🌱 Bear Sighting In Alpharetta + Second Dairy Queen Opening in Forsyth

Hello all. It's me, Phil Giltman, your host of the Cumming Daily — here to explain all the most important things happening in the community today. Here we go...

Birthdays: A happy 79th birthday to Mick Jagger and 58th birthday to Sandra Bullock!

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 90 Low: 73.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cumming:

1. Alpharetta authorities are encouraging residents to secure their pets and trash cans as a bear has been spotted around town. The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety said Sunday that a vehicle hit the animal near Avalon, at which point the bear ran into the woods.
   Authorities add that the animal is being tracked and that the best thing to do if you come across it is to simply leave it alone and don't try to help it.
2. A second Dairy Queen is coming to Forsyth County. Assuming the air conditioning system arrives in time, the restaurant is slated to open August 8 and will be located at the intersection of Keith Bridge Road and Rowe Lane. The air conditioning system was ordered in January, but due to supply chain issues and shortages, the unit has still not arrived. The DQ will include new architecture as well as a large outdoor patio. The other long-standing Dairy Queen is in downtown Cumming at 103 Atlanta Road. (Forsyth County News).
3. Milton High School will host the 2022 Atlanta Freedom Bowl on Aug. 19 and Aug. 20 to raise awareness for U.S. military veterans. Eight high school football teams will compete against one another in four marquee matchups, and the winner of each game will be awarded a Freedom Bowl Championship trophy. The Freedom Bowl proceeds benefit wounded warriors and their families. (Appen Media)

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Today in Cumming:

• Georgia's Response to the Holocaust - Exhibit from the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust - Post Road Library (All Day)
• Circus Fanta-Sea - Cumming Library (10 a.m.)
• Little Acorns - Avalon (10 a.m.)
• Book Sleuths - Post Road Library (2 p.m.)
• Disney Trivia Tween Tuesday - Post Road Library (4 p.m.)
• PeachFest - Peachtree Center Plaza (5:30 p.m.)
• Cooking with Young Chefs - Hampton Park Library (6 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Got Talent? - Halcyon will host its 3rd annual Halcyon's Got Talent competition Thursday July 28 for performers aged 10-18. Community members are welcome to watch the show and cheer on their favorite singers, dancers, magicians and more. It's 6-9 PM. (Facebook)
• Coal Mountain Elementary will host a Back to School Ice Cream Social July 30 from 1 - 3 p.m. sponsored by the PTO. (Coal Mountain Elementary via Facebook)
• Forsyth County Public Library is looking for a part-time information specialist. If you love books, libraries and helping people, check out the current posting. (Forsyth County Public Library via Facebook)
• Tickets are available for the 2022 State of the Schools with the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce on August 2 at http://ow.ly/Zmlz50JZAO7. (Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)
• Scammer alert! Be careful when you sell anything online, especially Facebook marketplace. Scammers will ask you to send them the 6-digit code because they are using your phone number to make a fraud and need that code from you. Never give away any code. Report the Facebook account and block the number. (Nextdoor)
• Be aware! The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office has received complaints from citizens about a text scam where the perpetrators are giving $10 off a FCSO t-shirt if you click a certain link. FCSO is NOT selling t-shirts. Don't click the link. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Open House! Sawnee Elementary will host an Open House Tuesday, August 2. (Sawnee Elementary via Facebook)
• If you need help, get it! A new mental health hotline is now active. You can now call or text 988 to reach the Suicide Prevention Hotline and get the care you need 24/7. You can also visit 988lifeline.org/chat to chat with a caring counselor. This shortcut is not replacing the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255), but will serve as an easy alternative for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis. (United Way Of Forsyth County via Instagram)
• Open House! Daves Creek Elementary will host an Open House Tuesday, August 2. (Daves Creek Elementary via Facebook)

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— Phil Giltman

About me: I've lived in Cumming since 2010. I'm married with two kids, both in Forsyth County Schools. I consider myself a jack of all trades. I love solid news reporting, scoring baseball games, playing golf, watching movies, reading books, doing crossword puzzles, listening to music, competing in fantasy leagues, commissioning said fantasy leagues, playing poker, trying new foods, traveling, and hanging with friends and family. I appreciate you stopping by.

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