🌱 Cumming Man Charged In Fire + 2022 North Georgia Home Show

Hello, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through all the most important things happening these days in town. In this issue, you'll get updates on:

• Cumming man charged in 2021 apartment fire
• 2022 North Georgia Home Show
• Fall Fun Day

Mental Health Tip: Reach out to a friend or family member you haven't talked to in a while. Just let them know you're thinking of them.

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 73 Low: 61.

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Here are the top stories today in and around Cumming:

1. A Cumming man has been charged by the Forsyth County Fire Marshall's Office with multiple counts of arson for allegedly starting a fire at The Venue at Big Creek apartment complex in December of last year. Malek Munir Al-Zear, 29, was taken into custody by the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office Oct. 3 and charged with first and third degree arson. He is being held in the Forsyth County Jail under a $38,760 bond. (Appen Media)
2. Like home improvement projects? Well, the 2022 North Georgia Home Show will be held Oct. 21-23 at Lanier Technical College's Gainesville Campus. There will be speakers, demonstrations, entertainment and more. Tickets are $3 for those 15 and older or bring a bag of nonperishable food to donate at the door. The times are Friday 12-6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 12-4 p.m. at the Ramsey Conference Center, 2535 Lanier Tech Drive, Gainesville. (Eventbrite)
3. Fall is in the air and Cumming City Center is hosting a Fall Fun Day Saturday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Check the schedule of events as there will cupcake decorating, family karaoke, arts and crafts, live music and a pie eating contest. There will also be free swag bags for the first 100 customers. (Cumming City Center)

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Today in and around Cumming:

• Service, Citizenship, and Civil Rights Exhibit at Hampton Park Library (All Day)
• Elementary Explorers at Hampton Park Library (4 p.m.)
• Cumming Fair at Cumming Fairgrounds (4 p.m.)
• Frankenstein and Monster Theory: How Do You Make a Monster? at Cumming Library (7 p.m.)
• Awareness Meeting at Covenant Christian Academy (7 p.m.)
• Trivia Night at Freedom Mill (7 p.m.)
• Denmark High School's Fall Chorus Concert at Cumming First United Methodist Church (7 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Forsyth County Sheriff's Office would like to wish Explosives Detection Dog Kimber a very happy 2nd birthday. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Daves Creek Elementary is hosting "Fall into STEM" Thursday, Oct. 27 from 5-7 p.m. Registration is open to purchase tickets. (Daves Creek 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)
• 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)
• 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, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)

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Events:

• Play Day for a Cause at Kiddie Academy of Cumming (October 15)
• Dinner & Latin Night Atlanta @ Tony's John's Creek Saturday, Oct. 15 (October 15)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around.

— 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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