🌱 2024 Advanced Voting Times Finalized + Youth Soccer Registration

Hey, neighbors. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here's all the community news you need to know right now, including...

• Advanced voting times and locations finalized for 2024.
• Youth soccer league registration is now open.
• Local gun range reopens after a two-alarm fire.

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Here are the top five stories in Cumming today:

1. A local man was killed in a crash in Morris, Illinois early Monday morning. Officials with the Morris Police Department said Cumming resident 32-year-old Narciso Vela struck the rear end of a double-semi truck at a high rate of speed while traveling Route 47. He was transported to Loyola Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries. (wcsjnews.com)
2. Forsyth County election officials have finalized advanced voting times and locations for the 2024 general election cycle. Residents participating in advanced voting will have the ability to do so at five locations from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekends. An extra hour was added to site availability on weekdays to enable more citizens to vote after work. (Appen Media)
3. A south Forsyth gun range reopened on Monday after a two-alarm fire erupted on the premises. Officials said the blaze damaged the space above one of the shooting areas at the range. The business reportedly reopened just one day after the fire occurred. (Forsyth County News via Instagram)
4. Registration is now open for fall soccer leagues with the Forsyth County YMCA. The YMCA offers recreational, academy, and select soccer programs to enhance the development of players at all skill levels. Click here to view all open programs and registration information. (Forsyth County Family YMCA via Facebook)
5. Looking for a new job that will allow you to be more involved in your community? Forsyth County is currently hiring for numerous positions, including assistant solicitor, plumber, and recycling center attendant. Get job descriptions, salary information, and application details at the link. (GovernmentJobs.com)

Today in Cumming:

• Matilda, The Musical! At Forsyth County Arts And Learning Center (7:00 PM)
• Music Bingo At Wild Wing Cafe (7:00 PM)
• Trivia Night At Freedom Brew And Shine (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Heads up, house hunters! Here are the latest homes to hit the market in the Cumming area. (Cumming Patch)
• The City of Cumming received an honorable mention in a recent roundup of the best East Coast Cities to retire on a budget. Visit the link to view the complete list. (Nasdaq)
• Stay in your lane! The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office recently shared tips on making a right turn to reduce the risk of motor vehicle accidents. Click the link to view the informational diagram. (Forsyth County SO via Instagram)

You're all caught up for today! See you all soon for another update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.