is, they will tell you "Ripley's Believe It or Not" or "Guinness Book of World Records....More
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South Forsyth wins team of the year

Varsity cheerleading awarded GCCA Cheerleading Team of the Year

by Jessa Pease
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — South Forsyth High School's varsity competition cheerleading squad has been awarded the Georgia Cheerleading Coaches Association Cheerleading Team of the Year for 2012....More
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Families separated in Forsyth County schools shuffle

Midway Elementary redistricting approved

by Aldo Nahed
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — At Midway Elementary School, overcrowded classrooms are only projected to continue to grow....More
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Lady Wolverines 14U bring heat for the win

by Jessa Pease
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Lady Wolverines 14U fast-pitch softball team won the United States Specialty Sports Association Bring the Heat Tournament in Stockbridge, Ga....More

This year's Forsyth County high school graduations schedule

by Staff Reports
Forsyth Central High School, May 25 at 10 a....More

Rank lists inconsistent for Forsyth County high schools

Publications use their own methodology, not always encompassing

by Carolyn Aspenson
CUMMING, Ga. — Newsweek, the Washington Post and U....More
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Two Georgia youth honored for volunteerism

National award ceremony in Washington pays tribute to Roswell and Cumming students

by Aldo Nahed
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Georgia's top two youth volunteers of 2013, David Resnick, 18, of Roswell and Kelsey Hirsch, 13, of Cumming were honored in the nation's capital for their outstanding volunteer service during the 18th annual presentation of the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards....More
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Earth Day contest winners announced

Local nonprofit winds up events with celebration

by Jessa Pease
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Reaping Nature concluded its Earth Day events by announcing contest winners on May 1 at Alessio's in Cumming....More

Forsyth County schools rank high in college, career readiness

by Carolyn Aspenson
CUMMING, Ga. — Results for the first year of the Georgia College and Career Ready Performance Index — the state's new accountability system — were unveiled May 7....More
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South Forsyth DECA places in top 10

World's largest chapter earns success at DECA's 2013 conference

by Jessa Pease
CUMMING, Ga. — Ten South Forsyth High School DECA students won more than any other school in the state at an international marketing competition....More
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Forsyth youth baseball's 'nice catch'

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. — Trailing by five runs in the fifth and final inning of a game in the eight year old division of the Sharon Springs Athletic Association recreational baseball league, the Red Sox rallied to tie the game at 7-7....More
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'Greatest' writer tells America's story

Abe Benkhaled, 11, pens 'The Greatest Country'

by Will Houp
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Starting more than two years ago and working for at least 30 minutes a day, about every day, 11-year-old Abe Benkhaled sat and researched America's history and values....More
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Forsyth County students grow fresh veggies, fruits

Cumming Elementary's garden feeds families in need

by Shauyan Saki
CUMMING, Ga. — Cumming Elementary School students have been hard at work, but not all of their hard work has been in a classroom....More
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Rick Bragg for Forsyth Reads Together

by Jessa Pease
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Public Library announced its 2013 selection for Forsyth Reads Together – "All Over but the Shoutin'" by Rick Bragg....More

Fire crews contain King's Ridge Christian School blaze

by Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, Ga. – A fire at a building under construction May 16 had fire crews out at the King's Ridge Christian School. ...More
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Leadership class unveils trail project in Forsyth

Watershed education signage added to Caney Creek

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. — The 2013 Class of Leadership Forsyth officially opened a new self‐guided interpretive trail May 10 at the Caney Creek Preserve....More
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Brookwood Church — 100 years strong

Members surprised to find time capsule

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. — The Brookwood Baptist Church and its 400-member congregation have come a long way....More

Military News

by Staff Reports

Roark promoted to Navy commander

ROSWELL, Ga....More

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Forsyth County Sheriff's CTOC team, 24 agencies trains at Stone Mountain

by Aldo Nahed
STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. — Being ready for an emergency situation requires being able to plan and prepare for the unimaginable....More
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Ga. 20 meeting lays out roadway's future

