🌱 Good Vibes In Cumming + New Alta North Luxury Apartment Community

Hello, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this warm morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Let's dive right in.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very hot. High: 97 Low: 73.

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Here are the top five stories in Cumming today:

1. Good Vibes Nutrition Inc. will bring good nutrition and taste to the Cumming City Center. Husband and wife Brant and Kelly Trainer started Good Vibes to provide healthier choices, like smoothie shakes and iced teas, to customers. Brant shared that their products "are a great way to help people manage various nutritional aspects of their health, such as overall calorie consumption, protein and carb intake, and generally focus on well-being through better convenient choices." (Newsbreak)
2. A jailhouse cook has been accused of sexually assaulting female inmates according to Georgia deputies. Charles Henry Rice of Cumming faces three counts of misdemeanor sexual battery and jailed on a $17,100 bond. Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch said, "I will not tolerate this kind of behavior from any employee. Further, I commend the women who reported these actions to our staff." (Sacramento Bee)
3. 11Alive's "Oh Say Can You Sing" anthem contest winners have been announced. University of Georgia graduate, Rachel Norman will sing 'The Star-Spangled Banner' before the start of the world's largest 10K on Jul. 4. Kaitlyn Hendrix of Cummings took the win for the kids' contest. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
4. Wood Partners and CP Capital US expand their partnership with the groundbreaking of a luxury apartment community in Cumming. Alta North will open in late 2023 with pre-leasing starting in the Fall of 2023. The community will give residents an array of nearby dining and retail options and access to Atlanta's city center. (MultifamilyBiz.com)
5. A local family is grateful for the community's kindness amidst their teen son's battle with brain cancer. The Palmour family has received money to pay for medical costs through various fundraisers and donations. There will be a concert fundraiser for Mason Palmour at Buford's Tannery Row Ale House on June 24 at 7 p.m. (Dawson County News)

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Today in Cumming:

• Books & Babies - Summer Series, At Cumming Library (10:30 AM)
• Wildlife Wonders' Animals Around the World, At Cumming Library (3:00 PM)
• Bookmobile Visit, At Cherokee Chase Drive (3:00 PM)
• Tiny Art Using Dotting Tools Workshop for Adults, At Post Road Library (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Big Creek Elementary welcomes Sai Gonyea as the new music teacher for the 22-23 school year. He enjoys singing with choirs, teaching color guard, playing video games, and cuddling with his cat. (Big Creek Elementary via Facebook)
• Forsyth County Georgia Government urges residents to check their outdoor irrigation system for clogged, broken, or missing sprinkler heads. Better yet, find an irrigation professional certified by a WaterSense labeled irrigation program to do the work for you. (Forsyth County Georgia Government via Facebook)
• Help fund an animal in need by joining the Humane Society of Forsyth County's Forever Care/Special Needs Program! As one of the few no-kill shelters in the area, they are committed to giving every animal in the program the best chance at finding a new home. For more information, visit forsythpets.org. (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for 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.