🌱 Patch AM: Could a power surge leave Cumming homeowners paying thousands out of pocket?

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In today's newsletter:

• Could a power surge leave Cumming homeowners paying thousands out of pocket?
• Hosting guests? Two standout Cumming spots to show off this fall.

Also on today's calendar: Fall Garden Expo presented by Hall County Master Gardeners and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 51 degrees.
• Sunday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 79, low: 52.
• Monday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 81 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'There was just zapping things.' Georgia Power equipment failure left woman out $2k (wsbtv.com) — A Cumming homeowner says a July 4 neutral wire failure caused flickering lights, bursting bulbs, and more than $2,000 in damage, but Georgia Power denied her reimbursement claim. The report explains how the Public Service Commission can review such disputes and highlights broader questions about who is responsible when unexpected equipment failures damage customers' homes.
   

• 10 Things To Do With Out-Of-Town Guests This Fall (atlantamom.com) — Local residents can impress fall visitors by heading to Sawnee Mountain's Indian Seats in Cumming for colorful foliage or relaxing at family-owned Stoney J's winery in town. The guide also suggests nearby bike rides, North Georgia day trips, Atlanta museums, and Oktoberfest in Helen, giving Cumming hosts plenty of options for entertaining guests throughout the season.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cumming

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• Fall Garden Expo presented by Hall County Master Gardeners →
  Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center, 1855 Calvary Church Rd, Gainesville
  8:30 am
Saturday October 10
• "Mozart in Milton": Laura Ardan (clarinet), Vega Quartet, William Ransom (piano) →
  Birmingham United Methodist Church, 15770 Birmingham Hwy, Milton
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 26
• Cumming Farmers Market →
  Cumming Farmers Market, 423 Canton Rd, Cumming, GA, 30040
  8:00 am
• Howl-O-Weenie: Dachshund Festival →
  Brook Run Park, 4770 N Peachtree Rd, Dunwoody
  11:00 am
• Pumpkin Patch →
  4633 Shiloh Rd, Cumming
  11:00 am
• Cumming City Center concert series →
  Cumming City Center, Cumming
  8:00 pm
• Radio 80s Band →
  Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Road, Cumming
  8:00 pm
Monday September 28
• Celebrate Art Exhibit →
  Cumming Arts Center, 111 Pilgrim Mill Rd, Cumming
  11:00 am
Saturday October 3
• Cumming Farmers Market →
  Cumming Farmers Market, 423 Canton Rd, Cumming, GA, 30040
  8:00 am
• Velvet Scarf Making Class! →
  Cumming Arts Center, 111 Pilgrim Mill Rd, Cumming
  10:00 am
Tuesday October 6
• Pinecrest Academy to Host Fall Informational Coffee →
  8:30 am
• *SOLD OUT* Tiles for Tails - Mahjong →
  5235 Union Hill Rd, Cumming
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Has anyone else had some mysterious predator that has been taking out the joro spiders around their house this year?
  I've seen a few of them this year and in every case something ends up taking them out within a day or two. I don't know if it's a bird or a bat or… (Nextdoor Timberline at Lake Lanier)
• Be on the lookout for rental scams!
  Remember - if it seems to good to be true, IT IS! Some red flags: - No address provided - Wants you to contact them privately, rather than through… (Nextdoor North Forsyth-Silvercity)

• Wendy's posted a job opening for Breakfast Shift Manager in Cumming. Apply here.
• Outback Steakhouse posted a job opening for Line Cook in Cumming. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cumming here.

🗞 Nearby News

Buford

• Buford Volleyball Places Fifth at Rocky Top Classic (northgwinnettvoice.com)
• 6255 Kismet Rd, Sugar Hill, GA 30518 (redfin.com)
• Police shoot murder suspect (classiccitynews.com)

Suwanee

• Mama's Crawfish And Wings in Suwanee receives a 57% on their recent health inspection (thegeorgiagazette.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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