GDOT holds first of two community meetings for Ga. 20 improvements

by Carolyn Aspenson
CUMMING, Ga. — On Thursday, May 16, residents of Cumming and Canton let the Georgia Department of Transportation know their vision for improvements to Ga....More

Georgia ranks in top 10 for dog bites

Recent poll shows Georgia had ninth most claims for dog attacks

by Shauyan Saki
NORTH FULTON, Ga. –– May 19 marks the first day for National Dog Bite Prevention Week....More
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Forsyth County officials train for challenges

Amos completes program to continue education, build leadership

by Shauyan Saki
ATLANTA – Association County Commissioners of Georgia, the state's county association, and the Carl Vinson Institute of Government recognized 50 county officials who have completed commissioners' training programs....More

Fire crews contain King's Ridge Christian School blaze

by Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, Ga. – A fire at a building under construction May 16 had fire crews out at the King's Ridge Christian School. ...More

Tell GDOT what you think of Ga. 20

New technology used in survey

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. – What are the main concerns on Ga....More
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Northside Hospital's expansion adds medical offices in Forsyth County

Building to house physicians in support of Women's Center

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. — As Northside Hospital-Forsyth continues to grow its campus, the latest addition will house medical offices in support of the Women's Center....More
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Families separated in Forsyth County schools shuffle

Midway Elementary redistricting approved

by Aldo Nahed
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — At Midway Elementary School, overcrowded classrooms are only projected to continue to grow....More

This year's Forsyth County high school graduations schedule

by Staff Reports
Forsyth Central High School, May 25 at 10 a....More
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Three join Harry Norman's Forsyth office

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Kristy Williamson Scott, Carroll Cunningham and Charles Pelham have joined Harry Norman, Realtors at the Forsyth County/Lake Lanier office....More

Fraudulent order delivery halted

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — A woman had a computer delivered to her home that she didn't order, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More

Enraged driver pulls gun in Forsyth County

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — A woman was the victim of road rage that involved a gun, according to a Cumming Police incident report....More

Copper stolen from Forsyth church property

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Someone gutted and stripped about 90 percent of copper pipe and wiring from a church property, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More

Landscaping equipment stolen from business in Cumming

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Someone stole $3,288 worth of landscaping equipment from Gibbs Landscape Co....More
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Leadership class unveils trail project in Forsyth

Watershed education signage added to Caney Creek

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. — The 2013 Class of Leadership Forsyth officially opened a new self‐guided interpretive trail May 10 at the Caney Creek Preserve....More

Nearly $4M returns to Forsyth sheriff's budget

Money taken out last year by outgoing sheriff goes back into budget

by Bill Johnson
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Sheriff Duane Piper went before the Board of Commissioners May 7 to request that $3....More
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Growler tastings still bottled up in Forsyth County

Forsyth County considers allowing samples, flexibility on bottles

by Aldo Nahed
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Dan Dixon compares being able to taste beer to the experience of test driving a car....More

Rank lists inconsistent for Forsyth County high schools

Publications use their own methodology, not always encompassing

by Carolyn Aspenson
CUMMING, Ga. — Newsweek, the Washington Post and U....More
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Cumming Christmas Parade bad for businesses?

Business owner wants parade moved

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. — Lance White said he wants the city of Cumming to move its annual Christmas parade route away from Market Place Boulevard because it cut on his sales by half....More

Animal shelter committee asks Forsyth County Commission for $351K

Additional funding to build office, work space

by Bill Johnson
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Animal Control Shelter Committee asked the county commission on May 7 to reduce the overall scope and budget for the new animal shelter, but at the same time, asked for more funding from a different source....More

Forsyth County schools rank high in college, career readiness

by Carolyn Aspenson
CUMMING, Ga. — Results for the first year of the Georgia College and Career Ready Performance Index — the state's new accountability system — were unveiled May 7....More
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Midway Warehouse brings deals to South Forsyth

by Aldo Nahed
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — If you're a mechanic, a musician or redoing your home, the owners of a new business in South Forsyth want you to drop in and check out their deals before heading elsewhere....More

