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[ In Government & Political ]
Public Hearing Regarding Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Ordinance
The purpose of the public hearing shall be for public review and comment concerning proposed modifications to Forsyth County's Parks and Recreation Ordinance, specifically to modify language regarding who may enforce the Ordinance, to remove specific language in the Ordinance pertaining to facility usage permits, to declare the Park and Recreation Board as the recommending authority for Park and Recreation facility usage policies, to require Board of Commissioners ratification of such policies prior to them becoming effective and enforceable...
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[ In Campaign 2012 ]
Voter Registrations & Elections Information for Forsyth County
Register to Vote by February 6 for March 6 Presidential Preference Primary/Special Election. The voter registration deadline for the March 6 Presidential Preference Primary/Special Election is Monday, February 6. Forsyth County residents wishing to register to vote or to change their name and/or address on the voter registration list may do so at the Forsyth County Voter Registrations and Elections Office...
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[ In History ]
Constitution 101 - The Bill of Rights and the 2nd Amendment
We as Americans are very lucky that we have the Bill of Rights or the Amendments to the original Constitution of the United States. Four men who attended the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia are responsible for their inclusion. George Mason (Virginia), Luther Martin (Maryland), Eldridge Gerry (Massachusetts), and to a limited extent Charles Pinckney (South Carolina) all fought to include a Bill of Rights. In fact, Virginia refused to ratify the Constitution without the inclusion of the Bill of Rights. The entire purpose was to prevent "misconstruction and abuse" of the power specifically given to the Congress under Article 1, Section 8. The preamble to the Bill of Rights makes it clear what their intention was;...
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[ In Opinion ]
Shameless, Free Infomercials for Two Guilty Parties: Obama's State of the Union and the Republican Response
“Sponsors of even the most embarrassing, inane and fraudulent infomercials have to pay for their own air time. They can’t force TV stations to run their ads for free by threatening to shut them down. Through the Federal Communications Commission and other government coercion, Democratic and Republican politicians run their shameless infomercials on prime time TV free of charge. Tonight’s infomercial hand-outs were the State of the Union address and the ‘opposition’ response."...
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[ In Opinion ]
Democratic Party of Georgia Chairman Mike Berlon on Hearing to Address President Obama’s Inclusion on the Georgia Presidential Primary Ballot
“We respect the President's position and urge the Secretary of State to bring this matter to a conclusion. We also believe that each political party has the absolute legal right to determine who should appear on their primary and general election ballots according to their own rules without interference from outside parties."...
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[ In Schools ]
Local Dads and Sons are 'Tough Mudders' on Behalf of Wounded Warriors
On Saturday, February 11, fathers and sons, friends and alumni of Pinecrest Academy will join with men from all over the United States to tackle one of the “toughest events on the planet”, the Tough Mudder obstacle course...
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[ In Campaign 2012 ]
Brian Tam Announces Campaign For Re-election For The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners
Today, Commissioner Brian Tam announced his candidacy for re-election to the Board of Commissioners, representing Forsyth County’s second district...
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[ In Wine ]
Norm's Tasting Notes: 2009 Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon
The 2009 Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon, from Concha y Toro of Chile, gets a 91 score from the "Wine Enthusiast", and a 92 score from Norm...
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[ In Government & Politics ]
Forsyth County Commissioners Recognize Linda Whittle
At their January 19 meeting, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognized Linda Whittle for her years of dedicated service as a board member for the Department of Family and Children Services...
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[ In Schools ]
Students Learn to Love to Read with Scholastic Book Week Events

The elementary students at Friendship Christian School in Suwanee are developing a passion for reading through activities centered on books. 

The week-long event called “Book Week” began today with a “Luau” celebration and picnic...

