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Unicyclist pedals for a cause Those who think the circus is the only place to see someone ride a unicycle need to meet Robert Coggins. |
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Child finalist for magazine cover Kolsen Chisholm has the look. His pudgy cheeks, dimples and toothless smile could melt a grown man’s heart. And it’s that baby face that has earned him a one-in-eight shot at appearing on the cover of a national magazine, “Babytalk,” a sister publication of “Parenting” magazine. Earlier this month, “Babytalk” announced him as a semifinalist in this year’s Babytalk/Good Morning America Digital Cover Contest. In September, the Chisholm family of Forsyth County will take an ... |
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Roping, wrangling return to fairgrounds Ken Treadway never had much time to ride a bull. Between working with his grandfather and father, who ran various rodeos, Treadway said he “never had time to get on them.” “The guy putting [the cowboys] on [the bulls] is pretty busy, if he does a good job,” he said. “I was 20 years old before I knew there was anybody that didn’t have rodeos. I thought everybody did.” Treadway now takes his rodeo to ... |
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Etowah River trip this weekend Given the steep bank, canoe and kayak enthusiast Joe Cook said it can be tough to launch a boat into the Etowah River in Forsyth County. |
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Local boy to take part in broadcast At 5 years old, Drew Temple has earned a title that's rare for his age. He's a cancer survivor. |
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Loving Forsyth makes debut Leaders of a new Christian outreach program said the group's first event was a success. |
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Ball drop to raise funds for mentoring It will be raining golf balls during an upcoming fundraiser. Mentor Me North Georgia plans to hold its Third Annual Ball Drop event at St. Marlo Country Club on Aug. 28. The organization, formerly a part of Big Brothers Big Sisters, works to match adults to children in need of positive role models. It also provides other programs, including summer camps and after-school activities. While many organizations hold traditional golf tournaments, Mentor Me leaders wanted ... |
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Church Events Bethany Baptist Church, 2475 Bethany Church Road, will have a yard sale and bake sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 27-28. All proceeds will benefit the youth church camp. For more information, call Josh Newberry at (404) 308-1746. |
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Health and Wellness Events and Screenings GriefShare, a special help seminar and support group for people experiencing grief and loss, will be from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays for 13 weeks beginning Aug. 25. Anyone is welcome and child care is available. North Lanier Baptist Church is at 829 Atlanta Hwy. For more information or to register, call (770) 781-5433 or go online at www.northlanier.org. |
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Community Events ARTS LCS Productions will hold auditions for its "Holiday Americana" show from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Brannon-Heard House, 111 Pilgrim Mill Road. The show will run Nov. 18-19 at the Cumming Playhouse. For more information, e-mail lipscombjeanie@gmail.com. The Sounds of Sawnee Concert Band will be performing a free concert at 6 p.m. Aug. 22 at Poole's Mill Park. The band also will ... |
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