🌱 Recovery Rocks Concert + Cumming Art Fest + GA 400 Construction

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and nice. High: 83 Low: 61.

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Here are the top three stories in and around Cumming today:

1. The right lane on GA 400 northbound from exit 17 (Keith Bridge Road) to Martin Road will be closed from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. today until next week (weather permitting) to accommodate the construction of a new interchange. Commuters should expect delays as crews prepare to move SR 369 traffic onto the new overpass bridge. (Forsyth County Government)
2. The Connection, a non-profit group focused on addiction recovery, will host a "sober-social musical festival" called Recovery Rocks Sunday Sept. 18 from noon - 6 p.m. at Cumming Fairgrounds. The family-friendly festival will feature music from Sister Hazel's Ken Block and Drew Copeland, Mama Jan Smith, Tony Lucca, Townsend and more, along with inspirational stories, food trucks, a kids' zone, vendors and resources for people in recovery and their families. All proceeds raised will go toward The Connection, which offers peer-to-peer recovery services, recreational activities, recovery meetings, resources, career coaching, life-skills training and more. (Forsyth County News)
3. Ready for some family fun? The Cumming Art Fest 2022 will take place Sept. 17 and 18 at the new Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Road. Presented by Forsyth Herald, there will be children's activities, festival eats, artists, games and more. (Forsyth Herald)

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Today in and around Cumming:

• Quilt Show at Hampton Park Library (All Day)
• Dahlonega Trail Fest at Hancock Park (9 a.m.)
• Suwanee Fest 2022 at Town Center Park (9 a.m.)
• Book Club for Adults at Hampton Park Library (10:30 a.m.)
• Family Storytime at Post Road Library (11 a.m.)
• Cherry Street 3 Year Anniversary Party at Halcyon (12 p.m.)
• Holistic Health & Wellness Event at Legends Distillery (2 p.m.)
• Bingo at VFW Post 9143 (6 p.m.)
• Live Music: Carly Burruss at Freedom Mill (6 p.m.)
• Live Music: Acoustic Thing at Legends Distillery (7 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Humane Society of Forsyth County is hiring a full-time receptionist. Weekend and holiday availability is required. Duties include answering the phones, scheduling appointments, processing adoptions, checking out clinic clients, taking payment, record keeping and cleaning. (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)
• Kelly Mill Elementary is looking for all 4th and 5th graders that love to read. The school is hosting Battle of the Books Club. (Kelly Mill Elementary via Facebook)
• Forsyth County Government is offering free fitness, art and wellness classes as part of the improved Forsyth County Senior Services membership. (Forsyth County Georgia Government via Facebook)
• Forsyth County News is accepting nominations for the Best of Forsyth contest. Voting begins in October. (Forsyth County News via Instagram)
• Forsyth County Schools is looking for substitute teachers and nurses. Pay has increased for the 2022-23 school year. (Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)
• Whitlow Elementary is hosting Curriculum Night Sept. 22. There will be two sessions from 5-6 p.m. or 6-7 p.m. (Whitlow Elementary via Facebook)
• Forsyth County is looking for poll workers for the upcoming election season. Serve the community, meet neighbors, make new friends and even get paid (Forsyth County Georgia Government via Facebook)
• Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is reminding motorists to park their phone before they drive. Georgia is a hands-free state. Drivers cannot have a phone in their hand or touching any part of their body while driving. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is hiring. Visit www.forsythsheriffcareers.com. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office 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)
• Interested in becoming a mentor in Forsyth County Schools? Check the link training dates and more information. (Shiloh Point 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)
• 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)
• Forsyth County Government is hiring. Check out the opportunities available (Forsyth County Government)
• 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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You're all caught up for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.

— 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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