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Missing Persons in GA

Grace Hutka, Staff Writer April 14, 2024

  In every state and area, there are missing person cases. Here are some of the most recent cases in GA. Emily DeRose stated, “In forensics, we had to do a lab where we looked up missing people...

Six Flags Over Georgia is a theme park in GA

Chaos At Six Flags Over Georgia

Grace Hutka, Staff Writer March 11, 2024

Six Flags Over Georgia is an amusement park located in Austell GA, an Atlanta metropolitan area. Many locals go to enjoy a fun day of riding rides and spending time with family and friends. Sophomore Claire...

Labossiere Art is a local business which sells t-shirts and stickers. Photo submitted by: Malika Labossiere.

Labossiere Art

Elizabeth Wood, Features Editor February 24, 2023

High school is a time when students long to express themselves. For many artists, this is difficult, as materials are often pricey. A solution to this problem, which many students have discovered, is starting...

A group photo of the House of Four Scythes 2020 crew members. Photo by: Four Scythes Haunted Attraction Facebook.

The House of Four Scythes… Enter if You Dare!

Cynda Allen, Editor-in-Chief October 20, 2021

The House of Four Scythes is a non-profit haunted house attraction, presented by the City of Cumming, whose proceeds go to the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life. For the first time, the haunted...

McCall Hoyle (left) prepares for her event at Decatur Book Festival by bringing in a box of books, setting up a poster outside the entrance to the Auditorium and catching up with her friend Joanne O’ Sullivan.

Former NFMS Teacher McCall Hoyle Releases Debut Novel

Bella Angell, Features&Opinion Editor September 8, 2017

McCall Hoyle, a teacher at Chestatee High School and past teacher at North Forsyth Middle School, released her debut novel The Thing with Feathers Tuesday, Sept. 5. Her launch party took place in Athens...

In an annual event called Ghost Out, Forsyth high school students participate in a dramatic portrayal of a crash scene on prom night when a car of intoxicated teenagers slams into an innocent family of three travelling on the road. Real emergency responders team up with the students to go through the steps of handling an actual crash scene and the potentially fatal consequences of reckless driving.

Forsyth Ghost Out Highlights Drunk Driving Dangers

Holley Murray, Staff Writer April 26, 2017

The Forsyth County School System (along with emergency response agencies) reiterated the potential consequences of drunk driving on Saturday, March 18 at Lanier Technical College in an effort to educate...

Lose yourself in the details of the aesthetic view from the fair’s Sky Bucket, showcasing many of the attractions and rides.

Cumming Annual Fair Returns

Sydney Martin, Staff Writer October 17, 2016

The Cumming Country Fair & Festival started on Oct. 6, and it will go on for ten more days until coming to an end on Oct. 16. The fair features a variety of different events each day, as well as...

A screenshot of Jane Wood Allen’s original post in which she directed racially charged insults at First Lady, Michelle Obama, is shown above. Photo credited to Georgia Newsday.

Forsyth County Teacher Aide Fired

Ashton Bruce, Staff Writer October 11, 2016

As of Monday, Oct. 3, Jane Wood Allen, a teacher aide in Forsyth Country, was fired from Chestatee Elementary School for racist comments directed towards Michelle Obama posted on Facebook. Allen’s...

The new six miles of trails travel around Sawnee Mountain and pass by Tower Road and the cell towers at the top of the mountain.  This is the third phase of Sawnee Mountain Preserve, which opened its first phase in 2005.

Sawnee Mountain Preserve Opens New Hiking Trails

Matthew McFadden, Staff Writer March 30, 2016

For those who are drawn to the many outdoor facilities that Forsyth County has to offer, the list of options has grown larger.  On Friday, January 29, the Sawnee Mountain Foundation performed the opening...

The broadcast room is home to many students at Grady College and hosts live local news shows every week day with a special dedication to local Athens sports on Fridays.

Grady College of Journalism

Hailey Yarbrough, Associate editor January 14, 2016

University of Georgia proved itself during the football season against numerous other schools including Georgia Tech, its biggest rival. But what about the academics? Is there anything special about the...

The Raider Marching Band officers pose with the band’s awards after the ceremony.  Photo by Tracy Grose.

Raider Marching Band Earns Superior at Competition

Matthew McFadden, Staff Writer November 19, 2015

On Saturday, October 24, the NFHS Raider Marching Band travelled to Creekview High School in Cherokee County to participate in the Creekview Classic competition.  The band performed their show, Latin...

North Forsyth High School welcomes 15 teachers and counselors to the staff this year.  Mrs. Adams, the counselor for last names B-Da, spent last year at North as an intern.

Introducing North Forsyth’s New Faculty and Staff

Matthew McFadden, Staff Writer November 2, 2015

Many changes have taken place at North since last May, including the addition of fifteen new teachers and counselors.  With such a large group of new faculty, it is very important for them to be introduced...

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