Sawnee Electric Foundation Donates to Area Food Banks
The Sawnee Electric Membership Foundation (Sawnee Foundation), the charitable arm of Sawnee EMC, announced today that it will begin providing up to $200,000 in additional financial support to local food banks in need. In the wake of the U.S. Government shutdown, which has resulted in the partial suspension of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), […]
Boys & Girls Clubs Start Renovation of New Woodlands Center
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northwest Suburbs (BGCNWS), in partnership with community leaders and supporters, will mark a major milestone with a Wall Breaking Ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 to launch renovation of the Woodlands Impact Center—a transformative space designed to serve 550 middle and high school students from Carpentersville and Barrington (Districts […]
Georgia GOP Chair Josh McKoon Issues Statement
“Fani Willis wasted millions of tax dollars harassing patriotic and law abiding Americans, embarrassing herself and our state, and overwhelming our system of justice with the stench of her mendacity. “I trust the Prosecuting Attorneys Council of Georgia will move quickly to dismiss her absurd case and finally eradicate the stain she and her cohorts […]
Forsyth County Reopens Three Lake Parks for Families
Three beautiful parks on Lake Lanier are opening back up just in time for summer fun—and Forsyth County is stepping in to help. These parks are Keith Bridge Park, Long Hollow Park and Two-Mile Creek Park. They are owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), which had to close them earlier this year […]
Easy Guide to Voting in Forsyth County on July 15
If you live in Forsyth County and want to vote in the Democratic Special Runoff Election on Tuesday, July 15, here’s what you need to know—in simple words! Where Do I Go to Vote? On July 15, everyone who can vote in Forsyth County will go to ONE place: 📍 Cumming Recreation & Parks Department Event Center437 Pilgrim Mill Road, Cumming, […]
What’s Happening with Forsyth County Taxes?
Forsyth County leaders are planning to keep the same total property tax rate for next year. This rate helps pay for three things: Even though the total rate isn’t changing, some parts are going up or down a little. What’s Changing? The county’s budget for next year is still being worked on, and this tax […]
Sen. Harold Jones Tapped to Support Family Caregivers
Something important is happening in Georgia! Senator Harold Jones II, who lives in Augusta, has been picked by Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones to lead a special team. This team will work on finding ways to help people who take care of family members at home—like moms, dads, grandparents, or even kids who are sick or hurt. Senator Jones […]
Who Is Senator Harbison?
Senator Ed Harbison helps take care of state property and government buildings in Georgia. He works for people in the 15th Senate District, which includes these counties: Final Thoughts This visit to the Georgia State Capitol was more than just a field trip. It was a way for future leaders from many different places to learn how government […]
Sen. Larry Walker Nominated for Key Role in New Job
he Georgia Senate Republican team has picked Senator Larry Walker III to be their choice for a big job called President Pro Tempore of the Georgia State Senate. This happened after a vote with the group of Republican senators. Larry Walker has been helping make laws for Georgia since 2015, and he works for the people in the 20th Senate […]
New Dalton Factory Boosts Glue Production Capacity
Something exciting just happened in Dalton, Georgia. A company called Q.E.P. just opened a big new glue-making factory. They make a special kind of glue called “adhesive,” which is used to help floors stick to the ground. This glue is very important when people build homes, stores, or schools and want the floor to stay […]