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Cumming Patch Week In Review, Nov. 6-13
Catch up on some of the most popular stories last week on Cumming Patch.
Monday, Nov. 7
New McDonald's Offers 'Latest and Greatest'
With an entirely new building and a side-by-side drive-through, McDonald's at 660 Atlanta Road has been running smoothly since it opened for business last month. The official grand opening was held over the weekend with an appearance by Ronald McDonald and events throughout the day.
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Parent Cliques, Are You In Or Out?
Have you ever walked your child to the school bus stop and approached the morning coffee crew of chatty parents feeling like you were the kid sporting last year's back pack? You noticed some of the parents were even drinking tea and you wondered who in the world has time for steeping instead of sleeping so early in the morning?
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Tuesday, Nov. 8
A man is claiming to hold a woman hostage inside a home at 5755 Burruss Mill Road in northeastern Forsyth County and threatening suicide, authorities said.
UPDATE, VIDEO: Hostage Situation Over in North Forsyth County
A hostage situation that began early Tuesday morning in northeastern Forsyth County has ended.
The suspect, 28-year-old Matthew Scott Whelchel, was taken into custody at about 10:55 a.m. Tuesday, according to Capt. Tim House with the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office.
Wednesday, Nov. 9
UPDATE LIVE BLOG: SPLOST VII PASSES
SPLOST VII passes - with a total of 6,825 (52%) Yes votes and 6,321 (48%) no votes.
Thursday, Nov. 10
What Do This Week's Elections Mean for the Transportation Tax?
Join Patch users across Georgia in a discussion about next year’s TSPLOST vote.
Man Charged in Fatality Wreck on Highway 20
Authorities have charged a 44-year-old man in the fatality accident that happened Nov. 3 on Highway 20 in front of the Windermere Subdivision in South Forsyth County.
Friday, Nov. 11
Veterans Get Free Meals, Discounts at Cumming Restaurants and Businesses
Several businesses are saying "thanks" to our military both past and present today. There is a wide variety of discounts and freebies for these heros. If you qualify to receive these, please remember to bring proof of service in order to get most of the deals.
Arrests Mount in Milano Jewelry Heist
Authorities have arrested two more suspects in the multi-million dollar jewelry heist that occurred early Sunday morning, Sept. 25 at Milano Fine Jewelry in Cumming.
Saturday, Nov. 12
West Forsyth Wins Nail-Biter Over Etowah 13-7
held off Etowah 13-7 in a nail-biter Friday night in the first round of the Class AAAAA football playoffs.
It was the school’s first playoff win in history.
With flags fluttering in the crisp November air and patriotic tunes streaming through speakers, the City of Cumming paid homage to its veterans Friday with music, prayers, readings and Girl Scout cookies.
Sunday, Nov. 13
New Jobs in Cumming: Week of Nov. 14
Companies in Cumming are looking for delivery drivers, tax experts and more.
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