Thursday, May 17, 2012
Real-time traffic in Forsyth County and Cumming to make the drive a bit easier for the commute home from work.
Keeping up with local traffic conditions just got easier, thanks to our partners from Mapquest. Want to check the traffic scene before you begin your commute home? Now you can! Our mission at Cumming Patch is to report on the community--and that means traffic, too. This is customized for the Cumming area and Forsyth County. If you click on the "larger map" feature at the bottom you'll see a larger map version for you to get directions, etc. Before you walk out the door, find out where the traffic tie-ups are and avoid sitting in traffic any longer than you already do. Use the map to: If you see an icon such as an orange triangle that appears on the map, mouse over a icon for information on just what's holding up the traffic in that spot. …
A South Forsyth Middle School student wins young writers contest and debuts first book this weekend.
This weekend 13-year-old Savannah McLeod, a South Forsyth Middle School student, will celebrate the launch of her book, Messages from the Breathless. The suspenseful novelette tells the story of a high school love that doesn't end after death. “I’m so excited about being an author,” said McLeod. “Writing is something I really love to do." In preparing her book for publication, McLeod got an up-close look at what it takes to create and market a book from beginning to end. One of the things she did was solicit her friends to appear in a photo shoot at her school for the cover of the book. She also worked with an illustrator and designer, and even wrote original song lyrics to accompany her story. “The most fun was writing the book and …
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Three Chimneys Farm Property Owner's Association
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To be fully compliant with the Federal Real ID Act of 2005, the State of Georgia is implementing new requirements when renewing or applying for a driver's license.
Beginning July 1, the Georgia Department of Driver Services will require additional documentation when applying for or renewing your driver's license or applying for an ID card. It's all part of a national security plan to improve the security of Georgia's DL and ID cards and to be fully compliant with the Federal Real ID Act of 2005. "We all had to go through this process when we first applied for a driver's license," said Susan Sports, communications director for the DDS. Providing the required documents will only be necessary this one time she said. The only visible difference from the current DL/ID is that a gold star will be printed on the top right corner of the Secure DL and IDs. The new licensing process also is aimed at providing …
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The Internet giant, Facebook, is going public and will begin selling shares on Friday. Are you in?
Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of the Facebook, is taking his company public. Investors have been abuzz since FB first announced the news. According to an Associated Press article the world's most popular social network will begin trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market on Friday. Facebook's IPO (initial public offering) is expected to be in the $34 to $38 per share. The Menlo Park, Calif. company could raise $16 billion when it goes public if the shares trade on the higher end. Has all the hype influenced your interest in the Facebook IPO? Let us know whether you’re planning to buy or sit this one out.
Do you have any spring photos and videos to share with our community?
Do you have a photo to share with the community, a favorite snapshot of our community that you wish everybody could see? Then post it here, in Your Neighborhood Gallery. That's what this space is all about–a chance for the people of the community to share their favorite images taken in and around Cumming and Forsyth County. Did you get a great photo on the Big Creek Greenway or high atop Sawnee Mountain? Then upload it to this gallery! Is your video of coyotes walking through your backyard too wild to keep to yourself? Then add it here! Can't wait to share the tranquility of that awesome sunset photo you took at Lake Lanier? You don't have to wait, you can upload it right here, right now. These photos and videos don't need a story with …
Atlanta unemployment rate dropped to 8.9 percent and in Forsyth County to 7.7 percent.
State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced today that Georgia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined for the ninth consecutive month in April to 8.9 percent, the first time in more than three years the rate has dropped below nine percent. That rate is 7.7 percent for Forsyth County. The rate fell one-tenth of a percentage point from 9.0 percent in March. The jobless rate was 9.8 percent in April a year ago. “We now have the lowest unemployment rate, the fewest unemployed workers, and the most jobs in Georgia in more than three years,” said Butler. “Our job market continues to improve at a modest and steady rate.” The last time Georgia’s jobless rate was below nine percent was in February of 2009, when it was also 8.9 percent…
GDOT will be hosting an open house to discuss replacing three existing bridges on Highway 369/Browns Bridge Road over Lake Lanier.
The public is invited to attend an informal open house meeting to discuss replacing three existing bridges on Highway 369/Browns Bridge Road over Lake Lanier in Forsyth and Hall Counties. The open house, hosted by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), will be on Tuesday, May 22 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Little Mill Middle School located at 6800 Little Mill Road in Cumming. Georgia DOT engineers and consultants will be available to discuss the proposals that involve replacing bridges over Six Mile Creek, Two Mile Creek and the Chattahoochee River portion of Lake Lanier. "It's an informal, come up and see the presentation – it's a one-on-one discussion with folks," said Teri Pope, spokesperson with GDOT. Even though the proposals …
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The local river lands in third place among American Rivers top 10 most endangered rivers list for 2012.
American Rivers named the Chattahoochee River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers Tuesday, shining a national spotlight on two dam and reservoir proposals that some claim are far too expensive and would harm local waters. “The America’s Most Endangered Rivers report is a call to action to save rivers that are facing a critical tipping point,” said Jenny Hoffner of American Rivers. “We all need healthy rivers for our drinking water, health, economy, and quality of life. We hope citizens will join us to ensure a healthy Chattahoochee River and secure water supply for generations to come.” The Chattahoochee is threatened by the proposed Glades Reservoir - in the headwaters - and Bear Creek Reservoir - downstream of Atlanta. However, …
Owner is desperately trying to find her beloved companion.
Dana Garner Chapman sent us a note on the Cumming Patch Facebook page about her missing dog, a Sheltie-mix named Rookie who was last seen on Saturday, May 12. Rookie, who lives in Dawsonville, is about 50 pounds, has blonde hair, was recently shaved and is wearing a blue collar. Chapman asks that if you located the dog, turn him into the Humane Society or call 706-216-7224.
Unlike Democrats, Republicans, SuperPacs or other groups - the Tea Party Patriot movement is the largest local grassroots movement in American history.
Dear Editor, Recently, the mainstream media has raised questions about the effectiveness of the Tea Party regarding the 2012 elections. Writing with an implied chuckle they cast the image that the Tea Party is nowhere to be seen. Where are they? According to Debbie Dooley, National Coordinator for the Tea Party Patriots, “We’re like an army equipping ourselves to go into battle. 2010 was just a practice run for 2012. The best way to be effective is for your opponent not to see you coming before it is too late.” According to Trilby Leech, who is Chair of the Forsyth Tea Party Patriot Alliance, “We are part of 15 million Patriots across America. We’re getting stronger each day.” There is nothing small about the grassroots Tea Partiers. They …
Bill Evelyn
3:21 pm on Thursday, October 13, 2011
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