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More than just a newspaper, the Forsyth County News reaches Forsyth’s largest media audience through digital and mobile platforms, as well as through video, magazines, social media and more. The Forsyth County News was the recipient of the 2016 Mega-Innovation Award for newspapers, as judged by the Harvard Business School’s Innovator-in-Residence, Michael Maness. The award recognizes the Forsyth C

ounty News’ continued commitment as the premier media outlet in Forsyth County, Ga. The official news source of Forsyth County since 1908, the Forsyth County News serves Georgia’s fast-growing, most-affluent and healthiest county. With Forsyth County’s only paid circulation local newspaper, the most-visited local media website and a host of niche magazines and publications, the FCN remains committed to informing and entertaining users across north Atlanta as Forsyth County’s premier media outlet. The Forsyth County News offers a Midweek Edition and a Weekend Edition, Sunday Epaper, and its website ForsythNews.com is updated with the latest local news and information throughout each day.

07/08/2024

Meetings that were set to begin this week have been moved to later this month.

The Forsyth
County Board of Education announced on Monday that it is pushing back three
public hearings for its millage rate to later this month.

07/08/2024

Do you think this store will be worth the wait?

Work has
resumed at the never-opened Lidl store in west Forsyth County.

07/08/2024

The search and rescue for Mr. Dixon was a team effort with multiple public safety agencies.

When 80-year-old Horace
Dixon went missing last week, a team of first responders lead by the Forsyth
County Sheriff’s Office worked together to find him, using drones, K9 units and
nearly 100 deputies, firefighters and other public safety personnel from
neighboring counties.

07/08/2024

The students continue to accept donations to raise money to keep the clinics running.

A group of South
Forsyth High School students are providing health resources to communities
across the globe in Nigeria. To keep up with the students as they continue working with representatives in Bauchi this next school year and to find out how to donate to their cause, sign up for the group’...

07/07/2024

Do you think a gas station is needed in this area?

A 24-hour gas station could be built in the northernmost
region of Forsyth County.

07/06/2024

The students will know if they are selected in a few weeks!

A Lambert High
School student duo see their science experiment conducted at the International
Space Station.

07/05/2024

Fire Chief Barry Head appeared to be having a great time throwing candy to the crowd!

A new Forsyth County Fire Department vehicle recently made a
big debut.

07/05/2024

The suspects are accused of hitting multiple construction sites.

Two suspects from Dawsonville were recently arrested after
allegedly taking materials from multiple Forsyth County construction sites.

07/05/2024

The fireworks are finished, but the fun isn't over. Check out these events happening around Forsyth County this weekend!

Once the fireworks are over, you might be looking for ideas to have fun around Forsyth this weekend. Check out these events, many of them are free!

07/05/2024

The restaurant received several violations, including where raw meat was being stored.

Listed below are the food
service establishments inspected from June 18, 2024, to July 2, 2024, by the
Forsyth County Environmental Health Department. Food service establishments are
scored to earn a letter grade that corresponds with their score percentage: “A”
(90-100), “B” (80-89), ...

07/05/2024

Did you attend the July 4th celebration at the Cu***ng Fairgrounds?

Residents from
across Forsyth County headed to the Cu***ng Fairgrounds on Thursday afternoon
to take part in the City of Cu***ng’s annual Fourth of July celebration.

07/04/2024

Take a look at this list of must-see Forsyth County football games scheduled for this fall.

With high school football season roughly a month away, here's a list of must-see Forsyth County games for each week of the 2024 campaign.

07/03/2024

The citizen who prepared this round of voter challenges told FCN he is preparing to file more later this week.

Public comments at a recent Elections Board meeting turned
to matters of election integrity following the dismissal of over 700 voter
challenges during a special called meeting held the previous week.

07/03/2024

The Lambert Class of 2023 member also earned an exemption into the U.S. Women's Amateur set to be played Aug. 5-11 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Sara Im, a Lambert Class of 2023 member, captured her second career Georgia Women's Amateur championship. The Vanderbilt rising sophomore previously earned top honors in the 2020 edition of the GSGA tournament.

07/03/2024

The suspects are charged with crimes from 2023.

Two juveniles were indicted on separate firearm charges in June
by the Forsyth County Superior Court.

07/03/2024

Blake Densmore grew up in Forsyth County learning how to play and crafting his love of music.

When Blake
Densmore heard from some of his close friends that country superstar Luke Combs
was looking to put together a new album about fatherhood, he knew he had the
perfect song for him.

07/02/2024

Mr. Dixon has been found and is being examined by EMS.

The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is seeking information
on a missing 80-year-old man who was last seen at his home off Hwy. 9.

07/02/2024

Nearby residents were concerned another used car dealership would take over this former CVS.

During a meeting on Thursday, June 20, the Forsyth County
Board of Commissioners approved a conditional use permit to allow a developer
to convert a vacant building on Highway 9 that used to be a CVS store.

07/02/2024

If you have seen Horace Dixon, please call FCSO immediately.

The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is seeking information
on a missing 80-year-old man who was last seen at his home off Hwy. 9.

07/02/2024

What road projects do you think should be prioritized?

A study conducted by engineering consultant Kimley-Horn has
identified the top transportation priorities of Forsyth County residents as the
County considers updates to its Comprehensive Transportation Plan.

07/02/2024

It's been the topic of national news for months, and now FCN has learned some local teens are reportedly the victims of 'deepfake n**es' in Forsyth County.

In a recently decided Forsyth County case, a teen who
pleaded guilty to posting pornographic pictures of children was also accused of
– but not charged with- having n**e images
on his phone of other underage victims.

07/01/2024

Do you plan to travel this week?

Get ready for some traffic jams if you’re traveling this Fourth of July weekend.

07/01/2024

Are you new to the area?? Get all you need to know about living in Forsyth County, from current elected officials and important contacts to local schools and parks. View this guide to FoCo for free online now!

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07/01/2024

Residents can attend public hearings to address the Board of Commissioners about the budget and millage rate.

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners has scheduled
several public hearings to discuss the millage rate and County budget for 2025.

07/01/2024

Where do you watch fireworks?

Firework shows are what most people think of when the Fourth of July rolls around every year. But there are other ways to celebrate Independence Day.

06/30/2024

Hear from East Forsyth athletic director Matt Hollis in the first installment of FCN's annual State of the Program series.

See East Forsyth athletic director Matt Hollis' thoughts on what the Broncos achieved during the 2023-24 school year and what he's looking forward to in the future.

06/28/2024

Investigators say the shooting happened after the father and son argued at home.

A Forsyth County man has been sentenced to life in prison in
the 2021
murder of his father.

06/28/2024

After beating cancer, this 5-year-old is getting her wish to meet her favorite princesses!

Staff with
Make-A-Wish Georgia cheered for Ella Mae Diaz as she walked into Chiringa in
Alpharetta on Wednesday afternoon, all of them holding up a sign that said,
“Your dream is coming true!”

06/28/2024

As Thomas Lumber gets closer to celebrating its centennial anniversary, owner Bobby Thomas is being celebrated for his contribution to Forsyth County!

A portion of a state highway was recently renamed in honor
of a longtime Forsyth County family.

06/28/2024

How would you like to see SPLOST funding spent in Forsyth County?

Roads, parks and the Forsyth County Fire Department are rated among the highest priorities to receive SPLOST funding if continuation of the penny tax is approved this year.

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