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True relationships create joy in every moment.

The Power of Relationships

Priscilla Fulwider, Staff Writer February 28, 2024

Relationships come and go Life moves on and so do we As we get older, they begin to show Many of which end with glee   Through the years, they come to be  Usually starting with...

“Lakeside Lights Spectacular” light-up tunnel that you can walk inside of. Photo by Explore Gwinnett Events.

Local Family Fun Christmas Events

Ashleigh Martin, Staff Writer December 13, 2021

With Christmas right around the corner, many families are working to find new holiday experiences and traditions to enjoy together. Forsyth and Dawson County seem very small, and to many living there,...

From “Among Us” to tacky tourists, there are creative Halloween costumes that you and your friends can dress up as this year.

Top 10 Costume Ideas for Friends in 2020

Elizabeth Wood, Social Media Manager October 31, 2020

Halloween is quickly approaching, and, if you are anything like me, you probably haven't bought a costume yet. Picking out a costume can be very stressful, so, hopefully, this article can help you and...

It Was All Pretend

Jamie Cabezas, Staff Writer December 16, 2019

Full of hardships, and misfortunes, It's hard just to face It shouldn't even matter but the memories are hard to erase   Our friendship became a disaster Everything I knew is gone You’ve...

Although the holidays can often be a hassle, especially when you don’t know what to gift your friends, it can also be a great time to treat your friends and give them a unique Christmas gift that they’ll never forget. Photos by: consequenceofsound.net, theverge.com, amazon.com, and shell.us

Top 7 Unique Gifts for Your Friends this Christmas

Anna Anglin, Web Editor December 18, 2018

The holidays are quickly approaching and the average teenager is already anticipating their various secret santa parties and racking their brains with gift ideas for their friendship circles. For the gift-giving...

It’s important to focus on and appreciate the little things in our everyday life. We tend to only give thanks on special holidays when we should be doing this every day.

An Attitude of Gratitude

Lauryn Almand, Staff Writer December 19, 2016

The sound of leaves crunching, wind blowing The taste of freshly made pumpkin pie, and perfectly baked turkey - We all have something that excites us or makes our mouth water in anticipation During...

These are pictures that you can create your DIY gifts with.

Quick DIY Christmas Gifts

Marissa Dintino, Staff Writer January 8, 2016

  Although we all hate to admit it, we all forget to buy Christmas gifts for each other at some point in our lives. For this reason, I have compiled a list of DIY quick Christmas gifts so you can...

There we were, Lucas and I, dancing in the street amongst the zooming cars.

Tabitha Evans

Morgan Champion, Arts and Entertainment Editor January 8, 2016

When I was young, I was a big believer in imaginary friends. First, there was Margret, an imaginary old lady who gave me the best imaginary butterscotch I had ever tasted. Then, there was was Anne, an...

“Years of laughs and love…” Photo taken by Isabel Romero.

Life in No Particular Order: A Collection of Haikus

Leilani Gibbons, Staff Writer December 1, 2015

First, you pass away your soul will leave this green earth, and it is peaceful   Then you graduate. School was only some short years now you’re on your own   Before you know it, you are...

: Sophomores Carolyn Baird, Tori McCord (NFHS) and Lydia Lindsey (Central High School) enjoy their time spent together at Browns Bridge Community Church. (Photo used with permission of Tori McCord).

Safe

Rachel McCord, Staff Writer May 7, 2015

I recently experienced one of those moments where I looked in the mirror and thought, “I am so incredibly unlovable.” I am sure all of us have had some of these moments when we realized it is not always...

Since kayaking is such a simplistically exciting activity, hitting the waters is now possible at any time of the day. Central Bulldog Sophomore Maria Hansen and younger sister Laney Hansen love making the fifteen minute drive to Lake Lanier just before the sun sets and catching the oranges and yellows cast upon the water.

Yakin’ about ‘Yaking

Natalie Wilson, Features Editor December 11, 2014

Sure, tubing with friends in Helen is totally rad. Yes, boating on a summer’s day is a blast. However, if these common activities only leave a longing for a new way to hit the waters, only a paddle and...

Seniors Abigail Elrod and Eric Decker illustrate their drastically different emotions when asked to describe how they view their friendship.

Why Do You Have to Be so Rude?

Maddy James, Staff Writer September 18, 2014

I hate school. I hate it, not because of the continuous hours in a sitting position or the nasty cafeteria food or the piles of useless homework but because of the hatred I witness in the hallways daily....

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