Alexander Popp

Editor of Dawson County News. Email news tips and comments to [email protected]

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On Feb. 3, Gena Garner will donate more than half of her liver to Riley Highland, who Garner taught Spanish to in kindergarten and first grade at Chattahoochee Point Elementary School.

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The Christmas spirit filled downtown Cumming this past weekend!

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@BrianPaglia @FCSchoolsGA Every day you and @tpike2068 work tirelessly to make our stories readable and reign in the chaos. Cheers to you my friend!

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Last week we reported on a growing number of high-profile scams which have stolen staggering amounts from Forsyth County residents. The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office shares how they fight against scammers and tips to avoid being victimized. https://t.co/C6WPG5EFCU

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Right now, 2018 Teacher of the Year Jonas Strecker is listing off the names of the many exceptional Forsyth County teachers, chosen as TOTY by their school. County finalist will soon be announced.

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Congratulations to all the Forsyth County Teachers of the Year. We’re here at the Forsyth Conference Center awaiting the big announcement!
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Over the last week, we've been looking into accusations made against Forsyth County roofing company, Rock Solid Roofing. We found complaints alledging thousands in unpaid debts and 14 liens filed against past clients homes.

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Last week I had the opportunity to go and interview Cumming Knife-maker Paul Brach at his north Forsyth shop, look for the story and more of @Benh_photos in the next Life 400.

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@jaywwalker1 @forsythnews Jay I can tell you first hand that we reported everything that was supported by documents and most of what people told us about this situation, and I be happy to discuss this story with anyone who has more to add. [email protected]

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Forsyth County Commissioners approved sweeping new rules for stores that sell products intended to simulate the effects of marijuana and other drugs

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On Monday I had the distinct pleasure of sitting back down with @SouthForsythHS 's Jonas Strecker to talk about his award-winning German students and the past year as @FCSchoolsGA Teacher of the Year.

STORY: https://t.co/SZRqpcXhvi

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9 arrests made in Forsyth County as part of metro Atlanta sex trafficking operation.

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Great story by Reporter @KellyWhitmire on Forsyth County's recent shift to encrypting some 911 traffic.
STORY: https://t.co/Trl43SVuCi

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Court records state that two men, one from Forsyth County and one from India, have been implicated in a racketeering lawsuit that involves more than 1,700 acres of north Forsyth and possibly millions of dollars in allegedly misappropriated funds.
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@AJRichman @forsythnews Or the first, right?

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Always wowed by this wonderful view from the Forsyth County Courthouse. Doesn’t look too cold, not yet anyway!
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Forsyth Superior Court Judge David Dickinson has sentenced 17-year-old Re'Deyon Hughes to life in prison today, for the 2017 shooting death of a Forsyth County teen. @forsythnews https://t.co/9iYwWV4n2l

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Local authorities say that a major seizure of marijuana has been made from a shipping container that was brought to south Forsyth from outside of Georgia. Narcotics worth nearly $1 million seized. @forsythnews @ForsythCountySO https://t.co/pU7IdKT4m0

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Myself and @Benh_photos visited Johns Creek Elementary to learn about their visiting friend, the Killdear bird, that has roosted on the playground. #zoology #science @FCSchoolsGA