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Forsyth Leaders Graduate From GA Academy For Economic Development
Graduates at the November ceremony included Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills.

Former Editor of Cartersville Patch. She is a University of Georgia graduate and former crime-beat reporter with The Daily Tribune News in Cartersville.
Beliefs At Patch, we promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible because human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal their beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable. This disclosure is not a license for you to inject your beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that your beliefs are on the record will cause you to be ever mindful to write, report and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you ever see evidence that we failed in this mission, please let us know. Politics Brande is a conservative on fiscal issues but libertarian on personal issues and most often votes a Republican ticket. Religion Brande is a Christian, but doesn't regularly attend organized church services. She was raised in the Baptist faith and belongs to a Baptist church in Cartersville.
Local Hot-Button Issues Brande thinks one of the most divisive issues for certain groups is the 411 Connector, but neither supports or opposes GDOT's plans to build it through Dobbins Mountain.
Graduates at the November ceremony included Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills.

It's set for Thursday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Cartersville.
Our weekly list of health-and-safety-check results includes Cartersville restaurants and lodging facilities inspected from Nov. 24 to Dec. 7.
What's going on this week in the Cumming and Forsyth County area? Share your events by posting to our Events Calendar.
What's going on this week in the Cartersville and Bartow County area? Share your events by posting to our Events Calendar.
The following arrest information was supplied by the Bartow County jail. It does not indicate a conviction.
It's set for Saturday, Dec. 14, at Soleil Tan in Cartersville.
The following arrest information was supplied by the Bartow County jail. It does not indicate a conviction.
Other strange crime: 'Sophisticated forgery scheme', texts tell police the rest of the story.
Other strange crime: 'Sophisticated forgery scheme', texts tell police the rest of the story.
The following arrest information was supplied by the Bartow County jail. It does not indicate a conviction.
Toyo Tire near Cartersville in Bartow County plans to add 700,000 square feet to its 2-million-square-foot manufacturing plant and expand its warehousing footprint by 30 percent.
The pawn shop's glass door was shattered while the front double doors of business remained padlocked with a chain.
It's set for 5 to 7 p.m. at Vickery Village on Post Road in Cumming.
Should organizers postpone Northside Hospital-Forsyth's tree lighting, the Jingle Jog and Cumming Christmas parade due to the weather forecast? Tell us what you think in the comments.
Here's our guide to this weekend's best bets in Cumming and Forsyth County. Click on links for details.