Forsyth Judge Elected Council Of State Court Judges President

Chief Judge of the State Court of Forsyth T. Russell McClelland has been elected to serve as President of the Council of State Court Judges.

Study Named Forsyth Fastest Growing County In GA

A new study by 24/7 Wall St. has named Forsyth County as the fastest growing county in Georgia due to its rapid growth.

Scientific Games Offers Local College Students Internships

To develop the next generation of innovators, Scientific Games offered college interns valuable on-the-job experience this summer.

Forsyth Parks, Recreation Facilities Now Tobacco, Vape Free

The use of tobacco and products, vapes or other alternative nicotine products are now prohibited at all parks and recreation facilities.

Carrington Academy Campers Donate $1,400 to Alex’s Lemonade Stand

Campers held lemonade stands to raise funds and awareness for children with cancer

Llama Llama Storytime Invitation; Ribbon Cutting; More Local News

Some of the best and most useful content comes from the Patch community. Here's a roundup of stories from this week.

Deadly Algae Bloom Might Be Linked To K9's Death: Hall Sheriff

Gus, an 8-year-old Hall County Sheriff’s Office bloodhound, died Tuesday after he cooled off in a pond after tracking a suspect.

Choking Student Saved By Hall School Resource Officer

A Hall County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer is being credited with saving the life of a student who was choking during lunch.

City Of Cumming Breaks Ground On New City Center

The City of Cumming Council broke ground Wednesday on the highly anticipated City Center, which is slated to open 2021.

Georgia's Best School Districts Graded In Rankings | Patch PM

International drug ring busted | GA small business rank | Scooter-riding carjackers | Michael Williams pleads guilty | Legionnaire's death

Updated Design Plans For Eagles Beak Park Presented Wednesday

Eagle’s Beak Park currently features a canoe/kayak launch area, a 1.3-mile nature trail and picnic tables.

Best Hospitals, City For Home Buyers, Pet Award: GA Good News

Kennesaw State expanding its MBA program, end of summer concerts, and National Night Out are all good news stories in Patch this week.

Tribute To Fallen Sheriff's Deputies Unveiled In Cumming

Mayor Troy Brumbalow unveiled a 1969 Chevrolet Impala that has been restored to honor the memory of two fallen Forsyth County deputies.

Inaugural City Of Cumming Youth Council Launches

The Youth Council consists of nine high school students: seven from Forsyth Central and two from the Alliance Academy for Innovation.

Rep. Woodall Talks Department Of Veterans Affairs Health Care

Congressman Rob Woodall briefed the Veterans about issues relating to Department of Veterans Affairs health care.

Join SR Homes for Back 2 School Bash at Cumming Community

Tour homes, enjoy music, giveaways, free lunch and Kona Ice.

$10,000 Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Cumming

The winning Mega Millions ticket was sold at Valero, 428 Atlanta Highway. The winner has not come forward yet.

Woman Grabbed, Sexually Assaulted On Greenway: Sheriff's Office

The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is warning the public to be cautious on the Greenway after a woman was sexually assaulted while walking.

Celebrate 50th Anniversary Of Lunar Landing With Forsyth Library

The library’s commemoration of the lunar landing anniversary will culminate in the launch of its oral history project, Forsyth Remembers.

Cumming Named A Best City To Live In Georgia

The Chamber of Commerce has named the top cities to live in Georgia, and Cumming made the list's top 20.

Family Dog Bites, Kills Newborn Infant | Patch PM

'Queer Eye' mayor | Donald Trump and Bernie Marcus | Isolated cash storm | Ex-cop pleads guilty | Fatal crash | 700+ cats need home

YouTube Kidnapping Hoax Lands Teens In Big Trouble | Patch PM

Free Chick-fil-A | Entire city council ordered to court | July 4 highway deaths | Atlanta Beltline ribbon cutting | Infant's drug death

Local Teen Earns Sports Awards By Serving Others

Jackson Butler earned the Mr. Wolverine Award through service on the basketball court, classroom, community and beyond.

Cadet Sgt. 1st Class Isaiah Fleck Recognized at UNG

The Pinecrest Academy alumnus graduated from Air Assault School in June

'She's So Precious': Video Shows Baby Found In Forsyth Woods

The Forsyth Sheriff’s Office released an emotional video of deputies finding a newborn baby in the woods, cooing "It's alright, I got you."

Phase II Now Selling at New Cumming Community by SR Homes

Builder expands offerings at smart-home community Montebello.

As UFOs ‘Arrive’ In News, See Latest Forsyth County Sightings

After reports that Navy pilots were encountering UFOs at hypersonic speeds, Patch took a peek at the most recent sightings in Cumming.

Cumming Optimist Club Donates $8K To Children’s Healthcare

The Sawnee-Cumming Optimist Club contributed $8,411 to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta from the club's charity golf tournament.

Cumming July 4th Fireworks, Parade, Festival: 2019 Guide

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and elected officials in a dunk booth in and around Cumming.

Film Installed To Prevent Bird Collisions At Sawnee Mountain Park

Forsyth County Parks and the Atlanta Audobon have installed a film to prevent bird collisions with windows at Sawnee Mountain Park.

Newborn Abandoned In Woods, Police Search For Mom | Patch PM

GA's best employers | Sasquatch hunters | Homes with pools | Sobriety checkpoints | Dog killed at restaurant | National Doughnut Day

Here’s How Cumming’s Population Changed In 2018

New population estimates show that once again the fastest-growing cities are in the South and West.

Kick Off Summer With Free Events At Forsyth Libraries

Summer is close and Forsyth County Public Library wants to let parents and caregivers know there are free activities and events happening.

Local Tech Expert Opens New Kids Coding Center In Forsyth

Code Ninjas is a kids coding center where kids learn programming by using games they love like Scratch, Minecraft and Roblox.

West Forsyth High Student Recognized For Earning Eagle Scout

For his Eagle Scout project, Cole Rainey Brockman installed an irrigation system in the Liberty Middle School greenhouse.

Old Atlanta Splash Pad To Open May 25

Forsyth County’s popular Splash Pad at Old Atlanta Park will be open for the season beginning Saturday, May 25 through Monday, Sept. 2.

South Forsyth Senior Wins First In International Video Contest

South Forsyth senior Jade Christman won first place in the eighth annual “World of 7 Billion” video contest for her video “Women of Action.”

Feds Update Nursing Home Ratings: See Forsyth County's Grades

The federal government has updated how it evaluates nursing homes. Here are the ratings for Forsyth County.

Carrington Academy on Kelly Mill Road Holds Ladybug Release

Students at Carrington Academy on Kelly Mill Road recognized Earth Day by releasing 20,000 ladybugs in their schoolyard

Carrington Academy Celebrates Earth Day with Kindness Rocks

Students at Carrington Academy on Majors Road recognized Earth Day by painting Kindness Rocks and creating a “path of happiness”