New McDonald's Offers 'Latest and Greatest'

Saying 'cheese' at McDonald's has a whole new meaning as modern technology helps expedite service.

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.  The two and a half month project to re-build the restaurant began this past June  with the completion of razing of the old store.  “Within 24 hours it was gone. I had people asking ‘what just happened'", said Keith Muller, owner.  The temporary closing of the business meant a lack of revenue as well as serious implications for employees. To help the staff, Muller offered floating positions at other stores to the original staff in order to maintain incomes …

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Cumming Job Alert

New Jobs in Cumming: Week of Nov. 7

Companies around Cumming are looking for custodians, tutors and more.

Count on Cumming Patch Columnist Julie Paulk to provide you with local job leads. Job interview questions of the week: According to Monster.com, be prepared to answer the following interview questions: Custodians Schools in Cumming are looking for Custodians. Multiple shifts are available. Compensation is $8.75 per hour. Candidates must have a clean background, be reliable and hard working, and be able to fluently speak and read English. Learn more about these job openings online. Sales Support Representative AT&T is in need of a Sales Support Representative in Cumming. Candidates should be able to work various schedules including weekends and holidays, be able to travel to different locations as needed, wear a uniform and lift up to 25 …

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The Academy Opens at The Avenue Forsyth

The much anticipated sporting goods store opens its doors to some special guests as well as the public.

A special afternoon delivery arrived at the new Academy Sports and Outdoors store Thursday. A big yellow school bus pulled up to the store and some very excited children piled out.  The children, in the after school program at the YMCA were each treated to a $100-dollar gift card and free reign of the new sporting goods store just before its opening to the general public. Located at the Avenue Forsyth on Peachtree Parkway, the Academy caters to sporting enthusiasts of all ages with a premier selection of everything from kayaking and golf equipment to lacrosse and football gear. But that's not all, the Academy also boasts toys, footwear, clothing, bicycles and even a full-service archery shop. In other words, all the things every kid (and …

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Vesta Looking to Hire 50 Order Processing Agents

The first employees for the electronic payments processing company's local call center started working in January.

Vesta, an electronic payment processing company that first announced it was opening a call center in nearby Alpharetta in December 2010 is looking to hire 50 order processing agents. The Vesta Web site says a call center career path could take an employee from an order processing agent to a lead/supervisor position and ultimately into management. "We also offer exciting opportunities for bilingual individuals who are fluent in Spanish and English," the Vesta Web site says. These call center employees take inbound calls only. The center is open 24 hours a day, and a shift differential is offered. Full-time and part-time jobs are available. Employees must be able to work weekdays and weekends. Pay ranges from $9-$10 an hour. Express …

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Cumming's Cracker Barrel Soon to be Reality

Peg Games, front porch rocking chairs and moon pies will soon be available in Cumming with the expected opening this spring of Cracker Barrel.

Due to open Spring 2012, the Cumming Cracker Barrel will be located at 302 Tri-County Plaza, formerly the site of Mrs. Winners and PR’s BBQ. The store will be located on approximately two acres of land at the intersection of Georgia 400 and Highway 20. PR’s BBQ and Mrs. Winner's Chicken & Biscuits, formerly at the same location, have been razed and construction began Sept. 19 of this year for the 8,960-square foot Cracker Barrel. Ironically the original store opened Sept. 19, 1969 near Lebanon, Tennessee. under the ownership of Dan Evins and his friend Tommy Lowe, a contractor.  Construction for the Cumming operation had been originally planned to begin in Oct., but because the site is already zoned correctly, approval from the county …

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Cumming Job Alert

New Jobs in Cumming: Week of October 31

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

Count on Cumming Patch Columnist Julie Paulk to provide you with local job leads. Job interview questions of the week: According to Monster.com, be prepared to answer the following interview questions: Senior Administrative Specialist Forsyth County Government is looking for a Senior Administrative Specialist. Compensation is $13.92 per hour. Candidates must have experience with bookkeeping, customer service, be able to type at least 30 wpm and have some college level coursework in a related field. Learn more about this job opening online. Web/PHP Developer Client Command is looking for a Web/PHP Developer for its growing company. Candidates must be able to provide professional references. Candidates with Photoshop experience are …

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Mellow Mushroom Makes a Comeback in Cumming

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers returns to Cumming in a new hopping location.

Mellow Mushroom has returned to Cumming after an almost two year hiatus. The old Tri County Plaza location shut down in early 2010 and we have been without Kosmic Karma ever since. On Monday, Oct. 10 they opened their doors in the Avenue Forsyth shopping center between Barnes and Noble and Georgetown Interiors. Charles and Kelly Wilson are excited to bring Mellow Mushroom back to Cumming. “We have some of the best shopping, dining and entertainment attractions in the area, and Mellow Mushroom will be a great addition to the community,” says Kelly. Looking for a fun date night on a budget? Bring in your AMC Theatre movie stub and Mellow Mushroom will offer you a medium cheese pizza and two fountain drinks for only $10. Mellow Mushroom has …

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