🌱 Over 100 mph Speeds This Month + "Hot Summer Nights" Artists Wanted

Hello, hello. Nicole Fallon-Peek here with your Monday edition of the Cumming Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening in town. Keep reading for the latest.

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 85 Low: 68.

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Here are the top five stories today in Cumming:

1. The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is urging drivers to slow down. Deputies reported seeing speeds of 107 mph, 112 mph, and 130 mph this month. Those are just a few of the high speeds seen. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
2. Five new homes have been listed for sale in the Cumming area. Available properties range from a 1,909 sq. ft., 3-bed, 2.5-bath home for $479,000 to a $725,000 home with 5 beds, 4 baths, and 3,087 sq. ft. Get all the details in Patch's latest real estate roundup. (Cumming Patch)
3. In the Sunday Florida State Seminoles athletics update, Cumming native Wyatt Crowell made 28 appearances out of the bull pen. Crowell lead FSU to a 2.12 ERA and finished 6-1 with two saves and a total of 72 strikeouts in 51 innings. Crowell joins the USA Baseball's Collegiate National Team this summer as pitcher. (Tomahawk Nation)
4. The Sawnee Association of the Arts and The Cumming Arts Center is looking for artists for their "Hot Summer Nights" art show. The deadline to enter the show is Jul. 17, and artists' work will be on display from Aug. 4 through Oct. 1. Local artists 18 years and old are invited to enter. (Sawnee Art)
5. The Humane Society of Forsyth County is hosting its premier event, the Bark & Boogie Ball, on Oct. 15, 2022. All proceeds go to helping them support animals in need. You can purchase early-bird tickets starting Jul. 15 here. (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)

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Today in Cumming:

• Story Stroll in the Secret Garden - Forsyth County Public Library (12:00 AM)
• Books & Babies - Forsyth County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Creepy Crawlies! - Presented by Smithgall Woods Regional Education Center (11:00 AM)
• Write What You Love! - Forsyth County Public Library (6:30 PM)
• Why the Sea is Salty? - Ocean Folktales from Around the World (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office wished Marley – the Sheriff's Therapy Dog – a happy first birthday on Friday. See the adorable picture of Marley on their Facebook page. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Primrose School of Cumming West wishes a happy anniversary to Ms. Zakira. The school thanks Ms. Zakira for all she has done in the past four years for the children. (Primrose School of Cumming West via Facebook)
• The Cumming Library invites you for a "Story Stroll in the Secret Garden" today. Read Little Blue House Beside the Sea while taking a walk through the garden. (Forsyth County Public Library)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you around.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.