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"People, Helping People" in Forsyth County
The MSG Foundation, whose motto of "People, helping People", is doing just that in Forsyth County. Its monthly Dinner for the Hungry is growing in every sense of the word. More individuals and local businesses are learning of its efforts, more volunteers and donors are becoming involved, and citizens in need of a good, hot, home-cooked meal are coming as individuals and families...
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Eagle Scout Recognized by Forsyth County Commissioners
At their March 1 meeting the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognized the accomplishments of an Eagle Scout. Brandon Whitlatch was presented with a Resolution from the commissioners in recognition of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout... 
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Toys for Tots has an Urgent Need for Toys
Toys for Tots has an urgent need for toys.  They are handling toy requests from 1,450 different agencies this year.  Toy inventory dictates how many toys they can ultimately provide to agencies. At this point in the campaign, over 820,000 toys have been requested and their supply can’t meet this demand.  If they can’t increase their supply, they will not be able to service all agencies due to the toy shortage and will need to advise them to seek other avenues for fulfilling their toy needs...   
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Northside Hospital Holds 23rd Annual Celebration of Lights
Northside Hospital kicked off the holiday season on Saturday, Dec. 3 with its 23rd annual Celebration of Lights Christmas Tree Lighting in Cumming.  An estimated 3,000 people were in attendance at Northside Hospital-Forsyth for the much-anticipated event...
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Scouts Participate in Pledge at Commission Meeting
Members of the Wolf Cubs, Den 8, Pack 805 of the Boy Scouts of America attended the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners meeting on December 1, and participated in the Pledge of Allegiance. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the commissioners thanked the scouts for their attendance...
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Fire Department Begins Annual Aerial’s House Toy Collection
The Forsyth County Fire Department is seeking the assistance of citizens in helping to make this holiday season special for children in need, through the department’s ninth annual Aerial’s House toy collection...
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County to Host Two Free Adopt-A-Stream Workshops
Keep Forsyth County Beautiful (KFCB) will host two free workshops designed to help citizens learn how to protect local waterways through the Adopt-A-Stream program. The goal of the Adopt-A-Stream program is to inform citizens about local water quality and advise on ways to protect the county’s water....
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Flag Retirement Drop-Off Now Available at County's Three Convenience Centers
Forsyth County residents seeking a way to properly retire worn out American flags now have additional options. The three Forsyth County Convenience Centers are now accepting flags in need of proper retirement. The worn out flags can be given to the center's attendant; the American Legion Post 307 will then collect the flags from the Convenience Centers and ensure they are retired properly...
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Whispering Hope Banquet Oct 20th
On Thursday, October 20, 2011, Whispering Hope will hold its annual fundraising partnership banquet in order to continue to engage the community with this vital ministry and to help underwrite the financial support needed for the coming year. The public is invited to attend...
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Get In The Game! Young Life Arrives In Forsyth County
A week ago today over 200 people gathered at the Forsyth Conference Center for a the Forsyth County Young Life Celebration & Fundraiser...
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Groundbreaking Set For New Georgia Mountain Food Bank Distribution And Logistics Center
The Georgia Mountain Food Bank will officially break ground on their new food distribution/logistics center Monday, August 15, 2011 at 8:30 am...
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United Way of Forsyth County Announces Grant Opportunities
United Way of Forsyth County announces grant opportunities are available through the 2011 Community Grant Program to nonprofit organizations, schools or other governmental entities serving the citizens of Forsyth County...
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Eagle Scout Recognized by Forsyth County Commissioners
At their July 21 meeting the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognized the accomplishments of an Eagle Scout. Clayton Thomas Gillon was presented with a Resolution from the commissioners in recognition of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout...
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Eagle Scout Recognized by Forsyth County Commissioners
At their June 2 meeting the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognized the accomplishments of an Eagle Scout...
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Eagle Scout Andrew Taylor Hawkins Recognized by Forsyth County Commissioners
Andrew Taylor Hawkins is a member of Troop 39 of the Boy Scouts of America and is a student at Lambert High School. His Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held March 12, 2011
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beremedy Bookbag Challenge Huge Success
beremedy, in conjunction with the Forsyth Community, announces the success of its annual Bookbag Challenge...
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Two Eagle Scouts Recognized by Forsyth County Commissioners
Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognized the accomplishments of two Eagle Scouts...
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Humane Society of Forsyth County Volunteer Spotlight: Terri Murphy
Sometimes the road to volunteering at the Humane Society isn't always a direct route. Such is the case for Terri Murphy. Terri is no stranger to volunteering, she has been actively volunteering in the community for years...
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Two Eagle Scouts Recognized by Forsyth County Commission​ers
At their February 17 meeting the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognized the accomplishments of two Eagle Scouts. Josh Thompson and Peter Sisserson were each presented with a Resolution from the commissioners.
 
