Cumming Greek Festival Celebrates 10 Years

Cumming Greek Festival Celebrates 10 Years

Don’t miss the 10th anniversary of the Cumming Greek Festival. Dance and yell “OPA” on the 16 acre property off Bethelview Road in Cumming GA. The  festival is Forsyth County’s largest ethnic event and will last for three days. It offers the community a unique opportunity to experience the rich Greek culture. The continuous live […]

The Nankipooh Enquirer – Snakes in the Grass

When I was a kid growing up on the farm down in Nankipooh, there were a few things you had to know about farming and living close with Mother Nature.  One thing all farmers know is that Mother Nature can be your enemy sometimes, as well as your friend.  The good Lord has provided us […]

Notre Dame Marching Band To Perform at Pinecrest Academy

Notre Dame Marching Band To Perform at Pinecrest Academy

Pinecrest Academy, a private PreK3-12 grade Catholic School in Cumming, GA, will host the University of Notre Dame’s Band of the Fighting Irish this Friday, Oct.17, as they stop in Cumming on their way to the Notre Dame/Florida State football game on Saturday, Oct. 18, at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. After a private […]

Parking Information for Voters

Advance Voting for the November 4 General Election/Special Election is underway and will run through Friday, October 31. In addition to public parking areas at and near the Forsyth County Administration Building, including the Castleberry Parking Facility at the intersection of Castleberry Road and Maple Street, those taking advantage of Advance Voting at the County […]

Norm’s Tasting Notes: 2012 Coppola Black Label Claret

Norm’s Tasting Notes:  2012 Coppola Black Label Claret

Crisp, cool fall weather with a great SEC football game on the television, a thick juicy steak on the grill, and a good bottle of California red wine ready to open, life just couldn’t get much better!  The steak was a two inch thick rib eye cooked medium rare, and the California red was the […]

West Forsyth Feeder Wins NFFL Championship Over South Forsyth‏

The 2014 West Forsyth Lady Wolverines feeder softball team defeated the South Forsyth Lady Eagles 13-10 at Fowler Park Sunday night to claim this year’s championship of the North Fulton/Forsyth Fastpitch League (NFFL). Coached by John Erb, Mitch Cohen and Jason Holbrook, West finished their regular season in first place with a record (11-0-1) and capped off […]

Changes Coming to Parking Areas Near Forsyth County Administration Building

Changes Coming to Parking Areas Near Forsyth County Administration Building

Work related to the construction of the Mason Street Parking Facility near the Forsyth County Administration Building will result in changes to parking areas near the building. The changes are slated to be effective on Thursday, October 16. The one-hour public parking lot located off Mason Street and accessible from Main Street will close to […]

Potential Severe Weather Ahead, Always Stay Prepared

Potential Severe Weather Ahead, Always Stay Prepared

The National Weather Service advises isolated thunderstorms are possible across north Georgia this evening and Tuesday. Expect strong gusty winds and occasional cloud to ground lightning. Potential for strong to severe storms developing tonight ahead and along a squall line pushing in by early morning.  Area flooding is possible. Citizens are encouraged to always be […]

Input Sought on Forsyth County Schools 2015-16 Calendar

Input Sought on Forsyth County Schools 2015-16 Calendar

Forsyth County Schools is seeking online input of the 2015-16 calendar. FCS is accepting online input until Nov. 3.  The final calendar will be approved by the Board of Educatiaon on Nov. 20.CLICK HERE 2015-16 Draft Calendar. CLICK HERE to provide input on the 2015-16 draft calendar. Notes about the 2015-16 draft calendar: School beginning Thursday, […]