FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Jackson Butler, a recent graduate from West Forsyth High School, was chosen to receive the Mr. Wolverine award for his outstanding participation on the basketball court, in the classroom, and community.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Dance, especially ballet, has been Maniya Barredo’s life for as far back as she can remember.
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Ivy League Montessori School located at Kelly Mill Road is now a part of the Milton Montessori Group. Milton Montessori is an award winning Montessori school established in 2008 in the city of Milton / Alpharetta and grew organically over the past decade, primarily through word of mouth and …
CUMMING, Ga. — Harry Norman, Realtors The Collection at Forsyth recently added Heather Clemons as one of the newest members of its growing team.
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Public Library is celebrating the 50th anniversary of humankind’s first steps beyond planet Earth with a special series of programs this month.
CUMMING, Ga. – A Forsyth County woman was pronounced dead July 4 morning when sheriff’s deputies and fire rescue responded to a single-vehicle crash at 2510 Dahlonega Highway. The victim was identified as Angela Hernandez, 28.
CUMMING, Ga. — A man reported a stolen debit card July 2 at Planet Fitness in Merchants Square after he discovered multiple unauthorized transactions to his bank account that day. When he noticed the transactions, he saw that the card was missing from his wallet. He told authorities that he …
BALL GROUND, Ga. – Authorities responded to a report of criminal trespass June 28 at a residence on Old Federal Road. A woman told police that someone removed the front gate off the hinges before entering her property. Also missing were a pair of house keys left by a tree near the front gate…
CUMMING, Ga. — A man reported to authorities July 8 that tools and ladders were missing from a construction site on Old Atlanta Road. After leaving the site July 6, he noticed the theft when he returned two days later. The front wall of the building was left open and unsecured.
CUMMING, Ga. — A man reported to deputies June 29 that he was scammed numerous times while online. The man said he had received a pop-up demanding he purchase an eBay card for $750 and send in the card number. The demands continued, and he repeated this process until the total value reached …
CUMMING, Ga. — The Forsyth Parks and Recreation board pushed county officials to add tobacco and tobacco products to a proposed ordinance banning smoking and vaping at all Forsyth parks.
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Dance, especially ballet, has been Maniya Barredo’s life for as far back as she can remember.
CUMMING, Ga. — Northside Hospital Cancer Institute started the fourth session of its six-week Built to Quit program July 9 to promote healthier living and help smokers and tobacco users quit. The current session runs through Aug. 13. But if you missed this session, there are two more schedul…
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County has advanced plans for close to $5 million in improvements at Caney Creek Preserve.
CUMMING, Ga. — Cumming native Dylan Murry has established himself as a driver to beat after capturing two wins and three podiums in three consecutive races. Murry added additional hardware to his trophy case June 29 with a victory at the Tioga Downs Casino Resort 240 at Watkins Glen Internat…
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The body of a missing Atlanta man reported to have drowned at Lake Lanier was recovered June 1 by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. The victim was identified as Corey Lamar Brown, 28. His body was found after a three-day search near Vanns Tavern Park where he we…
SUWANEE, Ga. — A woman receptionist reported she had been assaulted by her manager at North East Atlanta Ear Nose and Throat. The woman said her female manager called her into the office to sign disciplinary action paperwork, but the victim refused to sign and attempted to exit the office. H…
CUMMING, Ga. — Employees at a Chevron station on Antioch Road reported a fuel theft June 26. The suspect, a white, middle-aged male with dark hair and wearing a red shirt, entered the station and ran his credit card for diesel fuel at the gas pump where his vehicle was parked. He purchased a…
CUMMING, Ga. — A man contacted authorities June 16 to file a theft report at Dollar General on Bethelview Road. The man said he attempted to call Expedia to change a flight and called the first number that came up during his online search. The responding agent asked the man to purchase a Goo…
CUMMING, Ga. — Forsyth County commissioners were scratching their heads recently when they reviewed a proposal by the City of Cumming to annex just over 125 acres between Dr. Dunn Drive and Pilgrim Road.
CUMMING, Ga. — Anyone else would call it a struggle, but Allison Hickman mapped out a path to soccer’s elite a long time ago. And, she would remind you, it’s a passion more than a struggle.
CUMMING, Ga. — The Cumming Music Festival is returning for its second year at the Cumming Fairgrounds. The all-day event runs from noon to 11 p.m. July 27 and is presented by 37 Main. Friends and family of all ages are encouraged to come and enjoy a day of live music paying tribute to some o…
CUMMING, Ga. — The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office released portions of the video footage taken from a deputy’s body camera June 6 when an abandoned newborn baby girl was found lying in a wooded area inside of a plastic bag on the side of Daves Creek Road. The video shows rescuers pulling th…
CUMMING, Ga. – Two retailers have announced they will open locations in Halcyon. While still under construction, Halcyon Forsyth continues to expand its portfolio.