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The Lost Boys of Sudan come to Cumming First UMC
Tens of thousands of young boys from Southern Sudan became casualties of the world’s longest running civil war when government troops attacked their villages. In 2001, more than 4,000 lost boys and 89 lost girls came to America. Approximately 150 of them resettled in Atlanta.  We hope you will join us to hear their amazing story.
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Altrusa Int'l of North Georgia
Our January meeting has been scheduled at the Golden Corral on Tuesday...
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7th Annual Drug & Alcohol Awareness Breakfast
Harmony Grove Men's Brotherhood Host Drug & Alcohol Awareness Breakfast, Jan. 15th at 8:00 a.m. ...
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Eleven-year-old Dani Madda challenges classmates to “Stop Senior Hunger”
Forsyth Senior Food Drive Succeeds Thanks to Pinecrest Academy Student…
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Largest Book Bag Challenge of 20019-2010 School Year Sets New Record

beremedy, and the North Forsyth Rotary Club join forces to feed 348 families in Forsyth County

The final Book Bag Challenge of 2009-2010 school year exceeds donation goals to reach a record breaking Three hundred forty-eight of Forsyth County’s needy families. These families will have food during summer break thanks to FCSS partnering with beremedy and lead sponsor, The North Forsyth Rotary Club...

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Help Clean Forsyth County Road by Road
Attention all families, friends, co-workers, scout troops, schools - The Great American Clean up is April 24th. Forsyth Clubs and other groups: Keep Forsyth County Beautiful (KFCB) needs your help...
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Corporate Sponsors Help Lanier Technical College Build Solar Installation Lab
Wearing hard hats, goggles, and fall protection harnesses, the first graduating class from Georgia's only NABCEPtm approved Entry Level Solar Photovoltaic Installer Program stand confidently on a simulated roof surrounded by solar panels. The roof is located at Lanier Technical College's brand new Solar Photovoltaic Installation training lab at their Milton campus...
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Southeastern High-Speed Rail Coalition Picks Up Momentum
In a strategic meeting held this past month by members of the newly formed Southeastern High Speed Rail Coalition, key goals and objectives were outlined as the Coalition set forth the current course of high-speed rail in the Southeast...
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Bright Ideas Grant Awards
Small Change Makes a Big Difference in local communities. The new year is off to a great start thanks to the Sawnee EMC members that participate in the Operation Round Up program. Since inception, the Sawnee Foundation has donated over $824,030.34 to local charitable organizations, youth scholarships and Bright Ideas classroom grants and this quarter was no different...
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Household Items Needed for Local Families
Jerry Dupree needs the following household items for low-income families here in our local community. If you or someone you know has such items available for donation, please let him know asap and he will make arrangements to pick them up and deliver to the family in need...
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Dine Out in Dahlonega for Habitat for Humanity- Lumpkin County
We are asking local restaurants to donate 10% of their proceeds on March 4, 2010 to support a land acquisition fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity- Lumpkin County.  There is a dramatic need for affordable housing for qualified families and Habitat is without available land at the time to build anymore houses...
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