🌱 FCS High School Grad Rate Above 96% + Boil Water Advisory Lifted +

Hey, Cumming! I'm here in your inbox this Sunday morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including news about:

• FCS grad rate
• Boil water advisory lifted
• Vietnam Veterans of America Cumming Chapter's Anniversary

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Mostly sunny and delightful. High: 72 Low: 44.

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Here are the top stories today in Cumming:

1. With the recent release of the 2022 Georgia high school graduation rates, Forsyth County Schools is thrilled to announce that for the third consecutive year, the high school graduation rate for the district is above 96 percent. Alliance Academy for Innovation came in at 100 percent this year. "In the past 20 years, Forsyth County K-12 teachers and staff have worked with community and business partners to raise our graduation rate 18%," shared FCS Superintendent Jeff Bearden. "This is a big leap, and all are to be congratulated, especially for maintaining 96% for the last three years. Daily, we are focused on providing an unparalleled education for all to succeed." (Forsyth County Schools)
2. The boil water advisory issued Oct. 6 by the Forsyth County Water and Sewer Department has been lifted. The advisory was issued as a precautionary measure after a telecommunications contractor struck a water line in the Pilgrim Mill Road peninsula area. Customers no longer need to boil water before drinking, cooking or preparing baby food. (Forsyth County Government)
3. The Vietnam Veterans of America Cumming Chapter 1030 celebrated its 13th anniversary Friday. Beginning with 25 members, the chapter now totals over 200 regular associates. Chapter 1030 supports veterans in need and especially the substantial number of homeless veterans throughout North Georgia. Additionally, it is a major supporter of The Place of Forsyth and a number of other local charitable and social service organizations. Chapter 1030 meets the first Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. a the AA Driving Academy, 432 Canton Highway. (VVA-1030)

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Today in and around Cumming:

• Service, Citizenship, and Civil Rights Exhibit at Hampton Park Library (All Day)
• Bike Riding Clinic at Fowler Park (9:30 a.m.)
• Cumming Fair at Cumming Fairgrounds (12:30 p.m.)
• Inspiration for Your Home-based Business at Sharon Forks Library (2 p.m.)
• Dawn Blair Junior Recital at Music Authority (3 p.m.)
• Live Music: Jody Abernathy at Freedom Mill (5:30 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Forsyth County Government Board of Commissioners recognized Alexander Theofilis for recently earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Congrats, Alexander. (Forsyth County Georgia Government via Facebook)
• Some of the Forsyth County 911 team traveled to Collier County Sheriff's Office's 911 center in Florida to hand deliver supplies, goodies and support after Hurricane Ian made landfall in the area. (Forsyth County Georgia Government via Facebook)
• Coal Mountain Elementary will cancel the 100 Mile Club for Monday, Oct. 10 due to the House Rally Schedule. (Coal Mountain Elementary via Facebook)
• Forsyth County Public Library's annual Friends' Bag Sale is right around the corner! Fill an entire paper bag with adult fiction and nonfiction for just $5 a bag. (Forsyth County Public Library 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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— 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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