CUMMING, Ga. — Grace Fellowship of South Forsyth will hold their annual Sandwiches for Students event July 11 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The church is working with the Smart Lunch Smart Kid program for their seventh summer to deliver lunches for children in need. Volunteers are needed to assemble…
CUMMING, Ga. — Cumming Mayor Troy Brumbalow has been restoring old cars for years, but none more important to his community than the 1969 Chevrolet Impala, which will stand as the centerpiece of the future City Center fallen officer memorial.
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Two months after banning short-term rentals in residential areas, Forsyth County commissioners are exploring ways to enforce the rules.
CUMMING, Ga. — A woman reported stolen tools from the shed behind her home on Bennett Road June 22. The woman said she first noticed the back gate open, then found that the shed door was also left open and the tools were missing. The burglary did not appear forced.
CUMMING, Ga. — A man reported to authorities June 25 that his vehicle had been burglarized while it was parked outside his residence on Bronson Way. The owner said he noticed that the front passenger window had been shattered before calling the sheriff’s office. The 2017 Toyota Camry had bee…
CUMMING, Ga. — A woman reported to authorities that her vehicle had been stolen from her driveway on Rilandite Cove June 25.
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — A man told authorities June 15 that he had received threatening texts from a former client who claimed he owed him money. The man said he had done some landscape work for the male client back in May. When the work was finished, he said the client offered to pay him an addi…
CUMMING, Ga. — Tam’s School Street Playhouse will hold a special Veterans Appreciation Night event on Friday, July 12 during the opening weekend of the production of the classic musical “South Pacific.” Tickets that are normally priced at $27.50 or $30 will be discounted to $15. Each veteran…
CUMMING, Ga. — The Sawnee-Cumming Optimist Club has donated a large share of proceeds from its charity golf tournament to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
CUMMING, Ga. — Residents opposed to construction of a new middle school on Hyde Road brought their concerns to the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners Thursday saying the facility will compromise safety and complicate traffic.
CUMMING, Ga. — The Cumming Fairgrounds is set to host the annual Independence Day celebration on July 4 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Families are invited to partake in a day of entertainment and children’s activities. The all-day event will include live music, alcohol, food, games and a kid’s zone.
CUMMING, Ga. — The Forsyth County Commission has signed off on the funding portion of operations for the coming fiscal year by agreeing to keep the property tax rate the same as the current year.
CUMMING, Ga. — Shoplifting was reported June 6 at Sunglass Hut on Peachtree Parkway. A female employee stated she saw two males entering the store, one in his 50s, the other in his 20s. The two tried on multiple pairs of sunglasses, then left the store a few minutes later without purchasing …
CUMMING, Ga. —A burglary was reported June 18 at Airgas on Ventura Drive. The branch manager said he noticed the front door had been damaged when he arrived at the store. He told authorities that the alarm was set when closing the store the night before.
CUMMING, Ga. – An incident of theft was reported June 17 when a piece of equipment was stolen from the back of a landscaping truck at RaceTrac gas station on Peachtree Parkway. The male victim arrived at the gas station and parked his vehicle on the left side of the parking lot before leavin…
NORTH ATLANTA — Cities across Atlanta’s northern suburbs are gearing up to celebrate the red, white and blue this Independence Day.
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Cassie Palmer started the Forsyth Brain Injury Association of Georgia chapter last May after her husband’s second battle with brain cancer.
CUMMING, Ga. — A stolen vehicle was reported June 5 at a residence on Westchester Place. The male victim claimed that an unknown suspect walked onto his driveway, entered the black Mercedes Benz and drove away. The victim had video footage of the incident.
CUMMING, Ga. — A car burglary was reported June 4 at Windermere Park. The female victim arrived at the park late in the evening and parked her vehicle. She did not notice any suspicious vehicles or people nearby. When she returned to her vehicle, she noticed that the passenger rear window ha…
CUMMING, Ga. — The Sheriff’s Office is investigating several incidents of shoplifting reported June 3 at Lowes on Peachtree Parkway. Deputies met with loss prevention employees who presented videos of multiple shoplifting incidents by a man who had been arrested recently in another location.…
CUMMING, Ga. – Deputies arrested a man wanted for escape from Dawson County June 5 after they received a report he had been seen at a local car was.
