UPDATE: Ex-Forsyth County firefighter denied a new trial in Dawson County child abuse case

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UPDATE: Ex-Forsyth County firefighter denied a new trial in Dawson County child abuse case

John James Weisgerber III - photo by For the FCN

John James Weisgerber III - photo by For the FCN

Julia Hansen

FCN regional staff

Published: Jan 18, 2024, 3:42 PM

A former Forsyth County firefighter will not get a chance at a new trial in his child abuse case, according to a decision recently filed in Dawson County Superior Court.

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UPDATE: Former employee of The Place accused of stealing donor data in scam targeting elderly victims

The Place is located at 2550 The Place Circle in north Forsyth. - photo by Sophie Ralph

02282025THE PLACE GALA — The Place is located at 2550 The Place Circle in north Forsyth. - photo by Sophie Ralph

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Forsyth County News

Published: Apr 16, 2025, 10:24 PM

FCN has learned about a connection between The Place and a suspect accused of trying to scam Forsyth County residents out of thousands of dollars in a fake jury duty scheme. Here’s what officials say happened.