🌱 Georgia House Runoff Results + Open Houses In Cumming

Hey, everybody. It's Thursday in Cumming and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town. Without further ado...

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First, today's weather:

Very hot with periods of sun. High: 95 Low: 72.

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Here are the top five stories in Cumming today:

1. Cumming Republican Sherri Gilligan lost to banker Carter Barrett in House District 24 in Tuesday's runoff election. Gilligan was seen as one of the most right-wing members of the House. In November, Barrett will face Democrat Sydney Walker in a strong GOP district. (Laredo Morning Times)
2. Are you looking for a new home in the Cumming? Patch and Redfin have found five open houses for homeowners to visit in the Cumming area. Visit Patch to see pictures and details of all of the available homes. (Cumming Patch)
3. LL Flooring is opening six new stores during the second quarter of 2022. One of these locations is in Cumming, located at 580 Atlanta Highway Suite 203B. LL Flooring offers design expertise and a wide assortment of beautiful floor styles for homeowners looking to upgrade their flooring. (Business Wire)
4. Amid a string of North Georgia Conference United Methodist congregations disaffiliating and becoming independent churches, Cumming First UMC has no intention of severing its ties with the larger United Methodist Church. According to John Hutchinson, interim director of communications at Cumming First, the 2,500-member congregation will remain a part of UMC, as this is "not a decision churches can make lightly." Many of the more progressive disaffiliating churches have done so because of UMC's stance on LGBTQ+ marriage and clergy ordination. Hutchinson says Cumming First will continue to follow UMC's guidance on this issue while still striving "earnestly to welcome all people ... regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, physical, mental, emotional ability," etc. (Appen Media)
5. On Monday, the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office welcomed SO Communications Officer Claudia Berry to the team. They also welcomed back Deputy Sheriff First Class Howard Corrigan to duty. The FCSO family is excited to have them back. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office)

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Today in Cumming:

• "Hot August Nights" At The Cumming Arts Center (10:00 AM)
• Discover Science - Sharks Lab At Cumming Library (3:00 PM)
• Family PJ Storytime At Cumming Library (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Become a Forsyth County Schools bus driver for a great career with increased pay, part-time hours and full-time benefits! Apply here. (Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)
• The FoCal Center presents "Guys & Dolls"! Playing June 23-26, you can buy your tickets here. (Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)
• Forsyth County Voter Registrations & Elections is providing up-to-date results of the General Primary Runoff online. Learn more here. (Forsyth County Georgia Government via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with another update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.