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[ In Local Business News ]
Bank Closing - The First State Bank, Stockbridge, GA
On Friday, January 20, 2012, The First State Bank (CERT #19252), Stockbridge, GA was closed by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance. All deposits, excluding certain brokered deposits, were transferred to the acquiring institution...
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[ In Government & Politics ]
Modifications to Forsyth County Alcohol Ordinance Adopted (Employee Alcohol Sales Permit)
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners adopted modifications to Ordinance No. 68, Forsyth County's Alcohol Ordinance, at their regular meeting Thursday, January 19, 2012. The modifications to Forsyth County's Alcohol Ordinance are to modify the criteria for issuance of an employee alcohol sales permit, specifically with respect to automatic disqualifying events and employee alcohol sales permit application requirements...
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[ In Fundraising Events ]
CASA of Forsyth County, Inc. Hosts SUPERHERO RUN to Raise Money for Child Advocacy Program
CASA of Forsyth County, Inc. announced today it will hold its 4th annual 5K Run/Walk and 1K Fun Run on March 3, 2012. The event will be held at the Fowler Park, located at the corner of Highway 9 and Castleberry Road in south Forsyth County. The Peachtree qualifier course will spill out onto the Big Creek Greenway and is a flat, fast course, perfect for the serious runner, families and everyone in between...
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[ In Government & Politics ]
Proposed Legislation to Curb Metal Theft
Similar to other states, Georgia continues to be plagued by a growing trend of metal thefts. Metals such as copper, aluminum, brass and bronze are in high demand due to rising metal prices. Over the past several years, copper prices have skyrocketed to nearly $3.29 per pound, resulting in a significant increase in metal thefts throughout the state...
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[ In History ]
Robert E. Lee: Remembering an American Legend
Sir Winston Churchill once remarked, ‘Lee was the noblest American who had ever lived and one of the greatest commanders known to the annals of war.’...
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[ In Local News ]
Secretary of State Kemp Reminds Georgians to Renew Their Corporate Registrations Online
Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp today reminded officers and registered agents of corporate entities registered in Georgia that the annual renewal period has started, and the renewal deadline is Sunday, April 1, 2012...
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[ In Schools ]
23 FC Schools Receive Governor's Highest Achievement Awards
The Governor's Office of Student Achievement announced that 23 Forsyth County Schools received awards for high performance on state assessments under the Single Statewide Accountability System (SSAS). This is the highest number of recipients in the history of Forsyth County Schools...
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[ In School Events ]
Horizon Christian Academy hosts Family Fun Night
Community is invited to play Bingo, have dinner and fellowship...
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[ In Government & Political ]
Monthly GOP Meeting - Saturday, January 21, 2012
We have moved our monthly meeting to Saturday and are combining our meeting with the Forsyth County Republican Women and the Forsyth County Young Republicans! Join us this Saturday, January 21, 2012, at the Golden Corral.Our guest speaker will be Mark Rountree, President of Landmark Communications, Inc...
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[ In Dining Guide ]
Get Your Growlers Ready, Crafty Draught Opened in Forsyth County This Weekend
If you ask what’s new in Forsyth County this week, you may be surprised that the newest thing in town is one of the oldest trends in Beer. Forsythians now can buy beer strait from the tap and take it home in growlers just like our beer loving ancestors did over a hundred years ago...
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[ In Family Matters ]
‘Sense and Sexuality: the Stakes are High - Real Protection in a Hooked up World’
Pinecrest Academy will host Miriam Grossman, M.D., board certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist, and author, for an important speaking engagement on Sunday, January 29, 2012, 4:00-5:30 p.m., in the school’s gymnasium. “Sense and Sexuality: the Stakes are High - Real Protection in a Hooked Up World,” is open to the community, and all parents are strongly urged to attend...
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[ In Hunting & Fishing ]
Georgia’s 2012 Fishing Regulations now Available
The new 2012 Georgia Sport Fishing Regulations are now available. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division recently distributed printed versions of the regulations to all Division offices and facilities, a number of State Parks and fishing license retailers statewide. An online version of the new regulations already is available...
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[ In Special Events ]
Lakewood 400 Antiques Market - Free Admission Coupon
Visit Lakewood 400 Antiques Market this weekend for free!  Just print this coupon and bring it with you....a $3 instant savings just for visiting cumminghome!
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[ In Wine ]
Norm's Tasting Notes: 2009 Alexander Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
My favorite wine has always been Cabernet Sauvignon, and the 2009 Alexander Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon is one that just hits the spot with a little grilled meat on a cold winter night. We enjoyed a bottle the other night with marinated grilled pork loin chops, with baked potato and stir-fried yellow and zucchini squash. It was wonderful...
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[ In Government & Political ]
Smart Growth Forsyth County Monthly Meeting
Come join Smart Growth at their first meeting of 2012 at Tam's Backstage, located at 215 Ingram Avenue in Cumming. If you're interested in working with a group that promotes smart, well-balanced growth for our County, come join us...
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[ In Health ]
Are There Healthy, Green-Friendly Mouthwashes?
Many mainstream mouthwashes contain ingredients that you definitely don’t want to swallow, or even put down the drain. According to the Environmental Health Association of Nova Scotia’s (EHANS’s) “Guide to Less Toxic Products”...
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[ In School Events ]
Pinecrest is Hosting Open House on Sunday, 1-3 p.m
New technology showcased: white boards, short throw projectors, interactive wands, student response system, and interactive technologies software by Promethean, the world’s largest interactive community and industry leading software...and more...
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[ In Opinion ]
Rich County, Poor County
Much is being made of the Transportation Special Local Option Sales Tax (T-SPLOST) vote on July 31, 2012 and rightfully so. The T-SPLOST was created by HB277 Transportation Investment Act 2010-2030 signed into law by Governor Sonny Purdue...
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[ In Wine ]
Norm's Tasting Notes 2009 Bogel California Chardonnay
The best selling grape variety in America is Chardonnay, so we might as well start out the new year with an article about Chardonnay.  The 2009 Bogel California Chardonnay is a good solid example of a well-structured bottle of wine for a respectful price. The Wine Spectator liked it well enough to give it an 88 with the following comments...
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[ In Announcements ]
County Offices Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Forsyth County government offices will be closed Monday, January 16, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Forsyth County's three recycling convenience centers will also be closed on January 16...
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