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Good morning Cumming! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could a power surge leave Cumming homeowners with big repair bills?
  • Why Lake Lanier near Cumming tops the nation for fall color

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 70.
  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Homeowner pays out $6.7K after Georgia Power equipment failure damaged her appliances (wsbtv.com) — A Cumming homeowner says an underground equipment failure on Georgia Power's system caused flickering lights and widespread damage to appliances, leaving her with about $6,700 in repair and replacement costs. Georgia Power acknowledged the failure but denied her damage claim, saying it could not have been foreseen, prompting questions from consumer advocates about what protections homeowners really have.
   

• Best lake for fall foliage in the entire US is right here in Georgia (onlineathens.com) — Lake Lanier, just minutes from Cumming, has been named the top lake in the entire country for fall foliage, with peak color expected around October 8. With dozens of nearby boat ramps, parks, and campgrounds, residents can enjoy prime leaf-peeping close to home while Georgia also scores two more lakes in the national top ten.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • For Animal Lovers, I had the privilege of visiting Fur Kids.
    I have never seen an animal rescue like it. Beautiful grounds, clean, huge surgery room, maternity room and so much more. The staff loves animals… (Nextdoor Orchards of Stoney Point)
  • Hello, we are new homeowners who relocated here from across the country and need some referral help.
    We need an electrician, a handyman that can also install doors, a landscaper- weekly maintenance on an acre of grass and lastly, anyone have… (Nextdoor Hyde Park)
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Closing Front of House Team Member (Evening/Night Shift) in Cumming. Apply here.
  • Smithfield Foods, Inc. posted a job opening for Maintenance Planner/Scheduler - 1st Shift (Relocation) in Cumming. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cumming here.

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Ok Cumming! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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