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Forsyth County's Women’s Assault Prevention Class
On Saturday, June 2, 2012, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office will be providing instructors to a Women’s Assault Prevention Class being sponsored by Business 400 Inc., Lenny’s Sub Shop and held at the Lanier Technical College Conference Center...
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Forsyth County to Add Five Additional Outdoor Severe Weather Sirens
Forsyth County will be adding five additional outdoor severe weather sirens throughout the county. The outdoor severe weather sirens, which will join the county's 12 existing sirens, are designed to notify residents who are outdoors that severe weather is in the area. The five additional sirens were approved by the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners to help increase the sirens' coverage areas. Installation of the new sirens is expected to be completed by the end of the summer...
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Ban on Outdoor Burning Goes Into Effect May 1
A countywide, state-mandated ban on outdoor burning goes into effect Tuesday, May 1 in Forsyth County and lasts through September 30. The ban prohibits all outdoor burning including the burning of leaves, trash, yard debris and storm damage...
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North and South Precinct Deputies of the Year for 2011 Named by Sheriff’s Office
The North Precinct and South Precinct Deputies of the Year for the Uniform Patrol Division for 2011 were recognized on Thursday, March 15 by Sheriff Ted Paxton and the Precinct Commanders, Capt. Mark Flowers and Capt. Ron Freeman...
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State Emergency Registry of Volunteers in Georgia (SERVGA)
Are you prepared if disaster strikes tomorrow? How would you serve your community? Experience has proven that effective emergency response requires volunteers to be organized and pre-credentialed before a disaster occurs. The State Emergency Registry of Volunteers in Georgia (SERVGA) system integrates government-sponsored local, regional and statewide volunteer programs to assist emergency responders and public safety organizations during a disaster...
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New Police Chief in Cumming GA
Former Assistant Chief Casey Tatum has been selected by the City of Cumming to replace Burgess, and will assume the role of Chief of Police immediately. Chief Tatum has been in law enforcement for 25 years and has been with the City of Cumming for 15 of those years of service...
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SGT. Dan Coombs Named Headquarters Bureau Employee of Quarter
Sgt. Dan Coombs has been named the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters Bureau Employee of the Quarter for the Fourth Quarter of 2011, Lt. Col. D. T. Smith announced recently...
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Holiday Fire Prevention and Safety Tips
“The Forsyth County Fire Department encourages everyone to take precautionary measures to help ensure safety throughout the holiday season,” Fire Chief Danny Bowman said. “Responsible use of items such as heating devices, decorations and candles can play a role in preventing fires and injuries.”...
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Deputy Sheriff Boddy Named Deputy of Month at South Precinct
Deputy Sheriff II Kevan Boddy has been selected as the October 2011 Deputy of the Month for the South Precinct, Capt. Ron Freeman, Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Precinct Commander announced recently...
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Forsyth County Fire Department Promotes Two Personnel; Graduates Six Recruits
In the promotional portion of the ceremony, Ed Siggelkow was formally promoted to the rank of captain. Siggelkow joined the department in 2006 and now serves as the department’s deputy fire marshal. Robert Styles was formally promoted to the rank of lieutenant. Styles joined the department in 2001 and currently works at Fire Station 2 in south Forsyth County...
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DFC David Abell Named North Precinct Officer of Month for September
Deputy First Class David Abell has been selected as the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office North Precinct Deputy of the Month for September 2011, Capt. Mark Flowers, Precinct Commander announced recently...
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State Officials Honor Sheriff’s Office For Recent Awards
Harris Blackwood, director of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, commended the agency Tuesday for winning first place in the International Association of Chiefs of Police Law Enforcement Challenge Program...
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CPL. Brandon Wiley Named Deputy of Month at North Precinct for October
Cpl. Brandon Wiley has been selected as the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office North Precinct Deputy of the Month for October, Capt. Mark Flowers, Precinct Commander, announced recently...
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Forsyth County Fire Department Annual Report Receives National Award for Excellence
The National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) has recognized a Forsyth County government publication for excellence, through the 2011 NACIO Awards of Excellence program. The Forsyth County Fire Department 2009 Annual Report has been named the 'Best in Class' winner in the annual reports category...
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Neighborhood Watch Information on Holiday Parcels and Mail Theft Prevention
Every year about this time the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office begins getting and increased number of reports of the theft of packages that have been delivered by UPS, FEDEX.etc and left on the front steps of homes...
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Ground Broken for New Forsyth County Fire Station 4
Forsyth County officials and guests gathered Monday, November 14, to break ground for the county’s new Fire Station 4. New Fire Station 4 will be located at 3910 Evans Road, adjacent to the current station at 3805 Canton Highway. That structure was constructed by volunteers in 1974 and has far exceeded its life expectancy...
