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Forsyth County News

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12 hrs ago | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Forsyth credit cards fund Hooters, racing tickets

Forsyth County leaders are among the most generous in metro Atlanta in passing out taxpayer-paid credit cards to employees, and they routinely ignore their own spending rules to chase after cash rebates, an ...

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Related Topix: Atlanta Metro, Cumming, GA, Atlanta, GA

20 hrs ago | The Times

Family grieves for Cumming soldier killed in Afghanistan

A Northeast Georgia father who was anxiously awaiting his 27-year-old son's imminent return home from a tour of duty in Afghanistan now is trying to cope with his death.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Army, Cumming, GA

Fri Jul 18, 2008

WJBF-TV Augusta

Release: Richmond County Schools More Than Competitive With Student Meal Prices

According to a press release from the Richmond County Board of Educaiton, when compared to similar sized school districts in the state, Richmond County continues to provide nutritious school meals at a highly ...

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Life, Food, Nutrition, Muscogee County, GA

Thu Jul 17, 2008

Gwinnett Herald

Business owners, workers save at the pump

Evidence is mounting that consumers not only want to live near their work because of the convenience, but also because of the rising costs of energy.

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Related Topix: Alpharetta, GA

Tue Jul 15, 2008

Local Newspapers for North Fulton and...

Stop the Madness in Forsyth County!!!!!!!TerrybJul 15 | 12:56The...

Talk about what's happening in Forsyth County. Return to Blog July 15, 2008 12:56 PM The County Commissioners in Forsyth County has chosen to enter a huge lawsuit with the Corps of Engineers over the rights to ...

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Mon Jul 14, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Q&a / Warren Savage, former TV newsman: Disenchanted with career, his life took a wrong turn

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

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Related Topix: Drugs

Sat Jul 12, 2008

WDUN-AM Gainesville

Lengthy ballot awaits voters in some NE Ga. counties

While the ballots for Hall and Gwinnett counties are among the skimpiest in the immediate Gainesville area for Tuesday's primaries, at least four counties are loaded with candidates... especially on their ...

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Related Topix: Gwinnett County, GA, Gainesville, GA, Hall County, GA, Dawson County, GA, Lumpkin, GA

Fri Jul 11, 2008

Local Newspapers for North Fulton and...

Why the Delay in the Scott Pruitt Case?Terry BaradineJul 06 | 23:40I...

Talk about what's happening in Forsyth County. Return to Blog July 06, 2008 11:40 PM I am writing regarding the pending charges on Mr.

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Wed Jul 09, 2008

Local Newspapers for North Fulton and...

Forsyth County Needs A New School BoardTerry BaradineJul 09 | 18:31So ...

Get Out and Vote! July 09, 2008 06:31 PM So many issues are currently facing our parents, students and teachers in Forsyth County.

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What's Up Daybook

Fidelis Signature Homes Break Ground on Third Community Located in Forsyth County

Fidelis Signature Homes is pleased to announce the groundbreaking of their model home and several market homes at its newest community, Braemar.

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Related Topix: Home Listing, Home, Alpharetta, GA

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Search resumes for 2 missing at Lanier

Rescuers resumed searching a cove of Lake Lanier on Sunday for two men who fell or jumped off their pontoon boat when it went aground during a rainstorm Saturday night.

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Related Topix: Duluth, GA

Mon Jul 07, 2008

First Coast News

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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