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County firms up proposal on water

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By: Alyssa LaRenzie With about a week until the current agreement expires, Forsyth County commissioners decided Thursday to resubmit a previous water contract offer as binding to the city of Cumming.The commission voted 4-0, with Commissioner Pete Amos... »

Authorities stress boating safety on lake

Forsythnews.com Local

By: Jennifer Sami The weather may not have cooperated, but the message was unwavering Tuesday afternoon on a wind-swept Lake Lanier. “We’d love to have more people who are safe on the lake,” said Margaret Sherrod with the U.S. Power Squadron’s Atlanta ... »

Iron Girl Triathlon Quickly Approaching

Peachtree Corners-Berkeley Lake Patch

One month from now, I’ll be competing in my first triathlon, the Iron Girl. I’ve been training since January, and if you’ve been following my journey, you already know that my training suffered a major set-back after I was hit by a car four weeks ago... »

Commission agrees on water proposal

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By: Alyssa LaRenzie Forsyth County commissioners agreed to make a binding offer on water contracts with the city of Cumming during a work session Tuesday. The commission voted 4-0 on the proposal and a May 3 public hearing on the potential agreement, w... »

Four People Involved in Deadly Boating Accident

Peachtree Corners-Berkeley Lake Patch

A 59-year-old man killed in a boating accident on Lake Lanier over the weekend, has been identified as Stephen Blake Jones, 59, of Duluth, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Jones and a woman, who was seriously injured in the acc... »

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Tech’s Drummond faces suspension for alcohol plea

Tech

Georgia Tech inside linebacker Daniel Drummond pleaded guilty Wednesday to boating under the influence and faces a minimum one-game suspension when the season begins in September. Drummond, who started six games last season and figures to start this se... »

Changing climate alters the Southeast

Jay Bookman

Something was missing this year at the Masters. The stirring golf and the back-nine drama were there as always, but the stage on which it all played out was missing the vibrant pinks and reds of the azaleas and the white of the dogwoods. The traditiona... »

Groupon Atlanta Deal: From $149 for Helicopter Tour for Two of Lake Lanier Islands or Downtown and Buckhead @ Blue Ridge Helicopters

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Helicopter Tour Deal @ Blue Ridge Helicopters via Groupon Atlanta The Deal of the Day brought to you by Groupon – one of many best Atlanta Daily Deal Sites. Today’s Atlanta Daily Deal is From $149 for Helicopter Tour for Two of Lake Lanier Islands or D... »

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Atlanta Falcons With D. Orlando Ledbetter

Atlanta Falcons wide receivers coach Terry Robiskie looks to hook the "big one" as players and coaches pay tribute to 18 wounded military veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan during a special fishing outing from Van Pugh Park North on Lake Lanier, Tuesda... »

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Political Notes – Sheffield says she’ll run in the 12th District

Tom Crawford's Georgia Report

Atlanta attorney Maria Sheffield says she will run in the GOP primary for the 12th Congressional District; prospects are not bright for Lake Lanier refilling next year . . . »

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