🌱 FCS Seeks Business Leaders + BOC Deny Cricket Field Expansion

Happy Saturday and Happy Fall Break for Forsyth County Schools! I'm back in your inbox this Saturday morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in Cumming. In today's issue, we'll touch on...

• Career Exploration & Pathway Discovery.
• BOC votes no to cricket field expansion.
• School-based health center coming.

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Today's weather:

Beautiful with plenty of sun. High: 81 Low: 62.

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Here are the top stories in Cumming today:

1. Any business and industry professionals out there? Well, Forsyth County Schools is looking for business leaders to share their personal and professional stories to area students at the Career Exploration and Pathway Discovery Oct. 11 and 12 at the Forsyth Conference Center. Students will have the opportunity to ask what education and experience is required in order to enter certain industries they're interested in exploring. (Forsyth County Chamber)
2. In a unanimous 5-0 vote last Friday, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners denied Atlanta Cricket Fields' zoning request to add one more field on the property's 7.3 acres on Keith Bridge Road. The main purpose of the field would have been a place for players to train and practice cricket, but nearby residents voiced their concern over the property's expansion. (Forsyth County News)
3. A school-based health center is on its way to Cumming Elementary. Forsyth County Schools is partnering with Georgia Highlands Medical Services, a private nonprofit community health center founded in 1979, to provide on-site medical and mental health services for students and staff, particularly those that do not have a primary care physician. The aim is to promote health and academic success. While an opening date has not yet been set, Cumming Elementary was chosen because of its location and Title I status. (Appen Media).

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Today in and around Cumming:

• Fall Festival at Hopewell Baptist Church (10 a.m.)
• September Vaccination & Microchip Clinic (10 a.m.)
• Howl-O-Weenie DREAM Dachshund Rescue Picnic at Fowler Park (11 a.m.)
• Saturday Family Storytime at Post Road Library (11 a.m.)
• Live Music: Jeannie Caryn at Stoney J's (2 p.m.)
• Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at Atlanta Motorcar Club and Storage (6 p.m.)
• Live Music: Mad Margritt Unplugged at Legends Distillery (7 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Daves Creek Elementary is looking to hire a lunchroom monitor every Thursday from 10:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. If interested in applying, please reach out to aejohnson@forsyth.k12.ga.us. (Daves Creek Elementary via Facebook)
• Who's hiring in the Cumming area? Check out new local jobs. (Cumming Patch)
• Forsyth County Government is offering free fitness, art and wellness classes as part of the improved Forsyth County Senior Services membership. (Forsyth County Georgia Government 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)
• Interested in becoming a mentor in Forsyth County Schools? Check the link training dates and more information. (Shiloh Point Elementary via Facebook)
• Humane Society of Forsyth County is looking for folks to join its Street Team, a group of volunteers who attend community events, man the booths and spread the word about what the shelter and HSFC does. (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA 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)
• 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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Alrighty, you're all good for today!

— 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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