🌱 Restaurant Discounts For CURE + Senate Debate + UNG Ranks in Forbes

Hello everybody and happy Friday. The Cumming Daily is back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town. Let's get to it.

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Cumming Pic of the Day:

Photo taken by Andrew Demske. Great shot, Andrew.
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Today's weather:

Cloudy with a t-storm or two. High: 79 Low: 68.

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

1. Forsyth County and metro Atlanta restaurants are gearing up to support CURE Childhood Cancer with special events throughout the month of September. Restaurants will be hosting sales and events to support the Georgia-based charity for National Childhood Awareness Month. Check the link for all the local deals. (Reporter Newspapers)
2. Friday Night Lights kicks off Week 4 with some marquee matchups in Forsyth County. North Forsyth (2-1) heads to Canton to take on Creekview (0-3). Harrison (1-2) travels to Denmark (1-1) in the teams' first ever meeting. Cambridge (2-1) will take on West Forsyth (1-2) in Cumming. Harvester Christian, seeking its first win, will play Pinecrest Academy (1-1) at Pinnacle Field. Central Christian (1-1) takes on Fidelis Christian (1-1) at Joint Venture Park. Undefeated King's Way Christian (2-0) will head to Warrior Field to take on Horizon Christian (1-1). (Forsyth County News)
3. There is a good possibility Alpharetta and Milton residents will be able to tune in for a Sen. Raphael Warnock/Herschel Walker U.S. Senate race debate next month. Warnock said that he will participate in the debate Walker prefers if Walker agrees to another forum Warnock wants. This would result in two debates. Georgia's Senate race is one of the most closely watched in the country as Republicans try to take back control of Congress. (WABE 90.1 FM)
4. Forbes magazine released its America's Top Colleges list Aug. 30 and the University of North Georgia ranked fifth among public universities in Georgia. UNG was one of only six public universities in Georgia to make the list, which included over 500 schools nationally. The university ranks 209th among all public universities on the list and 96th among both public and private universities in the South. (News at UNG)

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Today in and around Cumming:

• Quilt Show at Hampton Park Library (All Day)
• Explorer Tots at Cumming Library (11 a.m.)
• Preschool PlayLab at Sharon Forks Library (11 a.m.)
• Ready, Set, Preschool at Hampton Park Library (11 a.m.)
• Preschoolers at Post at Post Road Library (11 a.m.)
• September Bar Meeting at Tam's Backstage (12 p.m.)
• Masterminds LEGO® Lounge at Post Road Library (4 p.m.)
• Live Music: Rick Dalton at Legends Distillery (6 p.m.)
• Twilight Tales at Cumming Library (6:30 p.m.)
• Fernbank After Dark: Senses at Fernbank Museum (7 p.m.)
• MTG Commander Night at 540 Lake Center Parkway (7 p.m.)
• Little Shop of Horrors at School Street Playhouse (8 p.m.)
• Nightrain International at Rosati's Pizza Pub (9 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Meet Humane Society of Forsyth County's Dog of the Day, Zeus, a Labrador retriever mix, currently up for adoption. (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)
• Mashburn Elementary would like to thank 11 Alive for bringing its weather truck to the school for 4th grade students. (Mashburn Elementary via Facebook)
• Shiloh Point Elementary announced Sept. 13 is going to be Dress like a SuperHero Day to kick-off the school's Be a Change-maker SuperHero Fundraiser. Kids can wear their favorite SuperHero outfit. Outfits need to be school appropriate. (Shiloh Point 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 on who serves the best burger in Forsyth County. 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)
• Chattahoochee Elementary is hosting Curriculum Night Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. (Chattahoochee Elementary 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)
• Hope By Design, a nonprofit organization in Forsyth County, is in need of twin beds for the families it serves. If you are in a position to donate a twin sized bed, please contact United Way of Forsyth County. (United Way Of Forsyth County via Instagram)
• 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)
• Pinecrest Academy will host nationally known author, syndicated columnist, and family psychologist John Rosemond September 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. (Pinecrest Academy)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! See you all tomorrow morning for another 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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