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🌱 Blood Drive + Pancake Breakfast + Phone Scam
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Cumming.
Hello again, Cumming! It's me, Phil Giltman, your host of the Cumming Daily. Keep reading for the most important things happening around town.
Fun Fact: Sept. 2 is World Coconut Day.
Today's weather:
A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 86 Low: 70.
Here are the top three stories today in Cumming:
- Got blood? The American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive today at Cumming Library from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. To make an appointment, visit www.RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor keyword CUCO or call 1-800-Red-Cross. Please eat iron-rich foods, drink plenty of non-caffeinated fluids and get a good night's rest before donating blood. Photo ID required.
"The need is constant. The gratification is instant." (Forsyth County Library) - VFW Post 9143 Auxiliary will be hosting a pancake breakfast Saturday Sept. 10 from 8-11 a.m. at 1045 Dahlonega Hwy. It's free for veterans, first responders and children under 3. Children 3-12, the cost is $5 and families, friends and supporters, it's $7. (Facebook Events)
- Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is warning citizens of a phone scam where a person identifying as Deputy Price is trying to get money for an outstanding warrant or legal issue. The phone call appears to be coming from FCSO but it is not. Law enforcement will never call asking citizens to pay a fine or fee. Hang up immediately and call FCSO if unsure. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office)
Today in and around Cumming:
- Quilt Show - Hampton Park Library (All Day)
- ATLAS at the Library After School - Sharon Forks Library (All Day)
- Dunkin' Free Coffee for a Year Giveaway - Dunkin' 5290 Matt Hwy (5 a.m.)
- Labor Day Market - 20 Degrees South (9 a.m.)
- Avalon Nights Live - Avalon (6 p.m.)
- Family Dance Party - Halcyon (6 p.m.)
- Rotary Club of Alpharetta Concert Series - Alpharetta Town Green (6 p.m.)
- First Friday Concert - Downtown Gainesville (7 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Humane Society of Forsyth County received an $11,000 grant from The Home Depot Foundation to upgrade and revive various parts of the shelter. (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)
- Forsyth County Schools is looking for substitute teachers and nurses. Pay has increased for the 2022-23 school year. (Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)
- Chattahoochee Elementary is hosting Curriculum Night Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. (Chattahoochee Elementary via Facebook)
- Whitlow Elementary is hosting Curriculum Night Sept. 22. There will be two sessions from 5-6 p.m. or 6-7 p.m. (Whitlow Elementary via Facebook)
- Hope By Design, a nonprofit organization in Forsyth County, is in need of twin beds for the families they serve. If you are in a position to donate a twin sized bed, please contact United Way of Forsyth County. (United Way Of Forsyth County via Instagram)
- Forsyth County is looking for poll workers for the upcoming election season. Serve the community, meet neighbors, make new friends, and even get paid (Forsyth County Georgia Government via Facebook)
- Forsyth County Family YMCA is hosting Senior Bingo Sept. 7 at 10 a.m. (Forsyth County Family YMCA via Instagram)
- The Forsyth County Georgia Animal Shelter "Summer of Love" event is coming to an end. All pet adoption fees are waived through Sept. 6. (Forsyth County Georgia Government via Facebook)
- Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is reminding motorists to park their phone before they drive. Georgia is a hands-free state. Drivers cannot have a phone in their hand or touching any part of their body while driving. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
- Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is hiring. Visit www.forsythsheriffcareers.com. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
- If you enjoy singing, visit Cummings Barbershop Chorus. It meets every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Lanier United Methodist Church. (North GA Barbers Singers)
- Forsyth County Schools is in need of bus drivers. Pay begins at $18.02 per hour with full benefits. (Forsyth County News)
- Interested in becoming a mentor in Forsyth County Schools? Check the link training dates and more information. (Shiloh Point Elementary via Facebook)
- Humane Society of Forsyth County is looking for folks to join its Street Team, a group of volunteers who attend community events, man the booths and spread the word about what the shelter and HSFC does. (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)
- Forsyth County Public Library is looking for teenagers interested in serving on a Teen Advisory Board (TAB). TAB is for teens in grades 6-12 that help plan and promote teen programs in the county's libraries. It's designed to help students gain leadership experience, help the community and meet new people. (Forsyth County Public Library via Facebook)
- Forsyth County Government is hiring. Check out the opportunities available (Forsyth County Government)
- 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)
- Tickets are now available for the 18th Annual Bark & Boogie Ball. This is the premier fundraising event for the Humane Society of Forsyth County. The ball will be held Saturday, October 15 at 6 p.m. (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)
- Pinecrest Academy will host nationally known author, syndicated columnist, and family psychologist John Rosemond September 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. (Pinecrest Academy)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another update!
— 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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