🌱 Dojo Hosting Officer Training + Registration for Cancer Walk

Good morning and happy weekend, Cumming! I'm here in your inbox to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

Fun fact: August 6 is National Root Beer Float Day

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Now, today's weather:

Humid; an afternoon t-storm. High: 89 Low: 72.

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Here are the top five stories in Cumming today:

1. Ascension Mixed Martial Arts will host a special class to help raise money for training members of law enforcement how to practice jiu-jitsu. Professor Greg Lapin is raising money for Adopt a Cop BJJ, a non-profit organization that provides scholarships for law enforcement officers to learn jiu-jitsu. The program is open to all experience levels, and all proceeds will go toward Adopt a Cop. The event will take place Saturday, August 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the dojo, 2 Tri-County Plaza in Cumming. The cost is $50. Donations can be made in person, on the day of the training, or to Lapin via Venmo (@Greg-Lapin) with "Ascension" and the trainee's name as the note. (Forsyth County News)
2. A ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil newly added amenities at Eagle's Beak Park will be held Tuesday, August 16 at 3 p.m. The park, located at 8420 Old Federal Rd in Ball Ground, will have an inclusive playground, a 1.25-mile paved walking trail with Trail of Tears historical signage, and scenic river overlooks and picnic pavilions. The additions were made possible through a $2.25 million Georgia Department of Natural Resources grant.
3. An Alpharetta mother has spoken out to warn parents and caregivers about the possibilities and dangers of toddlers climbing into hot cars. The mother of three is using her own family's experience with this situation to raise awareness and to educate. She notes that although it's rare, more instances of toddlers climbing into empty hot cars does happen. She highlights her work with Kids and Car Safety to bring awareness to the community. (Fox 5 News)
4. Registration is now open for the 2022 Northside Hospital Paint Gwinnett Pink 5K Walk/Run for Breast Cancer. The event will be held Saturday, Oct. 15 at 7 a.m. at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville. Now in its seventh year, Paint Gwinnett Pink is held during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and supports breast cancer programs at Northside Hospital Gwinnett and Northside Hospital Duluth. Money raised provides improved access to cutting-edge imaging technology for earlier diagnosis, mammograms and transportation and other assistance needed for cancer treatments. The 2022 event theme of "Seeing Beyond" was chosen to celebrate and highlight the fundraising goal to secure new 3D mammography technology at the two hospitals (Northside Hospital).

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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)
• Science Olympiad Workshop- Forsyth Central High School (8 a.m.)
• 12th Annual Run for the Son - Friendship Baptist Church (9 a.m.)
• Free Lacrosse Clinic - Lanierlands Soccer Field (9 a.m.)
• Veterans Rally Point - Good Ol' Days Bar & Grill (11:45 a.m.)
• Watercolor Painting Studio - Cumming Arts Center (1 p.m.)
• Brewau Luau - StillFire Brewery (1 p.m.)
• A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (8 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office collected 57 gently used Kevlar vests and donated them to the Chaplains that are helping deliver food in the war areas of Ukraine. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Congratulations to Deputy First Class Palmer for celebrating 25 years of dedicated service to the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• New Hope Elementary celebrated its opening Thursday as students returned to school with huge smiles on their faces. Principal Laura Webb and her staff welcomed more than 900 students. (Forsyth County News via Instagram)
• 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)
• Humane Society of Forsyth County will be closed for adoptions Friday and Saturday August 5 and 6 but will remain open for already scheduled clinic appointments from 9 a.m. - noon. (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)
• Volunteers needed this weekend. Humane Society of Forsyth County received a grant through The Home Depot Project to upgrade a few areas of the shelter. (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)
• Polo Fields Equestrian Center (5890 Polo Dr.) is accepting proposals for private organizations interested in providing complete management, maintenance and operational services of the stable building and equine programs. Proposals must be submitted by 2 p.m. on September 1. (Forsyth County Government)
• Forsyth County Schools announced the USDA has ended free nationwide meals, which was started in response to COVID. View menus, payment options, and free and reduced info at http://ow.ly/u6XB50K6FCF (Forsyth County Schools)
• Forsyth County Government is hiring. Check out the opportunities available (Forsyth County Government)
• Rock Solid Brewing in Ball Ground will host a Teacher Appreciation Day Saturday, August 27, offering all teachers a $5 gift card with your order during the hours of noon - 6 p.m. (NextDoor).
• 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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— Phil Giltman

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