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🌱 What's Coming To Coo Coo's Nest + More Apartments Proposed

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Morning, everybody. Happy Wednesday! I'm back in your inbox this a.m. with everything you need to know about what's happening in Cumming these days. Today's issue includes:

  • What's coming to Coo Coo's Nest?
  • S.A.L.T. meeting.
  • More apartments coming to Forsyth County?
  • Homeschool Fall Field Trip Day.

Dad Joke: After an unsuccessful harvest, why did the farmer decide to try a career in music? Because he had a ton of sick beets.

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Abundant sunshine and hot. High: 92 Low: 68.

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Here are the top stories in Cumming today:

  1. Patrick Hall has big plans for Coo Coo's Nest, a popular restaurant and sports bar on Freedom Parkway and Pilgrim Mill Road that has sat vacant for the past five years. Hall plans to restore the building to its former glory and open Hall & Hound Brewing Company. He purchased the 5-acre plot in March of last year with hopes of opening the brewpub in November of this year. His main goal is to create a casual vibe for friends and families to enjoy handcrafted beer and good food. (Subscription/Forsyth County News)
  2. Are more apartments coming to Forsyth County? Applicant Retail Planning Corporation has submitted a request to rezone approximately 140 acres of land off Keith Bridge and State Barn Roads near Central Park from agricultural district (A1) to mixed-use center district (MCD) for 172 townhomes, 456 apartments and 200 age-restricted apartments. The application also proposes about 700,00 square feet of commercial space, 2,259 parking spaces and about 30 acres of open greenspace. A public participation meeting, hosted by the developer, is scheduled for Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Central Park Banquet Room where residents are encouraged to attend to learn more about the project, chat with the developer, and voice questions or concerns. (Subscription/Forsyth County News Online)
  3. Who said homeschooling can't be fun? Warbington Farms is hosting a Homeschool Fall Field Trip Day from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. today at the farm, 5555 Crow Road. Students will rotate through five stations: corn maze, hayride, petting zoo, fun park and pumpkin patch. If you can't make it today, Warbington is hosting another one Monday, Oct. 17. (Warbington Farms)
  4. The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office will be hosting its monthly Seniors and Lawmen Together (S.A.L.T.) meeting today from 10-11 a.m. at the FOP Sgt. David P. Land Memorial Lodge located at 248 Castleberry Industrial Drive. The meeting is open to all Forsyth County senior citizens and will feature different speakers and topics pertaining to senior safety. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office)

Today in and around Cumming:

  • Books and Babies Storytime at Cumming Library. (10:30 a.m.)
  • Handcrafted: An Adult Crafting Program at Hampton Park Library. (1 p.m.)
  • The Inquisitive Homeschool Society at Post Road Library. (1:30 p.m.)
  • Paws to Read at Cumming Library. (3:30 p.m.)
  • The Prepared Parent Series: Leading Your Teen Through Changing Times at United Way -Forsyth County. (6 p.m.)
  • Picnic on the Green at Crabapple Market. (6 p.m.)
  • September Book Club: The Last Days of Night at Taco Mac Cumming. (6 p.m.)
  • Storm Water Management and Mulch in the Landscape at Cumming Library. (7 p.m.)
  • Karaoke Night at Good Ol' Days. (11 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. 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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