🌱 Parent Refuses To Get Off School Bus + 'Money Mike' Strikes Deal

Hello, everybody! Phil Giltman here with your fresh copy of the Cumming Daily, full of all the community information you need to know right now. Without further ado...

Today's Dad Joke: I just found out I'm colorblind. The news came out of the purple.

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Weather today:

Spotty thunderstorms. High: 79 Low: 69.

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Here are the top stories today in and around Cumming:

1. A Coal Mountain Elementary School bus was delayed Monday afternoon when a parent allegedly stepped onto the bus and refused to exit. The mother demanded the driver let her children off at a location other than the assigned stop. The incident occurred in the Bridgetowne subdivision off Browns Bridge Road. Bus drivers are prohibited from allowing students to get off the bus at any stop other than the one assigned. Adults, parents or guardians are also prohibited from going onto a school bus. When the parent continued to refuse to get off the bus, staff members contacted dispatch. A transportation supervisor and Forsyth County Sheriff's Office deputy were called to the scene and eventually able to get the mother off the bus. Officials sent a notification to the parents explaining the delay, which was about 10-15 minutes. (Forsyth County News)
2. The following employees celebrated their 20 years of service milestone for the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office: Sergeant Jeff Roe and Karleen Chalker. DFC Terry Hamrick, Corporal Diedre Lotspeich, Lieutenant Andrew Chilton, Lieutenant Derek Bleisath, Master Deputy Sam Boone and Master Deputy Mike Skibba. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office)
3. The Atlanta Braves have signed hometown rookie outfielder Michael Harris II to an 8-year, $72 million contract extension. The deal runs through the 2030 season and includes a $15 million club option for 2031 and $20 million club option for 2032. The deal will be worth $102 million over 10 years if both options are exercised. Nicknamed Money Mike, Harris grew up in DeKalb and Henry counties and attended Stockbridge High School. He was drafted out of high school with the 98th pick in the 2019 MLB draft. (WSB)
4. The 31st annual Corky Kell Classic, Georgia's official kickoff to high school football season, kicked off Wednesday. There will be 22 teams from across the state participating in 11 games over the next several days. North Atlanta plays North Forsyth at 5:30 p.m. and West Forsyth squares off against Archer at 8:30 p.m. today. Both games are at West Forsyth High School. (Subscribe: Atlanta Journal Constitution)

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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)
• overBOOKed - Cumming Library (10 a.m.)
• BOOKMOBILE VISIT - Abbington at Haw Creek (3:15 p.m.)
• Yappy Hour - Polo Golf & Country Club (4 p.m.)
• Twilight Tales - Cumming Library (6:30 p.m.)
• It Started with Words - Presented by the Museum of History and Holocaust Education - Post Road Library (6:30 p.m.)
• TAB - Teen Advisory Board Orientation - Sharon Forks Library (6:30 p.m.)
• Up & Cumming Writers - Cumming Library (6:30 p.m.)
• Books--N--Bites with Karen White (7:00 PM)
• Trivia Night - NoFo Brewery (7 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Lakeside Middle School started off the football season strong with a 50-0 win over Liberty. (Lakeside Middle via Facebook)
• Sign up for a family YMCA membership and get $200 toward Y programs. (Forsyth County Family YMCA via Facebook)
• Big Creek Elementary is hosting its first Spirit Night at Zaxby's located on Mathis Airport Parkway Thursday, August 25 from 5-8 p.m. (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. It meets 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 what 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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— 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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