🌱 Plaque Honors Fallen EMT + Senate Bill 233 + Amateur Exhibition

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with all the most important things happening these days in town. In today's issue, you'll find news about:

• A new plaque honoring fallen Forsyth County EMT
• The Georgia Promise Scholarship Act
• An upcoming amateur photography exhibition

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But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny, breezy and cool. High: 63 Low: 45.

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Here are the top five stories today in Cumming:

1. A Forsyth County EMT is being honored with a new plaque after being killed in a head-on crash, Central EMS announced in a Facebook post on Friday. Gina Ayers, 57, will have a plaque dedicated to her at Forsyth County Fire Station #4 on Evans Road. Ayers was driving her Central EMS ambulance on State Route 20 to an emergency call Nov. 17 when the driver of a green Ford Mustang collided head-on with the ambulance, killing Ayers. (11Alive.com WXIA)
2. In case you missed it, the Georgia Promise Scholarship Act passed 33-23 and is now moving into the State House. Also known as Senate Bill 233, the legislation would give participating students a $6,000 voucher to enroll in a private school that accepts the scholarship, which places no limit on the number of students who can apply. The bill has yet to be voted on in the House of Representatives. (GEORGIA LAW NEWS)
3. Forsyth County Public Library is now soliciting submissions for its amateur photography exhibition through May 28. The exhibition, titled "All Together Now," will be on display in June and July at the Sharon Forks Library. It will celebrate togetherness through the themes of kindness, friendship, and unity. Participation is limited to adults. To access the submission form, click here. (Forsyth County Public Library)
4. As a reminder, all personal transportation vehicles must be registered with the City of Cumming Police Department and have safety features as required by state law. Among the required safety features include a braking system sufficient for the weight and passenger capacity of the vehicle, a main power switch, tail lamps, and more. (Cumming Police Department)
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Today in Cumming:

• I Want The Wide American Earth At Post Road Library (All Day)
• Baby Play Day At Hampton Park Library (10:00 AM)
• Council Business Meeting With Exemplification At Knights Of Columbus (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Meet Humane Society of Forsyth County's dog of the day: Jack. Jack, an Australian Cattle Dog, is roughly 10 months old and weighs 39 pounds. He is described as very sweet and loving! (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)
• Join Forsyth County Parks and Recreation at Old Atlanta Recreation Center for a First Aid, CPR, and AED certification! The course will take place on May 13 and teaches rescuers how to effectively recognize and treat adult emergencies until medical services personnel arrive. (Forsyth County Parks and Recreation)
• Itching for a new home? Check out the latest homes to hit the housing market in and around Cumming. The properties vary in price and size, from a five-bed, four-bath home for $835,000 to a three-bed, two-bath home for $369,900. (Cumming Patch)

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