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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

Metro counties alarmed at precedent-setting bill

Asked Deal to veto millage cap

by Hatcher Hurd
ATLANTA – The battle over a bill that would cap Fulton County's millage rate has drawn 11 metro county chairmen into the fray, who say House Bill 604 violates the principle of home rule....More

Fulton finance director defends county's credit

Says story behind headlines not so grim

by Hatcher Hurd
ATLANTA – Fulton County Finance Director Patrick O'Connor said the actual financial repercussions from the downgrade in the county's credit rating by Fitch Ratings Service have been overblown....More

North Fulton townhomes and condos in short supply

by Bob Strader
With less than 179 units on the market in North Fulton, across all price ranges, sellers of townhomes and condos are sitting in the driver's seat....More

Putting real estate market in perspective

by Brian Patton
Everybody likes to talk about real estate....More
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CorMatrix expands cardio-research in Roswell

Moves into 28,000 s.f. laboratory/office

by Hatcher Hurd
ROSWELL, Ga. – Suppose doctors one day could use the patient's own stem cells to regenerate damaged heart muscle and tissue? What would that mean to patients with heart disease? That is not science fiction, nor even science-wishing....More

Business Coach

Four ways to grow sales

by Dick Jones
Is your sales team making their numbers each month? Are you growing top-line revenue in your small business? Have you tried to figure out the best way to maximize your sales? Growing sales, regardless of what products or services you provide, can be accomplished in four ways....More
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NF Hospital's nurse named Tenet Hero

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. – North Fulton Hospital announced that Micah Brown, breast health nurse navigator, has been named a Tenet Hero as part of Tenet Healthcare Corporation's recognition program for employees....More

LA Fitness renovates area locations

by Staff Reports
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — LA Fitness, a health club chain in the U....More

Area still experiencing low unemployment

North Fulton and Forsyth County hover at 6 percent unemployment

by Staff Reports
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Labor announced the metro Atlanta's unemployment rate declined to 7....More
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Walker joins Keller Williams in Roswell

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. — Kay Rainwater Walker, a real estate sales professional in Roswell and Sandy Springs, has joined the Keller Williams Realty Roswell Market Center, 695 Mansell Road, Suite 120 in Roswell....More

Johns Creek among top earners

by Staff Reports
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — There are only 16 cities in the U....More
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Italian manufacturer expands in Forsyth County

35 new jobs, $4 million in new investment

by Staff Reports
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Italian manufacturer Motovario has expanded its U....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
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Costco clears way for new store in Forsyth County

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. — Forsyth County is getting a Costco Wholesale....More
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Walmart moves forward with third Forsyth store

Smart Growth, Laurel Springs HOA withdraw appeal, reach consensus

by Aldo Nahed
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A Walmart Supercenter on Peachtree Parkway has now gotten community backing....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

Deputies help track cellphone around Forsyth shopping center

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Deputies tracked a woman's missing cellphone to an area in Dawsonville, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More

Driver runs over Forsyth church fence

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Someone damaged the fence at Pleasant View Baptist Church by running it over with a car, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More

Thief enters 6 cars in Forsyth subdivision Bethelview Downs

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Someone entered and stole items from six cars in the Bethelview Downs subdivision, according to Forsyth County Sheriff's incident reports....More

Thief posts stolen items on Internet in Forsyth

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — A woman said she found her missing possessions for sale on a social media website, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More

Scam artists pose as Microsoft reps in Forsyth

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — A man and his son had their computers hacked and $360 stolen by a scammer claiming to be with Microsoft, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More

Forsyth woman target of online hack

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — A woman informed authorities that someone used her personal information to open an online account with the Social Security Administration....More

Scam leaves Forsyth woman car-less

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — A woman bought a car online, but never got the real deal....More

Forsyth 'drug' paraphernalia sellers under new scrutiny

First hearing held, second takes place June 6

by Aldo Nahed
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — County leaders are moving forward with a law that would further regulate the sale of "bongs....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
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Aldo Nahed

Jameson is a little champ: How my nephew is dealing with heart surgery

by Aldo Nahed
About 4 million babies are born each year in the U....More

Alpharetta Natural Resources Commiss

ANRC Shredding Event

by City of Alpharetta Natural Resources Commission
On April 20, 2013 hundreds of Alpharettans brought their unwanted computers and sensitive documents to a paper shredding and electronics recycling collection....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

Business Coach

Four ways to grow sales

by Dick Jones
Is your sales team making their numbers each month? Are you growing top-line revenue in your small business? Have you tried to figure out the best way to maximize your sales? Growing sales, regardless of what products or services you provide, can be accomplished in four ways....More

