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A new study from SmartAsset ranks the top counties in Georgia for economic growth, measuring business expansion, GDP increases, and new building permits.

Which Georgia Counties Had The Most GDP Growth?

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 12, 2025February 12, 2025

Authorities in Forsyth County are investigating what appears to be a tragic murder-suicide involving a father and son.

Crime

Murder-Suicide Involving Father and Son in Forsyth County: What We Know

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 23, 2025January 23, 2025

A tip about possible drug activity at North Forsyth High School led deputies to discover a loaded handgun and alcohol in a student’s car Friday morning. The arrest of the 16-year-old has left parents and staff shaken.

Teen Arrested After Loaded Gun and Alcohol Found in Car at North Forsyth High School

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 17, 2025January 17, 2025

Cobb Schools Closed Friday: Cobb County Schools and offices will be closed on Friday, Jan. 10, due to forecasted ice and snow. All extracurricular activities, including sports, are also canceled on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 11.

Around Georgia: School Closures and Weather Advisories

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 9, 2025January 9, 2025

A teenager died by suicide Monday night after leading Forsyth County deputies on a pursuit in a stolen police vehicle.

Crime

Teen Dies After Stolen Police Car Chase in Forsyth County

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 7, 2025January 7, 2025

The University of Georgia Alumni Association released the 2025 Bulldog 100, a list of the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or led by UGA graduates. The program, organized by the Division of Development & Alumni Relations, celebrates 15 years of honoring alumni and their entrepreneurial endeavors.

Top 100 UGA Alumni Businesses of 2025 Revealed

by Rachel Andrews | UGA TodayDecember 11, 2024December 11, 2024

SmartAsset’s latest annual study reveals the wealthiest counties in Georgia, ranked by investment income, property values, and median income.

Georgia By The Numbers

What Are The 10 Wealthiest Counties in Georgia?

by B.T. ClarkNovember 11, 2024November 11, 2024

The State Election Board is launching an investigation into allegations that local election boards in eight counties are routinely thwarting citizen activists’ challenges of thousands of voter registrations.

Georgia State Election Board Investigates How Counties Handle Voter Challenges

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 24, 2024September 24, 2024

A fatal crash in Forsyth County claimed the life of a Utah woman and left her fiancé injured on Friday morning. The couple, who were in town for a wedding, were struck by a vehicle while walking on the sidewalk near the intersection of Majors Road and Ronald Reagan Boulevard.

Crime

Utah Woman Killed, Fiancé Injured in Forsyth County Crash While Visiting For a Wedding

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 23, 2024September 23, 2024

New details have emerged about the fatal crash that claimed the life of 72-year-old Julie Waters Lamb of Dawsonville on September 8. In addition to Lamb's death, two dogs that were in her vehicle at the time of the collision were also found dead at the scene.

Traffic & Transportation

New Details: Two Dogs Killed in Georgia 400 Crash That Killed 76-Year-Old Woman

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 11, 2024September 11, 2024

Broken glass

Traffic & Transportation

72-Year-Old Georgia Woman Killed in Crash on Ga. 400

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 9, 2024September 9, 2024

A section of the Big Creek Greenway will be temporarily closed starting Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, to allow crews to assess the trail for potential modifications.

Part of Big Creek Greenway to Close in Forsyth County: Find Out Why

by Thom ChandlerAugust 30, 2024August 30, 2024

Roswell Police

Crime

Roswell Repeat Offender Charged with Kidnapping and Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material

by Thom ChandlerAugust 21, 2024August 21, 2024

The State Transportation Board Thursday approved bids for two major projects in metro Atlanta representing almost $6 billion in investment between them.

Traffic & Transportation

What You Need to Know About 2 New Metro Atlanta Traffic Projects

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceAugust 15, 2024August 15, 2024

Two people died during a police shooting in Banks County on Monday morning. Forsyth County deputies were serving an arrest warrant when the shooting occurred.

Crime

Two Dead After Police Shooting in Banks County

by Thom ChandlerJuly 16, 2024

Two separate boating accidents on Lake Lanier during the Fourth of July resulted in four people being hospitalized, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

In The News, Newsflash

Lake Lanier Boating Accidents on Fourth of July Send Four to Hospital

by Thom ChandlerJuly 8, 2024July 8, 2024

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division has confirmed the presence of an invasive mystery snail species in Lake Lanier, urging anglers and boaters to take preventative measures.

Invasive Mystery Snail Detected in Lake Lanier: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJune 23, 2024June 23, 2024

🏊‍♀️ The Gist: Aqua-Tots Swim School announced the upcoming opening of its tenth location in Georgia, set to serve the Forsyth County community starting in June.

Aqua-Tots Swim School to Open 10th Location in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerMay 13, 2024May 13, 2024

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