🌱 Development Provides Discounted Rent + Newt Gingrich Is Coming

Hello all. Phil Giltman here with your fresh copy of the Cumming Daily, filled with all the local information you need to know right now. Here goes.

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First, today's weather:

Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 91 Low: 73.

Fun fact: July 22 is National Mango Day!

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Here are the top three stories today in Cumming:

1. Cumming native Connor Moore is back for his third year with the South Carolina Stingrays. The Stingrays, who play out of North Charleston, are a minor league hockey team and East Coast Hockey League affiliate of the National Hockey League's Washington Capitals. Last year, Moore had two goals and 23 assists, scoring his first professional goal on Nov. 13 against Orlando. He served as an alternate captain for a portion of the 2021-22 season. Prior to joining the Stingrays in 2020, Moore, 25, spent four seasons at Boston College, helping lead the Eagles to two Hockey East regular-season championships. Moore appeared in 139 games from 2016-20, scoring nine goals and recording 36 assists. (Our Sports Central)
2. A new development located between Highway 9 and Veteran's Memorial Boulevard will offer discounted rent for law enforcement members after an agreement was struck at Tuesday's Cumming City Council meeting. Council members voted 4-0, with Councilman Christopher Light recused, to amend a zoning condition for The Foundry at Mashburn Village. The agreement states it will provide discounted rent for up to five of the development's units to police officers. Cumming Mayor Troy Brumbalow is hoping more developers will do the same. The Foundry at Mashburn Village will include 193,000 square feet of total retail, 320 rental units, 85 single-family homes, and 31 townhome units. City Attorney Kevin Tallant added language to the agreement to ensure the discount would stay even if the development was sold. (Forsyth County News)
3. Former U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Newt Gingrich will be at FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 E. Main Street in Woodstock July 29 at 4 p.m. discussing his book, "Defeating Big Government Socialism." Tickets can be purchased online. Gingrich will speak briefly, personalize book signings and sit for photos as time permits. He served as the 50th Speaker of the House from 1995 to 1999. (Fox Tale Book Shoppe)

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Today in Cumming:

• Georgia's Response to the Holocaust - Exhibit from the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust - Post Road Library (All Day)
• VBS in the Park - Main Street Park, Dawsonville (9:30 a.m.)
• An Ocean of Rhythms with Musician and Storyteller Jerry White - Cumming Library (11 a.m.)
• Animals Around the World Presented by Wildlife Wonders - Sharon Forks Library (11 a.m.)
• Discover Science - Shark Science - Hampton Park Library (1:30 p.m.)
• Vintage Vixons Bring 60s Groove - West Milford Farm (8:30 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Coal Mountain Elementary will host a Back to School Ice Cream Social July 30 from 1 - 3 p.m. sponsored by the PTO. (Coal Mountain Elementary via Facebook)
• Forsyth County Public Library is looking for a part-time information specialist. If you love books, libraries and helping people, check out the current posting. (Forsyth County Public Library via Facebook)

• 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)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Carriage Walk: My neighbors in the Carriage Walk subdivision are looking for an experienced handyman or contractor who can replace some house siding. You can reach them by phone or text at 706-386-1498. (Nextdoor)
• Be aware! The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office has received complaints from citizens about a text scam where the perpetrators are giving $10 off a FCSO t-shirt if you click a certain link. FCSO is NOT selling t-shirts. Don't click the link. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• 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)
• Christmas in July! The Christmas in July Event at 3 Oaks Farms, 3565 Tallant Drive, Cumming, is Saturday, July 23. Register for a cornhole tournament, shop early for Christmas at Cindy's Café & Corks for unique items made out of wine corks along with other vendors. Enjoy food, beverages and a day on the farm. (Patch Neighbor Posts)

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

— 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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