🌱 Music Lineup Announced for Cumming Fair + New Stores at Outlets

Welcome back, Cumming. I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. I'll get right to it.

Fun fact: "I'll be back!" The Terminator, Arnold Schwarzenegger turns 75 today. Happy birthday Arnie.

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First, today's weather:

A heavy t-storm in the p.m.. High: 88 Low: 73.

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Here are the top three stories in Cumming today:

1. Cumming Country Fair and Festival has announced its music lineup. This year's performers will be Sawyer Brown on Friday, Oct. 7, Tyler Farr on Tuesday, Oct. 11 and Joe Nichols on Thursday, Oct. 13. All concerts begin at 8 p.m. There are no fees other than admission. This year's fair will be held Oct. 6-16 at the Cumming Fairgrounds (Forsyth County News).
2. Furkids is hosting its monthly vaccination and microchip clinic with free pet vaccines today at 10 a.m. Sponsored by Petco Love Foundation, the clinic is held monthly at the Furkids Cat Shelter and Headquarters, 5235 Union Hill Rd, Cumming. Services include rabies and Bordetella vaccines, heartworm tests, exams and microchipping. Appointments are recommended but walk-ins are welcome (Furkids).
3. New stores have recently been added to the North Georgia Premium Outlets. Athletic apparel retailer Vans opened a store at the outlet mall in June, and sportswear retailer Lids opened at the shopping complex in March. Housewares store Zwilling J.A. Henckels will also premiere its own location at the outlet mall in the next few months (Dawson News).

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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)
• Bookmobile Visit - Sawnee Mountain Preserve (9 a.m.)
• Pet Adoption - Petco Cumming (11 a.m.)
• Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office: 2nd Annual Back to School Event - Gwinnett County Fairgrounds (11 a.m.)
• American Red Cross Blood Drive - Sharon Forks Library (11 a.m.)
• Legend Party Benefit - StillFire Brewery (noon)
• Legends Unleashed Bourbon Nights - Humane Society Forsyth County (6 p.m.)
• Bingo! - VFW Post 9143 (7 p.m.)
• A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum - School Street Playhouse [Promo inside] (8 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Forsyth County Schools: The USDA has ended free nationwide meals, which was started in response to COVID. View menus, payment options, and free and reduced info at http://ow.ly/u6XB50K6FCF (Forsyth County Schools)
• Forsyth County Government is hiring. Check out the opportunities available (Forsyth County Government)
• Forsyth County Schools: Schools start Thursday, August 4. See bus routes, stops and contact information at http://ow.ly/rEhQ50K6LXc (Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)
• There's still time to donate. Kiwanis Club of Forsyth County is hosting its 3rd annual Christmas in July event to benefit children and families served by the Bald Ridge Lodge, Family Haven, Jesse's House and The Place of Forsyth (Kiwanis Club of Forsyth County).
• Forsyth County Schools will hold the 2022 State of the Schools with the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce August 2. Reserve your seat at fcstateoftheschools.com. (Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)
• 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).
• Parent's Night Out! Drop the kids (ages 5-13) off at Cumming Aquatic Center Saturday, Aug 5 from 6 - 10 p.m.. They'll enjoy supervised pool time, games, and a pizza dinner. Lifeguards will be present and on duty. Children will be supervised both in and out of the water. $20. (Cumming Aquatic Center).
• 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 Saturday off right. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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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