A Rash of Home and Garage Intrusions in Neighborhood Alarms Residents

Polo Golf & Country Club residents have been victim to several garage and home break-ins lately, causing concern throughout the Cumming community...
Jun 20, 2005

Recall On Baby Product

Bright Star Jammin' Jumpers have been recalled by the Product Safety Commission...
Jun 18, 2005

"Crash-Free Teens" Implemented to Save Teens' Lives

Fifteen to 20-year-old drivers are the targets of a new initiative begun by Forsyth County Sheriff Ted Paxton, in an effort to better educate young drivers about safe driving practices...
Jun 17, 2005

Southbound Lanes of Georgia 400 Shut Down

Cummuters need to avoid the southbound lanes of Georgia 400 in the North Fulton/Mansell Road area due to a tractor-trailer accident that occurred around 3:30 this afternoon...
Jun 16, 2005

Fire Department's Annual "Boot Drive" Raises More Than $25,000

Thanks to efforts of the Forsyth County Fire Department during their annual boot drive in May, children who have been victims of severe burns are able to enjoy summer camps at Camp Oo-U-La, the state's only camp specifically for burn-injured children...
Jun 15, 2005

A Citizen's Comments to Sheriff Ted Paxton Regarding Teen Driving Meetings

Sheriff Paxton is commended for his efforts in communicating with Forsyth County citizens regarding the very serious issue of teen driving and the recent tragedies that have brought this subject to the forefront...
Jun 13, 2005

The First Lady's Summit On Our Children To Hold Seven Regional Events

This event is designed to encourage more Georgia citizens to get involved in child advocacy by partnering with non-profits in their communities to help meet the needs of children in their areas...
Jun 10, 2005

Three Deputies Graduate From Police Academy

Congratulations to Deputies Sebastian D. Strano, Troy C. Embrey and Terri L. Pratt, all of whom just graduated from the 198th Class at the Northeast Georgia Police Academy...
Jun 10, 2005

Save Our Youth

Commissoner Charles Laughinghouse reports on the first of three town hall meetings regarding teen drivers took place Monday evening at South Forsyth High School and featured presentations by five panelists representing various sectors of the county...
Jun 6, 2005

"Most Wanted" Fugitive Arrested in Texas

A child molester wanted by the Forsyth County Sheriff's office for more than a year was finally arrested in Euless, Texas...
Jun 6, 2005

Bethelview Road Improvements on the Way

For over two years Commissioner Charles Laughinghouse has been trying to convince the staff of the Forsyth County Engineering Department and the State Department of Transportation that the intersections of Bethelview and SR9 and Bethelview Road and SR20 were the major sources of traffic backup on Bethelview Road...
Jun 2, 2005

ATM Skimming Devices Confiscated By Atlanta Police

Savvy criminals are stealing Atlantan's PIN numbers with the help of ATM skimming devices attached to teller machines...
Jun 2, 2005

Town Hall Meeting Planned Regarding Teen Driving

The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office and the Forsyth County School System have called three town hall meetings, scheduled for the week of June 6th, to address the issue of car accidents involving teen drivers...
Jun 1, 2005

$2,500 Reward Offered By Alpharetta Police Department in Purse Snatching Case

Police from four counties are banding together to close a case that began on May 16th, whereby multiple purse snatchings and two home burglaries were allegedly committed by two men still at large. Alpharetta police are asking for the public's help in apprehending these suspects by offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to their arrest...
May 30, 2005

Forsyth County Teen Killed in Sports Car Crash

The Second such accident in less than a week kills a 17 year old Forsyth County Resident. Please keep the families in your prayers...
May 29, 2005