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🌱 Sawnee EMC Awards Grants + Canton BBQ Restaurant Reopening
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Cumming.
Good morning, everybody. Happy Friday. I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town. Here's the lowdown...
Fun Fact: On this day in 1908, General Motors was founded by William C. Durant, the largest seller of horse-drawn vehicles at the time. (Wikipedia)
Today's weather:
Mostly sunny and nice. High: 84 Low: 61.
Here are the top three stories today in and around Cumming:
- Sawnee EMC has awarded over $38,000 to 10 local charities and 12 teacher projects. The proceeds were generated in part from co-op members who participate in the company's Operation Round Up Program each month. The program allows participating members to round up their electric bill to the next dollar, which is then put into the foundation. On average, participating members contribute about $6 per year. (Appen Media)
- In the mood for some BBQ? Well, Butts and Barley Smokehouse is reopening today at 4 p.m. at the same location, 11474 Cumming Hwy. in Canton. Closed since 2020 due to a death in the family, the restaurant is also looking for weekend workers, including servers, dishwashers and food runners. (Facebook)
- South Forsyth High School offensive lineman Nathan Efobi will be taking an official recruiting visit to the University of Michigan next weekend as the Wolverines take on Maryland. This will be Efobi's first ever visit to Ann Arbor. Michigan offered the 6-foot-4, 282-pounder senior back in July and the War Eagle lineman instantly expressed strong interest in the program. Efobi also has offers from Duke, Georgia, Louisville, Miami, NC State, Penn State, Vanderbilt and other schools. (247 Sports)
Today in and around Cumming:
- Quilt Show at Hampton Park Library (All Day)
- Wacoal Fit for the Cure Event at Belk (10 a.m.)
- Explorer Tots at Cumming Library (11 a.m.)
- Masterminds LEGO® Lounge at Post Road Library (4 p.m.)
- Live Music: Chris Avant at Legends Distillery (6 p.m.)
- Block Party at Duluth Town Green (6 p.m.)
- Live Music: Rhonda Kay at GrapeVine's (6 p.m.)
- Lockdown at the Library at Dawson County Library (6:30 p.m.)
- Kapow! Comics: MTG Commander Night at 540 Lake Center Parkway (7 p.m.)
- Afterglow at Good Ol' Days (9 p.m.)
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)
- Kelly Mill Elementary is hosting a Family Movie Night today with festivities beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the KME track. Showtime is 7:45 p.m. Kona Ice and concessions will be available for purchase. (Kelly Mill 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)
- 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 catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new 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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