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🌱 FOCO's Strong Volleyball Start + New Chicken Salad Chick Opening

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Good morning, Cumming. It's Friday!!! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

Dad Joke: "I thought the dryer was shrinking my clothes. Turns out it was the refrigerator all along."

Today's weather:

A stray morning thundershower. High: 89 Low: 68.

Here are the top three stories today in Cumming:

  1. Forsyth County high schools began the 2022 volleyball season on fire with three teams starting 2-0. Having won only one game last year, East Forsyth cruised past Commerce and Clarke Central in straight sets. Lambert also rolled, limiting Midtown and Chamblee to 12 or fewer points in each set. West Forsyth knocked off Mountain View and Duluth Tuesday night in straight sets as well. (Forsyth County News)
  2. A new Chicken Salad Chick is coming to Georgia. There will be 38 stores in the state when it opens next week within the Perimeter Marketplace shopping center at 4706 Ashford Dunwoody Road. The restaurant will feature catering and "Quick Chick" to-go options. It will serve in-store lunch and dinner as well as offer curbside pickup, delivery and carryout. Plus, Uber Eats is launching soon. Chicken Salad Chick has over 200 restaurants in 17 states across the country (Fast Casual).
  3. A man was shot Wednesday afternoon outside of a car dealership in Canton. As of Wednesday evening, police were investigating the incident at the dealership on Liberty Boulevard. Kevon Phillip Duffas, 30, shot Uriah Tyrek James, 24, in the leg. Officers performed life-saving techniques on James, applying a tourniquet to his leg before he was taken to the hospital. His current condition has not been released. Duffas was taken to the Cherokee County Adult Detention Center and charged with two counts of aggravated assault. Police said that neither James or Duffas was a customer or employee at the car dealership. It's unclear if there was any prior relationship between the two and the investigation is still ongoing. (WSBTV)

Today in Cumming:

  • Georgia's Response to the Holocaust - Exhibit from the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust - Post Road Library (All Day)
  • CrafterNoon - An Adult Craft Program - Cumming Library (2 p.m.)
  • Groovin' on the Green - Halcyon (6 p.m.)
  • Art-Themed Block Party - Duluth Town Green (6 p.m.)
  • Fernbank After Dark: Bones and Brews - Fernbank Museum (7 p.m.)
  • Live Music: Emma Gullo - NoFo Brewery (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Forsyth County Schools is hiring bus drivers. (Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)
  • Effective August 10, Humane Society of Forsyth County will be closed for adoption and clinic services due to two staff members testing positive for COVID. (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)
  • Chattahoochee Elementary has several extracurricular opportunities for students in 3rd - 5th grade. Visit https://tinyurl.com/3s2vchf3 for more information. (Chattahoochee 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 the shelter and HSFC does. (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)
  • Coal Mountain Elementary is looking for volunteers for the 100 Mile Club to scan the runner's cards as they come around the track. Volunteers would need to be available from 7 - 7:40 a.m. Monday and Wednesdays. Email Coach Heath if you're interested. (Coal Mountain Elementary via Facebook)
  • Forsyth County Family YMCA is waiving its joining fee through August 15. (Forsyth County Family YMCA via Facebook)
  • Forsyth Central High School will host a meet and greet for FCHS families and students August 18 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. (Forsyth Central High School via Facebook)
  • Vickery Creek Elementary is hiring cafeteria monitor positions. Please contact Kristan Riedinger for more information. kriedinger@forsyth.k12.ga.us / 770-346-0040 x 180134. (Vickery Creek Elementary via Facebook)
  • 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)
  • 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 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

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, 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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