Rank lists inconsistent for Forsyth 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

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

'Open enrollment' applications due by May 15

7 North Fulton schools have room for transfers for next year

by Candy Waylock
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Seven schools in North Fulton are among the 21 schools in the Fulton County School System that have room for transfer students in the 2013-2014 school year under the "open enrollment" program....More

Seven local students awarded Sawnee EMC scholarships in North Fulton

by Staff Reports
NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Sawnee Electric Membership Foundation recently awarded seven local high school seniors each with a $3,500 scholarship....More

Plenty to keep children busy this summer in Forsyth

by Jenni Hilton
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Here is a roundup of some of this year's summer day camps and vacation bible schools....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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Southern Prospect boys win Slugfest in Milton

by Staff Reports
MILTON, Ga. – Two Milton residents on the 8U championship Southern Prospect kid-pitch travel baseball team, Henry Bobe (son of Glenn and Tabora Bobe) and Will Phipps (son of Jason and Melissa Phipps), clinched championship trophies in the Triple Crown Forsyth County Slugfest....More
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Raghav Srivastava earns Eagle rank

by Staff Reports
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Johns Creek Scout Troop 2000 and Crew 43 have announced that Raghav Srivastava is their newest Eagle Scout to have earned the honor....More
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Seven local North Fulton students awarded Sawnee EMC scholarships

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — The Sawnee Electric Membership Foundation recently awarded seven local high school seniors each with a $3,500 scholarship....More
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SAFFT raffles playhouse in Forsyth

by Emme Raus
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Supporting Adoption and Founding Families Together has built a children's playhouse to be raffled Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12....More
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Forsyth county parks and rec offers summer camps

by Emme Raus
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Parks and Recreation invites young children to experience a fun way to learn important safety tips this summer....More
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Lambert's drumline earns bronze

First time at world championship

by Emme Raus
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — In their first time on the world stage, Lambert High School's indoor drumline earned bronze at this year's Winter Guard International (WGI)....More
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Fire safety poster winners announced

Students recognized at Board of Commissioners meeting

by Aldo Nahed
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Forsyth County Fire Department recognized the winners and runners up for the department's 2013 Fire Safety Poster Contest....More
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Four Forsyth Eagle Scouts recognized

by Staff Reports
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — At their May 2 meeting, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognized the accomplishments of four Eagle Scouts....More
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Clean Air contest winners announced

Three from JC, one from Forsyth

by Emme Raus
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Students from Northview High School won first, second and third place for their original T-shirt designs for a Clean Air Campaign contest....More

Vickery Creek holds 'cyber awareness' event

by Emme Raus
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Vickery Creek Middle School's PTO Cyber Committee hosted a "Cyber Awareness" meeting for parents March 26....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

Plenty to keep children busy this summer in Forsyth

by Jenni Hilton
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Here is a roundup of some of this year's summer day camps and vacation bible schools....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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VIDEO: Forsyth County's State of Community

School, county, city applaud achievements

by Aldo Nahed
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County is vibrant, thriving and ready to assume its position as leader in the global marketplace, Board of Commission Chairman Pete Amos said....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
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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
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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

Georgians' suicide rate for ages 35-64 increases 25% in 10 years

by Staff Reports

Suicide deaths have surpassed deaths from motor vehicle crashes in recent years in the United States....More

Metro counties alarmed at precedent-setting bill

Asked Deal to veto millage cap

by Hatcher Hurd
ATLANTA – The battle over a bill that would cap Fulton County's millage rate has drawn 11 metro county chairmen into the fray, who say House Bill 604 violates the principle of home rule....More

Fulton finance director defends county's credit

Says story behind headlines not so grim

by Hatcher Hurd
ATLANTA – Fulton County Finance Director Patrick O'Connor said the actual financial repercussions from the downgrade in the county's credit rating by Fitch Ratings Service have been overblown....More

Metro counties ask Deal to veto millage cap

Alarmed at precedent-setting Fulton delegation's bill

by Hatcher Hurd
ATLANTA – The battle over a bill that would cap Fulton County's millage rate has drawn 11 metro county chairmen into the fray, who say House Bill 604 violates the principle of home rule....More

Water safety urged in May

by Emme Raus
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — With temperatures on the rise and summertime approaching, this is an ideal time to think about water safety....More
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Forsyth fire department kicks-off annual boot drive

by Emme Raus
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Fire Department will join around 100 fire departments across Georgia to help "Give Burns the Boot" during their upcoming annual boot drive benefiting the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation....More
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Blank slate for Ga. 20 improvements

