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🌱 Cumming Farmers Market New Home + DQ Grand Opening
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Hey, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town. Let's do this.
Pic of the Day:
Lanier Islands by Isaac Lang. Thanks, Isaac. Got a photo you want to submit? Send it to phil.giltman@patch.com with permission to publish.
Today's weather:
Nice with plenty of sun. High: 84 Low: 60.
Here are the top three stories today in Cumming:
- Cumming Farmers Market will have a new permanent home this Fall. Beginning Oct. 1, the market will be open year round at Cumming City Center from 8-11 a.m. on Saturdays through May. From June to September, the market will be open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 6:30-11 a.m. First established in 1978 in the parking lot of the Cumming Fairgrounds, vendors at the Cumming Farmers Market sell products and produce grown and made in Forsyth County or nearby counties, including produce, eggs, breads, meats, plants, honey, mushrooms and crafts. (Appen Media)
- Dairy Queen will have a grand opening today from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. at its new location in north Forsyth County. Located at 3520 Keith Bridge Road near Lanier Commons, the restaurant will be opened by owner and local resident Fred Weir with his team including Scott Hux and Tayla Madaris-Kuder. (Forsyth County News Online)
- Are you on Instagram? Well, now the Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department is too. Follow it @forsythcogaparksandrec to get the most updated information on parks, trails, campgrounds, ball fields, facilities and more. (Forsyth County Government)
Today in and around Cumming:
- Quilt Show at Hampton Park Library (All Day)
- Book Club for Adults at Cumming Library (10 a.m.)
- Mortgage Platform Lunch-N-Learn at 1015 Buford Hwy (11:30 a.m.)
- North Atlanta Business Networking Lunch at Black Diamond Grill (11:30 a.m.)
- Taste of Woodstock 2022 on Elm Street Green (5 p.m.)
- Atlanta's Best Music Bingo at Legends Distillery (6 p.m.)
- Up & Cumming Writers at Cumming Library (6:30 p.m.)
- Twilight Tales at Cumming Library (6:30 p.m.)
- Trivia Night at Cantina Loca (7:30 p.m.)
- Little Shop of Horrors at School Street Playhouse (8 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Humane Society of Forsyth County is offering a two-for-one kitten special. Adoptions are open Tuesdays-Thursdays from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Fridays-Saturdays from 1-3 p.m. (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)
- Kelly Mill Elementary is hosting a Family Movie Night Sept. 16 with festivities beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the KME track. Showtime is 7:45 p.m. Kona Ice and concessions will be available for purchase. (Kelly Mill Elementary 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. 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 today 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)
- 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 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)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right. 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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