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5 min ago | Forsyth County News

DOT gathers input on Hwy. 20

Forsyth County resident Hugh Pirkle places a dot on a map showing where he lives as Kristine Hansen-Dederick, with the Georgia Department of Transportation, and his son-in-law Jason Vandergrift look on.

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Related Topix: Cumming, GA, Canton, GA, Johns Creek, GA, Ball Ground, GA

Sat May 18, 2013

WDUN-AM Gainesville

Former White County fire chief's life to be celebrated

A former fixture in the fire service in both Forsyth and White counties will be remembered in a celebration of life service Saturday night in Cumming.

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Related Topix: Fire, Cumming, GA

Fri May 17, 2013

Patch.com

Cumming Residents Asked To Give Input on S.R. 20 Improvements

The Georgia Department of Transportation wants to hear from Cumming and Forsyth County residents on how State Route 20 should be improved .

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Related Topix: Cumming, GA, Canton, GA

Patch.com

Mutts and More Festival, Rabies Clinic This Weekend

Those who love pets and want to see them live healthy lives will gather at Fowler Park on Sunday for the Mutts and More Festival.

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Related Topix: Cumming, GA

Forsyth County News

Juvenile justice overhaul carries additional costs

Forsyth County Juvenile Court and the local finance committee used a Wednesday budget meeting to grapple with how to budget for new statewide requirements.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law, Nathan Deal, US Governors

Forsyth County News

Indictments handed down in several drug cases

The Forsyth County Grand Jury handed down in indictments in several cases involving drug charges this week.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Cumming, GA, Lawrenceville, GA

Thu May 16, 2013

WDUN-AM Gainesville

Forsyth planners to consider 500 new homes

Plans are in the works for two projects in Forsyth County that would bring more than 500 new homes to the county.

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Related Topix: Forsyth, GA

Forsyth County News

Forsyth Reads Together selection announced

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Rick Bragg will be visiting Forsyth County in September to wrap up the sixth annual community reading program.

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Related Topix: Forsyth, GA, Arts, Literature

Wed May 15, 2013

Patch.com

Citizens Help City Plan For Next 20 Years

Since the beginning of the year, Peachtree Corners city leaders have held a number of meetings and several workshops to gather citizens input on its Comprehensive Plan.

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Related Topix: Alpharetta, GA, Gwinnett County, GA

Patch.com

Medical Procecures Cost Less in Cherokee Than Forsyth

It costs $420 less to get a colonoscopy in Cherokee County than Forsyth County. That's according to data from New Choice Health , a private company that encourages people to become smarter healthcare consumers.

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Related Topix: Forsyth, GA, Cherokee County, GA, Medicaid, Health

Forsyth County News

Elections board considers sweeping changes

Other action Also during its meeting Monday, the Forsyth County Board of Elections reviewed its 2014 budget request, which totals about $1.1 million.

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Related Topix: US News

Forsyth County News

Abba House race honors moms, recovery

Travis Erickson greeted his mother, Marsha Davis, with a hug and a flower after she crossed the finish line of a 10K run Saturday.

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Patch.com

Slain Man Was from Buford, Utility Scam in Fulton

Gwinnett Police ID Slain Suspect as Buford Man - Buford Patch Gwinnett Police have identified the person who was shot dead Monday in Buford in an officer-involved shooting as Rodney Pike, 38, of Buford.

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Related Topix: Johns Creek, GA, Fulton County, GA, Austell, GA

WDUN-AM Gainesville

Forsyth woman injured in hitandrun, driver arrested

A woman was seriously injured after a hit and run accident May 12 on Mountain Valley Circle, near Highway 20.

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Related Topix: Forsyth, GA

Tue May 14, 2013

Patch.com

Second Arrest in Murder of Canton Man; Human Remains Found Near Suspect's Home

Teen Charged in Alleged Sun Glo Car Wash Robbery, Killing - Cartersville Patch Cartersville police have arrested and a charged a second suspect in connection with the alleged robbery and killing of Canton native R.J. Statler, 28, at Sun Glo car wash in December.

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Related Topix: Austell, GA, Hawkinsville, GA

Patch.com

Forsyth Grand Jury Indicts Former Middle School Parapro

A former Forsyth County middle school paraprofessional has been indicted by a Grand Jury on sexual battery charges.

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Related Topix: Cumming, GA

Mon May 13, 2013

Patch.com

Man Wanted by Forsyth County Slain in Officer Involved Shooting

Authorities have identified the person who was shot dead Monday in nearby Buford in an officer-involved shooting as Rodney Oneil Pike, 38, of Buford.

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Related Topix: Buford, GA, Cumming, GA

11 Alive

One dead in Gwinnett Co. officer-involved shooting

According to Gwinnett County Police, the shooting happened on the 5300 block of Pass Court when they were dispatched to a "wanted person located" call at about 3:40 p.m. Authorities were advised that 38-year-old Rodney Pike was at the residence and that he had active warrants out of Forsyth County.

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Related Topix: Gwinnett County, GA

Patch.com

New Jobs in Cumming: Week of May 12

A pool company in Forsyth County near Cumming is seeking an individual wanting to learn the pool service and repair industry.

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Related Topix: Cumming, GA, Forsyth, GA

Sun May 12, 2013

The Times

Eyes on the Road: Resolution gets lukewarm OK from governor

Gov. Nathan Deal signed Senate Resolution 293 last week despite reservations over the renaming of Ga.

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Related Topix: Nathan Deal, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, US Governors, Hall County, GA, Gainesville, GA, Lumpkin County, GA