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health-and-safety13 days ago•0 min saved

Forsyth County Confirms First Human West Nile Virus Case of 2026

Forsyth County health officials confirmed a human case of West Nile virus on September 26, 2026. The resident contracted the infection from a mosquito bite, following earlier confirmations that infected mosquitoes were present in the area. While most infections are asymptomatic, officials warn that older adults and those with weakened immune systems face higher risks of severe neurological complications. Prevention measures include eliminating standing water and using repellents.

via WXII|

#forsyth-county #health-and-safety #mosquito-control

crime1 year ago•2 min saved

GloRilla Arrested on Drug Charges Following Georgia Home Burglary

Rapper GloRilla (Gloria Woods) faces drug charges including possession of a controlled substance and marijuana after police found a significant amount of marijuana in her home during a burglary investigation in Forsyth County, Georgia. She turned herself in, posted bond, and her attorneys claim she was not at the scene during the incident, criticizing law enforcement's priorities. This is her second arrest within a year, previously for DUI.

via FOX 5 Atlanta|

#burglary #crime #drug-charges

health2 years ago•3 min saved

"Mother's Heartbreaking Tale of Son's Addiction Battle Goes Viral During NCAA Tournament"

During the NCAA Tournament, an ad created by Forsyth County Behavioral Health Services features Stephanie Lynch sharing her son Evan's battle with addiction, which ultimately led to his death in 2020. Evan became addicted to opioids after being prescribed oxycodone for an injury, and later turned to heroin. Lynch hopes that sharing her son's story will help others struggling with addiction, and the ad aims to raise awareness about the opioid epidemic. The ad will be displayed during NCAA tournament coverage throughout March, and anyone struggling with addiction can reach out to Forsyth County Behavioral Health Services for help.

via WXII12 Winston-Salem|

#addiction-awareness #forsyth-county #health

accidents3 years ago•1 min saved

Fatal Electrocution: Man Dies After Jumping into Lake Lanier

A 24-year-old man died after being electrocuted in Lake Lanier in Forsyth County. The man jumped into the water from his family's dock and began screaming for help. Despite rescue attempts by a family friend and neighbors, the man was shocked by an electrical current in the water. CPR was performed until first responders arrived, but the man passed away the following day. The cause of the electrification is still under investigation.

via The Atlanta Journal Constitution|

#accidents #electrocution #forsyth-county

crime3 years ago•1 min saved

"Mother of 'Baby India' denied bond after arrest for leaving newborn in plastic bag in Georgia woods"

A judge denied bond for Karima Jiwani, a Forsyth County mother accused of leaving her newborn daughter in the woods in June 2019. Jiwani was arrested on Thursday almost four years after deputies say she tied her newborn daughter up in a plastic bag and left her in a wooded area a mile away from her home. The child, nicknamed Baby India, was found alive. Police say she is now happy and healthy. Authorities say Jiwani gave birth to the child in her car before driving around for hours and eventually abandoning the baby.

via WSB Atlanta|

#abandonment #baby-india #crime

crime3 years ago•4 min saved

"Mother arrested after abandoned baby found alive in plastic bag in Georgia woods"

The mother of an abandoned newborn found alive in a plastic bag in Georgia nearly four years ago has been arrested and charged with attempted murder. The baby girl, temporarily named India, was found in good condition in a wooded area in Forsyth County. The Forsyth County Major Crimes Unit has been "tirelessly working" on the "Baby India" case ever since, and a breakthrough came approximately 10 months ago when they were able to identify the child's father through "advanced DNA investigative practice." DNA evidence further confirmed 40-year-old Karima Jiwani, of southeast Forsyth County, to be the child's biological mother.

via KABC-TV|

#abandoned-baby #arrest #attempted-murder

crime3 years ago•3 min saved

"Arrest Made in 'Baby India' Case: Mother Charged After Abandoned Newborn Found in Plastic Bag"

The mother of a newborn baby girl who was found alive in a plastic bag in Georgia nearly four years ago has been arrested and charged with attempted murder. The baby, temporarily named India, was found in good condition in a wooded area in Forsyth County. The Forsyth County Major Crimes Unit has been "tirelessly working" on the "Baby India" case ever since, and a breakthrough came approximately 10 months ago when they were able to identify the child's father through "advanced DNA investigative practice." DNA evidence further confirmed 40-year-old Karima Jiwani, of southeast Forsyth County, to be the child's biological mother.

via KTRK-TV|

#abandoned-baby #arrest #attempted-murder

crime3 years ago•2 min saved

Mother arrested years later for abandoning newborn in plastic bag.

Karima Jiwani, a 40-year-old woman with a history of concealed pregnancies, has been arrested and charged with attempt to commit murder, cruelty to children in the first degree, reckless abandonment, and other charges, almost four years after a newborn was found abandoned in the woods in Forsyth County. The baby, known as "Baby India," was discovered by neighbors in June 2019 and has since been adopted. The sheriff thanked the community for their support and said that Baby India is now "prosperous, happy, and healthy." Jiwani will make her first appearance at the Forsyth County jail on Saturday morning.

via WSB Atlanta|

#abandoned-newborn #baby-india #concealed-pregnancies