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Libraries host exhibit focused on Fox Theatre FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Public Library system is hosting a free interactive exhibit detailing the history and importance of the Fox Theatre. The exhibit, “Fox in a Box,” will be at the Post Road Library April 29. It explores how the Fox Theatre’s timeline intersects with the Civil Rights Movement, American history, economics and the importance of community. Library officials said the exhibit is designed to challenge participants to consider how communities come together to share experiences and protect what is important. It will feature history lectures from Fox Theatre experts, theater activities for children and a Fox-inspired murder mystery for adults. The program is a partnership between the Georgia Public Library Service and the Fox Theatre Institute. Since opening in Clayton County libraries in October 2022, the exhibit has expanded to 15 library systems across the state. “To know that the interactive exhibit and the film have a reach within more of Georgia’s 159 counties helps us meet our goals to increase the awareness and sustainability of historic theatres and cultural centers beyond our own home here at the Fox,” Fox Theatre Institute Director Leigh Burns said. “We are grateful for the opportunity and growing our partnership.” More information on “Fox in the Box” can be found at forsythpl.org. — Shelby Israel
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Two patrons visit the “Fox in a Box” exhibit at the Post Road Library. The interactive exhibit features history lectures from Fox Theatre experts, theater activities for children and a Foxinspired murder mystery for adults.
Enrollment launches for junior fire academy FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Fire Department will host its annual junior fire academy from June 17-21 for incoming seventh and eighth graders. The camp will offer education and experience in firefighting, with other areas of study including EMS and search and
rescue practices. The program will be held at the Fire Department headquarters at 3520 Settingdown Road from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Participants must be picked up by 4 p.m. “The junior fire academy creates a level of excitement and activity that
echoes the life of a true firefighter,” County Fire Chief Barry Head said. “Students have the opportunity to learn lessons about teamwork, responsibility and leadership that will take them far beyond this camp.” Space is limited. Interested students must apply by April 26.
The application can be found at forsythco.com on the Fire Department page and must be submitted by email, mail, fax or dropped off at the Fire Department headquarters. — Shelby Israel