Don’t miss Brews, BBQ and Blues on Saturday, November 8th from 7-10pm at Monday Night Brewing an Atlanta-based craft brewery. Enjoy beers brewed for the weeknights – balanced, flavorful ales that pair well with foods. Beers will be paired with one of Atlanta’s Most Popular BBQ joints FOX BROS. BAR-B-Q. At the end of the […]
Known as one of the Southeast’s most beloved and storied holiday vacation destinations, Christmas at Biltmore daytime tours begin on Nov. 7, 2014, and will run through Jan. 11, 2015. Candlelight Christmas Evenings, offering evening candlelight tours of Biltmore House, take place Nov. 7, 2014 through Jan. 3, 2015. This year’s Christmas displays throughout the […]
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners has placed on the November 4 General Election/Special Election ballot a bond referendum to fund transportation projects. The proposed Transportation Bond would be an up to $200 million general obligation bond to finance a variety of transportation projects. Of the up to $200 million, $81 million is proposed for […]
October is Fire Prevention Month and the Forsyth County Fire Department is pleased to provide the following safety tips to help keep you and your family safe. Install smoke detectors on every level of your home and near each bedroom. Place fire extinguishers in the areas of the kitchen, laundry room, fireplace and garage. Replace […]
The Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Forsyth County government and the South Forsyth Rotary Club are hosting a lunch event to discuss Forsyth County’s traffic issues. Mark your calendar for the 2014 Transportation Summit on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at the Forsyth Conference Center located at 3410 Ronald Reagan […]
Join Dr. Jim Lange to learn more about Ebola, Influenza and the Common Cold at the Sharon Forks Library on Wednesday, October 8 at 6:30 pm. Registration Requested For more information contact Forsyth County Public Library.
The town of Orvieto is in Umbria, located between Rome and Florence, Italy. It is home to Orvieto Classico, one of the better known Italian white wines, and a personal favorite of mine. I have enjoyed The Orvieto Classico from Ruffino for a long time, and the 2013 vintage is the best in the last few […]
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan recently recognized 337 schools, including Pinecrest Academy in Cumming, GA, as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2014, based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. The Department will honor 287 public and 50 private schools, including Pinecrest, at a recognition […]
If you love spending time with animals and want to make a difference in the community, the new Forsyth County Animal Shelter is looking for you! There are multiple volunteer opportunities available at the shelter including dog walkers, cat cuddlers, groomers and to assist with special events. Those interested in volunteering should visit the Forsyth […]