Bonus Incentive Offered For Forsyth 911 Communications Officers

The Forsyth County 911 Center is offering bonuses for current communications officers and offering hiring incentives for new officers.

Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up In Cumming Area

The country is experiencing a severe blood supply shortage.

2021 Patch Holiday Food Drive In Cumming: Give To Feeding America

The Patch Holiday Food Drive is raising money for Feeding America and the food banks, pantries and meal programs in Cumming.

Homestead, Age 65 Tax Exemptions Can Now Be Filed Online

Forsyth County residents seeking to apply for the homestead exemption, or the age 65 plus school tax exemption, can now do so online.

GivingTuesday 2021: Ways To Help Causes In Cumming

While GivingTuesday has gained momentum worldwide, there are plenty of organizations and causes to support here in Cumming.

Black Friday Sales 2021: Store, Mall Hours In Cumming

Black Friday is Nov. 26. Find out which stores are closed on Thanksgiving and when they plan to reopen in Cumming.

What's Open, Closed On Thanksgiving 2021 In Cumming

Many services in Cumming are closed on Thanksgiving, Nov. 25, and some will remain closed Friday.

Cumming Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding blood drives in the Cumming area soon.

Therapy Dog Program Announced By Forsyth Sheriff's Office

The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office has begun a therapy dog program through its Pups with Purpose program, helping animals and inmates.

Toy Collection Benefiting Aerial’s House Now Open

​Forsyth County Fire needs residents’ help to make the holiday season brighter for children with the annual Aerial’s House toy collection.

Be A ‘Holiday Angel’ For A Forsyth Co. Elder This Holiday Season

Forsyth County Senior Services invites residents to participate in the 2021 Holiday Gift Angels and Home-Delivered Meals program.

Veterans Day In Cumming: How To Honor Military Personnel

Military veterans in Cumming and nationwide will be recognized on Veterans Day on Thursday, Nov. 11.

Tell Someone In Cumming You’re Grateful For Them

Write a letter showing your gratitude for someone or something in Cumming, and we’ll publish it in November.

Your Dog Vs. A Skunk: Cumming, How Do You Remove The Smell?

It’s fall. Skunks are everywhere around Cumming. Tell us your “skunk versus everyone else” stories. How do you get rid of the smell?

Forsyth County Asks For Public Input To Update Comprehensive Plan

The Comprehensive Plan addresses critical issues and opportunities within the county that incorporates a vision for the community’s future.

Cumming Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

Donors will have the chance to win a trip for two to Hawaii.

Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event Set For Saturday

Keep Forsyth County Beautiful is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Recycling and Disposal event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.

Forsyth County Charity To Host Tennis Tournament Fundraiser

The third annual event will support Jesse's House, an emergency shelter for girls in North Georgia who are experiencing abuse and neglect.

Sawnee Mountain Park Closed For The Weekend

Road resurfacing work on the park's entryway and parking lot are part of renovation work being done at the park.

Veterans Group Feeds Northside-Forsyth Healthcare Workers

The Cumming Vietnam Veterans of America chapter brought food to feed the doctors, nurses and support staff caring for COVID-19 patients.

Cumming Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

All types of donations are needed, especially type O.

Butcher & Brew Halcyon Hosting Fall Festival Of Brews On Saturday

Butcher & Brew's inaugural Fall Festival of Brews will be held on Saturday at Halcyon, with tastings from more than 20 craft beer companies.

Cumming City Center Announces Music Studio, Restaurants, Boutique

Several businesses have been named as tenants of the Cumming City Center, including a fish and chips shop, boutique, and music studio.

Cumming Country Fair & Festival Returns On Thursday

The Cumming Country Fair & Festival runs Oct. 7-17, with rides, games, food, attractions, and concerts.

National Voter Education Week Aims To Prepare Cumming Voters

People in Cumming can follow a five-day process outlined by the voting initiative that is entering its second year.

​Connect 2 Forsyth App., New Online Citizen Portal Now Available

Forsyth County launched a 311 service portal for residents to report and track the status of requests, and the new Connect2Forsyth app.

Members Of The Year Honored By Cumming Vietnam Veterans Group

During its annual awards ceremony, the Cumming Vietnam Veterans Association recognized not one, but five members of the year for 2020.

GA Good News: Blue Ribbon Schools, Best Workplace For Women

Good news around Georgia this week includes Blue Ribbon schools named, the best workplace for women, and Rose the comfort dog.

Cumming Volunteers Head to Louisiana to Aid Hurricane Clean-up

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Helping Hands comes to the aid of Louisiana residents

Blood Donations Needed In Cumming Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives being held nearby.

Forsyth County Students Participate in Humanitarian Experience

This past summer, local youth traveled abroad to help developing countries.

Fall Break Reading Challenge Set By Forsyth County Public Library

The Forsyth County Public Library is hosting a reading incentive challenge for kids and teens to encourage children to read for fun.

GA Good News: National Merit Semifinalists, Pumpkin Patches

Good news around Georgia this week includes students named National Merit Semifinalists, metro Atlanta pumpkin patches and a harvest moon.

Halcyon's Inaugural Oktoberfest Celebration Set For Saturday

​On Saturday, Sept. 18, Halcyon invites the community to throw on their lederhosen and celebrate the commencement date of Oktoberfest.

Cumming Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

The country is experiencing a severe blood donation shortage.

Forsyth County Officials Set 9/11 Ceremony For Friday

A ceremonial event will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 10, at Fowler Park Way, to recognize 20 years since the terrorist attacks.

Optimist's Golf Tournament Benefits Children's Healthcare

The Sawnee-Cumming Optimist Club donated $9,000 to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Forsyth County, after a recent fundraiser.

Carrington Academy Campers Donate School Supplies to United Way

Summer campers from three schools partnered to collect more than 650 donations in support of the organization’s “Stuff the Bus” program

Carrington Academy Donates School Supplies to Local Nonprofit

Summer campers collected more than 150 school supplies for children who are supported by The Place of Forsyth County

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