Staffing shortages force closures at Lake Lanier, other SE recreation areas
Residents near Lake Lanier began reaching out to FOX 5 Atlanta this week when they started noticing workers blocking public access to some areas of the lake.
Residents near Lake Lanier began reaching out to FOX 5 Atlanta this week when they started noticing workers blocking public access to some areas of the lake.
4-year-old boy killed in Forsyth County ATV crash, teen injured
A 4-year-old boy has died after deputies say he and a 16-year-old were thrown off an ATV in Forsyth County on Sunday night.
A 4-year-old boy has died after deputies say he and a 16-year-old were thrown off an ATV in Forsyth County on Sunday night.
Lake Lanier missing kayaker: Body found Friday confirmed as missing kayaker
Authorities have confirmed that the body recovered Friday afternoon from a cove in Lake Lanier is that of missing kayaker Dustin Valencia of Cumming.
Authorities have confirmed that the body recovered Friday afternoon from a cove in Lake Lanier is that of missing kayaker Dustin Valencia of Cumming.
Lake Lanier missing kayaker: Body found during search Friday afternoon
Dustin Valencia was reported missing on May 14 after failing to pick up his children; his car and belongings were later found at Little Ridge Park near Lake Lanier.
Dustin Valencia was reported missing on May 14 after failing to pick up his children; his car and belongings were later found at Little Ridge Park near Lake Lanier.
23-year-old Cumming man killed in crash early Sunday in Forsyth County
A 23-year-old man from Cumming was killed early Sunday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Forsyth County, according to the sheriff’s office.
A 23-year-old man from Cumming was killed early Sunday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Forsyth County, according to the sheriff’s office.
Alpharetta test drive turns criminal: Man arrested for kidnapping employee
The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office says a man is facing multiple charges after allegedly taking a 26-year-old female dealership employee on an unauthorized ride in a loaner vehicle.
The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office says a man is facing multiple charges after allegedly taking a 26-year-old female dealership employee on an unauthorized ride in a loaner vehicle.
Forsyth County nurse claims she fell asleep before fatal crash on Highway 9
A two-vehicle crash on Highway 9 in Forsyth County turned fatal after one of the drivers later died at the hospital.
A two-vehicle crash on Highway 9 in Forsyth County turned fatal after one of the drivers later died at the hospital.
Neighbor describes fatal Forsyth County fire
The deadly fire broke out at a home on Fairlane Trail in Forsyth County early Friday morning.
The deadly fire broke out at a home on Fairlane Trail in Forsyth County early Friday morning.
City of Cumming employee killed in parking lot identified
City of Cumming officials have identified the employee killed in a workplace incident Monday morning as Crystal Sawyer.
City of Cumming officials have identified the employee killed in a workplace incident Monday morning as Crystal Sawyer.
City of Cumming employee killed in city facility parking lot Monday morning
A City of Cumming employee was fatally struck by a truck early Monday morning in the parking lot of the Cumming Utilities Water Distribution facility on Dahlonega Highway, officials confirmed.
A City of Cumming employee was fatally struck by a truck early Monday morning in the parking lot of the Cumming Utilities Water Distribution facility on Dahlonega Highway, officials confirmed.
Over 1M child abuse images reportedly found on Alpharetta man's devices
Authorities have reportedly uncovered more than a million images and videos of child sexual abuse from a suspect charged in a statewide child exploitation operation.
Authorities have reportedly uncovered more than a million images and videos of child sexual abuse from a suspect charged in a statewide child exploitation operation.
Rabid raccoon alert: Resident bitten in Cumming
A raccoon captured along Castleberry Road in Cumming has tested positive for rabies, as confirmed by Forsyth County Animal Services.
A raccoon captured along Castleberry Road in Cumming has tested positive for rabies, as confirmed by Forsyth County Animal Services.
Body found in Lake Lanier near Forsyth County boat ramp identified
First responders swarmed Six Mile Creek Park in Forsyth County after a report of a body found.
First responders swarmed Six Mile Creek Park in Forsyth County after a report of a body found.
Mother of ‘Baby India’ sentenced for attempted murder in Forsyth County
The mother accused of abandoning her newborn baby in the woods in Forsyth County in 2019 has taken a plea deal.
The mother accused of abandoning her newborn baby in the woods in Forsyth County in 2019 has taken a plea deal.
Forsyth County gets update on project to lure NHL franchise to Georgia
Hockey fans in Georgia may be one step closer to seeing an NHL team in Forsyth County.
Hockey fans in Georgia may be one step closer to seeing an NHL team in Forsyth County.
Lightning strike destroys home of metro Atlanta Legionaries of Christ
The metro Atlanta home of the Legionaries of Christ went up in flames early Sunday morning after a direct hit from a lightning strike during the weekend's severe storms.
The metro Atlanta home of the Legionaries of Christ went up in flames early Sunday morning after a direct hit from a lightning strike during the weekend's severe storms.
Meet some of Forsyth County's reconcilers who spread love in a county that became infamous for hate
Impacts from the expulsion are still visible today, but some of the ways people are working toward reconciliation including a growing scholarship and networking events.
Impacts from the expulsion are still visible today, but some of the ways people are working toward reconciliation including a growing scholarship and networking events.
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).
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."
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 Sheriff's Office mourns death of longtime deputy
Forsyth County Sgt. Daniel Rush died on Monday night after a weeklong battle with a critical illness.
Forsyth County Sgt. Daniel Rush died on Monday night after a weeklong battle with a critical illness.