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CPL. Tyler Sexton Named Deputy of Month at South Precinct for September
Cpl. Tyler Sexton has been selected the South Precinct Deputy of the Month for September 2011, Capt. Ron Freeman, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office South Precinct Commander announced recently...
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Deputy First Class Wiley Named Deputy of Month for South Precinct
Deputy Wiley stopped a burglary before it occurred in a mobile home park on Buford Highway, just east of Samples Road in August. He noticed a suspicious SUV parked in an unpopulated business complex with the rear hatch opened. Thinking that a burglary might be occurring, Deputy Wiley investigated and discovered two males casing the trailer park behind the business complex...
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Don't Be A Victim Of Copper Theft
Skyrocketing prices for metals, especially copper, have made what was once a minor nuisance into a major problem costing over $1 billion/year according to the US Dept of Energy. Pipes, wires, cables, gutters, flashing are being torn from walls and buildings. Roof-top air units are being stripped of their copper coils...
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Statement by Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano Urging Public Vigilance
“As we head into the 9/11 anniversary weekend, we continue to urge the American public to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement authorities. Simply put, if you see something, say something.  We take all threat reporting, including the recent specific, credible but unconfirmed threat information, seriously.  We continue to be in close contact with our federal, state and local law enforcement partners to ensure that all steps necessary to mitigate any threats are taken..."
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AAA: 10 Years After 9/11 Americans are Confident Airports are Safer Now Than Before 2001 Attacks
AAA's recent survey found 84 percent of respondents are concerned another terrorist attack similar to September 11 may occur, however the majority of all respondents (77%) are confident airports are safer now than they were before the 2001 attacks. In addition, more people planned or booked a new vacation in the past 12 months (72%), compared to only 26 percent of respondents in AAA’s 2001 post 9/11 survey...
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Mcconnell Named North Precinct Deputy of Month for August
Deputy Sheriff William McConnell, Jr. has been named the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office North Precinct Deputy of the Month for August, 2011, Capt. Mark Flowers, commander of the North Precinct announced recently...
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Nipper Selected Headquarters Bureau Employee of Quarter
On April 1, 2011, Sgt. Nipper was working an off-duty traffic detail at Lambert High School on Nichols Road in south Forsyth County. Sgt. Nipper was monitoring radio traffic and heard a call being dispatched that a person needed help at the school...
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DFC Eric Weaver Selected as Deputy of the Month for South Precinct
On June 11, 2011, the Sheriff’s Office received several reports of car windows being broken at Sharon Springs Park. While other deputies were responding to these thefts, DFC Weaver went to the Big Creek Greenway parking area on Bethelview Road to see if there had been any similar crimes...
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Forsyth County Fire Department’s Boot Drive Raises Over $25,000
The Forsyth County Fire Department’s 2011 boot drive generated $25,451 to support the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation and local fire safety and burn prevention programs. The boot drive was held at intersections throughout the county on May 7, 14 and 21....
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DFC Mike Nelson Selected as Deputy of the Month for South Precinct
While responding to the call, he encountered a vehicle leaving the area and one of the occupants of the vehicle matched the description of the suspected robber. Burton also noticed a drive out tag on the vehicle and he performed a traffic stop on the vehicle. During the traffic stop he noticed several objects in the car that were consistent with the information relayed about the armed robbery...
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Forsyth County Has Officially Opened New Fire Station 7
New Fire Station 7 is located at 6320 Dahlonega Highway in the Silver City community. It is a two-bay, 7,333 square foot facility. Ground was broken for the new station on August 12, 2010. The project was funded by SPLOST and Impact Fees...
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Lightning Safety Week is June 19-25
Georgia – According to the National Weather Service, lightning is one of the nation’s deadliest weather phenomena. There are an estimated 25 million cloud-to ground lightning flashes each year in the United States. A single lightning bolt can be as hot as 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit, which is hotter than the surface of the sun...
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Forsyth County Fire Department To Participate In 2011 Fire/EMS Safety, Health, And Survival Week
The Forsyth County Fire Department will participate in the 2011 Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week (Safety Week) during the week of June 19-25, 2011...
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Reminder: Your Vehicle - Keep Valuables Out of Sight and Doors Locked
The Sheriff's Office has recently responded to several nearby incidents where cars have been entered into and items stolen. One of these was in the parking lot for the Glencree subdivision pool parking lot and several were in Sharon Springs Park this past weekend. In the past, parking lots for pool areas and some of our local parks have been targets for thieves who look for purses and wallets left on car seats or consoles...
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