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Welcomes you to the newest feature “Dear Harper”

 

According to the CDC, there were 47,600 overdose deaths in the United States involving opioids in 2017.  Thi is nearly 67% of the 70, 237 overall overdose deaths that year.

A local Forsyth County resident plays an integral part in Daytona Bike Week March 8 to 18th 2019.

Cherry Street Brewing was recently awarded its third People’s Choice Award at the 2019 Atlanta Cask Ale Tasting.

The Humane Society of Forsyth County is holding a Pop-up Event at Lakewood 400. We will be there this weekend, Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-6, and Sunday 10-5.

Wishing everyone a great Valentine's Day!

Cherry Street and Rick Tanner's consider themself more than a business, they are family.  

Northside Hospital Cancer Institute is offering free community screening on February 21, 2019 from 5:30 to *pm in the Radiation Oncology building.

Read the  press release from northsidegwinnett.com for information on the status of the merger.

January 24th is date set for  21-year-old Forsyth County man arrested Wednesday in an apparent plot to bomb the White House and other federal buildings in Washington, D.C

The FBI has arrested a metro Atlanta man in connection with a planned attack on several buildings in Washington, DC, including the White House.

They terminated the contract on the 99 acre parcel near our homes under consideration for a sewer plant.  Neighbors rallied together, attended county meetings and signed petitions regarding the building of a sewer treatment plan in a neighbor area.

 

The U.S. Geological Survey says the earthquake struck eastern Tennessee and could be felt as far away as Atlanta

Forsyth County Schools is down to seven of the best teachers for the annual Teacher of the Year Award.

Just a quick reminder ....

The spelling bee was hosted by Associated Superintendent of Academics Fonda Harrison and organized by Hannah Samples.  A total of 31 students qualified for the bee by placing first in their respective schools during the fall semester.    The caller of the competition was attorney Kevin Tallant.  He was joined by Derek Broooks, Forsyth educator Greg Orr and retired educator Amanda Wilson as judges.  Faculty member who had coordinated the competition were also on hand for support.  Fifth grader Aadhav Thaniga from Kelly Mill Elementary placed first, eighth grader Monish Jampala from Lakeside Middle placed second and third place was eight grader Jasmine White from Vickery Creek Middle School.  The title of alternate was given to fourth grader Megan McGrath from Shiloh Point Elementary.  Thaniga, Jampala and White will represent Forsyth County in the Region Two spelling bee at Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center in Marietta on February 23rd.

12 Forsyth County schools have received 2018 Highest Performing or Greatest Gains school awards.

Forsyth County residents are invited to participate in an online survey of possible names for the new Middle School No. 11, opening in August 2021 on Hyde Road in Cumming.