🌱 Buy-A-Brick Program Expansion + New Assistant County Manager

Hello there, Cumming! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today's issue includes....

• A new assistant manager in Forsyth County.
• Updates on City Center's new area of expansion for its Buy-A-Brick program.
• Forsyth County Sheriff's Office new traffic safety initiative.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy with a thunderstorm. High: 75 Low: 48.

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Here are the top five stories in Cumming today:

1. The University of North Georgia is now accepting applications to its National Intelligence Summer Academy through Apr. 15. The academy, which gives high schoolers the opportunity to learn from former top FBI and KGB agents, runs from Jul. 17-21. It promises 50 rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors an in-depth look at careers in intelligence. Students will hear from guest speakers about the history of intelligence, cybersecurity, possible jobs, the functions of the intelligence field, and more. Interested students can apply here. (Forsyth County News Online)
2. Cumming's City Center has opened a new area for its Buy-A-Brick program. The brick program started in June of 2021 as a way for residents to become part of City Center’s legacy. Each brick features the city’s logo, and bricks will now be placed around the Plaza Fountain and the Steam Engine Plaza. Those interested in purchasing a brick for the historical development can contact Jennifer Archer at jarcher@cityofcumming.net. (NewsBreak Original)
3. This week, Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is kicking off a new traffic safety initiative. Drivers should expect a significant increase in traffic enforcement on Forsyth Square and nearby school zones. Any red light, speeding, or crosswalk violations will be ticketed. (Forsyth County SO via Instagram)
4. Tony Tarnacki is the new assistant county manager, Forsyth County officials announced on Friday. Tarnacki, a South Forsyth high school graduate, has served as a magistrate judge, an adjunct criminal justice professor, and a juvenile court investigator. In this role, Tarnacki will be responsible for Forsyth County's planning and community development, parks and recreation, code enforcement, and animal series, and more. He is replacing Brandon Kenny. (Forsyth County News Online)
5. Shipley Do-Nuts held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday to celebrate the state’s first Houston-based doughnut chain location. The first Shipley Do-Nuts location in Georgia is now open in Forsyth County at 3225 Keith Bridge Rd. (Forsyth County News Online)

Today in Cumming:

• Picturing Women Inventors: A Smithsonian Exhibit At Cumming Library (All Day)
• THE CUMMING CONNECTION At Old Harbor Seafood Kitchen (6:30 PM)
• Family PJ Storytime At Sharon Forks Library (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Sunday (Mar. 26) marked 20 years since Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant David P. Land was killed in the line of duty. Land was involved in a motor vehicle accident while responding to a 911 call for service on Mar. 26, 2003. He was only 32 years old and had just been promoted to Sergeant. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Open every Saturday since October, this year is Cumming Farmers Market's inaugural season of having a year-round market. They are open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Cumming's City Center parking lot. (Cumming Farmers Market via Facebook)
• Applications for the new Tammy Waddell Memorial Scholarship and the Wayne Jones Memorial Scholarship are now open to Forsyth County students! Those interested can apply on the school district’s website here. (Forsyth County News Online)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next 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.