🌱 Preseason High School Football Rankings + Cumming Greek Festival

Hello, friends. I'm here with your Thursday edition of the Cumming Daily, filled with all the community news you need to know. Enjoy...

Fun Fact: August 11 is National Son's and Daughter's Day.

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Today's weather:

Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid. High: 83 Low: 69.

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Here are the top four stories in Cumming today:

1. Fall is in the air which means football is just around the corner. High school football kicks off next weekend and MaxPreps released its 2022 preseason rankings. After capping a 14-1 season with a 21-20 state title win last year, Buford comes in at No. 1. South Forsyth War Eagles, finishing 8-3 last year, comes in at No. 23. West Forsyth Wolverines, finishing 5-6 last year, ranks at No. 28. Denmark Danes, going 8-3 last year, is No. 37. (MaxPreps)
2. Opa! The Cumming Greek Festival is back and will take place October 14-16 at Saints Raphael, Nicholas & Irene Greek Orthodox Church, 3074 Bethelview Road. There will be music, Greek cuisine and a live performance by the Greek dance troupe. Parking is onsite and free all weekend. Hours are Friday 3 - 9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sunday noon - 5 p.m. (Cumming Greek Festival).
3. Relay for Life of Forsyth County is hosting a night of entertainment with proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. The Songwriters Night for Charity will be held Saturday, August 20 from 7 - 9:30 p.m. at Legends Distillery, 210 Industrial Pkwy., Cumming. Ethan Phillips, April Rooks, Ken Forrester and Doug Harrell will be performing. (Relay for Life)
4. The King of Camo is hosting a fundraiser Sept. 10 called Veteran Charity Motorcycle Ride with proceeds going to veterans and first responders suffering from PTSD. Participants will stage at The King of Camo, 3040 Keith Bridge Road A3, from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 10, and the ride will begin at 12:30 p.m. The ride will have stops at Brimstone Tavern, Johns Creek Indoor Gun Range, Olde Towne Cutlery and NoFo Brewery. It's $50 per bike (Forsyth County News).

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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)
• Kids Consignment Sale-Cumming First United Methodist Church (8:30 a.m.)
• 50+ Supper Club - First Baptist Church (6 p.m.)
• Twilight Tales - Cumming Library (6:30 p.m.)
• Post Road Writers' Group - Post Road Library (6:30 p.m.)
• Chess for Kids - Sharon Forks Library (7 p.m.)
• Trivia Night - NoFo Brewery (7 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Daves Creek Elementary ranked as the No. 1 non-magnet true public elementary school in the state of Georgia. (School Digger)
• 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 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 County Family YMCA is waiving its joining fee through August 15. (Forsyth County Family YMCA 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)
• The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognized Col. Carroll Edge for his advocacy for the Miracle League of Cumming/Forsyth County and the special needs community by naming the new Miracle League ball field coming Lanierland Park as Col. Carroll and Judy Edge Field. (Forsyth County Georgia Government 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 in Ball Ground 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)

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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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