Manhunt continues for hit-and-run driver in Forsyth

Deputy injured in search

by Caitlyn Walters
CUMMING, Ga. — A Forsyth County Sheriff's pursuit of a reckless driver ended with a car accident, an injured deputy and still no arrest....More

Thief steals from four work trucks in Forsyth

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Four employees of Rooter Plus had their trucks entered and items stolen, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More

Burglar steals golf clubs, beer bottles from Forsyth garage

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Someone stole golf clubs and four Corona beer bottles from a man's garage, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More

Driver flees, litters beer bottles around Forsyth

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — A driver sped past deputies littering beer bottles and ran away when he got to his home, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More

Purse stolen during temple service in Forsyth

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Someone broke into a woman's car and stole her purse while she and her family were at Shirdi Sai Temple for prayers, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More

Forsyth County woman awakes to stolen car

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Someone stole a woman's car with her purse and wallet inside, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More

Arsonist tries to burn Forsyth County Ingles

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Someone attempted to start a fire in the cooler of an Ingles Supermarket....More

Vandals spray paint obscenities behind Walmart in Cumming

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Vandals spray painted obscenities behind a Walmart shopping center May 2, according to a Cumming Police incident report....More
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Jonathan Copsey

Michigan robber incident brings out best in news

by Jonathan Copsey
When you boil it down, journalism is all about disseminating information to the public....More
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Forsyth youth baseball's 'nice catch'

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. — Trailing by five runs in the fifth and final inning of a game in the eight year old division of the Sharon Springs Athletic Association recreational baseball league, the Red Sox rallied to tie the game at 7-7....More
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Pinecrest names new director of soccer

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. — The soccer team at Pinecrest Academy now has a new director....More

BB&T Atlanta Open has ball person tryouts

May 20, 22 at Carl Sanders YMCA in Buckhead

by Staff Reports
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The BB&T Atlanta Open will host tryouts for ball persons Monday, May 20, and Wednesday, May 22, at the Carl E....More
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HATCHER HURD

Memorial Day reminds us to honor vets with deeds

Memorial Day is the day we set aside to remember the service and the sacrifice....More
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Ripley's visits Kelly Mill to show appreciation

by Kathleen Sturgeon
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — With the strange facts and odd pictures, more than likely if you ask any kid in elementary school what their favorite book is, they will tell you "Ripley's Believe It or Not" or "Guinness Book of World Records....More
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'Greatest' writer tells America's story

Abe Benkhaled, 11, pens 'The Greatest Country'

by Will Houp
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Starting more than two years ago and working for at least 30 minutes a day, about every day, 11-year-old Abe Benkhaled sat and researched America's history and values....More
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Ga. 20 meeting lays out roadway's future

GDOT holds first of two community meetings for Ga. 20 improvements

by Carolyn Aspenson
CUMMING, Ga. — On Thursday, May 16, residents of Cumming and Canton let the Georgia Department of Transportation know their vision for improvements to Ga....More

Georgia ranks in top 10 for dog bites

Recent poll shows Georgia had ninth most claims for dog attacks

by Shauyan Saki
NORTH FULTON, Ga. –– May 19 marks the first day for National Dog Bite Prevention Week....More

Fire crews contain King's Ridge Christian School blaze

by Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, Ga. – A fire at a building under construction May 16 had fire crews out at the King's Ridge Christian School. ...More

Tell GDOT what you think of Ga. 20

New technology used in survey

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. – What are the main concerns on Ga....More
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Northside Hospital's expansion adds medical offices in Forsyth County

Building to house physicians in support of Women's Center

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. — As Northside Hospital-Forsyth continues to grow its campus, the latest addition will house medical offices in support of the Women's Center....More
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Cumming Christmas Parade bad for businesses?

