🌱 Tam's Tupelo Celebrating Six Years + Family Fair

Hello and happy Sunday! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through the most important things happening these days in Cumming.

Fun fact: July 24 is National Tequila Day!

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First, today's weather:

Hot and a t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 93 Low: 73.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cumming:

1. Celebrating six years in business in Forsyth County, Tam's Tupelo will host an anniversary dinner July 25 with proceeds going to a local charity. Tickets cost $35 for a buffet-style Cajun cuisine and guests can choose from a 5 p.m. or 6:15 p.m. seating time. Tickets are available at the door or online at https://www.fpforsyth.org. All proceeds from the event will benefit Family Promise, a nonprofit serving families in the community who experience homelessness or housing insecurity. Tam's Tupelo is located at 1050 Buford Road, Cumming (Forsyth County News).
2. Dawson County Family Connection will host a family fair at Main Street Park in Dawsonville July 29. The event is designed to help families connect while also informing residents of the resources available in the community. The fair will run from 6 to 11 p.m. and feature free food and prizes. The movie," Sing 2," will also be shown at dusk. The event is made possible through a collaboration of dozens of local sponsors, including local businesses, organizations, nonprofits and churches (Dawson County News).
3. The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office released its traffic-related incidents for June compared to this month last year. In 2022, there were 272 speeding citations compared to 234 this month last year. There were 181 speeding warnings compared to 220 last year. There were 88 DUI arrests compared to 97 last year. There were 519 accidents compared to 515 last year. There were 14 accidents due to DUI compared to 10 last year. There were 26 texting and driving citations compared to 48 last year. (Facebook)
4. The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners received the Humane Law Maker Award from the Humane Society of the United States on July 21. The award was given for the board's leadership and support of animal welfare in a June vote to amend the County's Code of Ordinances to prohibit the illegal sale of pets by pet shops or roadside sales. They also received artwork of the state dog of Georgia, the adoptable dog. The adoptable dog was passed as the official state dog by the 2016 Georgia General Assembly (Forsyth County Government).

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Today in Cumming:

• Georgia's Response to the Holocaust - Post Road Library (All day)
• Repticon Atlanta - Gwinnett County Fairgrounds (9 a.m.)
• I Do by Ashley - Ashley Homestore, Buford (11 a.m.)
• Preserving Herbs - Hampton Park Library (2 p.m.)
• Cruz In at DQ/Walmart - Alpharetta (3 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Interested in Cub Scouts? Pack 62 is hosting a Back2Pack Event Saturday, July 30 at 4 p.m. (Cumming Elementary School via Facebook)
• Shiloh Point Elementary is hosting a back to school ice cream social Saturday, July 30 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. (Shiloh Point Elementary via Facebook)
• Want piano lessons? Sandra Baker is available to teach piano lessons starting August 1. Ages 4 thru adults. Call 404-328-8736. (Nextdoor)
• 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)
• 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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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Sunday off right. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning 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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