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Good day Cumming! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What options does this Cumming homeowner have after a $6,700 power hit?
  • How a Cumming homeowner lost $7,200 in a mortgage scam
  • Cumming-based importer tied to recall of 2.3 million candy bottles

Also on today's calendar: Howl-O-Weenie: Dachshund Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 94 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 86, low: 68.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Homeowner billed $6.7K after Georgia Power failure damaged her appliances (wsbtv.com) — A Cumming homeowner says an underground Georgia Power equipment failure caused flickering lights and widespread damage to her appliances, leaving her with about $6,700 in repair costs. Georgia Power acknowledged the failure but denied her claim, saying it wasn't negligent, leaving her and consumer advocates questioning what recourse local residents have when utility problems damage their homes.
   

• Forsyth, Alpharetta police reports: DUI, scam, slap (appenmedia.com) — Recent police reports show a Cumming woman and a Gainesville man lost $7,200 in a mortgage scam after paying a supposed loan-modification contact through a transfer app. Forsyth County deputies also handled a high-speed reckless driving case, while Alpharetta officers reported a clinic altercation and a DUI arrest involving a fraudulent tag, highlighting ongoing safety and fraud concerns nearby.
   

• Ricky Joy recalls 2.3M candy bottles over choking hazard (topclassactions.com) — A major national recall involves more than 2.3 million Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy bottles imported by a company based in Cumming, so local families should check their pantries. The rolling ball applicator can detach and pose a choking hazard, and the company is urging consumers to stop using the candy immediately and request a refund with prepaid return shipping.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Pinecrest Academy Invites You to a Fall Informational Coffee —Vivian Heard Read on Patch
  • This is Umi
    I had the pleasure of having this sweet girl in my home, for only 5 days. It took 1 day for her to wiggle her way in to my heart. I have never met… (Nextdoor McCoy)
  • Does anyone revognize this dog?
    She was found in Dahlonega and needs to find her family. Let us know if you recognize her as we cannot keep her. (Nextdoor Legacy Island)
  • Selectek Staffing Solutions posted a job opening for Senior Accountant - Bilingual in Cumming. Apply here.
  • Forsyth County, GA posted a job opening for Maintenance Worker, Part Time in Cumming. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cumming here.

🗞 Nearby News

Buford

  • TCC and Japanese Consortium Deliver 686K-SF Buford Creek Business Center Near Atlanta (metroatlantaceo.com)
  • Georgia Baptist Women in Ministry Retreat offers rest, encouragement to those who serve (christianindex.org)
  • Houston County surges in fifth inning to hand Lee County first region loss (hhjonline.com)

Suwanee

  • Rep. Clyde Honors Winton Machine Company as Special Georgian of the Ninth (house.gov)

Alpharetta

  • New Mexican Eatery To Open In Alpharetta (patch.com)

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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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