🌱 Two Brothers Arrested + Rock For Rescues Concert + Dog Day At Pool

Hey, neighbors! It's Tuesday in Cumming and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Let's do it...

Today's Dad Joke: I used to hate facial hair, but then it grew on me.

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Humid; afternoon t-storm. High: 86 Low: 69.

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Here are the top four stories today in Cumming:

1. Two brothers were arrested on assault charges after a recent altercation at a construction site. According to Cumming Police Department and Forsyth County Jail, brothers Nahum Francisco Valera Avila, 33, and Elvin Edgardo Valera Avila, 25, were arrested July 27 and charged with felony aggravated assault with a knife or cutting instrument. The incident occurred at an apartment construction site on Meadow Drive. Both are being held on a $16,520 bond. Elvin is also being held for Immigration and Customs Enforcement violations. (Forsyth County News).
2. The Rock for Rescues Benefit Concert returns to the The Green at Crabapple Market for an evening of music benefiting animal rescue non-profits on Saturday August 13 on The Green from 5–10 p.m. Local student band, Chip McGuire and The Renegades starts the music off, followed by the band, The VIBE playing favorites from the 80s through today's hits. Next up rock it out with Sunset Strip with classics. 100% of all ticket sales benefit the 3 non-profit organizations. Angels Among Us, Good Mews Animal Foundation, Wags & Wiggles and Rock for Rescues Foundation (Appen Media).
3. The dogs are in for a treat. Cumming Aquatic Center will be hosting Dog Day at the Pool at its outdoor leisure pool Saturday September 10 from 1-4:30 p.m. Large dogs (45 pounds and larger) will enjoy the pool from 1-2 p.m. Small dogs (less than 45 pounds) will get to do their cannonballs from 2:15-3:15 p.m. And big dogs (45 pounds) will get to play Marco Polo from 3:30-4:30 p.m. The cost is $15. Be sure to register. (Cumming Aquatic Center).
4. To commemorate the first year of the Tools for Schools grant program, Order Out of Chaos founder Leslie Josel will present a $5,000 grant to Mashburn Elementary Principal Steve Miller. The grant will be used to purchase a sandbox for the school's skills-based Autism classes and will be unveiled at the event scheduled at 4 p.m. today at the school. Also, in attendance at the ribbon cutting ceremony will be various Forsyth County school and public officials. This resource will allow neurodiverse students grades K-5 to safely dig, play and express their creativity (Order out of Chaos).

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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) (Today is the last day)
• Adult Special Needs Craft & Story Hour - Hampton Park Library (11 a.m.)
• Paws to Read - Hampton Park Library (4 p.m.)
• Conversational English - Post Road Library (5:30 p.m.)
• Teen Advisory Board - Hampton Park Library (6 p.m.)
• National Alliance on Mental Illness Forsyth/Dawson/Lumpkin (NAMI FDL) Family Support Meeting - Forsyth County United Way (6:45 p.m.)
• Songwriters Workshop - Sharon Forks Library (7 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Looking for a housekeeper? Marla Falcao comes highly recommended. She and her small crew are looking for more work. Feel free to reach out to her via text (470) 848-8901 (Nextdoor)
• 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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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow 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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