Business owner wants parade moved

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. — Lance White said he wants the city of Cumming to move its annual Christmas parade route away from Market Place Boulevard because it cut on his sales by half....More
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Appen Media Group wins 11 awards

6 firsts, 1 second, 4 thirds

by Aldo Nahed
DENVER — Appen Media Group did it again....More

Memorial Day BBQ and Guest Speaker in Forsyth County

Father Andrew Stephen Damick will speak on "Churching the Nation"

by Kathleen Sturgeon
CUMMING, Ga. — Saints Raphael, Nicholas and Irene Greek Orthodox Church in Cumming, Ga....More
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Forsyth community rallies for Family Haven

Woodstock-themed event draws hundreds

by Laura Jones
CUMMING, Ga. — On May 3, the Reid Barn, 6844 Majors Road, became a time machine of sorts, bringing attendees "Back to Woodstock....More

Waylon and Willie tribute concert aids horse rescue

by Hatcher Hurd
CUMMING, Ga. – Save the Horses Rescue says come and enjoy a night in the country with a blanket and a cooler....More

Sawnee launches online alert system

Proposed program will alert customers on energy usage

by Shauyan Saki
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Sawnee Electric Membership Corp....More

Waylon and Willie tribute concert aids horse rescue in Forsyth

by Hatcher Hurd
CUMMING, Ga. – Save the Horses Rescue says come and enjoy a night in the country with a blanket and a cooler....More
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'Greatest' writer tells America's story

Abe Benkhaled, 11, pens 'The Greatest Country'

by Will Houp
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Starting more than two years ago and working for at least 30 minutes a day, about every day, 11-year-old Abe Benkhaled sat and researched America's history and values....More
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Forsyth County students grow fresh veggies, fruits

Cumming Elementary's garden feeds families in need

by Shauyan Saki
CUMMING, Ga. — Cumming Elementary School students have been hard at work, but not all of their hard work has been in a classroom....More
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Rick Bragg for Forsyth Reads Together

by Jessa Pease
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Public Library announced its 2013 selection for Forsyth Reads Together – "All Over but the Shoutin'" by Rick Bragg....More
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Flavorful food, family fun at Forsyth festival

by Caitlyn Walters
CUMMING, Ga. — Hundreds of attendees gathered at the fourth annual Flavors of Forsyth....More
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Living Faith Lutheran Church will have new home

by Aldo Nahed
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A congregation, which started in 2001, has grown along with the county....More
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Forsyth County woman receives new Habitat home

by Kathleen Sturgeon
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The North Central Georgia Habitat for Humanity held a dedication ceremony for the Ellis family May 11 in Gainesville....More
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Norman's Landing supports autism cause

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. — Bill Norman presented Autism Awareness with a check for $1,931....More
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Carolyn Aspenson debuts 'Unfinished Business'

Novel a tale of ghostly encounters

by Jessa Pease
CUMMING, Ga. — A mom who begins seeing and helping ghosts is the topic of a local author's debut novel....More

BB&T Atlanta Open has ball person tryouts

May 20, 22 at Carl Sanders YMCA in Buckhead

by Staff Reports
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The BB&T Atlanta Open will host tryouts for ball persons Monday, May 20, and Wednesday, May 22, at the Carl E....More
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Leadership class unveils trail project in Forsyth

Watershed education signage added to Caney Creek

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. — The 2013 Class of Leadership Forsyth officially opened a new self‐guided interpretive trail May 10 at the Caney Creek Preserve....More
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Legion first to hold meeting at new Armory in Forsyth

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. — The American Legion Post 307 is the first organization to host a meeting in the new Georgia Army National Guard Readiness Center building in Cumming on May 5....More
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Forsyth Eagle Scout builds sensory garden

Eric Danielsson designs garden for South Forsyth Middle School

by Kathleen Sturgeon
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A South Forsyth High School student used his Eagle Scout project as an opportunity to give back to the middle school he attended....More

