🌱 Suicide Prevention Month + Flu Shot + Paraprofessional Arrested

Hey, friends! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Cumming Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's going on these days in town.

Dad Joke: I hate my job—all I do is crush cans all day. It's soda pressing.

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Today's Forecast:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 84 Low: 67.

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

1. September is National Suicide Prevention Month and Forsyth County Schools is encouraging secondary staff and students to wear yellow Friday, Sept. 9 to help promote awareness. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, suicide is the second leading cause of death among people aged 10-14 and third leading cause of death among people aged 15-24. It's the 12th leading cause of death in the US overall. If you need help or know someone who needs help, get it. Call or text 988 immediately. (Forsyth County Schools/NAMI)
2. Flu season is nigh. The Forsyth County Health Department will hold a drive-thru flu shot clinic on Tuesday Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way. CDC recommends that everyone six months or older get the shot. (Public Health District 2)
3. A paraprofessional at a local special needs education program was arrested Tuesday after an alleged altercation with a student. Felicita Herrington of Cumming was charged with second-degree cruelty to children at the FUTURES Program's Forsyth Center located at 136 Elm Street, according to Forsyth County Jail records. Herrington, 56, was arrested after reportedly striking a student in the face in front of other students. Harrington was arrested at the school and is being held on $11,130 bond. A Forsyth County Schools spokeswoman said the FUTURES Program uses a Forsyth County Schools building but is not part of the school district. (Forsyth County News Online)

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Today in and around Cumming:

• Quilt Show - Hampton Park Library (All Day)
• Cumming Love & Hiking Date For Couples - Little Ridge Park (7 a.m.)
• 54th Annual Yellow Daisy Festival - Stone Mountain Park (9 a.m.)
• 54th Annual Yellow Daisy Festival - Stone Mountain Park (9 a.m.)
• Art Show - Cumming Arts Center (11 a.m.)
• Bookmobile - 225 Nance Lane (3 p.m.)
• Sip & Sample Open House Drop In + Wine Tasting Event for New Guests- Dream Dinners (4:45 p.m.)
• Group Guitar Lessons - Atlanta Piano Fortissimo (6 p.m.)
• Twilight Tales - Cumming Library (6:30 p.m.)
• Post Road Writers' Group - Post Road Library (6:30 p.m.)
• Kevin Hart - State Farm Arena (7 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Humane Society of Forsyth County would like to send a gigantic thank you to these young ladies for holding a bake sale and donating the proceeds to HSFC. They raised $260 for the dogs and cats at the shelter. (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA 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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— 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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