Cumming Patch Week In Review, Nov. 14-20

Monday, Nov. 14

Two new graduates from the Georgia State Patrol Trooper School will be joining the  that serves Forsyth, Dawson and Lumpkin counties.

Tuesday, Nov. 15

Children are innately inspiring, but when 2,500 of them live in shelters and group homes (yes, orphanages) in the metro-Atlanta area, Cliff Kinsey and the Children's Restoration Network (CRN) epitomize what it really means to get inspired.

Patch covered the event live, which you can replay. And visit Patch’s Facebook transportation sales tax page in which we discuss next year's T-SPLOST vote.

Wednesday, Nov. 16

A man died this afternoon after a tree toppled onto his vehicle at the intersection of Brookwood and McGinnis Ferry Road in South Forsyth County near the Johns Creek border, according to authorities.

Forsyth County authorities have identified the man who was the victim of a in south Forsyth County near the Johns Creek border Wednesday afternoon.

Whether you want a heat and serve Thanksgiving dinner or to create it all yourself, now is the time to get shopping.

Thursday, Nov. 17

Will You Be Que'n in Cumming?

Looking for something fun and tasty? Check out Que’n in Cumming, slated for Nov. 19 and 20 at the Cumming Fairgrounds. The two-day event is open to the public and is part of the Georgia Barbeque Championship series. This competition is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society.

5 Reasons West Forsyth Will Win

Are you concerned about 's chances of beating undefeated Hillgrove Friday night and advance in the Class AAAAA football playoffs?

Don't be. Here are five reasons why the Wolverines can — and will — win:

Poll: Yes or No on Sunday Alcohol Sales in Cumming?

As reported earlier this week, the City of Cumming will join a growing number of municipalities across Georgia that are allowing voters to decide if they want to .

Woman Hit by Jeep in Johns Creek, Later Dies from Injuries

A pedestrian was killed after she was struck by a jeep in Johns Creek Wednesday night, authorities said.

Friday, Nov. 18

Forsyth County Board of Education Approves Final Redistricting Plans

Final redistricting plans were approved at the Board of Education's Thursday evening meeting. The changes for the 2012-13 school year are not well received by many Forsyth County families despite the board's efforts to accommodate everyone's best interest.

Forsyth County Sheriff Ted Paxton held a second press conference Thursday morning concerning the continued investigation of the Milano Fine Jewelry burglary that happened late September.

Saturday, Nov. 19

Wolverines Hammer Hawks, 40-28

's season wrapped up at 11-1, while West Forsyth will take that same record into the 5A quarterfinals against Grayson next week. The updated brackets are attached.

Sunday, Nov. 20

New Jobs in Cumming: Week of Nov. 21

Meter readers, therapists and technical operators are needed in the Cumming area.