🌱Man Arrested With 15 Pistols + W. Forsyth Alum Returns To Kansas St.

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Did you know: On this date, July 28, 1914, using the assassination of the Austrian archduke Francis Ferdinand as a pretext to present Serbia with an unacceptable ultimatum, Austria-Hungary declared war on the Slavic country, sparking World War I.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and humid. High: 92 Low: 73.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cumming:

1. Authorities arrested a Canadian man carrying a backpack with 15 pistols in a Publix parking lot on Atlanta Road. According to an affidavit filed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, William McDonald told federal authorities he was smuggling guns from the U.S. into Canada. Agents saw McDonald meet with a person in the Publix parking lot at 580 Atlanta Road before driving to an "island" in the parking lot where a gray backpack had been discarded. McDonald placed the backpack in the passenger side of his vehicle and tried to drive away, but ATF agents detained him. Agents found 13 Taurus pistols and two Glock pistols, according to the affidavit. McDonald told agents he had smuggled weapons at least two times before this incident and on this trip was to deliver the guns to an unknown person in the Ogden, New York area before smuggling them into Canada, according to the affidavit. McDonald was charged with violating federal law related to smuggling. McDonald is being held in the custody of the U.S. Marshals. (Gainesville Times)
2. Forsyth County Environmental Health Department conducted their routine inspections of several food-service establishments between July 16-26. Here are the following scores/grades for the various establishments:
   Arby's 403 Tri-County Plaza (96 - A)
   CT Al Pastor Taqueria 6330 Halcyon Way (100 - A)
   Holmes Slice 6330 Halcyon Way (98 - A)
   Kroger 5550 Bethelview Rd (100 - A)
   Pita Mediterranean Street Food 2340 Atlanta Hwy (100 - A)
   Sri Krishna Vilas 2255 Callaway Court (90 - A)
   Subway 2395 Peachtree Pkwy (88 - B)
   Texas Roadhouse 510 Lakeland Plaza (96 - A)
   The Original Hot Dog Factory 6365 Halcyon Way (97 - A)
   Towne Club Windermere 3950 Towne Club Pkwy (100 - A) (Forsyth County Public Health)
3. West Forsyth High School alumnus Eli Huggins has decided to play another season of football at Kansas State due to an NCAA rule granting players an extra year of eligibility because of the coronavirus pandemic. At 6-foot-4, 297 pounds, Huggins, a 2017 West Forsyth graduate, plays defensive tackle for the Wildcats. He played 10 games last year, recording three sacks, 21 tackles and six for loss. (Topeka Capital-Journal)

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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)
• Baby Play Day - Sharon Forks Library (10 a.m.)
• An Ocean of Rhythms - Hampton Park Library (11:30 a.m.)
• Forsyth County News Football Media Day (2 p.m.)
• Halcyon's Got Talent - Halcyon Forsyth (6 p.m.)
• Post Road Writers' Group - Post Road Library (6:30 p.m.)
• Teen Thursdays: End of Summer Celebration - Sharon Forks Library (6:30 p.m.)
• Magic with Ken Scott! - Cumming Library (7 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Forsyth County schools start back Thursday, August 4. School buses will be back on the roads and the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is reminding motorists of Georgia's School Bus Law: Drivers in both directions on a two-lane road and multi-lane road with a center turn lane MUST stop for a school bus that is picking up or dropping off kids. Drivers traveling in the opposite direction of the bus on a multi-lane road that has a permanent barrier or grass/concrete median do not have to stop, but should still slow down and drive with caution. Also, please remember that many of our school busses have Stop Arm Cameras to capture violators of this law. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Forsyth County Schools is hiring custodians. Apply for one of 17 positions currently available. (Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)
• Need electrical help? Contact Fields Electric, 706-572-2625. Licensed and in business since 1998. (Nextdoor)
• Need your car or golf cart washed? Contact Austin with Gold Cart and Car washing service in Vickery. (470) 695-5145." (Nextdoor)
• 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 12pm to 6pm (NextDoor).
• Coal Mountain Elementary will host a Back to School Ice Cream Social July 30 from 1 - 3 p.m. sponsored by the PTO. (Coal Mountain Elementary via Facebook)
• Forsyth County Public Library is looking for a part-time information specialist. If you love books, libraries and helping people, check out the current posting. (Forsyth County Public Library via Facebook)
• Tickets are available for the 2022 State of the Schools with the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce on August 2 at http://ow.ly/Zmlz50JZAO7. (Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)
• Scammer alert! Be careful when you sell anything online, especially Facebook marketplace. Scammers will ask you to send them the 6-digit code because they are using your phone number to make a fraud and need that code from you. Never give away any code. Report the Facebook account and block the number. (Nextdoor)
• Be aware! The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office has received complaints from citizens about a text scam where the perpetrators are giving $10 off a FCSO t-shirt if you click a certain link. FCSO is NOT selling t-shirts. Don't click the link. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Open House! Sawnee Elementary will host an Open House Tuesday, August 2. (Sawnee Elementary via Facebook)
• 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)
• Open House! Daves Creek Elementary will host an Open House Tuesday, August 2. (Daves Creek Elementary via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with 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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