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🌱 Chick-fil-A BOGO + Sheriff Elected To Executive Board
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Hi, everybody! Phil Giltman here in your inbox this morning with all the most important things happening in town these days. Here's the lowdown.
First, a happy 50th birthday to Idris Elba and 58th birthday to Rosie Perez!
Today's weather:
A shower and t-storm; humid. High: 81 Low: 71.
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Here are the top three stories today in Cumming:
- Governor Brian Kemp has appointed Greg Allen to the Georgia Criminal Case Data Exchange Board. Allen has served as the Forsyth County Clerk of Superior, State and Juvenile Courts since being elected in 2008. Voted as Clerk of the Year for the State of Georgia in 2018, Allen is the board chairman of the Georgia Superior Court Clerks Cooperative Authority and the current elected president of the Superior Court Clerks Association of Georgia. (All On Georgia)
- Ready to "Eat Mor Chikin?" Well, Chick-fil-A at Lanier Crossing, 653 Atlanta Rd., is hosting a family night today from 6-8 p.m. with a buy one get one on chicken sandwiches. (My Forsyth Magazine)
- Forsyth County Sheriff Ron Freeman was recently elected secretary/treasurer to the Executive Board of Georgia Sheriff's Association for the 2022-23 term. During the summer conference of the Georgia Sheriff's Association, Sheriff Freeman was elected by his peers, over 100 Georgia Sheriff's, to serve on the Executive Board for the Georgia Sheriff's Association. Sheriff Freeman previously served as the chaplain for the Georgia Sheriff's Association and was the chairman of the Training and Standards Committee. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office)
Today in Cumming:
- Quilt Show - Hampton Park Library (All Day)
- Exploring the Art of Pairing Wine Dinner - Cattle Shed Wine & Steak Bar (All Day)
- Toddler Tales Storytime - Cumming Library (10 a.m.)
- Halcyon Farmers Market - Halcyon (4 p.m.)
- Family Night - Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (5 p.m.)
- Conversational English - Post Road Library (5:30 p.m.)
- NoFo Comedy Night - NoFo Brewery (6:30 p.m.)
- Sharon Forks Writers' Group - Sharon Forks Library (6:30 p.m.)
- "You Guessed It" Game Night - Wild Wing Cafe (7 p.m.)
- The Human DJ - Roaring Social (8 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Humane Society of Forsyth County would like to send a BIG thank you to these young men who raised money by hosting a lemonade stand. It raised $130 for the dogs and cats in HSFC's care. (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)
- Forsyth County Government is offering free fitness, art and wellness classes as part of the improved Forsyth County Senior Services membership. (Forsyth County Georgia Government via Facebook)
- Forsyth County News is accepting nominations for the Best of Forsyth contest on who serves the best burger in Forsyth County. Voting begins in October. (Forsyth County News via Instagram)
- 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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That's it for today! I'll see you soon.
— 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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