🌱Cumming Man Dies In Motorcycle Accident + Parks Dept. Receives Grant

Good morning, Cumming. I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

Fun fact: July 17 is National Tattoo Day!

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and humid. High: 91 Low: 72.

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Here are the top three stories in Cumming today:

1. The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal wreck that left 31-year-old Andrew Perillo dead. The wreck occurred at the entrance of the Green Corners Shopping Plaza on Canton Highway around 10 p.m. Thursday. Perillo, of Cumming, was heading east on Highway 20 on his motorcycle, a 2021 Harley Davidson Softail, when a 2004 GMC Canyon, driven by a 16-year-old from Cumming, attempted to turn left into the shopping center and hit Perillo. Perillo was pronounced dead at the scene. The teen was not injured and the accident is still under investigation by the FSCO Traffic Specialist Unit. (Forsyth County News Online)
2. A Forsyth County CEO and a trainer at South Forsyth High School were appointed by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp to serve on various boards, councils and advisory positions across the state. William Carter Patterson is the CEO of Forte Data Systems, a software company located off Paddocks Parkway in Johns Creek, has been appointed to the Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority. This commission works to "ensure that Lake Lanier Islands continues to improve its market position as a resort destination." Patterson is also the owner of Cumming Cigar Company off East Main Street in downtown Cumming. Diane Green King was appointed to the Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers, a commission that deals with licenses and applications for athletic trainers and prospective applicants in the state. (ValdostaToday.com)
3. The Forsyth County Parks & Rec Department received a $48,000 grant from the Building Opportunities in Out-of-School Time (BOOST) Grants Program to expand therapeutic recreation program offerings in the county. Through Therapeutic Recreation, Forsyth County Parks & Rec offers programs for individuals with specific needs in order to develop leisure and recreation skills, enhance socialization, independence and overall quality of life. Funding for the BOOST grant comes from the American Rescue Plan. The program is administered by the Georgia Department of Education in partnership with the Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network (GSAN) and the Georgia Recreation and Park Association (GRPA). (Forsyth County Government)

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Today in Cumming:

• Climate Change and Clean Energy Workshop — Sharon Forks Library (2 p.m.)
• Adult MakerDay: Fabric Mosaic Sea Turtle — Post Road Library (2 p.m.)
• Taste Around Town at Union Hill Park on July 22 and 23 (All Day)
• A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum — School Street Playhouse (8 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Got flood damage? Atlanta Restoration offers services for flood damages in Atlanta, Johns Creek, Roswell, Alpharetta and Cumming. (Digital Journal)
• Alpharetta Presbyterian Church is looking for a facilities/property manager. Qualified candidates can send their resume to alpharettajobopenings@gmail.com (Appen Media)
• Early bird 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)
• The Forsyth County Schools Board of Education will host its monthly meeting on July 19 at 5 p.m. Feel free to review the meeting agenda and access the live video link at http://ow.ly/UWkb50JX9i1. (Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)
• Summer may be winding down, but YMCA Camp High Harbour is still going strong! Make the last weeks of summer the best ever at Y overnight camp. There's still availability through July 30 for Lake Allatoona and August 6 for Lake Burton. (Forsyth County Family YMCA via Facebook)
• Need someone to pressure wash? Call or text Travis Bell (985) 687-8549.
• Cumming Firth United Methodist Church Preschool has a few three-day PreK openings for four year olds. Classes meet Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. School starts September 1. Call the Preschool Office at 770-889-4580 for more information.

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!