What's up Cumming! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
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Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. Belk to shut down Gwinnett County department store after 25 years (newsbreak.com) — Belk is closing its Norcross store in January, but customers from Cumming can still shop at the local Belk and other nearby locations as the company consolidates operations. The Norcross closure will feature steep in-store discounts, while the retailer emphasizes that products and services remain available in Cumming, Snellville, and Buford.
2. 13 corn mazes, haunted trails, and pumpkin patches to visit this fall (atlantaonthecheap.com) — Warbington Farms in Cumming is featured as a top spot for fall fun, with a pumpkin patch, flashlight corn maze, hayrides, barnyard animals, and special events running through early November. The guide compares prices, hours, and activities at farms within 90 minutes of Atlanta, helping Cumming families plan affordable day trips and seasonal outings.
3. Georgia Supreme Court Welcomes 2026-27 Class of Law Clerks (columbustimes.com) — A Georgia Supreme Court announcement highlights that Cumming resident Abby Attaway has been selected as a term law clerk, serving Presiding Justice Sarah Hawkins Warren for the 2026–27 term. The piece profiles her education, legal experience, and pro bono work, alongside other new clerks from around the state, underscoring Georgia's investment in developing future legal leaders.
4. Pine Needle Quilt Guild sews quilts for Sleep in Heavenly Peace (smokesignalsnews.com) — Children in Forsyth and nearby counties are getting new beds and handmade quilts thanks to Sleep in Heavenly Peace and the Pine Needle Quilt Guild, with mattresses donated by Fred's Beds in Cumming. The Dawsonville chapter has already delivered over 1,000 beds and is planning another community build on Halloween morning, offering locals several ways to volunteer or donate.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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