GDOT asks community's input on 25-mile stretch

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. – A major east and westbound traffic artery that connects Cherokee and Forsyth counties is looking for community input as potential improvements are underway....More

Forsyth 'drug' paraphernalia sellers under new scrutiny

First hearing held, second takes place June 6

by Aldo Nahed
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — County leaders are moving forward with a law that would further regulate the sale of "bongs....More
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Walmart moves forward with third Forsyth store

Smart Growth, Laurel Springs HOA withdraw appeal, reach consensus

by Aldo Nahed
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A Walmart Supercenter on Peachtree Parkway has now gotten community backing....More

Deputies help track cellphone around Forsyth shopping center

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Deputies tracked a woman's missing cellphone to an area in Dawsonville, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More

Driver runs over Forsyth church fence

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Someone damaged the fence at Pleasant View Baptist Church by running it over with a car, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More

Thief enters 6 cars in Forsyth subdivision Bethelview Downs

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Someone entered and stole items from six cars in the Bethelview Downs subdivision, according to Forsyth County Sheriff's incident reports....More

Thief posts stolen items on Internet in Forsyth

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — A woman said she found her missing possessions for sale on a social media website, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More

Scam artists pose as Microsoft reps in Forsyth

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — A man and his son had their computers hacked and $360 stolen by a scammer claiming to be with Microsoft, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More

Forsyth woman target of online hack

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — A woman informed authorities that someone used her personal information to open an online account with the Social Security Administration....More

Scam leaves Forsyth woman car-less

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — A woman bought a car online, but never got the real deal....More
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Southern Prospect boys win Slugfest in Milton

by Staff Reports
MILTON, Ga. – Two Milton residents on the 8U championship Southern Prospect kid-pitch travel baseball team, Henry Bobe (son of Glenn and Tabora Bobe) and Will Phipps (son of Jason and Melissa Phipps), clinched championship trophies in the Triple Crown Forsyth County Slugfest....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

Georgians' suicide rate for ages 35-64 increases 25% in 10 years

by Staff Reports

Suicide deaths have surpassed deaths from motor vehicle crashes in recent years in the United States....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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Appen Media Group wins 11 awards

6 firsts, 1 second, 4 thirds

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

Metro counties alarmed at precedent-setting bill

Asked Deal to veto millage cap

by Hatcher Hurd
ATLANTA – The battle over a bill that would cap Fulton County's millage rate has drawn 11 metro county chairmen into the fray, who say House Bill 604 violates the principle of home rule....More
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Musicians hold suicide prevention concert in Forsyth

Authors, speakers share hope May 10

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. — Musicians will converge once again for Karl's Call for Life, a concert to raise suicide prevention awareness and raise funds for a nonprofit....More

Metro counties ask Deal to veto millage cap

Alarmed at precedent-setting Fulton delegation's bill

by Hatcher Hurd
ATLANTA – The battle over a bill that would cap Fulton County's millage rate has drawn 11 metro county chairmen into the fray, who say House Bill 604 violates the principle of home rule....More
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Blank slate for Ga. 20 improvements

GDOT asks community's input on 25-mile stretch

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. – A major east and westbound traffic artery that connects Cherokee and Forsyth counties is looking for community input as potential improvements are underway....More
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Costco clears way for new store in Forsyth County

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. — Forsyth County is getting a Costco Wholesale....More
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VIDEO: Forsyth County's State of Community

School, county, city applaud achievements

by Aldo Nahed
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County is vibrant, thriving and ready to assume its position as leader in the global marketplace, Board of Commission Chairman Pete Amos said....More

Area still experiencing low unemployment

North Fulton and Forsyth County hover at 6 percent unemployment

by Staff Reports
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Labor announced the metro Atlanta's unemployment rate declined to 7....More
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Italian manufacturer expands in Forsyth County

35 new jobs, $4 million in new investment

by Staff Reports
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Italian manufacturer Motovario has expanded its U....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
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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

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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Raghav Srivastava earns Eagle rank

by Staff Reports
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Johns Creek Scout Troop 2000 and Crew 43 have announced that Raghav Srivastava is their newest Eagle Scout to have earned the honor....More
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Musicians hold suicide prevention concert in Forsyth

Authors, speakers share hope May 10

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. — Musicians will converge once again for Karl's Call for Life, a concert to raise suicide prevention awareness and raise funds for a nonprofit....More
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Seven local North Fulton students awarded Sawnee EMC scholarships

