🌱W. Forsyth Grad Leads Savannah Team To Big Win +Softball Highlights

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Here are the top three stories in Cumming today:

1. West Forsyth High School graduate Indiana Stanley helped lead the Savannah Bananas, a Coastal Plain League collegiate baseball team, to back-to-back titles. "Honestly, I kind of wish we lost today so we could play another game," All-Star catcher Stanley said moments after the game. The team celebrated with a dogpile on the mound, doused each other with sparkling grape juice and took turns holding the championship trophy. Stanley is a junior out of Columbia University in Missouri. (Savannah Morning News)
2. The South Forsyth High School softball team improved to 2-0 including a 7-1 win over defending Class 7A champion North Gwinnett Saturday. The War Eagles defeated Hebron Christian in an 8-1 victory at Mill Creek. West Forsyth also won it's first game of the season, knocking off East Forsyth 4-2 with a late two-run homerun by Abby Williams. Williams, a senior, also pitched seven solid innings (Forsyth County News).
3. The Perfect Pigg, a gift shop featuring unique gifts and home décor in north Forsyth, is hosting a Fall Open House August 25-27. The event is packed with surprises, giveaways, food, fun and more. August 25th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. there will be a free gift with $50 purchase as well as food, drinks and prizes every hour. Friday and Saturday, August 26-27 there will be outside vendors, food, prizes.

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Today in Cumming:

• Science in the Secret Garden - Cumming Library (All Day)
• Georgia's Response to the Holocaust - Exhibit from the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust - Post Road Library (All Day)
• Baby Play Day - Cumming Library (10 a.m.)
• Conversational English - Hampton Park Library (5:30 p.m.)
• Summits University - Summits Wayside Tavern (7 p.m.)
• Trivia Night - 5 Boroughs Pizza Tavern (7:30 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• DICK'S Sporting Goods is partnering with the YMCA to offer all facility and program members a 20% off coupon through today. Y members, check your email or visit your local branch for the coupon. (Forsyth County Family YMCA via Instagram)
• 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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— 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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