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Lake Lanier contains 38,000 acres of prime fishing opportunity, as it's home to multiple species of bass, catfish and trout (Lanieroutdoors.com).

Lures on Lanier: Aug. 14, 2023

Connor Finkelstein, Special Correspondent August 14, 2023

Lake level: 2.2 feet down Temp: Ranging from 80 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit, depending on your location. Water Clarity: Clear throughout the lake with slight staining in the backs of creeks. Let’s...

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Lake Lanier contains 38,000 acres of prime fishing opportunity, as it's home to multiple species of bass, catfish and trout (Lanieroutdoors.com).

Lures on Lanier: Aug. 7, 2023

Connor Finkelstein, Special Correspondent August 7, 2023

The fishing on Lake Lanier has been up and down for most of the summer. Success right now really depends on the weather conditions. While favorable conditions have been hard to come by recently, an...

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Image courtesy of Mrs. Pam Bibik.

New Principal Pam Bibik is ‘Back in Blue’

Rathna Malapati, Assistant Clubs Editor August 2, 2023

A singer at heart, a Georgia native and a member of FBLA and Future Homemakers of Atlanta (now known as FCCLA), Pamela “Pam” Bibik, the new principal of South Forsyth High School (SFHS), chose education...

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Dawn Martin shows off the strawberry scones her class made from scratch. Martin has been working at South for 22 years.

South’s Dawn Martin Gives ‘100%’ to Culinary Program and Staff

Rathna Malapati, Assistant Clubs Editor May 8, 2023

Everyday, from sunup to sundown, an instructor works tirelessly to enhance and refine the South Forsyth High School Culinary Department, known throughout Forsyth County for its exceptional food. Typically...

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Every year, NFL hopefuls find out their fate through a night of surprise and celebration that is the NFL Draft. ("NFL Draft 2011" by mjpeacecorps is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.)

2023 NFL Draft: Football’s Most Dramatic Night Full of Style, Surprise

Brady Lynn, Sports Editor April 28, 2023

All 32 teams in the National Football League (NFL) get a chance come Thursday night. All 32 teams have goals to do and be better than they were the previous season. Whether they missed the playoffs and...

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We May Have Hell To Pay

We May Have Hell To Pay

Zoe Marsh, Contributing Political Cartoonist April 4, 2023

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Performers pose with the legendary songwriter, Chandrabose, who holds his prestigious OSCAR award. Audience members during the Sri Chandrabose Felicitation in Atlanta event were entertained all evening by various exceptional performances, some which were practiced and put together just days before.

2023 Oscar for “Best Original Song” Goes to Telugu Ballad “Naatu Naatu,” Songwriter Visits FoCo

Rathna Malapati, Assistant Clubs Editor March 28, 2023

Naatu, a “local” Telugu word originating from South India, is now being spoken and heard throughout the world after a catchy Telugu ballad, “Naatu Naatu,” won the 2023 Oscar for Best Original Song....

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Head Custodian Sam Tartic comes to school before sunrise to make sure it's clean and safe for students and staff members. However, Tartic's journey began long before his time at South Forsyth.

A ‘Good Wind Behind Your Back’: Head Custodian Sam Tartic Shares His Story of Resilience, Focus

Saanvi Tatipalli, Website Administrator & Features Editor March 28, 2023

South Forsyth High School’s 16 year-olds are typically concerned with standard teenage problems: classwork, social circles, driver’s licenses, relationships and so on.  When South's Head Custodian...

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The 2022 hit "The Glory" returns to Netflix on Mar. 10th. The last eight episodes continued the story of Moon Dong-Eun and her revenge.

Netflix’s “The Glory” Is a Glorious Love Letter to the Art of Revenge

Maggie Craig, Editor-In-Chief March 24, 2023

Everyone loves a good revenge story. From “John Wick” to “Mean Girls,” there’s something oddly satisfying about watching a protagonist deliver justice to their enemies. That’s why Netflix’s...

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Dawn Garrett-Martin works hard to keep the cafeteria running. She's been in working for 26 years

Dawn ’til Dusk: Cafe Manager Dawn Garrett-Martin Gives South her all

Avani Prabhu, News Editor March 18, 2023

From sunup to sundown, a cafeteria manager works tirelessly to feed the staff and students of South Forsyth High School. That manager's name is Dawn Garrett-Martin. She leads a group of 10 staff members...

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Sophomore Thomas Lichtenwalner, Sophomore Ben Winn, Junior Adam Zorko and Senior Ben Bergey stand for a group photo after running the 4x800 relay. The boys broke a 15 year-old school record and all split under 2:06 per 800.

Going the ‘Distance’: SOFO Varsity Boys Break 4×800 School Record

Carmel Yonas, Opinions Editor & Senior Reporter March 14, 2023

On Saturday, March 4, parents and relatives arrived at Lambert High School for the 10th Annual Longhorn Stampede. Schools from all over the county and beyond gathered their best runners, throwers and hurdlers...

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Buildings are left in ruin in Hatay, Turkey. After several devastating earthquakes rumbled across southern Turkey, many cities were left levelled.

Several Earthquakes Devastate Turkey and Syria, Calling Infrastructure Integrity Into Question

Simra Waheed, Managing Editor March 10, 2023

In the early morning of Feb. 6, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Gaziantep, Turkey, a city near the country's shared border with Syria. The earthquake devastated the surrounding cities of Kilis,...

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