For the second year Forsyth County Schools’ students have topped the state for graduation rates among Georgia’s 20 largest school districts with 90.3%. This is a 0.8% increase from the district’s 2013 graduation rate. The state’s 2014 graduation rate is 72.5%. “We are excited to see our overall graduation rate increase to above 90%,” stated Jeff […]
Keep Forsyth County Beautiful invites residents to make a positive impact on the environment by recycling their old, unused electronics during the upcoming electronics recycling event. The event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cumming Fairgrounds’ parking lot 3 off of Castleberry Road. Accepted items for […]
Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Outdoor Program Coordinator Joseph Daugherty was recently recognized by the Georgia Recreation and Park Association (GRPA) with the District 7 Parks and Outdoor Professional Award. The Parks and Outdoor Professional Award recognizes those individuals who have been involved with community, civic and professional organizations, and who have made contributions to […]
Everyone wants their child to have a safe and happy Halloween. CummingHome.com along with Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) encourage the following basic Halloween safety recommendations: • Children should only go trick-or-treating in their neighborhoods or in familiar areas. • Children should be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult. • Children should not […]
The Forsyth County Fire Department reminds citizens to change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms as they set their clocks back an hour on Sunday, Nov. 2, as daylight-saving time ends. “Replacing the batteries in the smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms throughout your house twice each year is a simple task […]
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office reports a deputy was struck by a vehicle Monday while directing traffic at Coal Mountain Elementary. His injuries are not life threatening. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and the accident is being investigated by the Georgia State Patrol.
Siemens Industry, an international company with a location in Alpharetta, has a long-standing tradition of working with Forsyth County Schools. Recently, Siemens partnered with Lambert High School by donating an all-electric van to the school. This van will benefit the engineering, robotics, and science departments. Through Siemens’ donation, students involved in the Engineering Pathway and […]
Gov. Nathan Deal announced that Kubota Manufacturing of America (KMA), a leading global manufacturer of small tractors, RTVs and lawn mowers, will expand its headquarters in Gainesville, creating an additional 650 jobs and investing $100 million into the project over the next several years. “Kubota’s presence in Georgia continues to be one of our state’s […]
Consistency always counts, and when it comes to wine, you can count on Chateau Ste. Michelle and its several secondary labels, to provide both taste and value in the same bottle. The Red Diamond label Merlot from these folks is an excellent example of a really good bottle of wine for a value price. This […]
Do you have the best carved pumpkin in Forsyth County? The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office is holding a contest to determine who has the best pumpkin carving skills in Forsyth County. Get your pumpkins ready and take a great picture of them. Visit the Sheriff’s Facebook page and post your photo in the comments of […]
