🌱Lambert Students Win Aerospace Challenge + Weekend Antique Show

Morning, Cumming! Phil Giltman here with your Wednesday edition of the Cumming Daily, filled with all the community news you need to know right now.

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First, today's weather:

Some rain and a thunderstorm. High: 81 Low: 68.

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Here are the top three stories today in and around Cumming:

1. A team of Lambert High School students were named winners for aerospace and aviation at the 2022 Conrad Challenge Innovation Summit at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The challenge encourages students around the world to work in teams over the duration of a school year to discover innovative solutions and products to help solve issues within the realm of rocket science. Lambert students Ishan Mahajan, Sarvesh Prabhu, Srirag Tatavarti and Varnica Basavaraj started a company called AstraCell to help improve space travel. (Forsyth County News)
2. Calling all antiquers. Lakewood 400 Antiques Market is hosting an antique show this weekend, Aug. 19-21, located at 1321 Atlanta Highway in Cumming. The market has 75,000 square feet of indoor shopping for antiques and vintage items, plus an outdoor area and restaurant. The hours are 9-5 Friday, 9-6 Saturday and 10-5 Sunday. (Lakewood Antiques)
3. A Cumming man found sleeping in a parked car in Dunwoody was recently arrested for possession of opium and fentanyl. The man was found at about 1:30 a.m. on July 26, sleeping in a Mercedes Benz parked off Perimeter Center East, according to Dunwoody Police. Officers discovered that the vehicle's owner was wanted in Forsyth County and found drug paraphernalia and narcotics in the vehicle. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the DeKalb County Jail. (Appen Media)

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Today in Cumming:

• Georgia's Response to the Holocaust - Exhibit from the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust - Post Road Library (All Day)
• FUEL Agent Boot Camp - 433 Canton Hwy #306 (9 a.m.)
• S.A.L.T. Meeting - Fraternal Order of Police Lodge (10 a.m.)
• Baby Play Day - Cumming Library (10:30 a.m.)
• Handcrafted - Adult crafting - Hampton Park Library (1 p.m.)
• Bookmobile - River Hill Commons (2:30 p.m.)
• Paws to Read - Cumming Library (3:30 p.m.)
• Music Bingo - NoFo Brewery (7 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Vishnu Yella, a senior at Central Forsyth High School, helped revitalize an outdoor classroom primarily used by special needs children as part of his Eagle Scout project. He also constructed three wheelchair-accessible picnic tables, three benches and two raised garden beds. (Forsyth Central High School via Facebook)
• Big Creek Elementary is hosting its first Spirit Night at Zaxby's Thursday, August 25th from 5-8 p.m. located on Mathis Airport Parkway. (Big Creek Elementary via Facebook)
• Forsyth County Schools announced state individual student assessment results are now available in the Parent Portal. For more information visit http://ow.ly/IXQh50KknnJ (Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)
• If you enjoy singing, visit Cummings Barbershop Chorus. They meet 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)
• Mashburn Elementary is offering after-school clubs. (Mashburn Elementary via Facebook)
• Whitlow Elementary is seeking applicants to be a part of the Robo Wolves, Vex IQ Competition Robotics Team. Applications are due by August 19. (Whitlow Elementary via Facebook)
• Interested in becoming a mentor in Forsyth County Schools? Check the link training dates and more information. (Shiloh Point Elementary 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 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 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)
• Relay For Life of Forsyth County is hosting a fundraising event for the American Cancer Society at Legends Distillery Saturday, August 20th. (Relay For Life of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! I'll see you soon.

— 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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