Friday, May 24, 2013
This Memorial Day weekend join in celebrations throughout the Atlanta area recognizing our fallen heroes.
This year Memorial Day 2013 falls on Monday, May 27, and there are plenty of events near Cumming and Forsyth and in the Atlanta area where you can celebrate our fallen heroes during the long holiday weekend. Georgia's Largest Memorial Day Ceremony Georgia’s largest Memorial Day ceremony will march onto the grounds of Roswell City Hall, Monday, May 27, in celebration and remembrance of those lost defending our country. Festivities include live music, exhibits and a special keynote speaker, and begin at 10 a.m. Read more here. 'Freedom Isn't Free': Milton Celebrates Memorial Day The city of Milton hosts its annual Memorial Day celebration on Monday, May 27, at Milton City Hall. The ceremony starts at 10 a.m. and features local veterans, …
Paul Bennett of Cumming faces charges in connection with June 2012 deaths on Lake Lanier.
The man charged in connection with the boating deaths of two Gwinnett youths on Lake Lanier in 2012 is scheduled to be in court soon. Motions are scheduled to be heard June 4 in Hall County Superior Court in the case of Paul Bennett of Cumming. He faces charges in connection with the June deaths of Griffin and Jake Prince of Buford. No trial date is set, a spokesperson for the Hall County District Attorney's Office said Friday. Bennett was indicted for homicide and boating under the influence in connection with the boating collision on June 18, 2012, that killed the youths. The incident was part of a tragic summer on the lake that also included the watercraft-related death of Atlanta youth Kile Glover. The fatalities prompted a new state …
Thursday, May 23, 2013
The flagship store blends a multi-source coffeehouse with gadgets and gourmet ingredients.
The Cupbearer Coffee and Tea Outfitter, a metro-Atlanta based coffeehouse retailer, has recently opened a store in Cumming, according to the company. The multi-source coffee and tea store, a first for the retailer, has been quietly open since March. Although, they are only now more publicly announcing their arrival to the area, which is thick with competition, "Chief Cupbearer" Anthony Miller told Patch. "There is actually quite a story brewing - pun intended - in the five mile radius that includes exit 13 and exit 14. As you know there are three Starbucks locations at these two exits," he said. "What you may not know is that the Ronald Reagan Starbucks and the Marketplace Blvd Starbucks are the top producing locations in the chain’s …
State average is 67.44 percent
About 88 percent of Forsyth County high school students graduated within four years in 2012, according to new figures the Georiga Department of Education released this week. See how individual schools in Cumming and Forsyth fared here or in the accompanying PDF.
The annual ceremony takes place at the Veterans War Memorial.
The city of Cumming holds its annual Memorial Day Service on Friday, May 24 at the Veterans Memorial. VFW Post 9143 has invited all veterans to attend and participate in the service, which starts at 11 a.m. Cumming’s Veterans War Memorial is located at 301 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, one block from the city square. According to the city's website, the memorial pays homage to the sons and daughters of Cumming and Forsyth County who served their country on both foreign and American soil. Names of the soldeirs who sacrificed their lives for the country are engraved into the granite pillars. The monument is open to the public year-round and serves as the grounds for annual Memorial Day Ceremonies. The Avenue Of Flags display is part of the …
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Two accidents in Forsyth on Monday claimed the life of one man while another wreck injured two people.
Two accidents in Forsyth County on Monday took the life of one man and seriously injured two others. Cumming resident Jeffrey Noda, 53, died from injuries he sustained in an accident at the intersection of Chattahoochee Road and Shady Grove Road around 4 p.m. Monday afternoon. According to the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, Noda was driving in his 2002 Chevrolet Silverado on Chattahoochee Road and made a left turn onto Shady Grove into the path of a Forth L9000 dump truck driven by Cumming resident Joel Edmondson. Noda died of injuries at Grady Health System in Atlanta after he was transported from the scene via helicopter. Both were wearing their seatbelts and Edmondson was treated for minor injuries. The Sheriff's Office does not plan…
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Commencement ceremonies start Friday night for Forsyth's Class of 2013.
The time is upon us! Below are the Forsyth County school system's graduation dates, times and locations: See also: Forsyth Central
Parents and students in Cumming and Forsyth are invited to share with the community senior class pictures, and high school or college graduation photos in the gallery below.
You can post pictures by clicking on the "Upload Photos and Videos" button. Don't forget to include well wishes or special memories in the caption or comments section! See also: Check Out the Graduation Schedule in Forsyth
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Are you thinking about having a yard or garage sale this weekend? Patch offers you a free way to reach the community.
Whether you are a homeowner, church group, civic organization or sports team, you can let the community know about your upcoming sale by posting it on our events calendar, for free. And if you are heading out on the garage-sale circuit, access the locations on your smart phone by downloading the Patch app. Here’s how to post your garage sale: Now the whole Forsyth County and Cumming Patch community will know about your sale, so you better get busy tagging those items!
Monday, May 20, 2013
This weekend's heavy rain will move out of Cumming and Forsyth, making way for mostly sunny skies by the weekend.
After yet another weekend filled with flood warnings and event cancellations throughout the metro area, Cumming is in for some sunny skies early this week and this Memorial Day weekend, though rain will be likely on Wednesday. This weekend's flooding near the Etowah River forced the closure of several roads in Forsyth, including Sanders, Parks, Nicholson Road and Old Federal. According to the National Weather Service, Big Creek remains above flood stage, affecting some yards in North Fulton and Forsyth counties. The creek was expected to fall below flood stage by early Tuesday. The Big Creek Greenway is closed due to flooding. A chance of scattered strong showers and thunderstorms continues Monday, with partly cloudy skies and a high of 86…
Michael Copeland
11:34 pm on Thursday, May 23, 2013
An accident regarding vehicles is defined as: 2, or more, vehicles trying to occupy the same space at the same time. Pay attention people! more ›