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Sawnee Ballet Theatre to debut ‘The Nutcracker for 31st year See story Page 6A Sports Lambert cheer wins 7th state title. Page IB State Cheerleading Championsltn 4 V- 1 ( T- 1 1 Pr W ? /« M 1.4' it FORSYTH COUNTY NEWS Weekend Edition-December 2-3,2022 FORSYTHNEWS.COM forsythcountynews Q@ForsythNews (®) @ForsythNews $2.00 Halcyon Phase 3 will bring more retail, eateries Photos submitted by Halcyon While Halcyon has been hosting gatherings, events and more for the last three years, offi cials said Phase 3 of construction will finish off the project. Latest addition will finish mixed-use project By Ashlyn Yule ayule@forsythnews.com When Halcyon began opening its doors to Forsyth County residents in fall of 2019, Phil Mays said he was filled with excitement about the future of the mixed-use development. A few months later, Mays said he remembers “very vividly” watching as Gov. Brian Kemp addressed the residents of Georgia about shut-downs and COVID-19 mandates in March 2020. “We were feeling good and then COVID-19 hit,” Mays said. See Halcyon 14A Halcyon has been a retail, office and restaurant destination since the mixed-use development opened its doors in fall of 2019. Christmas events light up Forsyth County By Ashlyn Yule ayule@forsythnews.com Forsyth County is bursting at the seams with Christmas events to help you make this holiday season merry and bright. From a Christmas parade down town to a live nativity to holiday markets, we’ve got a little something for everyone to stay cool this Yule. Sounds of Sawnee holiday concert What: Forsyth County's commu nity band of 29 years will be hosting a Christmas concert. Spectators are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets. When: 6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2 Where: Cumming City Center amphitheater, 423 Canton Road in Cumming Price: Free Halcyon Holiday Magic What: Welcome Santa to See Christmas 14A Forsyth Young Republicans aid driver in wreck By Kelly Whitmire kwhitmire@forsythnews.com While many involved in politics hope to make a difference in the world, one group of political volunteers were recently able to make a difference for one driver. On Monday, Nov. 7, the night before the Nov. 8 election, members of the Forsyth County Young Republicans had been placing signs out side of Waypoint Baptists Church, an Election Day voting location, when they came across an overturned car on Atlanta Highway. “It was completely upside down,” said Shane McGonigal, who was driving several other members of the group. “The car was pretty See Wreck 15A Tech industry focus of annual economic summit By Kelly Whitmire kwhitmire@forsythnews.com The technology indus try, a planned state-of- the-art spa and a look at economic projects in 2022 were among items discussed by business leaders at an annual event this week. On Tuesday, Nov. 29, the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2022 Economic Development Summit at Lanier Technical College’s Forsyth Conference Center, where speakers touched on the successes of the last year and what is coming next. “You’ve heard from many in the past that Forsyth County faces tough economic challeng es due to various factors. However, a renewed focus on commercial growth and development from many sectors, including the chamber and [Forsyth County] Development Authority, must also include cham ber membership,” Forsyth County Board of Commissioners Chairman Alfred John told those in attendance. “You are the ones who have the ability to dem onstrate why Forsyth County is a great place to do business. You are the ones who can tell the story of why Forsyth County is the place for See Economic 14A Passport Springs Founder and CEO Jacob Bloch discussed plans for the 10-acre, 25-pool spa planned to repli cate sites from several countries at the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce's 2022 Economic Development Summit on Tuesday, Nov. 28. Image from Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce's video 54/46 Forecast! 2A UNG Police welcomes Rex, the university's first K-9 recruit, 6A Forsyth County News app available for download Find the app at forsythnews.com/apps for local news at your fingertips. □ 7 Volume 113, Number 92 © 2022, Forsyth County News Cumming, Georgia \ \^LYour family and Friends are cordially invited to attend our P Jltimorlal &emiee Sunday, December 4th at 2pm al Ingram Funeral Home Toys for Tots Drop off center: Now through December 20th ttfs for tors ★ * *4 t * Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory 210 Ingram Ave., Cumming, Georgia 30040 770-887-2388