'Perfect' Akers Academy Chooses Abrakadoodle

This unique art program enhances the lives of preschoolers at Akers Academy in Forsyth County...
Nov 14, 2005

Forsyth Central's Theatre Department Wins Competition

Forsyth Central High School Theatre Department won the State AAAA One-Act Play competition in Valdosta Saturday. This isn't the first time the school has brought home awards...
Nov 14, 2005

Autism Meeting Welcomes Teachers and Service Providers

Professional investigator and journalist, Dennis Debbaudt, will present an interesting perspective between autism and law enforcement at the next A.S.C.E.N.D.-ER meeting...
Nov 6, 2005

It's Official: West Forsyth High School Will Admit Students in 2007

The groundbreaking this month of the first new high school in Forsyth County in 50 years was an exciting event for the County's school board...
Oct 28, 2005

Georgia Schools Receive Honors

"Adequate Yearly Progress" scores were combined with Georgia's own criteria for judging high-performing schools and those making dramatic improvements...
Oct 25, 2005

Akers Academy Achieves Perfect Marks From Georgia Association on Young Children

Akers Academy, an upscale preschool in South Forsyth County/Alpharetta, has much to celebrate lately. Besides enjoying a rewarding and successful first year of operation, the center recently won a pretigious award from the Georgia Association on Young Children...
Oct 21, 2005

School Makeup Days Announced

Forsyth County Schools were closed on September 26 and 27, 2005, per the Governor's request. Students and staff will make these days up...
Oct 17, 2005

Two Board of Education Meetings Coming Up

Parents wishing to become more involved in their children's education can attend monthly and "called" Board of Education meetings to become informed of decisions, policies and concerns...
Oct 12, 2005

Georgia Can Learn Much from England's School System

Jan Jones shares what she learned about bold education reform in England, as observed after a visit to the United Kingdom with fifteen other Georgians. An observation that stood out was the fact that England's public school system gives greater authority and decision-making to parents, teachers and principals at the school level...
Oct 3, 2005

Republican Women of Forsyth County Donate American Flag

Students at Chestatee Elementary School were thrilled to receive an American Flag from the Republican Women of Forsyth County...
Sep 26, 2005

Commissioner Dave Richard Calls for End to "Special Elections"

Commissioner Richard's proposal would allow for "special elections" only when vacancies for elected office holders need to be filled. He challenges our local state representatives to support this plan and encourages citizens of Forsyth County to get involved...
Sep 26, 2005

School Redistricting Committee Invitation

Forsyth County citizens have been given the opportunity to serve on a Committee for Redistricting...
Sep 20, 2005

Children Who Have Fled Here Due to Katrina May Enroll in Forsyth County Schools

Children from Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama who have come to Forsyth County seeking refuge may enroll in our school system by registering at the Hill Center on Elm Street...
Sep 2, 2005

Parents of Polo Community to Hold Meeting on September 1st Regarding Possible Redistricting

Parents of elementary children in Polo Golf & Country Club have called a Parent Meeting on Thursday, September 1st at 10 a.m. to discuss recent talk about children in the community being redistricted from Vickery Creek Elementary and split between two schools...
Aug 31, 2005

Elected Official Arrogance at the School Board

David Richard shares comments based on conversation that transpired during the recent Republican Women of Forsyth County meeting he attended this week...
Aug 25, 2005