By Jack Murphy (R-Cumming) This week marks the end of the 2013 Legislative Session with the passage of several major bills including a balanced General Budget for Fiscal Year 2014. The next step in the legislative process transfers all passed bills to the Governor’s office for his review.  He has six days...

Thanks to all who completed the online My Forsyth Favorites survey.  The winners are: Restaurants                                     All-Around Restaurant                Marlow's Tavern Bakery                                             Publix Barbecue...

Students at Sharon Elementary School’s Bat Ambassador Club conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the dedication of their bat house.  Ms. Wendy Wing’s students, along with School Principal Mrs. Bartlett, welcome proud parents and members of the Forsyth County Fire Station 10, who helped hang the bat house...

On March 20, 2013, ground was broken for Forsyth County’s new animal shelter. Funded by the voter-approved Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) VII program, the new shelter will be located on County Way off of GA 400 in northern Forsyth County. During the groundbreaking ceremony, Forsyth...

Become the photographer you always thought you could be!  This five-week course will take the mystery out of your DSLR or other advanced camera and will dramatically improve your photography skills.  "The Art of Digital Photography" is a basic digital camera and photography class designed to meet the needs...

Remington Youngblood, a Cumming fifth-grader and founder of Change 4 Georgia, was recently recognized and commended by Senator Jack Murphy (27th) and Representative Mark Hamilton (24th).  Youngblood was accompanied by his mother, Rebecca Youngblood, for the special presentation. Change 4 Georgia...

The 2013 Forsyth County Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale is continuing to fulfill their mission of on-going gardening education as well as offering a wide range of products, plant related presentations, Master Gardener panel talks, hands-on opportunities for children - with no admission fee.  This...

Cayce Hamilton, a senior at Pinecrest Academy, has signed to play soccer for Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, Georgia.  Cayce has been a member of the Atlanta Fire United soccer club for over nine years, playing under the direction of Coach Mark MacKain for the last three years....