Forsyth County News

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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