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Forsyth County Master Gardeners, Library Series
The Forsyth County Master Gardeners will offer no cost programs on Saturdays through June 6.  The topics presented range from Low-Maintenance Landscape Tips, Creating your Garden Bed and Drought Tolerant Plants....
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When Penguins Fly
Flightless birds arrive at the South Carolina Aquarium....
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Hollywood comes to North Georgia
Have you ever seen the movie ‘I’d Climb the Highest Mountain?’...
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Forsyth Library Named Best Library in Georgia
Forsyth County Public Library has once again achieved the highest number of points on the Hennen American Public Library Index for any public library of any size in Georgia...
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Southside Players Win Big at Competition
The Southside Players of South Forsyth High School recently presented “Little Women, the Musical” at the Region 7-AAAAA One-Act Play Competition and were winners in several categories...
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School Surveys Open Through December 8
Forsyth County parents and students have an opportunity to complete school system administered surveys through December 8th...
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Commissioners Proclaim November 15th as National Georgraphic Information Systems Day
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day is a global event where thousands of users of GIS technology open their doors to schools, businesses and the general public to showcase real-world applications of this exciting technology. GIS Day in Forsyth County will be celebrated with a day filled with GIS-focused events such as a geoquiz and GIS presentations...
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'Why Generations Collide & Its Effects on the Workplace' Seminar Date Changes
The fee to attend this 4-hour seminar -- now scheduled for November 14 -- is normally $129, but mention that you saw the ad on CummingHome.com to receive one of the 10 scholarships to attend for FREE...
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South Forsyth High's Art Department Wins Top Prize at Georgia National Fair
South Forsyth recently brought home more than 10 First Place ribbons, along with numerous Best in Category awards...
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Robotics Competition Hosted at North Forsyth High School
North Forsyth High School and the ForsythAlliance is hosting a robotics competition this Saturday for other school teams - almost all of which were sponsored by the ForsythAlliance...
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Drafts of School Calendars Now Online
Parents of students in Forsyth County schools have an opportunity to give feedback about proposed calendars that cover the next two years...
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Forsyth Parents Circulate Petition Regarding 'Accountability' in School System
A hard copy of this petition is to be presented at the November Board of Education meeting...
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Forsyth County School System Wins Records Management Award
The Georgia Historical Records Advisory Board (GHRAB) awards ceremony included a reception to honor winners of the awards by the Georgia Archives for superior records management projects. The awards were presented by Georgia Secretary of State, Cathy Cox...
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Make Your Next Presentation a Memorable One
Join North Georgia College & State University in Cumming for a hands-on one-day seminar, “Preparing & Presenting Powerful Presentations”...
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Workshop Discusses Effects of Multiple Generations Working Together
Join North Georgia College & State University in Cumming for a hands-on one-day seminar: “Why Generations Collide & Its Effects on the Workplace”...
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Coffee Honoring State School Superintendent, Kathy Cox, Planned for Oct. 5th
Everyone is invited to attend a coffee honoring incumbent State School Superintendent, Kathy Cox. Questions will be entertained at this meet and greet event on Thursday morning...
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October is National Fire Safety Month
The Forsyth County Fire Department is pleased to provide the following fire safety tips to be practiced in October, which is National Fire Safety Month, and throughout the year...
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Daves Creek Elementary Hosts 6th Annual Craft Fair on Saturday, October 28
Don’t miss Daves Creek Elementary’s 6th Annual Craft Fair on Saturday, October 28, 2006....
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Sawnee Artists Association Awards Scholarship to Forsyth Central Student
Forsyth Central High School graduate Nichole Rawlings was awarded this year's scholarship, and a reception was held at the soon-to-be-opening Sawnee Artists Gallery located in the Humpus Bumpus bookstore...
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Mashburn Elementary Hosts Annual Blue Bear Festival on Saturday, September 23rd
A number of games and activities are planned, including a moonwalk, giant slides, a dunking booth, putt putt golf, sack races, cake walks and more...
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Fifth High School for Forsyth County?
Forsyth County Superindendent Paul Gault would like to build a fifth high school in the County that will accommodate 2,000 students...
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West Forsyth High School Student Vote Concludes Thursday Evening
The future student body of West Forsyth High School will conclude its voting for mascot, colors and fight song Thursday evening, August 31st...
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The ABCs of Back-to-School Sleep Schedules: Consequences of Insufficient Sleep
Fusion Sleep–Center for Sleep Disorders and the National Sleep Foundation urge parents, children to make sleep a priority during the school year...
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North Georgia Student, Teresa Bowers, Wins Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship
The 77 new Cooke Scholars come from 33 States and 9 nations and all will enjoy the benefits of one of the most generous academic awards offered in the United States...
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More than $1,000 Raised at Annual Media Sale
The Prevent Child Abuse-Forsyth Committee, a program held at the Forsyth County Child Advocacy Center, conducted its annual Book and Media Sale in front of the Goody’s department store in Cumming last weekend. The monies raised from this sale will be used for educational programs, National Child Abuse Awareness activities during the month of April, and assistance with holiday giving for children in need...
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DeVry University in Georgia Tops List of Universities Awarding Undergraduate Technology Degrees To Minority Students
When it comes to granting bachelor’s degrees in computer and information sciences to African-American students, DeVry University in Georgia -- with a campus in Alpharetta -- leads the nation and state, according to Diverse: Issues In Higher Education...
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West Forsyth Mustangs? Snappers? You Make The Call.
West Forsyth community has opportunity to provide input for school mascot and colors...
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Forsyth Educators Learn to Actively Engage Students in Math and Science
Rockets streaked across the sky, qualities of ‘flubber’ were explored and salt grains provided a new view of the universe, as Forsyth County math and science educators completed a hands-on program at North Georgia College & State University...
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School Bus Procedures Change for 2006-2007 School Year
Bus passes will no longer be issued for transportation changes in the coming school year...
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No Open House for Area High Schools
At the request of Local School Councils (LSC), the three Forsyth County high schools have decided not to hold an open house this year...
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