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The American Red Cross typically has a tough time keeping the blood supply strong during the winter months when inclement weather and seasonal illnesses can impact donors. This year the pandemic adds in another challenge in keeping the blood supply strong. The Red Cross is urging healthy individuals to make an appointment to give blood or platelets. On February 1, 2021, blood drives will be held in the following locations: 7 a.m. 5 p.m., Northside Hospital Forsyth... 1200 Northside Forsyth Drive, Cumming 2 p.m. 7 p.m., Sharon Forks Library 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming Make your appointment to give blood, platelets or plasma with the Red Cross by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. Those who come to give this February will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email, courtesy of Amazon. (Restrictions apply. Additional information and details are available at www.RedCrossBlood.org/Together.) Important COVID-19 information for donors The Red Cross is testing blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies. The test may indicate if the donor’s immune system has produced antibodies to this coronavirus, regardless of whether an individual developed COVID-19 symptoms. Red Cross antibody tests will be helpful to identify individuals who have COVID-19 antibodies and may now help current coronavirus patients in need of convalescent plasma transfusions. Convalescent plasma is a type of blood donation collected from COVID-19 survivors that have antibodies that may help patients who are actively fighting the virus. Plasma from whole blood donations that test positive for COVID-19 antibodies may be used to help COVID-19 patients. COVID-19 antibody test results will be available within one to two weeks in the Red Cross Blood Donor App or donor portal at RedCrossBlood.org. A positive antibody test result does not confirm infection or immunity. The Red Cross is not testing donors to diagnose illness, referred to as a diagnostic test. To protect the health and safety of Red Cross staff and donors, it is important that individuals who do not feel well or believe they may be ill with COVID-19 postpone donation. Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control, and additional precautions including temperature checks, social distancing and face coverings for donors and staff have been implemented to help protect the health of all those in attendance. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive and are required to wear a face covering or mask while at the drive, in alignment with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention public guidance.

Congratulations to Pinecrest Academy Senior Mark Metz!

A thanks from Creative Enterprises Forsyth! Thank you CEF for all that you do!

Shine on Haley! Congratulations!

Congratulations to South Forsyth Middle!

Nice job Kendall! Congratulations and continued success!

Rest In Peace Mr. Hank Aaron. You made us be better than we thought we could.

Sunny weather and an awesome Vickery Village Farmers Market at Vickery Village Forsyth awaits you on Saturday, January 23rd, from 10 am to 1 pm. Marketers include Little Loomers, TTE Designs, Hot Bomb Mom, Sweet Southern Elderberry, Hilltop Roasters, The Peachy Pepper, Circle A Farms, Datil Bee Awesome and more! Bring the kids! Bring the dog! Grab your neighbor! Heck, grab a stranger! Come on out and see some of your favorite local vendors. See you there! ... #vickeryvillagefarmersmarket #vickeryvillage #shoplocal #greatweather #getoutofthehouse #freshair #freshfood

Thank you Little Mill Middle!

Congratulations Brandon! Wishing you continued success.