*The city of Cumming, Keep Forsyth County Beautiful, the UGA Extension Office, and Forsyth County will celebrate Arbor Day Feb. 21 at the mini-park next door to the Cumming Aquatic Center, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Meanwhile, Dahlonega’s Arbor Day celebration will be held Feb. 24 at 3:00 at 135 South Park Street. And, Gainesville will mark the occasion Feb. 21 at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens Gainesville at which this year’s art and essay contest winners will be recognized.
*Young Harris College February art events.
*Northeast Georgia Health System and local senior resources will host a special event - How Best To Care For Those We Love - Feb. 29 featuring the author of "Driving Miss Norma," Ramie Liddle, as she shares the story of a family's journey after saying "yes" to living following a terminal diagnosis. Two sessions are planned: 9:00-11:00 at The Venue at Friendship Springs in Flowery Branch and 2:00-4:00 at Gainesville's First Baptist Church. There is no charge. Click here to register.
*Forsyth County Water and Sewer Superintendent Johnny Millwood was recognized by the county’s Board of Commissioners recently for 25 years of service with the county.
*This year's Greater Hall Chamber’s Business EXPO will be held February 20 at Lanier Technical College’s Ramsey Conference Center. The event kicks off with the Annual Business Luncheon followed by a sold-out expo with over 60 interactive exhibits and A Taste of Gainesville at Business After Hours. It is free and open to the public and will include a free on-site shuttle service. Click here for more information.
*The number of calls answered by the Gainesville Police Department increased by 39 percent last year. The total number was 92,235, according to a posting on the department's Facebook page.
*The Riverside Military Academy Precision (rifle) Team will travel to Campy Perry, Ohio February 14-16 to compete at the All-Army National for the first time in the school's 113-year history. Qualification is based upon scoring in the top 5% of all 17,007 Army JROTC programs.
