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Forsyth County Schools spotlights Isabella Rappaccioli as 2026 CTAE Student of the Year
Education

Forsyth County Schools spotlights Isabella Rappaccioli as 2026 CTAE Student of the Year

Isabella Rappaccioli became the face of Forsyth County Schools' CTAE push, as the district tied her 2026 honor to pathways that lead to jobs, credit and licensure.

Marcus Williams2m read
Forsyth County newsletter highlights wildfire relief, election planning, park events
Community

Forsyth County newsletter highlights wildfire relief, election planning, park events

Forsyth’s latest newsletter is a call to act, not just read: help wildfire families by May 10, prepare for the May 19 election, and track park openings now.

Marcus Williams5m read
Forsyth Schools seeks family input on next year’s spending plan
Education

Forsyth Schools seeks family input on next year’s spending plan

Families have two chances to shape Forsyth Schools’ federal spending plan before it is set, including a virtual session Wednesday and an in-person meeting Thursday.

Lisa Park2m read
Overnight lane closures begin on McGinnis Ferry Road this week
Government

Overnight lane closures begin on McGinnis Ferry Road this week

Overnight lane closures start on McGinnis Ferry Road between Brassfield Drive/Seven Oaks and Fawn Lake Drive, with work running 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. The corridor widening is already moving into its next phase.

James Thompson2m read
Forsyth County teams earn spot in GHSA lacrosse Final 4 schedule
Education

Forsyth County teams earn spot in GHSA lacrosse Final 4 schedule

Forsyth County has multiple lacrosse teams in the Final 4, with Lambert and South Forsyth still alive and championship weekend landing at West Forsyth High School in Cumming.

Marcus Williams2m read
Forsyth County man arrested after roommate shooting, overnight manhunt ends
Community

Forsyth County man arrested after roommate shooting, overnight manhunt ends

A roommate was shot multiple times on Shiloh Road, then deputies found Jose Luis Delgado Mendoza near Redi Road less than 24 hours later.

Sarah Chen2m read
Forsyth County officials revisit revised Keith Bridge Road venue plan
Government

Forsyth County officials revisit revised Keith Bridge Road venue plan

Chestatee neighbors still fear traffic and noise from The Venue, even after developers cut the plan nearly in half. County leaders say the revised proposal is still in play.

Marcus Williams2m read
Forsyth commissioners honor resident who played for U.S. in cricket world cup
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Forsyth commissioners honor resident who played for U.S. in cricket world cup

Forsyth County honored Nitish Sudini after his U.S. Under-19 cricket World Cup run, where the Atlanta-born resident hit 117 not out against New Zealand.

James Thompson2m read
Free Waterfest at Cumming City Center spotlights Lake Lanier conservation
Community

Free Waterfest at Cumming City Center spotlights Lake Lanier conservation

Free Waterfest returns to Cumming City Center Friday, with Lake Lanier conservation, free parking and local groups showing how water quality hits home in Forsyth County.

Sarah Chen2m read
Forsyth County under flood watch as heavy rain moves in
Community

Forsyth County under flood watch as heavy rain moves in

Heavy rain threatened 1.5 to 2.5 inches, with pockets over 4 inches, raising flash-flood risk on Forsyth County roads from Wednesday evening into Thursday morning.

Sarah Chen2m read
Forsyth County proclaims Peace Officers Memorial Day, Building Safety Month
Government

Forsyth County proclaims Peace Officers Memorial Day, Building Safety Month

Forsyth County paired a memorial for fallen officers with a building-safety push as 2,525 permits and fast growth kept inspectors busy.

Marcus Williams2m read
Forsyth County fire department adds rescue boat for Lake Lanier emergencies
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Forsyth County fire department adds rescue boat for Lake Lanier emergencies

A new rescue boat gives Forsyth County crews a faster way to reach swimmers and boaters on Lake Lanier, where crowds can top 7.5 million a year.

Marcus Williams2m read
Kell sweeps East Forsyth in Class 4A baseball quarterfinals
Education

Kell sweeps East Forsyth in Class 4A baseball quarterfinals

Kell ended East Forsyth’s quarterfinal run with a 10-0, 2-1 sweep, shutting down a 25-win Broncos team that had entered on a three-game streak.

Lisa Park2m read
Forsyth County Schools marks year-end celebrations, graduations, student growth
Education

Forsyth County Schools marks year-end celebrations, graduations, student growth

Graduations, senior traditions and registration deadlines are colliding across Forsyth County Schools as 54,000 students enter the year’s final stretch.

