🌱 Former Georgia First Lady Dies + Johns Creek Shooting

Hello again, friends. Phil Giltman here with your Thursday edition of the Cumming Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

Fun Fact: Aug. 25 is National Banana Split Day.

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Today's weather:

Not as warm with a t-storm. High: 79 Low: 70.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cumming:

1. Former Georgia First Lady Sandra Deal died at her house in Demorest Tuesday. She was 80 years old. A Gainesville native, Deal died from breast cancer that had spread to her brain. She was a longtime educator who taught for 15 years in the Hall County School System. She was honored in 2018 with the Sandra Deal Secret Reading Garden at North Hall Middle School. She and former Governor Nathan Deal were married for 56 years. They had four children. (Gainesville Times)
2. A person of interest has been detained in a deadly Johns Creek neighborhood shooting on Tuesday. The early morning shooting left one person dead and another injured. Captain Todd Hood said the police don't think there are any other suspects at this time, but they are waiting to identify anyone involved until the victims' families have been notified. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
3. With National Food Bank Day falling on Sept. 3, Kelly Mill Elementary is collecting new and unopened cereal boxes to donate to the food bank. The schools plans to create a "giant Kelly Mill sized Domino train." All unopened cereal boxes should be brought to Kelly Mill Elementary, 1180 Chamblee Gap Road, no later than Sept. 1. (Kelly Mill Elementary)

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Today in and around Cumming:

• Quilt Show - Hampton Park Library (All Day)
• Baby Play Day - Sharon Forks Library (10 a.m.)
• Fall Open House - The Perfect Pigg (4 p.m.)
• Blingo Bingo - 1035 Turner Rd (6 p.m.)
• 80s Bar Crawl - Halcyon (6 p.m.)
• Atlanta's Best Music Bingo! - Legends Distillery (6 p.m.)
• Twilight Tales - Cumming Library (6:30 p.m.)
• Charcuterie Workshop & Wine Tasting Experience - Rise & Wine (6:30 p.m.)
• Post Road Writer's Group - Post Road Library (6:30 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is reminding motorists to park their phone before they drive. Georgia is a hands-free state. Drivers cannot have a phone in their hand or touching any part of their body while driving. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Forsyth County Schools is looking for carpenters and electricians. FCS has two openings in its facilities department. http://ow.ly/8SA750Kqwsc (Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)
• Forsyth County Family YMCA's virtual esports fall league is open for registration for ages 8-18. Register by September 12. (Forsyth County Family YMCA via Instagram)
• Whitlow Elementary is hosting Curriculum Night September 22. There will be two sessions from 5-6 p.m. or 6-7 p.m. Parents/guardians can choose a session or attend both. (Whitlow Elementary via Facebook)
• Math Team applications are due today for Sawnee Elementary. https://bit.ly/3R4VNJt" (Sawnee Elementary via Facebook)
• Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is hiring. Visit www.forsythsheriffcareers.com. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Need a pet sitter? Tricia Pokorney is bonded and insured with over 20 years experience. Call or text 941-284-0122. (Nextdoor)
• The USDA has ended free meals for all students. Many students are selecting meals at school but with no payment plan established. Please access mypaymentsplus.com to pre-pay for your child's meals or apply for free/reduced meals at forsyth.k12.ga.us/freereduced. (Matt Elementary via Facebook)
• Need an electrician? Contact Fields Electric at 706-572-2625 and ask for Terry. He has 25 years experience, licensed and insured, residential or commercial. (Nextdoor)
• 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)
• Forsyth County Schools is in need of bus drivers. Pay begins at $18.02 per hour with full benefits. (Forsyth County News)
• 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)
• 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)
• Forsyth County Government is hiring. Check out the opportunities available (Forsyth County Government)
• Rock Solid Brewing 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)
• Pinecrest Academy will host nationally known author, syndicated columnist, and family psychologist John Rosemond September 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. (Pinecrest Academy)

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That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update!

— 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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