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Looking for Hair Stylist Kim Heehler?
Kim is no longer at Arden Salon! She has moved to "The Salon" at Cumming Station. "The Salon" is located at 125 Tribble Gap Rd. It is just west of exit 15, and right off the square. "I am so excited to be working there, and I know you will love it as much as I do! I can't wait to see you all at my new location," she says.
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Arrangements for Deputy Michael Lord by McDonald and Son Funeral Home
James Michael Lord, age 56, of Dawsonville died Monday January 25, 2010. Funeral services will be 4:00 p.m. Thursday, January 28, 2010, at First Baptist Church of Cumming with Rev. Monroe Gunter, Rev. Johnny Purcell and chaplain Keith Lee officiating and burial in Green Lawn Cemetery with Police Honors...
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Local Fishing Guide Shane Watson Inducted into Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame
On January 12, 2010, Lake Lanier fishing guide Shane Watson was inducted into The Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame for the year 2010 as a Legendary Guide. This is a prestigious honor as only 56 people have been recognized as a Legendary Guide since 1992. There are only 2 to 3 people inducted each year worldwide...
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Santa Not the Only Person Working on the Holiday
As families across Forsyth County are tearing into gifts on Christmas morning, chances are they will not be thinking about one of the most valuable gifts we all receive every day – clean, safe drinking water. The water professionals working and on-call that morning, however, no doubt will...
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Chamber Welcomes Lindsey Nelson as Director of Communications and Events
The Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Lindsey Nelson is joining the staff as Director of Communications and Events. Lindsey’s primary responsibilities will be focused on management of all communication functions as well as executing the key monthly and annual meetings hosted by the Chamber...
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Scottsdale Farms has Expanded Holiday Hours and Special Events this Weekend
Visit Scottsdale Farms this weekend for a wonderful selection of Christmas trees, wreaths, gifts, and hot food and drinks, and don't miss their special children's events...
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A Wish Come True
Kristen Sorrell and family has returned home from a special trip to New York, courtesy of Make of Wish Foundation Georgia, and is looking forward to spending Christmas at home...
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Lambert High School, a Night to Remember Featuring Dan Reeves

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Girl Scout Junior Saves Troop Leader's Child, to Receive Medal of Honor, Girl Scout Lifesaving Award
Girl Scout Junior, Dawn Tumillo, from Girl Scout troop 1687 in Dacula, Georgia, will receive the Medal of Honor – Girl Scout Lifesaving Award at a special ceremony on Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at St. Mary and St. Martha’s Episcopal Church in Hoschton, Georgia. Dawn will be recognized for a heroic response that saved a child from drowning. Jimmy Wilbanks, Mayor of Dacula will present the award...
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'A Dickens' Christmas' Comes to The Avenue Forsyth
Meet the Victorian townspeople as they herald in the Christmas season with Christmas Caroling around the square -- compliments of the Pinecrest Academy Players...
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No Question About It: Mobile, Alabama Has a Lot to Offer
The Battle House Hotel has quite a history. Stephan A. Douglas stayed there the night he lost the presidency to Abraham Lincoln. Not only did President Woodrow Wilson stay there, but so did Elvis Presley the day he was kicked out of the fairgrounds for “doing the shake”...
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Two Deputies Graduate from Police Academy
Two Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office deputies were among 25 recent graduates of the Basic Law Enforcement Training Course, Sheriff Ted Paxton has announced. Deputies Rocco Melina and and Michael Brennan graduated from the 233rd Class at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center Regional Policy Academy – Athens, in ceremonies held Friday, November 20...
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Sumter Historic Trust Names Featured Sites for 2009 Christmas Tour of Homes
The Sumter Historic Trust of Americus, Georgia announced today the home selections for its annual Christmas Tour of Homes, which will take place Saturday, December 12th from 12PM to 6PM...
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Atlanta Law Firm Siskind Susser selected by peers to The Best Lawyers in America 2010 edition
Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. For a quarter century, the publication has helped lawyers and clients find legal counsel in unfamiliar jurisdictions or unfamiliar specialties. Atlanta Law Firm Siskind Susser has been included in the specialty of Immigration Law. The Atlanta immigration attorneys are led by Karen Weinstock, Managing Attorney...
