🌱 Local Businesses Supporting Each Other + Teacher Kickball Event

Hey, neighbors! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Cumming Patch newsletter. Here's all the local news you need to know right now, including:

• Forsyth County business owners teaming up to support others
• Teacher Appreciation Kickball tournament deadline today
• Volunteers needed for "FCCollegeCareer" Event

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and nice. High: 77 Low: 57.

Here are the top five stories today in Cumming:

1. Forsyth County business owners, Ashley Brandt and Zoe Hill, are collaborating to support local nonprofits and assist a nearby Dawson County pumpkin patch in reopening for the 2023 season. Their businesses, Ash & Co Salon and ZoAesthetics, located in North Forsyth, are celebrating anniversaries this year, and they have rallied their teams to help prepare Bradley's Pumpkin Patch in Dawson County for its fall reopening. They hope this initiative shows their commitment to giving back to the community. (Subscription: Forsyth County News)
2. A Teacher Appreciation Kickball tournament will kick off on Oct. 1 at Central Park Athletic Complex in Cumming. Hosted by Forsyth County Parks and Recreation, this free event is open to all Forsyth County school faculty. All teams must comprise school staff and have a minimum of three female players. The registration deadline is today, Sep. 22. (Forsyth County Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
3. Forsyth County Schools is actively looking for business and industry professionals to participate in the "FCCollegeCareer" Student Career Exploration and Pathway Discovery event, scheduled for Oct. 10-11 at the Forsyth Conference Center. Organizations interested in taking part can register here. This initiative hopes to connect students with professionals to explore career opportunities and pathways. (Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)
4. Meet Eddie Picklesimer, a dedicated Roads & Bridges employee and lifelong resident of Forsyth County, who has witnessed the community's growth over the years. Picklesimer recently highlighted the great benefits, job security, and supportive coworkers as reasons for his love of working for Forsyth County. If you're interested in similar stories and considering a career, you can explore opportunities at www.forsythco.com/careers. (Forsyth County Georgia Government via Facebook)
5. Down the road in Decatur, a woman is facing charges after allegedly driving erratically and firing shots from her car over the weekend. Police eventually arrested her for this incident, and she is also accused of attempting to flee from law enforcement. (Subscription: Forsyth County News)

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Today in Cumming:

Friday, September 22

• Food Truck - Draztic Aztec At NoFo Brew Co. (4:00 PM)
• Storytime Live At Kiddie Academy Of Cumming (5:00 PM)
• Live Music With Rhonda Key At GrapeVine's Italian Restaurant (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Forsyth County Parks and Recreation is hosting a free family movie night at Fowler Park on Oct. 20. The event will be from 5:30-9:00 p.m. and attendees can bring a picnic or enjoy something from the onsite food truck, Los Rios, with the movie starting at approximately 7:00 p.m. (Forsyth County Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• A STEM workshop for 5-7 graders begins on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 5:00 p.m. at the Forsyth County YMCA. This workshop is free for those with a Family Membership. Registration is encouraged to secure a spot. (Forsyth County Family YMCA via Facebook)
• Are you aware that one out of every four eligible Americans is not registered to vote? Register to vote here. (United Way of Forsyth County (Georgia) via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.