🌱 Fire Destroys South Forsyth Home + Coach, Community Leader Dies

Good morning, neighbors. It's me, Phil Giltman, your host of the Cumming Daily — here to explain all the most important things happening in the community today. Let's do it.

Fun fact: July 27 is National Crème Brûlée Day!

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First, today's weather:

A shower and t-storm; humid. High: 85 Low: 72.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cumming:

1. Philip Michael Broome, a family man, community leader, football and soccer coach, public speaker, and motivator, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 49 on July 19. Raised in Houston, TX, Philip was a star athlete in soccer and football at Eisenhower High School. He also starred in various high school and college theater productions. After graduating from Rivier University in Nashua, NH, Philip relocated to Alpharetta. In 1999, while both working for the YMCA, a mutual friend introduced Philip to his wife life, Linda Spence, and in 2002, they were married. Philip coached boys and girls soccer and football at Milton High School and also served as a paraprofessional supporting students with special needs. Philip is survived by his wife and three children, Hunter (18), Hayden (17) and Hailey (13). A celebration of life will take place today at 2 p.m. at Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell. (Legacy)
   
   
2. A Cumming man was arrested for allegedly stalking his ex-wife, burglarizing and causing thousands of dollars in damage to her home. Forsyth County deputies responded to a home on Clayburn Road at about 3 a.m. on July 16, and were informed that a woman's ex-boyfriend had attempted to break in. Police found that three windows and a door had been damaged and a suspect could be seen on camera from a Ring doorbell attempting to break into the home. Propane tanks had been taken from the home, and the home's phone and internet cables had allegedly been cut. Police found the suspect's vehicle parked at Tidwell Park and discovered a stolen propane tank in the bed of the truck. The suspect was arrested for stalking, theft, and felony criminal damage to property. (Appen Media)
   
   
3. A house fire Saturday afternoon on Brook Pond Court in south Forsyth County left three pets dead, a firefighter injured and a family displaced. Authorities are deeming the home "likely a total loss." No civilians were injured, but two firefighters required medical attention on the scene after one fell from the second floor to the first and the other was treated for exhaustion and dehydration. Seven engine companies, a ladder truck company, two ambulances, two battalion chiefs and surround support units responded to the scene. Forsyth County also received assistance from Johns Creek Fire Department as well as Alpharetta and Gwinnett County. The origin of the fire is still under investigation and reports show that no one was home when the fire began (Forsyth County News).

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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)
• Moana Glam Camp - Sweet & Sassy (All Day)
• Baby Play Day - For infants from birth to 24 months - Cumming Library (10 a.m.)
• Back-to-School Bubblepalooza - Duluth Town Green (11 a.m.)
• Bookmobile Visit - Cherokee Chase Drive - (3 p.m.)
• Jennifer Daniels, Children's Musician Extraordinaire! - Post Road Library (3 p.m.)
• Stranger Things Trivia - StillFire Brewing (7 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• All pet adoption fees have been waived during the Forsyth County Georgia Animal Shelter "Summer of Love" event. Promo ends Sept. 6! (Forsyth County Georgia Government via Facebook)
• Need electrical help? Contact Fields Electric, 706-572-2625. Licensed and in business since 1998. (Nextdoor)
• Need your car or golf cart washed? Contact Austin with Gold Cart and Car washing service in Vickery. (470) 695-5145" (Nextdoor)
• 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 12pm to 6pm (NextDoor).
• Got Talent? - Halcyon will host its 3rd annual Halcyon's Got Talent competition Thursday July 28 for performers aged 10-18. Community members are welcome to watch the show and cheer on their favorite singers, dancers, magicians and more. It's 6-9 p.m. (Facebook)
• 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)
• 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)

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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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