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🌱 Labor Day Market + Gas Tax Suspension + GA Bulldogs Are Back
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First, today's weather:
Humid with a t-storm or two. High: 80 Low: 70.
Here are the top three stories in and around Cumming today:
- How does two full days of food, fun and music while perusing new lines of clothing, jewelry and home décor sound? Well, 20 Degrees South is hosting its annual Labor Day Market event at 205 Pilgrim Mill Road today and Sunday from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. There will be a variety of local vendors on hand with one-of-a-kind gifts. (Facebook Events)
- Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp issued an executive order Thursday extending the temporary suspension of the state sales tax on gasoline and other motor fuels that has been in effect since March. The latest extension runs through Oct. 12. Since that first suspension of the tax, the average price of gasoline in Georgia has remained among the lowest in the nation and is currently 46 cents per gallon below the national average, according to AAA. (Athens Banner-Herald)
- Are you ready for some football? The reigning champion Georgia Bulldogs kick off their 2023 campaign against No. 11 ranked Oregon Ducks today at 3:30 p.m. in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Ranked No. 3 in the preseason, the Dawgs come in as a 17-point favorite. Hard to believe but the last time these two teams played each other was in 1977. Georgia won 27-16. (ESPN)
Today in and around Cumming:
- Quilt Show - Hampton Park Library (All Day)
- Suwanee Farmers Market - Town Center Park (8 a.m.)
- Alpharetta Farmers Market - Alpharetta Town Green (8:30 a.m.)
- Craftsmanship: Crafting with Clay - Cumming Library (2 p.m.)
- Live Music: The Patriarch's - Stoney J's Farm and Orchard (3 p.m.)
- End of Summer Luau - Ponce City Roof (6 p.m.)
- Live Music: Peyton Kyle Lane - NoFo Brewery (7 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Forsyth County Government is offering free fitness, art and wellness classes as part of the improved Forsyth County Senior Services membership. (Forsyth County Georgia Government via Facebook)
- Forsyth County News is accepting nominations for the Best of Forsyth contest on who serves the best burger in Forsyth County. Voting begins in October. (Forsyth County News via Instagram)
- Forsyth County Fire Department is looking for businesses and vendors for the annual Trunk or Treat event on Oct. 22. Applications are due Oct. 14. (Forsyth County Georgia Government via Facebook)
- Forsyth County Schools is looking for substitute teachers and nurses. Pay has increased for the 2022-23 school year. (Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)
- Chattahoochee Elementary is hosting Curriculum Night Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. (Chattahoochee Elementary via Facebook)
- Whitlow Elementary is hosting Curriculum Night Sept. 22. There will be two sessions from 5-6 p.m. or 6-7 p.m. (Whitlow Elementary via Facebook)
- Hope By Design, a nonprofit organization in Forsyth County, is in need of twin beds for the families they serve. If you are in a position to donate a twin sized bed, please contact United Way of Forsyth County. (United Way Of Forsyth County via Instagram)
- Forsyth County is looking for poll workers for the upcoming election season. Serve the community, meet neighbors, make new friends, and even get paid (Forsyth County Georgia Government via Facebook)
- Forsyth County Family YMCA is hosting Senior Bingo Sept. 7 at 10 a.m. (Forsyth County Family YMCA via Instagram)
- The Forsyth County Georgia Animal Shelter "Summer of Love" event is coming to an end. All pet adoption fees are waived through Sept. 6. (Forsyth County Georgia Government via Facebook)
- 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 Sheriff's Office is hiring. Visit www.forsythsheriffcareers.com. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
- 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)
- 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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You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow morning for 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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