Nearly $4M returns to Forsyth sheriff's budget

Money taken out last year by outgoing sheriff goes back into budget

by Bill Johnson
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Sheriff Duane Piper went before the Board of Commissioners May 7 to request that $3....More
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Growler tastings still bottled up in Forsyth County

Forsyth County considers allowing samples, flexibility on bottles

by Aldo Nahed
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Dan Dixon compares being able to taste beer to the experience of test driving a car....More

Underage alcohol compliance check

Three businesses sell to underage patrons

by Kathleen Sturgeon
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Three businesses in Forsyth County were cited for selling alcohol to minors on May 2 when Forsyth County Sheriff's deputies with the ordinance and permits unit conducted another underage compliance check....More
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A doggone good time May 19

Mutts and More Festival raises funds for local pets

by Jessa Pease
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – There will be plenty of woofin' and hoofin' as the third annual Mutts and More Festival takes place at Fowler Park in Cumming from noon to 6 p....More

Bethelview UMC holds yard sale

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. — Back again this year, Bethelview United Methodist Church, 4525 Bethelview Road in Cumming, will hold its annual yard sale from 8 a....More

BB&T Atlanta Open has ball person tryouts

May 20, 22 at Carl Sanders YMCA in Buckhead

by Staff Reports
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The BB&T Atlanta Open will host tryouts for ball persons Monday, May 20, and Wednesday, May 22, at the Carl E....More
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Brookwood Church — 100 years strong

Members surprised to find time capsule

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. — The Brookwood Baptist Church and its 400-member congregation have come a long way....More

Animal shelter committee asks Forsyth County Commission for $351K

Additional funding to build office, work space

by Bill Johnson
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Animal Control Shelter Committee asked the county commission on May 7 to reduce the overall scope and budget for the new animal shelter, but at the same time, asked for more funding from a different source....More
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Sawnee EMF 'rounds up' money for charities, classrooms

by Emme Raus
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Sawnee Electric Membership Foundation (EMF) recently awarded $24,916 to local charities and classroom grants through its Operation Round Up program....More
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HATCHER HURD

Memorial Day reminds us to honor vets with deeds

Memorial Day is the day we set aside to remember the service and the sacrifice....More
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Jonathan Copsey

Writing novels is difficult work

by Jonathan Copsey
It's been said that everyone has a novel in them....More
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Pinecrest names new director of soccer

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. — The soccer team at Pinecrest Academy now has a new director....More
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Ripley's visits Kelly Mill to show appreciation

by Kathleen Sturgeon
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — With the strange facts and odd pictures, more than likely if you ask any kid in elementary school what their favorite book is, they will tell you "Ripley's Believe It or Not" or "Guinness Book of World Records....More
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South Forsyth wins team of the year

Varsity cheerleading awarded GCCA Cheerleading Team of the Year

by Jessa Pease
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — South Forsyth High School's varsity competition cheerleading squad has been awarded the Georgia Cheerleading Coaches Association Cheerleading Team of the Year for 2012....More
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Aldo Nahed

When a Good Samaritan dies

by Aldo Nahed
There's a TV show called "What Would You Do?" The premise is people are secretly filmed in awkward and sometimes embarrassing situations, and we get to see how they react....More
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Families separated in Forsyth County schools shuffle

Midway Elementary redistricting approved

by Aldo Nahed
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — At Midway Elementary School, overcrowded classrooms are only projected to continue to grow....More
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Appen Media Group welcomes summer interns

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Appen Media Group has welcomed three interns who are passionate about community journalism....More

This year's Forsyth County high school graduations schedule

by Staff Reports
Forsyth Central High School, May 25 at 10 a....More

Tell GDOT what you think of Ga. 20

New technology used in survey

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. – What are the main concerns on Ga....More

Rank lists inconsistent for Forsyth County high schools

Publications use their own methodology, not always encompassing

by Carolyn Aspenson
CUMMING, Ga. — Newsweek, the Washington Post and U....More
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Two Georgia youth honored for volunteerism

