🌱 Cumming City Center Accepting Applications + HS Football Scrimmages

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Wishing Steve Carell a happy 60th birthday today and Madonna a happy 64th.

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Today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 87 Low: 70.

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Here are the top three stories in and around Cumming:

1. Cumming City Center Market is accepting vendor applications for its Fall event to be held Oct. 22 and its Winter event to be held Nov. 19. The event, hosted by Pieces & Peaches Boutique, features over 100 local businesses with live music, entertainment and kids' activities. (Pieces & Peaches)
2. Forsyth County teams had a rough go at it in their high school football scrimmages Friday night as Lambert, South Forsyth and East Forsyth all fell short. The Broncos lost to White County 17-14, the War Eagles fell to Shiloh 12-7, and the Lambert Longhorns lost to Walton 36-7 . Forsyth Central however beat Pope 49-7 in its scrimmage last Wednesday, North Forsyth held off Dawson County 24-17 and West Forsyth beat Lanier 30-7. (Forsyth County News)
3. The housing market in the Atlanta metro area appears to be cooling off, experts say. After prices skyrocketed for months, the median sales price fell by two percent from June to July 2022. Rising interest rates and inflation are identified as the cause of the drop. There was also a 31 percent drop in an annual decline in home sales last month (WSB).

Today in Cumming:

• Georgia's Response to the Holocaust - Exhibit from the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust - Post Road Library (All Day)
• Weight Loss for Optimal Health - Family Practice Center (7:30 a.m.)
• Page Turners (Adult Book Club) - Sharon Springs Library (10 a.m.)
• Baby Play Day - Post Road Library (10 a.m.)
• Paws to Read - Post Road Library (3:30 p.m.)
• Happy Earth Workshop - Hampton Park Library (5:30 p.m.)
• Conversational English - Post Road Library (5:30 p.m.)
• Adult Comedy Night with Joel Byars - Polo Club (6 p.m.)
• Teen Advisory Board - Cumming Library (6:30 p.m.)
• Board Game Night - StillFire Brewery (7 p.m.)
• The Bourbon Brothers Band - Roaring Social (8 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• If you enjoy singing, visit Cummings Barbershop Chorus. They meet 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)
• Mashburn Elementary is offering after-school clubs. (Mashburn Elementary via Facebook)
• Whitlow Elementary is seeking applicants to be a part of the Robo Wolves, Vex IQ Competition Robotics Team. Applications are due by August 19. (Whitlow Elementary via Facebook)
• Interested in becoming a mentor in Forsyth County Schools? Check the link training dates and more information. (Shiloh Point Elementary via Facebook)
• Chattahoochee Elementary has several extracurricular opportunities for students in 3rd - 5th grade. Visit https://tinyurl.com/3s2vchf3 for more information. (Chattahoochee 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 the shelter and HSFC does. (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)
• Coal Mountain Elementary is looking for volunteers for the 100 Mile Club to scan the runner's cards as they come around the track. Volunteers would need to be available from 7 - 7:40 a.m. Monday and Wednesdays. Email Coach Heath if you're interested. (Coal Mountain Elementary via Facebook)
• Forsyth Central High School will host a meet and greet for FCHS families and students August 18 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. (Forsyth Central High School via Facebook)
• Vickery Creek Elementary is hiring cafeteria monitor positions. Please contact Kristan Riedinger for more information. kriedinger@forsyth.k12.ga.us / 770-346-0040 x 180134. (Vickery Creek Elementary 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)
• Polo Fields Equestrian Center (5890 Polo Dr.) is accepting proposals for private organizations interested in providing complete management, maintenance and operational services of the stable building and equine programs. Proposals must be submitted by 2 p.m. on September 1. (Forsyth County Government)
• 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)
• Relay For Life of Forsyth County is hosting a fundraising event for the American Cancer Society at Legends Distillery Saturday, August 20th. (Relay For Life of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)

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— Phil Giltman

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