The neighborhood, Liberty, in Cumming has exciting news about the high school that neighborhood children attend. Forsyth Central H.S. was named a GA STEM Education Awards Finalist! Technology Association of Georgia Recognizes Award Finalists focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Education. The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, today announced that Forsyth Central High School has been named as a Finalist in the High School category for the 2013 Georgia STEM Education Awards. The Georgia STEM Education Awards recognize schools, programs, and companies for outstanding efforts and achievements in supporting and promoting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Education in Georgia.

Forsyth Central High School’s STEM Academy is a merit based program with strict application requirements and rigorous course plans. Students completing the STEM Academy program earn Advanced Placement credits, and are involved with internships with local industries and research universities during their senior year. They are also required to complete a GACTAE pathway in Biotechnology, Engineering or both. Additionally, Forsyth Central’s STEM Academy students are required to compete in co-curricular academic competitions including but not limited to Science Olympiad, Science Fair, BEST Robotics, MATE Robotics, and VEX Robotics, and also compete in a design challenge each fall.

“It was truly a challenge for our judges to select the 2013 finalists from among more than 170 applicants from around Georgia,” said Michael Robertson, Executive Director of TAG Education Collaborative. “We must continue building a wave of activities that will prepare our students for the global workforce they will inherit, and we hope recognizing these organizations and their programs will raise awareness on the importance of STEM education for our state’s economic future.”  This year’s Finalists were chosen in 8 different categories. Winners in each category will be officially honored at The 2nd Annual Georgia STEM Education Awards event held on September 27th. “Recent Studies show that Georgia will need to fill approximately 211,000 STEM-related jobs by 2018,” said Tino Mantella, president& CEO of TAG. “The 2013 Georgia STEM Education Awards finalists are helping to prepare the tech-ready workforce to fill these jobs and we applaud them for standing out as leaders in Georgia’s educational community.” Visit here for more info. 

Liberty in Cumming/Forsyth County has new homes by Peachtree Residential priced from the High $200’s – $300’s! Liberty is an established community with amenities! Stop by to visit the new decorated model home which is also for sale $321,340! Homesite #7, 1130 Patriot Trail, Cumming 30040 is offering a $10,000 incentive to be used any way you want & $3,000 towards closing costs if you choose to use one of Peachtree Residential Properties preferred lenders for your financing! Three car garage plan, The Lincoln “A”, has a full unfinished basement. Other perks of this great home include: on a cul-de-sac homesite, large flat private back yard ,site finished hardwoods just added, and 10 foot downstairs ceiling height. Very open plan with huge kitchen island! Main floor guest room with full bath. Large owners suite with trey ceilings. Another inventory home is available as well and several under construction!  Visit us soon to see these “ready now” new homes! Take GA 400 North to exit 14. Stay left towards Cumming (20 West). Turn left at second light onto Atlanta Hwy (Hwy 9) and Liberty will be 1 mile on right.