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — The Sawnee Electric Membership Foundation recently awarded seven local high school seniors each with a $3,500 scholarship....More
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SAFFT raffles playhouse in Forsyth

by Emme Raus
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Supporting Adoption and Founding Families Together has built a children's playhouse to be raffled Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12....More
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Forsyth county parks and rec offers summer camps

by Emme Raus
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Parks and Recreation invites young children to experience a fun way to learn important safety tips this summer....More
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'Willy Wonka' sweetens Lakeside stage

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. – Lakeside Middle School is presenting "Willy Wonka Jr....More
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Spray pad at Old Atlanta Park opens May 25

by Emme Raus
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — As the heat moves in for the summer, the spray pad at Old Atlanta Park is scheduled to open Saturday, May 25, providing a place to cool off....More

Metro counties ask Deal to veto millage cap

Alarmed at precedent-setting Fulton delegation's bill

by Hatcher Hurd
ATLANTA – The battle over a bill that would cap Fulton County's millage rate has drawn 11 metro county chairmen into the fray, who say House Bill 604 violates the principle of home rule....More

Water safety urged in May

by Emme Raus
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — With temperatures on the rise and summertime approaching, this is an ideal time to think about water safety....More
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Lambert's drumline earns bronze

First time at world championship

by Emme Raus
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — In their first time on the world stage, Lambert High School's indoor drumline earned bronze at this year's Winter Guard International (WGI)....More
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Harry Norman introduces farm and land division

by Emme Raus
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Harry Norman Realtors announced the addition of a farm and land division at the Forsyth/Lake Lanier office....More
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Forsyth fire department kicks-off annual boot drive

by Emme Raus
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Fire Department will join around 100 fire departments across Georgia to help "Give Burns the Boot" during their upcoming annual boot drive benefiting the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation....More
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Blank slate for Ga. 20 improvements

GDOT asks community's input on 25-mile stretch

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. – A major east and westbound traffic artery that connects Cherokee and Forsyth counties is looking for community input as potential improvements are underway....More
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Fire safety poster winners announced

Students recognized at Board of Commissioners meeting

by Aldo Nahed
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Forsyth County Fire Department recognized the winners and runners up for the department's 2013 Fire Safety Poster Contest....More

Forsyth 'drug' paraphernalia sellers under new scrutiny

First hearing held, second takes place June 6

by Aldo Nahed
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — County leaders are moving forward with a law that would further regulate the sale of "bongs....More
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Four Forsyth Eagle Scouts recognized

by Staff Reports
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — At their May 2 meeting, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognized the accomplishments of four Eagle Scouts....More
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Forsyth's Legion donates TV to VA hospital

by Emme Raus
CUMMING, Ga. — The Cumming American Legion Auxiliary Unit 307 delivered a 55-inch smart television to the Veterans Hospital in Decatur....More
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Descendant of Confederate soldier receives medal

by Aldo Nahed
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — About 120 people participated in the Confederate Memorial Day service at Shady Grove Baptist Church in Forsyth County on April 21 to honor a descendant of a Confederate soldier....More
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Costco clears way for new store in Forsyth County

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. — Forsyth County is getting a Costco Wholesale....More
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Clean Air contest winners announced

Three from JC, one from Forsyth

by Emme Raus
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Students from Northview High School won first, second and third place for their original T-shirt designs for a Clean Air Campaign contest....More

Naturalists celebrate Earth Day at Greenway

Make bird houses, tree signs

by Aditya Bhatia
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – On Sunday, April 20, two days before Earth Day, the Georgia Master Naturalist program was already celebrating at Fowler Park....More

Naturalists celebrate Earth Day at Greenway

Make bird houses, tree signs

by Aditya Bhatia
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – On Sunday, April 20, two days before Earth Day, the Georgia Master Naturalist program was already celebrating at Fowler Park....More
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Boys awarded for heroic action in house fire

Three Boy Scouts used training to evacuate selves, family

by CAITLYN WALTERS
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Three Boy Scouts were able to safely evacuate their home thanks to training they received from the Forsyth County Fire Department....More

Vickery Creek holds 'cyber awareness' event

by Emme Raus
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Vickery Creek Middle School's PTO Cyber Committee hosted a "Cyber Awareness" meeting for parents March 26....More
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Villas at Canterfield sponsors Habitat home

by Emme Raus
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Villas at Canterfield, an independent senior housing community, will sponsor an upcoming Habitat for Humanity house off of Daves Creek Road in Cumming....More
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Walmart moves forward with third Forsyth store

