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How do I upgrade my subscription?
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How do I make a vacation hold for my print edition?
You will need to stop your paper delivery as part of a mail hold with the postal service. You can do so here: https://www.usps.com/manage/hold-mail.htm. We no longer do vacation holds.
Where is my paper?
Our staff drops papers at every post office in Forsyth County to ensure same-day delivery. That means you should receive your paper Wednesday and Saturday in the mail. If you do not, please reach out to us to confirm your account is active and you are on our mailing list. Often the issue may lie with your postal service carrier in which case we would advise that you reach out to the post office to inquire why all of your mail is not being delivered. You can reach them at 1-800-ASK-USPS.
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How do I submit a letter to the editor?
Letters are limited to 350 words and can be submitted by residents of Forsyth County once every 30 days. Letters should address topics of public interest and may be edited for content and length. Letters may be rejected that address personal, business or legal disputes or that include inaccurate information. Letters not the work of the author listed or with material not properly attributed will be rejected. Letters and other commentary express the opinions of the authors and not of the Forsyth County News. Submissions are accepted online and to letters@forsythnews.com.
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How can I view old newspapers?
Access archived copies of the Forsyth County News dating to its founding in 1908 on microfilm at the Cumming branch of the Forsyth County Public Library System. Editions dating back five years are available in our ePaper archives, available to all Premium subscribers.