Lisa Park2m read
Forsyth County extends residential development pause amid school crowding
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Forsyth County extends residential development pause amid school crowding

Forsyth County extended its housing pause as Northwest schools ran 110% to 120% full and officials weighed roads, water and sewer limits.

Marcus Williams2m read
Forsyth County releases 2026 water quality report for residents
Government

Forsyth County releases 2026 water quality report for residents

Forsyth County’s 2026 water quality report is out, and the last report said the county’s drinking water met every EPA and state health standard.

James Thompson2m read
Stolen Hellcat chase ends in Cumming crash, suspect arrested
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Stolen Hellcat chase ends in Cumming crash, suspect arrested

A stolen Hellcat sped through Forsyth County with its lights off, crashed in Cumming, and ended with 21-year-old Isaac Davis in custody and a loaded firearm seized.

James Thompson1m read
Intoxicated man arrested after AR-15-style rifle fired near Forsyth homes
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Intoxicated man arrested after AR-15-style rifle fired near Forsyth homes

An intoxicated man was arrested after an AR-15-style rifle was fired near north Forsyth County homes, alarming a fast-growing community with no injuries reported.

Marcus Williams2m read
Forsyth County deputies, K-9 team arrest suspected car thief after chase
Government

Forsyth County deputies, K-9 team arrest suspected car thief after chase

A stolen-car stop in Forsyth County turned into a crash, foot chase and arrest after deputies found a loaded gun near 21-year-old Isaac Davis.

James Thompson2m read
Three District 1 candidates meet voters as Forsyth primary nears
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Three District 1 candidates meet voters as Forsyth primary nears

Forsyth's District 1 race moved face-to-face as Kerry Hill met challengers Adam Rodes and Hank Sullivan. Growth, taxes and SR 400 congestion will define the winner's day-to-day power.

Marcus Williams2m read
Forsyth County to host Building Safety Kids Day at Freedom Park
Community

Forsyth County to host Building Safety Kids Day at Freedom Park

Kids will build bird feeders, earn a mock Certificate of Occupancy and learn safety basics when Forsyth County brings Building Safety Day to Freedom Park.

Marcus Williams2m read
Forsyth County Fire Department honors heroes, promotes staff, welcomes 18 firefighters
Government

Forsyth County Fire Department honors heroes, promotes staff, welcomes 18 firefighters

Eighteen recruits joined Forsyth County’s fire force as nine veterans were promoted and firefighters received 17 awards for rescues that already saved lives.

Marcus Williams2m read
Pinecrest student brings first permanent StoryWalk to Suwanee park
Community

Pinecrest student brings first permanent StoryWalk to Suwanee park

A Pinecrest Academy sophomore has turned Brushy Creek Trail into Gwinnett County’s first permanent StoryWalk, pairing a free walk with pages from children’s books.

Sarah Chen2m 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
Forsyth County urges water conservation as statewide drought response begins
Government

Forsyth County urges water conservation as statewide drought response begins

Forsyth County is urging residents to cut wasteful watering as Georgia enters a Level 1 drought, just days after the county moved up its burn ban.

James Thompson2m read
Miracle League of Cumming-Forsyth County marks 20 years at Lanierland Park
Community

Miracle League of Cumming-Forsyth County marks 20 years at Lanierland Park

Lanierland Park filled with players and families as the Miracle League marked 20 years in Forsyth County, a program that has served more than 500 athletes.

Sarah Chen2m read
Repeat DUI arrest for Cumming man convicted in fatal Lake Lanier crash
Government

Repeat DUI arrest for Cumming man convicted in fatal Lake Lanier crash

Paul Bennett, convicted in the 2012 Lake Lanier deaths of Jake and Griffin Prince, was arrested again in court during a DUI hearing.

Marcus Williams2m read
Forsyth County Adds New Fire-Rescue Boat to Boost Lake Lanier Response
Government

Forsyth County Adds New Fire-Rescue Boat to Boost Lake Lanier Response

Forsyth County has added a new fire-rescue boat to serve Lake Lanier, a vessel county leaders say will cut response times and bring specialized water-rescue gear to lake incidents.

James Thompson3m read
Elaine Padgett returns to ballot in Forsyth County House District 25 race
Government

Elaine Padgett returns to ballot in Forsyth County House District 25 race

Elaine Padgett is back on Forsyth County’s District 25 ballot, and early voting already started for a four-candidate race that leads to the Nov. 3 general election.

James Thompson2m read