Smart Growth, Laurel Springs HOA withdraw appeal, reach consensus

by Aldo Nahed
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A Walmart Supercenter on Peachtree Parkway has now gotten community backing....More
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Two Pinecrest juniors graduate YLF in Forsyth

by Emme Raus
CUMMING, Ga. — Pinecrest Academy juniors Cole Doxtader and Michael Bruckner graduated last month from Youth Leadership Forsyth (YLF)....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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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

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

Georgians' suicide rate for ages 35-64 increases 25% in 10 years

by Staff Reports

Suicide deaths have surpassed deaths from motor vehicle crashes in recent years in the United States....More

Fulton finance director defends county's credit

Says story behind headlines not so grim

by Hatcher Hurd
ATLANTA – Fulton County Finance Director Patrick O'Connor said the actual financial repercussions from the downgrade in the county's credit rating by Fitch Ratings Service have been overblown....More

Seven local students awarded Sawnee EMC scholarships in North Fulton

by Staff Reports
NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Sawnee Electric Membership Foundation recently awarded seven local high school seniors each with a $3,500 scholarship....More

Can you hear me now?

Dangerously loud noises harm young ears

by Will Houp
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – With the upcoming summer and traveling season, audiologists are warning parents to monitor their children's exposure to loud noises....More
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Aldo Nahed

Jameson is a little champ: How my nephew is dealing with heart surgery

by Aldo Nahed
About 4 million babies are born each year in the U....More
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VIDEO: Forsyth County's State of Community

School, county, city applaud achievements

by Aldo Nahed
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County is vibrant, thriving and ready to assume its position as leader in the global marketplace, Board of Commission Chairman Pete Amos said....More

North Fulton townhomes and condos in short supply

by Bob Strader
With less than 179 units on the market in North Fulton, across all price ranges, sellers of townhomes and condos are sitting in the driver's seat....More

Putting real estate market in perspective

by Brian Patton
Everybody likes to talk about real estate....More
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CorMatrix expands cardio-research in Roswell

Moves into 28,000 s.f. laboratory/office

by Hatcher Hurd
ROSWELL, Ga. – Suppose doctors one day could use the patient's own stem cells to regenerate damaged heart muscle and tissue? What would that mean to patients with heart disease? That is not science fiction, nor even science-wishing....More

Business Coach

Four ways to grow sales

by Dick Jones
Is your sales team making their numbers each month? Are you growing top-line revenue in your small business? Have you tried to figure out the best way to maximize your sales? Growing sales, regardless of what products or services you provide, can be accomplished in four ways....More
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NF Hospital's nurse named Tenet Hero

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. – North Fulton Hospital announced that Micah Brown, breast health nurse navigator, has been named a Tenet Hero as part of Tenet Healthcare Corporation's recognition program for employees....More

LA Fitness renovates area locations

by Staff Reports
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — LA Fitness, a health club chain in the U....More
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Walker joins Keller Williams in Roswell

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. — Kay Rainwater Walker, a real estate sales professional in Roswell and Sandy Springs, has joined the Keller Williams Realty Roswell Market Center, 695 Mansell Road, Suite 120 in Roswell....More
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Italian manufacturer expands in Forsyth County

35 new jobs, $4 million in new investment

by Staff Reports
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Italian manufacturer Motovario has expanded its U....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

Can you hear me now?

Dangerously loud noises harm young ears

by Will Houp
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – With the upcoming summer and traveling season, audiologists are warning parents to monitor their children's exposure to loud noises....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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Aldo Nahed

Jameson is a little champ: How my nephew is dealing with heart surgery

by Aldo Nahed
About 4 million babies are born each year in the U....More
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Villas at Canterfield sponsors Habitat home

by Emme Raus
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Villas at Canterfield, an independent senior housing community, will sponsor an upcoming Habitat for Humanity house off of Daves Creek Road in Cumming....More
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CorMatrix expands cardio-research in Roswell

Moves into 28,000 s.f. laboratory/office

by Hatcher Hurd
ROSWELL, Ga. – Suppose doctors one day could use the patient's own stem cells to regenerate damaged heart muscle and tissue? What would that mean to patients with heart disease? That is not science fiction, nor even science-wishing....More
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NF Hospital's nurse named Tenet Hero

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. – North Fulton Hospital announced that Micah Brown, breast health nurse navigator, has been named a Tenet Hero as part of Tenet Healthcare Corporation's recognition program for employees....More

LA Fitness renovates area locations

by Staff Reports
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — LA Fitness, a health club chain in the U....More
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