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[ In Cheerleading ]
FCHS Dance Team, 3rd in State
The Forsyth Central Dance Dawgs took home 3rd place in Pom and 6th place in Jazz in the Small Varsity Division at the Universal Dance Association (UDA) state competition on Saturday, February 18th. The competition was held at McIntosh High School in Peachtree City, GA, where more than 33 teams competed in the categories of Pom, Jazz, Hip Hop, and High Kick. Teams were allowed to compete in 2 of these categories...
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[ In Football ]
Todd Winter Named New Varsity Head Football Coach at Pinecrest Academy
After an extended search that produced numerous highly qualified candidates, Pinecrest Academy is pleased to announce that Todd Winter has accepted the position of Head Varsity Football Coach of the Paladins. In addition to his duties as a high school strength and conditioning instructor, Coach Winter will serve in the role of Director of Football Operations, overseeing Pinecrest’s entire football program...
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[ In Soccer ]
United Football Academy Goalie signs with Wofford College on NCCA National Signing Day
Hannah says her coach, Ignace Moleka-co owner of United Football Academy...has made the difference in building a successful and cohesive team...
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[ In Hunting & Fishing ]
Bill Allowing Use of Silencers on Hunting Firearms Passes Senate
The silencer must be properly licensed through a rigorous process, including a six to eight month tax stamp approval process and multiple background checks. The overall cost of acquiring a firearm silencer, including taxes and purchase price, usually exceeds $1,000. If signed into law, Georgia would join 15 other states in allowing the use of silencers on hunting firearms...
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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 Baseball ]
Register to Play Youth Baseball and Softball this Spring
Forsyth County youth athletes will soon start taking the field for the start of the spring baseball and softball season. The Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department is inviting local youth ages 5 to 18 to sign up for spring baseball and softball. Four sign-up sessions will be available...
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[ In Football ]
Alumni Football is Coming to Georgia
DUST OFF YOUR OLD CLEATS!  Alumni football is coming to Dawsonville and Forsyth County.  Gridiron Alumni is planning several full contact alumni football games.  Gridiron Alumni travels the nation pitting old football rivals against each other one more time...
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[ In Hunting & Fishing ]
Southeast Fly Fishing Festival at Unicoi State Park
The South Eastern Council of the Federation of Fly Fishers will host the Southeastern Flyfishing Festival Friday-Sunday, April 27-29, 2012 at the Unicoi State Park Lodge and grounds in Helen, Georgia...
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[ In Hunting & Fishing ]
Get Tickets Now for Dawson County Annual Pheasant Shoot
Event will be held on December 10, 2011 at the Whitmire property located at Goldmine Road and Nugget Ridge Road.  Cost of participation is $275.00 and includes breakfast and Varsity catered lunch...
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[ In Running ]
Pinecrest Lady Paladins Place 7th in State for Cross Country
After qualifying for State out of 112 cross country teams in GHSA Division A, the Pinecrest Academy Lady Paladins ran a solid race at the GHSA State Cross Country Championships in Carrollton, Georgia, on November 5, to place 7th in the State out of 36 competing teams...
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[ In Soccer ]
It’s History! GSU Men’s Soccer Heading to CAA Tournament
The Georgia State men’s soccer team clinched its first ever trip to the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament with a 1-0 victory at VCU on Wednesday night. It’s the first trip to the post season for the GSU men’s soccer program since the 2004 season and the first time it qualified for the CAA Tournament since it joined the conference in 2005...
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[ In Cheerleading ]
Three Cheers for Horizon Christian Academy's Varsity Cheerleading Squad
Horizon Christian Academy's Varsity Cheerleading Squad is participating in the CCA Regional Cheerleading Competition on November 5th.  This is the 3rd year for the cheerleading program at HCA; the first time to go to competition...
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[ In Hunting & Fishing ]
Georgia Trout Streams are Ready and Waiting on Anglers-Delayed Harvest Trout
Fishing and leaf-viewing opportunities combined - what a great way to combine fun fall activities! The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division has five delayed harvest streams available to anglers
beginning Nov. 1.
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[ In Soccer ]
Georgia State Men's Soccer Prepares for Showdown at No. 11 ODU
The Georgia State men's soccer team prepares for this season's most challenging week beginning with a Wednesday night contest at No. 11 Old Dominion (7 p.m.). Playoff aspirations hinge on this week's action as the Panthers (10-3-1, 4-2) are alone in fourth place in the Colonial Athletic Association standings with 12 points...
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[ In Soccer ]
Panthers Stay Perfect at Home With 1-0 Win Over Seahawks
Redshirt sophomore Caleb Kernan scored his first goal of the season to lead the Georgia State men’s soccer team to a 1-0 victory over UNC Wilmington Wednesday night at Panthersville...
