PRESS RELEASE AUGUSTA, Ga. – The No. 10 University of North Georgia women’s basketball team claimed at least a share of the Peach Belt Conference regular season championship and the top seed in next week’s PBC Tournament with a 66-58 win over Augusta Wednesday night. After trading baskets in the opening minutes, North Georgia took […]

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Two resolutions unanimously approved by the Board of Commissioners during Tuesday’s work session are on their way to the Forsyth County state delegation. The first expresses strong opposition to HB1093 and SB 494 similar bills that would prohibit local government from imposing restrictions on land use issues that apply to long-term […]

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Toll Brothers, Inc. request to rezone 115 acres located at 4875 and 4990 Heardmont Farms Lane from Single Family R1R to Single Family R2R for 128 residential units is just one of several requests the Planning Commission will hear when it holds public hearings Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the County […]

PRESS RELEASE SAUTEE NACOOCHEE, Ga. — On Thursday, Feb. 17, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit, with the assistance of the White County Sheriff’s Office, the GBI Cleveland field office, the GBI Human Exploitation and Trafficking (HEAT) unit, the GBI Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center, and the GBI’s […]

PRESS RELEASE SAUTEE NACOOCHEE, Ga. — On Thursday, Feb. 17, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit, with the assistance of the White County Sheriff’s Office, the GBI Cleveland field office, the GBI Human Exploitation and Trafficking (HEAT) unit, the GBI Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center, and the GBI’s […]

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County will hold the next Comprehensive Plan meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. in the Fowler Park Community Room (Fowler Park Recreation Center), 4110 Carolene Way in Cumming. State law requires a county’s comprehensive plan be updated every 5 to 10 years. The plan identifies the type growth, […]

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Assistant District Attorney James Dunn has announced his candidacy for State Court Judge. Dunn has served as ADA since 2002 and has prosecuted all levels of cases. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia and his law degree from Mercer University where he graduated in the […]

PRESS RELEASE WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — The Unicoi Fire started on Feb. 12, northeast of Unicoi State Park in White County, Ga. The wildfire is now 184 acres with 100% containment. It is being managed by a Type 3 Incident Command Team with the Georgia Forestry Commission and U.S. Forest Service in unified command. Fire crews […]

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – When Forsyth County Water and Sewer Authority issues $94.7 million in bonds this quarter for Water & Sewer systems improvements. The County’s excellent credit ratings will make the bonds more attractive to potential investors. Two of the nation’s major credit agencies affirmed Forsyth County’s perfect bond rating this week with a […]

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Board of Commissioners will contract with Kimley Horn Planning and Design Engineers to conduct the McFarland Livable Communities Initiative (LCI) feasibility study. Commissioners voted 5-0 Tuesday to approve $300,000 for the project. Funding will be provided by a matching grant from the Atlanta Regional Commission. The county match is 20 […]

PRESS RELEASE FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Every 5 to 10 years Forsyth County updates it’s comprehensive plan. This plan is what lays out and identifies the type growth, density, commercial and what should be allowed in specific areas of the county. Forsyth does this pursuant to GA State land use laws. Applications for zonings and […]

AUGUSTA, Ga. – After picking up the No. 5 spot in the national preseason poll earlier this week, the University of North Georgia softball team has been picked to win the Peach Belt Conference regular season title in the preseason coaches poll, the league announced Thursday. Additionally, Gracie Mixson, Mallory Parker and Olivia Sinquefield were […]

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — A judge has extended an injunction that ensures thousands of Georgians will continue to receive health care from their current physicians and preferred hospitals. This most recent decision by the Superior Court of Fulton County enables Anthem members who seek care at Northside’s hospitals, clinics, and physician practices to remain fully […]

PEACHTREE CITY — A fast moving storm system may bring scattered light precipitation this afternoon and evening over parts of northeast Georgia. As very cold air moves in behind the system, some of the precipitation may mix with or change to light snow this afternoon. At this time, any snow accumulations are expected to be […]