🌱 Cops Warn Junior-Senior War Violators + Memorial Ceremony Scheduled

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On this day in 2011, Steve Jobs resigned as CEO of Apple due to health reasons. He died 42 days later from pancreatic cancer.

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Today's weather:

Clouds and sun with a t-storm. High: 86 Low: 69.

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Here are the top four stories in Cumming today:

1. The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office wants students to have fun and enjoy high school but is sending out a warning that violators could be prosecuted for vandalism, trespassing and damage to property during Junior-Senior Wars. "Have fun! Enjoy high school, but don't get in trouble or get hurt over a friendly prank. It's not worth it in the long run and could affect you the rest of your life." (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office)
2. A memorial ceremony remembering those who lost their lives to drug overdoses will be held Saturday Aug. 27 from 5-7 p.m. and Sunday Aug. 28 from 3-5 p.m. at Century 21 Results, 2920 Ronald Reagan Boulevard. Realty4Recovery will host the sixth annual Teacup Memorial, where candles will be lit and a moment of silence will be held in memory of those who have lost their lives to substance abuse. (Forsyth County News).
3. Dr. Ken Crowe has been named executive director of the University of North Georgia's (UNG) Cumming Campus, effective Sept. 1. Crowe has served at UNG as assistant vice president for facilities since April 2017. As the chief administrator for the Cumming Campus, Crowe will work with Dr. Steven Smith, UNG's new vice president for regional campuses, as well as colleagues across the university to advance educational opportunities and community partnerships. (News at UNG)
4. Holistic Health & Wellness will be hosting a networking event at Legends Distillery Saturday Sept 17 from 2-4 p.m. There will be goodie bags for the first 25 people, raffles, a vendor spotlight, samples and more. Those who register up to a week before the event will be peer matched with their target audience (Holistic Health & Wellness).

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Today in and around Cumming:

• Quilt Show - Hampton Park Library (All Day)
• Discovery Days Kids Club - Halcyon (10 a.m.)
• Baby Play Day - Cumming Library (10:30 a.m.)
• Paws to Read - Sharon Forks Library (3:30 p.m.)
• Taste Urban Atlanta - The Foundry at Puritan Mill (6 p.m.)
• Picnic on the Green - Crabapple Market (6 p.m.)
• Trivia Night - StillFire Brewery (7 p.m.)
• Scam Awareness - Presented by an FBI Special Agent - Post Road Library (7 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Forsyth Central High School partnered with Sharon Gunter and her MSG Foundation to support a Feed the Hungry event. Donations were made from a portion of the cafeteria's Helping Hands End Hunger Rescue collection. (Forsyth Central High School via Facebook)
• Whitlow Elementary is hosting Curriculum Night September 22nd. There will be two sessions from 5-6 p.m. or 6-7 p.m. Parents/Guardians can choose a session or attend both. (Whitlow Elementary via Facebook)
• Georgia State Superintendent Richard Woods visited Chestatee Elementary to visit friends in Mrs. Sarfaty's class. (Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)
• Math Team applications are due Thursday, August 25 for Sawnee Elementary. https://bit.ly/3R4VNJt" (Sawnee Elementary via Facebook)
• Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is hiring. Visit www.forsythsheriffcareers.com. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Need a pet sitter? Tricia Pokorney is bonded and insured with over 20 years experience. Call or text 941-284-0122. (Nextdoor)
• The USDA has ended free meals for all students. Many students are selecting meals at school but with no payment plan established. Please access mypaymentsplus.com to pre-pay for your child's meals or apply for free/reduced meals at forsyth.k12.ga.us/freereduced. (Matt Elementary via Facebook)
• Need an electrician? Contact Fields Electric at 706-572-2625 and ask for Terry. He has 25 years experience, licensed and insured, residential or commercial. (Nextdoor)
• Big Creek Elementary is hosting its first Spirit Night at Zaxby's located on Mathis Airport Parkway Thursday, August 25 from 5 - 8 p.m. (Big Creek Elementary 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)
• Rock Solid Brewing will host a Teacher Appreciation Day Saturday, August 27, offering all teachers a $5 gift card with your order during the hours of noon - 6 p.m. (NextDoor).
• 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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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for 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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