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Forsyth County News

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Georgia Police Identify Teen Who Drowned In Lake

Police have identified the 17-year-old boy who drowned in Lake Lanier over the holiday weekend.

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Sun Jul 06, 2008

WDUN-AM Gainesville

Forsyth Co. drowning victim identified

Authorities have identified the 17-year-old Duluth resident who drowned in Lake Lanier at Little Ridge Park Friday.

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Related Topix: Duluth, GA

Sat Jul 05, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Forsyth park in line for $100,000 grant

Forsyth County has cleared a major hurdle in its request for help funding improvements to Ducktown Park.

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Ex-newsman Savage says arrest gave him second chance

To go from reporting news to making the news was one of the worst moments in Warren Savage's life.

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Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Gwinnett youth drowns in Lake Lanier

A 17-year-old male from Duluth drowned Friday while swimming in Lake Lanier, Forsyth County sheriff's officials said.

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Related Topix: Duluth, GA

Fri Jul 04, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

Teen wading with friends in Lake Lanier drowns

Police say a 17-year-old boy drowned in Lake Lanier while wading with friends. Police said the teen, whose identity is being withheld pending notification of his family, slipped at a drop-off where the depth of ...

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Local Newspapers for North Fulton and...

Before you vote for Forsyth County CommissionersJack GleasonJul 04 |...

Talk about what's happening in Forsyth County. Return to Blog Before you vote for Forsyth County Commissioners please consider the following... July 04, 2008 10:34 AM I invite EVERYONE in Forsyth ...

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Thu Jul 03, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

School scores stumble over new math tests

The state released figures last week showing how schools fared on the Criterion Referenced Competency Test, given each spring to elementary and middle school students across Georgia.

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Related Topix: Cobb County, GA, Education Etc.

Tue Jul 01, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Lack of diploma won't disqualify Forsyth candidate

The Forsyth County Elections Board has ruled that former County Commissioner Bill Jenkins meets the qualifications to run for tax commissioner.

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Atlanta Journal-Constitution

FORSYTH: Property tax rate increases for bond

The tax rate in Forsyth County is going up to pay for the $100 million green space and recreation bond approved by voters this year.

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The Times

Hall medical professionals believe county's ranking sends mixed messages

Local medical professionals are not happy about a state report that ranks Hall County among the worst in Georgia for minority health.

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Related Topix: Jackson, GA, Lumpkin, GA, Hall County, GA, Forsyth, GA, Gainesville, GA

Mon Jun 30, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Man faces 3 child sex charges

A Lilburn man has been arrested on child sex charges. Thomas Hartridge Bacot, 31, of Charles Street is charged with obscene Internet contact with another person believed to be a child, a felony, GBI spokesman ...

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Related Topix: Lilburn, GA

Wed Jun 25, 2008

Athens Banner-Herald

Former TV anchor avoids trial by completing drug program

Former Atlanta television anchor Warren Savage will not face trial for cocaine possession now that he has completed an 18-month drug treatment program in Forsyth County.

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Tue Jun 24, 2008

WSB-AM Atlanta

Cemetery Vases Stolen

Who's stealing the bronze vases from a Forsyth County cemetery? Authorities say nearly 60 vases have been taken from the Sawnee View Gardens cemetery.

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Related Topix: Cumming, GA

Sun Jun 22, 2008

WDUN-AM Gainesville

Forsyth County taking Corps of Engineers to Court over Bethel Park

The main topic was the future of Lake Lanier at the political forum in Dawson County Thursday night sponsored by the Lake Lanier Association and one commissioner announced his board is taking on the Corps of ...

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Fri Jun 20, 2008

Local Newspapers for North Fulton and...

Upset with recent Forsyth County voteCharlie SmithJun 20 | 11:42I...

Talk about what's happening in Forsyth County. Upset with recent Forsyth County vote June 20, 2008 11:42 AM I have recently learned of the shameful vote by Commissioners Brian Tam and Linda Ledbetter to not ...

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Wed Jun 18, 2008

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Judge, family indicted on human trafficking charges

A part-time Fulton County magistrate judge, along with his son, a deputy sheriff in Forsyth County, and his son's wife have been indicted by a federal grand jury on human trafficking charges involving a nanny ...

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Related Topix: Fulton County, GA, Alpharetta, GA

Tue Jun 17, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

17-year-old named as sixth blue jean bandit

The Dawson County Sheriff's Office on Saturday identified a 17-year-old Atlantan as the sixth suspect apprehended after a smash-and-grab burglary attempt at a North Georgia outlet mall.

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Thu Jun 12, 2008

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Search on in Forsyth for sex offender who escaped

Forsyth County authorities are searching for a convicted sex offender with ties to the county who escaped from a work program in neighboring Gwinnett County on Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Gwinnett County, GA

Wed Jun 11, 2008

WXIA-TV Atlanta

4 Charged In Dawsonville Smash And Grab

After a seven hour manhunt, four suspects are behind bars, charged in a smash-and-grab burglary at a Saks Fifth Avenue in Dawson County.

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Related Topix: Dawsonville, GA, Retail, Dawson County, GA

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