National award ceremony in Washington pays tribute to Roswell and Cumming students

by Aldo Nahed
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Georgia's top two youth volunteers of 2013, David Resnick, 18, of Roswell and Kelsey Hirsch, 13, of Cumming were honored in the nation's capital for their outstanding volunteer service during the 18th annual presentation of the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards....More
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Earth Day contest winners announced

Local nonprofit winds up events with celebration

by Jessa Pease
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Reaping Nature concluded its Earth Day events by announcing contest winners on May 1 at Alessio's in Cumming....More

Forsyth County schools rank high in college, career readiness

by Carolyn Aspenson
CUMMING, Ga. — Results for the first year of the Georgia College and Career Ready Performance Index — the state's new accountability system — were unveiled May 7....More
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South Forsyth DECA places in top 10

World's largest chapter earns success at DECA's 2013 conference

by Jessa Pease
CUMMING, Ga. — Ten South Forsyth High School DECA students won more than any other school in the state at an international marketing competition....More
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Midway Warehouse brings deals to South Forsyth

by Aldo Nahed
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — If you're a mechanic, a musician or redoing your home, the owners of a new business in South Forsyth want you to drop in and check out their deals before heading elsewhere....More
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Medicare insurance, more opens in Suwanee

by Staff Reports
Business: Affordable Medicare Solutions Opened: April 1 (over 50 years of combined experience) Owner: Keith Nabb What: Medicare planning and education insurance agency representing all major insurers for Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D prescription plans....More

Where is this market headed?

by Bob Strader
I used to get asked, "How's the market?" Now, it's more of a statement: "I hear the market is great....More

Business Coach

Planning, preparing for conferences

by Dick Jones
Do you participate in conferences? Are you getting as much business as you expected from attending these types of events? Participating in conferences is a two-way street....More

Always a Festival gallery opens

by Staff Reports
SUWANEE, Ga. – On May 11, Artistic Adventures, an 11-year-old fine art and pottery instruction facility in South Forsyth opened Always a Festival, 1581 James Burgess Road....More

Joint Commission names Northside Hospital-Forsyth Primary Stroke Center

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. – After undergoing an onsite evaluation and demonstrating compliance with nationally developed standards for stroke care, Northside Hospital-Forsyth was awarded a full two-year Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers by the Joint Commission....More
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Camera activist on Mayor Gravitt's quote

Dear Editor: Congratulations to the Appen Media Group for the commemoration of 30 years of "connecting our communities....More
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Jonathan Copsey

Michigan robber incident brings out best in news

by Jonathan Copsey
When you boil it down, journalism is all about disseminating information to the public....More
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Camera activist on Mayor Gravitt's quote

Dear Editor: Congratulations to the Appen Media Group for the commemoration of 30 years of "connecting our communities....More
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Claire Matthews graduated with Highest Honors

Claire Matthews, daughter of Linda and Gerald Matthews of Alpharetta, graduated this Spring with Highest Honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering....More
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Ruth Caroline Carlson Banister Coker, 70, died May 5

Ruth Caroline Carlson Banister Coker, 70, of Woodstock, passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, May 5, 2013 surrounded by family and friends....More

William Turpin Ballard, 58, died Apr. 25

Ballard, William Turpin, of Roswell, GA died peacefully at the age of 58 on April 25, 2013 after a brief illness....More
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René Nicole Quigley and Peter Alexsandrovich Karasev married Apr. 16

René Nicole Quigley and Peter Aleksandrovich Karasev were united in marriage on April 6, 2013, at Johns Creek Baptist Church, Alpharetta, Georgia....More

Joint Commission names Northside Hospital-Forsyth Primary Stroke Center

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. – After undergoing an onsite evaluation and demonstrating compliance with nationally developed standards for stroke care, Northside Hospital-Forsyth was awarded a full two-year Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers by the Joint Commission....More
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