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[ In Lacrosse ]
Forsyth County Commissioners Recognize Lambert High School Boys’ Lacrosse Team
At their October 6, 2011 meeting, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognized the Lambert High School boys’ varsity lacrosse team and presented the team with a Resolution...
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[ In Soccer ]
GSU Upsets No. 22 William & Mary
Junior Gimel Gordon raced down the right wing and fired a shot into the back of the net inside the near post to lead the Georgia State men’s soccer team to a 1-0 victory over William & Mary on Wednesday night at Panthersville...
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[ In Basketball ]
Youth Basketball League
The Cumming Recreation and Parks Department’s 2011-12 Youth Basketball League will offer competitive play for boys and girls ages 7 to 18 years old. Practices will begin Monday, Nov. 14th, with games beginning on Saturday, Dec. 10, and will run through the end of February. Registration for youth basketball WILL be limited...
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[ In Soccer ]
Keene’s Goal Enough as GSU Topples NC State
Sophomore midfielder Jamal Keene buried the match’s lone goal in the 11th minute to lead the Georgia State men’s soccer team to a 1-0 victory at NC State Tuesday night...
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[ In Hunting & Fishing ]
Governor Signs Proclamation for National Hunting and Fishing Day
In celebration of the passion for the outdoors that you share with 64 million other Americans, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division encourages you to get out and participate in one of the many FREE celebrations that will be held in honor of the 2011 National Hunting and Fishing day
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[ In Basketball ]
Friendship Christian Hosts Tip Off Basketball Tournament Saturday November 5th
Friendship Christian School in south Forsyth County is hosting a Tip Off Tournament this Saturday, November 5th.  The event will be held in the school gym located at 3160 Old Atlanta Road, Suwanee, GA 30024.  The games begin at 9 am and run every 90 minutes all day long with the awards ceremony scheduled for 9:30 PM that night.
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[ In Soccer ]
McGill’s PK Goal Lifts GSU Over Hofstra in OT
Sophomore midfielder Stephen McGill buried a penalty kick in the 93rd minute to give the Georgia State men’s soccer team a 1-0 victory over Hofstra Saturday afternoon at Panthersville...
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[ In Soccer ]
Late Goal Deals GSU a Loss at Delaware
A goal in the 89th minute was enough to end the Georgia State men’s soccer team’s five-match unbeaten streak as the Panthers fell at Delaware 1-0 Saturday night...
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[ In Other Sports ]
Fellowship @ Pinecrest
The Pinecrest Paladins’ varsity volleyball program moved to 1-0 in division play against Fellowship. Outside hitter Hannah Shanley proved to be unstoppable after having 10 kills in route to a 2-0 victory. The Paladin defense was strong, carrying a 83% passing rate combined with two blocks. Libero Nicole Camacho had a match-high 21 digs, with outside hitters Hannah Shanley and Abbey Bohn contributing a combined 19 more to that total...
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[ In Other Sports ]
East Hall vs. Pinecrest
The Pinecrest Volleyball team earned their second victory of the 2011 season against East Hall. Outside hitters Hannah Shanley and Abbey Bohn combined for 11 kills, while middle hitters Sarah Stubbs and Keely Denkman added 7 more to that total. The Paladin offense proved to be too strong for East Hall to slow. The Padadins played strong defense led by senior captain Nicole Camacho who had a match-high 20 digs. Setters Amanda Boyd and Sofia Ferrari had a strong showing with 18 combined assists...
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[ In Hunting & Fishing ]
DNR Board Approves Waterfowl Season Regulations
The Board of Natural Resources recently approved the 2010-2011 waterfowl hunting regulations.
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[ In Golf ]
Celebrities Double Back to Forsyth County This Fall
Committee Members of The Daniel Hager Memorial Scholarship Fund today announced the 4th Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament at Polo Golf and Country Club Monday, October 17, 2011...
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[ In Outdoor Recreation ]
Adventure Abounds this Fall at Sawnee Mountain Preserve
Georgia – Get ready for outdoor fun and adventure this fall at Forsyth County’s Sawnee Mountain Preserve Visitor Center (SMPVC). In the coming months, the Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department’s Outdoor Division will offer a variety of activities for all ages...
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[ In Football ]
Lambert High Senior in Car Accident--Will Take a Miracle To Walk Again
At 10:20 p.m. on May 13th, 2011, we received a phone call saying our 18 year-old son was possibly involved in an automobile accident. There was no answer on his cell, so we immediately rushed to Shiloh Road - the accident location. Seeing the fire trucks, police cars and ambulances, we were terrified, not knowing what we would find...
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[ In Golf ]
Andean Chevrolet Collision Center Charity Golf Tournament
Please join Andean Chevrolet Collision Center and United Way of Forsyth County for the Annual Charity Golf Outing on Monday, August 15, 2011 at Canongate at Windermere Golf & Country Club! Show your support for the community and help us make a difference in the lives of those in need...
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