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Georgia Christian Coalition Names New President
The Georgia Christian Coalition has announced a new president, Columbus resident Jerry Luquire has been named to the post. According to outgoing President Jim Beck, Luquire is the founded Brentwood Publishers in 1982. Under Luquire's leadership Brentwood Christian Press developed into a leading publisher of religious and text books for over 5,000 authors...
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Deputy Sheriff Victor Porter Named North Precinct Deputy of the Month
Forsyth County Deputy Sheriff Victor Porter has been selected as the North Precinct’s Deputy of the month for October, 2009, North Precinct Commander Mark Flowers announced today...
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Brazilian Firefighters Come to Visit and Learn from Forsyth County Fire Department
The Forsyth County Fire Department opened their arms to Major Fernando Vasconcelos and Captain Wilson Silva of Brazil to come and learn all the intricacies of big event planning as well as other firefighting operations...
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Inward Solutions Wins 2009 Small Business Volunteer of the Year Award
Local marketing firm, Inward Solutions, was recognized by Hands on Forsyth for their contributions and web design for Forsyth County Community Connection....
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Groundbreaking Ceremony at the Byron Herbert Reece Farm and Heritage Center
Lamar Paris and the Byron Herbert Reece Society announce Groundbreaking Ceremony at the Byron Herbert Reece Farm and Heritage Center. The public is invited. Please RSVP Union County Commissioner’s Office at 706-439-6000 if you plan to attend...
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The Roberts’ Family Journey with PKD
The Roberts family story about their battle with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). Their greatest hope is for families faced with PKD and doctors in the future to have more access to treatment options and information...
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Teen Tackles Unusual "Job" - Writes Book Featuring Vanishing Towns of Rural Georgia
Andy Kite, a high school student at Etowah High School has written, photographed, edited, and entirely produced a book called Vanishing Towns of Rural Georgia. The book contains detailed information, historic anecdotes, and photographs of 14 rural towns in Georgia...
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A Different Kind of Car Care
Does your mechanic look pretty in pink? Can you find her on Facebook? She does. And you can – if your mechanic is Kimberly Davis, owner of Your Transmission Shop...
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House of Beauty Welcomes Gregg Ward
Ward's approach to healing is to help clients find the mental/emotional root-cause of disease and disorders.  Clients can learn how thoughts are creating emotions that set up physical manifestations in the body, and most importantly, how to get rid of what they don't want...
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TELLUS Northwest Georgia Museum Brings Smithsonian Flavor to Visitors
A Tyrannosaurus Rex is one of more than 40 pre-historic animals in The Fossil Gallery within this Smithsonian affiliate, and the 'touch us' policy makes the Georgia museum hands-on fun for the entire family...
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Liberty Middle School Student Represents Forsyth County in Water Essay Contest
Samuel Adams, a sixth grade student at Liberty Middle School, is the Forsyth County winner in the eighth annual water conservation and water quality essay contest, sponsored by the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District...
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Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Wins Two District Awards
The Georgia Recreation and Park Association (GRPA) recently recognized the Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department as the District 7 Agency of the Year...
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The Clean Air Campaign Welcomes New Director of Education
Gretchen Gigley has joined The Clean Air Campaign as director of education, leading the organization’s statewide school outreach efforts...
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Cardiology Physician Practice Welcomes New Board-Certified Cardiac Specialists to Growing Medical Practice
Marcus L. Brown, M.D. and Mohammad Kooshkabadi, M.D. joined Northside Cardiology, P.C. recently and bring a combination of cardiac specialty expertise in interventional cardiology and electrophysiology. All eight cardiologists with Northside Cardiology, P.C. are board-certified...
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Video - Interview with Miss Forsyth Outstanding Teen Julia West
Rayven Routt recently caught up with Miss Julia West, Winner of the Miss Forsyth County Outstanding Teen award.  Click here to see her interview...
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U.S. Army All-American Marching Band Selects Forsyth Central High School Standout Abbie Bramblett
Abbie Bramblett of Forsyth Central High School, Cumming, GA, has been selected to be a member of the third-annual U.S. Army All-American Marching Band, an honor celebrating the values and strengths these standouts share with Army Strong Soldiers...
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