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Dooley, Kemp rally Forsyth supporters at Cumming campaign stop
Government

Dooley, Kemp rally Forsyth supporters at Cumming campaign stop

Brian Kemp’s stop in Cumming put Derek Dooley’s U.S. Senate bid in Forsyth County’s spotlight, days before early voting begins. The appearance signaled GOP backing in a three-way primary.

James Thompson2m read
Forsyth school board hopefuls debate faith, taxes, parental rights
Education

Forsyth school board hopefuls debate faith, taxes, parental rights

Two Republican hopefuls put faith, taxes and parental rights at the center of a Forsyth school board race that could influence votes for 54,984 students.

Marcus Williams2m read
Forsyth County man charged after tossing drug evidence during stop
Government

Forsyth County man charged after tossing drug evidence during stop

A Forsyth County traffic stop turned into drug and evidence charges after agents said Danny Dodd tossed a baggie and pipe from a black Dodge Dart near Matt Highway.

Marcus Williams2m read
Forsyth County cleanup rally set for Saturday at Cumming Fairgrounds
Community

Forsyth County cleanup rally set for Saturday at Cumming Fairgrounds

Volunteers will gather at 9 a.m. at the Cumming Fairgrounds and fan out to roadside cleanup routes, part of a push tied to a 25-billion-piece national litter goal.

Sarah Chen2m read
GBI renews appeal in Forsyth, Dawson unsolved 2004 homicide
Community

GBI renews appeal in Forsyth, Dawson unsolved 2004 homicide

Nearly 20 years after Patrice Endres vanished from her Forsyth County salon, investigators are again asking who recognizes her missing wedding ring and what happened that day.

Lisa Park2m read
Johns Creek offers amnesty court to clear warrants, restore driving privileges
Government

Johns Creek offers amnesty court to clear warrants, restore driving privileges

Johns Creek is opening two amnesty court sessions for eligible warrants and traffic cases, a move that could help drivers avoid arrest risk and recover licenses.

Marcus Williams2m read
Two District 1 Republican candidates skip Forsyth forum, Hill appears alone
Government

Two District 1 Republican candidates skip Forsyth forum, Hill appears alone

Hank Sullivan and Adam Rodes skipped a District 1 forum, leaving Kerry Hill alone to face voters on taxes, growth and county spending.

Marcus Williams2m read
Forsyth County tax troubles draw attention amid assessment notice errors
Government

Forsyth County tax troubles draw attention amid assessment notice errors

Forsyth County mailed 2025 assessment notices with wrong tax estimates after millage rates were left off, even though property values were correct.

Marcus Williams2m read
Buc-ee's begins construction on massive travel center near Forsyth County
Business

Buc-ee's begins construction on massive travel center near Forsyth County

Buc-ee’s has broken ground near Forsyth on a 74,000-square-foot travel center, promising 200-plus jobs while raising fresh traffic worries at Exit 181.

Sarah Chen2m read
Traffic stop leads to chase, arrests near Cumming Home Depot
Community

Traffic stop leads to chase, arrests near Cumming Home Depot

A traffic stop turned the Home Depot near Exit 14 into an active police scene as deputies and troopers closed in on a fleeing suspect.

Sarah Chen2m read
Forsyth County man charged in alleged company card fraud scheme
Business

Forsyth County man charged in alleged company card fraud scheme

Investigators say Michael Chad Evans made 36 card transactions tied to money orders, with losses already at $30,542.24 and a possible total above $700,000.

Sarah Chen2m read
Forsyth County Student Government Academy graduates fifth class of future leaders
Education

Forsyth County Student Government Academy graduates fifth class of future leaders

Twelve Forsyth County schools fed the academy’s fifth class, which toured the water plant and Public Safety Complex before graduating at Lanier Tech.

Lisa Park2m read
Facebook post connects Forsyth neighbors for life-saving kidney transplant
Community

Facebook post connects Forsyth neighbors for life-saving kidney transplant

A Forsyth County Facebook post linked Greg Jacobson to a neighbor who became his kidney donor, cutting through an eight-year wait-list reality.

Marcus Williams2m read
Forsyth County sets May 2 hazardous waste collection at Freedom Park
Community

Forsyth County sets May 2 hazardous waste collection at Freedom Park

Forsyth County will take old paint, batteries, fuels and electronics at Freedom Park on May 2, with free drop-off for residents only and registration capped at vehicle limits.

