Cumming Patch Week In Review, Oct. 24-30

Monday, Oct. 24

After announced last month that it would be joining , and in charging a fee for debit card use, the Better Business Bureau put out a release warning consumers and business owners to keep a look out for more to come.

Tuesday, Oct. 25

Pro- and anti-sales tax forces squared off Monday night to debate the merits of the $200 million SPLOST VII referendum Forsyth County residents will vote on Nov. 8.

said 2012 GOP presidential candidate and Texas Rep. Ron Paul won the latest Republican Primary debate on Oct. 18.

Wednesday, Oct. 26

Thieves broke into two vehicles at Windermere Park over the weekend and took quite a few personal items and cash, according to the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office.

The and the United States Secret Service have broken up a counterfeiting ring that stretched across metro Atlanta.

Thursday, Oct. 27

Want to win a trip to New York or Los Angeles, meet Heidi Klum and net a $1,031 donation for your favorite charity? Here's how: Just upload a photo of your child, 12 years of age or younger, in his or her Halloween costume. Entries must be made by the parent or legal guardian of the child photographed. .

Friday, Oct. 28

Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty in the case of a man accused of shooting the mother of his two children during a .

is asking for your help to catch a man who is suspected of robbing a woman at gunpoint in South Forsyth County on Wednesday, Oct. 26.

Saturday, Oct. 29

If you missed the deadline to enter photos of your Halloween decorations, don't fret. You can still enter the Patch’s Little Pumpkin Costume Challenge with Heidi Klum!

Sunday, Oct. 30

Forsyth County Government and GameStop are hiring–find out more about these positions on the Cumming Job Alert.