Pedestrian Struck & Killed on Shady Grove Road

A 66 year-old Forsyth County man was killed today when he was struck by a vehicle as he walked along Shady Grove Road...
Feb 27, 2006

Chemical Spill Results from Overturned Lawn Maintenance Truck

At 9:04 a.m. Thursday morning, it was reported that the Forsyth County Fire Department had crews on the scene of a chemical spill at Highway 369 and Gravitt Road...
Feb 23, 2006

Tornado Warning A Training Drill Only

Residents of Forsyth and Cherokee Counties may have heard a TORNADO WARNING message on thier weather radios. The warning neglected to state that this was a test message as part of National Severe Weather week. There is No Tornado warning in effect at this time (9:45 AM Wednesday)
Feb 22, 2006

Accident on Georgia 400 Expected to Tie Up Traffic

Traffic is moving slowly on Georgia 400, due to a single car accident that occurred just before 4:30 this afternoon...
Feb 20, 2006

'Move Over Law'...It's for Real...and It Saves Lives

Did you know that there's a law in Georgia called the 'Move Over Law'...
Feb 17, 2006

Listen Up: Put Calls on Hold to Prevent Crashes

Hands-free cell phones can be just as dangerous for drivers as hand-held models, according to recent research by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)...
Feb 15, 2006

Governor's Office Launches New Web Page To Remember Those Lost in Fatality Crashes

On Monday, Feb. 13, the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) launched a new webpage dedicated to one of this agency’s longtime goals: To help the motoring public remember all Georgians whose lives were lost in fatality crashes on our highways and to remind everyone of the importance of driver safety...
Feb 15, 2006

Sheriff Paxton Endorses "ICE" for Cell Phones

Forsyth County Sheriff Ted Paxton today urged Forsyth County residents to program an emergency contact into their cell phones with the initials, “ICE”. “ICE” stands for, ‘In Case of an Emergency’, and is growing popularity across the United States and in Europe. The idea originated in Great Britain in early 2005...
Feb 8, 2006

Top Honors Captured by Sheriff's Office Explorers in 'Winterfest' Competition

Explorers from the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office captured top awards during competition with their peers this past weekend in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Sheriff Ted Paxton announced today. The Explorers, who were competing against 20 other teams in the annual southeastern regional “Winterfest” competition, took 1st place honors in the Uniform Competition and 2nd place in the Vehicle Accident Investigation competition...
Jan 31, 2006

CPR and First Aid Courses Offered This Weekend

The Northeast Georgia chapter of the American Red Cross is offering a course in Forsyth County on CPR and First Aid, providing certification for both...
Jan 26, 2006

'Prevention of Child Abduction' Presentation Set for January 31

Parents are encouraged to attend this very important presentation by the Forsyth County Sheriff's Department at Sharon Forks Library...
Jan 21, 2006

FTD Gives Flowers When You Give Blood

Beginning January 23, blood and platelet donors will be eligible to win flowers from FTD...
Jan 20, 2006

Newest County Fire Station Received First Call on December 23rd

Fire Station #5 had just opened its doors on Friday, December 23rd at 10:30 a.m. and received its first call that day...
Jan 14, 2006

Volunteers Needed at Child Advocacy Center

Make a difference in the life of a child at risk by joining a caring team of volunteers for a training session this month...
Jan 13, 2006

Red Cross in Urgent Need of Blood

Blood types O and B are needed, as the American Red Cross is facing a shortage, particularly of type O...
Jan 2, 2006