Marcus Williams2m read
Forsyth lawmakers back bill limiting HOA powers, fines, liens
Government

Forsyth lawmakers back bill limiting HOA powers, fines, liens

Forsyth homeowners could gain new protections from HOA fines and liens, as a bill backed by local lawmakers now awaits Brian Kemp’s decision.

James Thompson2m read
Northside Hospital Forsyth breaks ground on major expansion tower
Healthcare

Northside Hospital Forsyth breaks ground on major expansion tower

Northside Hospital Forsyth is adding 96 patient rooms and a larger ER as Forsyth County’s population climbs past 282,000.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
Big Creek Greenway becomes key Forsyth County trail for recreation, connectivity
Community

Big Creek Greenway becomes key Forsyth County trail for recreation, connectivity

Big Creek Greenway now stretches 16 miles, giving Forsyth County a safer car-free route for exercise, short trips and everyday connection.

Marcus Williams5m read
District 100 Republicans discuss taxes, growth and public safety in Forsyth forum
Government

District 100 Republicans discuss taxes, growth and public safety in Forsyth forum

Taxes, schools and safety took center stage as Josh Clark and Jennifer Ambler faced Forsyth voters in a county where property values, enrollment and growth keep climbing.

James Thompson2m read
Trader Joe’s coming to Johns Creek’s Medley mixed-use center
Business

Trader Joe’s coming to Johns Creek’s Medley mixed-use center

Trader Joe’s has claimed a Johns Creek spot at Medley, giving the 43-acre project a marquee anchor before its 2026 grand opening.

Sarah Chen2m read
Forsyth County mourns three students killed in Florida spring break crash
Education

Forsyth County mourns three students killed in Florida spring break crash

Forsyth County is rallying around Horizon Christian Academy after three students died in a Florida crash and a fourth was airlifted to Tallahassee.

Lisa Park2m read
Forsyth attorney arrested in Hall County on sex-offender warrant
Government

Forsyth attorney arrested in Hall County on sex-offender warrant

Richard Parsons, a Forsyth attorney, was jailed in Hall County after detectives said he did not live at the Forsyth address he listed as a sex offender.

James Thompson2m read
North Forsyth baseball eyes playoff berth in final-day region showdown
Education

North Forsyth baseball eyes playoff berth in final-day region showdown

North Forsyth could punch its playoff ticket with one win over Lambert. A loss would send the Raiders into a scoreboard watch with West Forsyth and Alpharetta.

Marcus Williams2m read
South Forsyth chapel opens, offering modern funeral services center
Business

South Forsyth chapel opens, offering modern funeral services center

South Forsyth Memorial Chapel opened with room for 200 guests, livestreaming and space for catered meals, built for families across Forsyth and nearby counties.

Sarah Chen2m read
Forsyth County homes featured in 2026 Atlanta Parade of Homes
Business

Forsyth County homes featured in 2026 Atlanta Parade of Homes

Twelve Forsyth County neighborhoods are on the 2026 Parade of Homes route as buyers weigh new construction, school access and rising housing pressure.

Sarah Chen2m read
Johns Creek High School students named Samsung Solve for Tomorrow finalists
Education

Johns Creek High School students named Samsung Solve for Tomorrow finalists

Johns Creek High School landed among 10 national Samsung Solve for Tomorrow finalists, putting student-built STEM work on a Washington stage. The program has funneled more than $29 million into public schools nationwide.

Lisa Park2m read
Four Republicans pitch growth, tax plans at Forsyth Senate forum
Government

Four Republicans pitch growth, tax plans at Forsyth Senate forum

Forsyth’s fast growth set the backdrop as four Republicans sought Greg Dolezal’s open Senate seat. The race heads to a May 19 primary with taxes, traffic and safety at the center.

James Thompson2m read
Forsyth Central to host Out of the Darkness Walk for suicide prevention
Community

Forsyth Central to host Out of the Darkness Walk for suicide prevention

Forsyth Central’s walk put suicide prevention in the county’s oldest high school as Georgia recorded 1,648 suicide deaths in 2024.

Lisa Park2m read
Cumming City Center becomes Forsyth County’s new town-square gathering spot
Community

Cumming City Center becomes Forsyth County’s new town-square gathering spot

Cumming City Center is turning 75 acres into Forsyth County’s closest thing to a town square. The real test is whether residents keep using it for events, not just errands.

Sarah Chen5m read
Lake Lanier shapes Forsyth life, recreation, business and water supply
Community

Lake Lanier shapes Forsyth life, recreation, business and water supply

Lake Lanier powers Forsyth County’s weekends, water planning and local business traffic, but its crowds also drive safety demands every season.

Sarah Chen6m read