Pinecrest Academy students selected to speak to ISS astronauts

Students at Pinecrest Academy, a private Catholic school in Cumming, have been selected for a rare opportunity to communicate with astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

Book ban investigations ended, including complaints against Forsyth County Schools

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced it will no longer investigate school book removals, effectively ending its involvement in the nationwide debate over so-called "book bans."

Forsyth County father and son dead in apparent murder-suicide

A father and son are dead in what appears to be a murder-suicide in Forsyth County, according to the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office.

16-year-old North Forsyth High School student with gun arrested Friday morning

A 16-year-old student at North Forsyth High School was arrested this morning after School Resource Deputies received a tip about possible narcotics activity.

Teen dies after stealing police vehicle in Forsyth County, officials say

A 15-year-old male died Monday evening after reportedly stealing a Sandy Springs Police Department patrol vehicle and leading Forsyth County deputies to intervene in a dramatic incident near South Forsyth High School.

USPS mail carrier charged with DUI in Forsyth County

Deputies say they caught the mail carrier with an open container of alcohol in his truck after he hit a car while on his route.

Lake Lanier Association issues urgent algae bloom warning

The Lake Lanier Association is warning boaters and residents around Georgia’s largest waterway to be mindful of possible harmful algal blooms.

Historic downtown Cumming drug store catches fire Sunday evening

Multiple roads around downtown Cumming have been blocked off while the Forsyth County Fire Department rushes to put out a fire that broke out at a small pharmacy.

Republicans challenge more than 63K Georgia voters, but few removed from rolls

While Georgia has seen a surge in challenges to the qualifications of voters by Republicans, a new survey shows counties have removed just a small number of voters from the rolls.

Denmark High football star could save dozens with heroic organ donation

On Saturday, family, friends, and Northside Gwinnett Hospital staff honored a Denmark High School football player who died from a pulmonary embolism earlier this week. 17-year-old Finley Kruchten was honored with a hero walk after his family decided to donate his organs to help dozens of others.

Atlanta's Furkids mobilizes aid for Florida pets post-Hurricane Milton

A metro Atlanta animal shelter is sending volunteers and supplies to Florida to help rescue pets displaced by Hurricane Milton.

Utah couple visiting Forsyth County for wedding struck by driver, 1 dead

A crash involving a vehicle and two pedestrians resulted in the death of a Utah woman and injured her fiancé on Sept. 20, according to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office.