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The Act of Waving is on the rise!
We wave hands to friends, fans, guests, neighbors, colleagues and relatives. We laugh at the Princess or Beauty Pageant type wave. Sometimes words can’t reach due to distance, so the mere hand wave becomes our words.
How Ducktown Got it's Name
While sitting at home, please enjoy the story that Dr. Linda Ledbetter wrote about Ducktown, Georgia. Dr. Ledbetter was one of the first two "covergirls" for FoCo Woman magazine. Dr. Linda Ledbetter is a true Forsyth County legacy. Her creative mind, entrepreneurial spirt and passion for her community maker her a leading example of a FoCo Woman.
This Day in History March 31st
We plan to help you find things to look at, fun activities, recipes and more during this COVID-19 time.
Watch the Panda's at Zoo Atlanta
HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY
Don't Forget Homestead Exemption
File by April 1 for 2020 Homestead Exemption/Age 65 School Tax Homestead
In Forsyth County, if you own a property, reside on that property and are a legal resident of the county, all as of Jan.1 of the tax year, you may qualify for homestead exemption.
District 4 County Commissioner Race Heating Up
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Qualification for Candidates Begin
Candidates for county commission, sheriff and board of education were some of whom qualified for local races on Monday. Other positions were School District and Coroner.
Coronavirus: Forsyth County Schools Plan
Forsyth County School District is taking precaution in case of an outbreak of the new coronavirus. The new Coronavirus, which originated in China is now called COVID-19. It's caused by a member of the Coronavirus that's a close cousin to the SARS and MERS viruses.
Northside to offer 3D technology at all mammography locations
Student Art Wall Challenge
One young, local artist will soon have their work on display at Halcyon according to a press release.
Halcyon, a mixed-use facility in south Forsyth, is hosting the Student Art Wall Challenge. Students are invited to submit an original design for an outdoor mural with the theme “What does Halcyon mean to you?”