Hey there, Cumming! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
Cumming student's space-DNA idea earns national recognition
Multi-state Walmart theft ring also struck Cumming store
Also on today's calendar: Cumming Farmers Market and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 62 degrees.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 66.
Friday: Humid with partial sunshine, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Paris High School Senior Earns National Recognition in Genes in Space Competition (myparistexas.com) — A Lambert High School student from Cumming teamed up with a Paris High School senior on a space-biology proposal that earned national Honorable Mention in the 2026 Genes in Space competition. Their project explores whether the body's DNA-repair systems could help protect astronauts from deep-space radiation, putting Cumming students' work on the map in a highly competitive national field.
• 2 men sentenced in multi-state Walmart theft of more than $300K in merchandise (11alive.com) — Two men have been sentenced for a multi-state Walmart theft ring that also hit the Cumming store, where part of roughly $15,000 in Georgia merchandise was stolen. Investigators tied them to dozens of incidents across 11 states, and both now face long prison terms and restitution orders after years of targeting electronics hidden inside other retail packaging.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Pinecrest Academy Recognized Among 2027 Best Schools in America —Vivian Heard Read on Patch
National Charity League, South Forsyth: A Year of Service, Leadership and Mother-Daughter Connection —Annie Heaphy Read on Patch
The "Fake Contractor" Trap: How Lead-Gen Sites Pose as Local Cabinet Painters (And What It Means for You) —Zachs Refinishing Read on Patch
Found these two dogs near pools mill park around noon to day. Very well behaved and inseparable for sure. If anyone knows the owners or are the owners leave a message and I'll contact you. Thanks (Nextdoor Legends of Settendown)
Hello i am looking to level the ground and build retaining wall Plz share any references- Location: ronald Regan and 141 intersection in cumming (Nextdoor Wildbrooke)
Koch Foods, Inc. posted a job opening for Poultry Plant Team Members in Cumming. Apply here.
Hut American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Cumming. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cumming here.
🗞 Nearby News
Buford
Forget the computers. Here's who should be in Florida football Open Division (floridatoday.com)
Employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry file 48 H-1B petitions in Georgia throughout 2025 (businessdailynetwork.com)
Taste of Tucker returns to Main Street with food, live music, kids zone, more, this Saturday (atlantaonthecheap.com)
c. 1976 Omega Seamaster Mens Automatic, Double Quick-Set Day Date Black Dial (1stdibs.com)
Alpharetta
Drugs, Glock Switch Found During Traffic Stop In Alpharetta: Cops (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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