🌱 Main Street Lane Closure + Redevelopment Of North Point Mall

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Here are the top stories today in Cumming:

1. Traffic in downtown Cumming near the courthouse is going to get worse. The left turning lane on E. Main Street will close starting today to allow for the construction of a new parking area beside the courthouse. The lane will be closed for the duration of the project with an anticipated reopening in late 2022 (weather permitting). During construction, please refrain from walking in the road and instead use the sidewalk on the opposite side of Main Street. Please cross the road at the traffic signals in the designated crosswalks as this is often a busy thoroughfare. (Forsyth County Government).
2. The Kiwanis Club of Forsyth County is partnering with Food for Thought to tackle food insecurity in the community. To help, participants can be a driver for picking up and dropping off food donations, receive and sort food donations or participate in the Orange Bag food drive program. The next project is Saturday, August 13 starting at 10 a.m. (Kiwanis of Forsyth)
3. The Alpharetta Planning Commission approved the preliminary plan for a $500 million redevelopment of North Point Mall. The developer made the changes the commission wanted, including having fewer rental units and more units for homebuyers. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
4. The University of North Georgia (UNG) celebrated nearly 300 graduates Aug. 5 at its summer commencement ceremony at the Convocation Center on UNG's Dahlonega Campus. UNG Foundation Trustee Dr. Jeff Payne served as the keynote speaker. (News at UNG)

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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)
• Do Good with Denim at North Georgia Premium Outlets (10 a.m.)
• Discovery Day Kids Club - Halcyon (10 a.m.)
• Novel Diversions Book Club - Post Road Library (10 a.m.)
• Baby Play Day - Cumming Library (10:30 a.m.)
• West Forsyth High School Softball vs. Mill Creek - Mill Creek High School (6 p.m.)
• Music Bingo - Wild Wing Café (7 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• 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)
• United Way of Forsyth County recognized Instant Imprints for joining its 365 Small Business Circle. (United Way of Forsyth County (Georgia) via Facebook)
• Forsyth County Family YMCA is waiving its joining fee through August 15. (Forsyth County Family YMCA 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)
• The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognized Col. Carroll Edge for his advocacy for the Miracle League of Cumming/Forsyth County and the special needs community by naming the new Miracle League ball field coming Lanierland Park as Col. Carroll and Judy Edge Field. (Forsyth County Georgia Government 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 in Ball Ground 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)

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