🌱 CBF Announces New Officers + Local Girl Wins Ratcliffe Scholarship

Hello again, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Cumming Patch newsletter. Like many of you, the Patch staff will be taking some time off for the Fourth of July. I’ll be back in your inbox after the holiday, but until then, here’s what’s happening in town today.

• Local Man Named to CBF Counsel on Endorsement
• Biological Sciences Major Wins Ratcliffe Scholarship
• Payton Martin is 2-0 for the Cucamonga Quakes.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m.. High: 90 Low: 70.
• Wednesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid. High: 88 Low: 70.

Here are the top five stories in Cumming today:

1. Paul Byrd, program director of Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center’s Mercer University School of Medicine, in Cumming, was named to the CBF Counsel on Endorsement. The appointment was made at the recent General Assembly of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF). (Baptist News Global)
2. Ariana Cohen, a Junior in Biological Sciences, from Cumming, was chosen to be a 2022-2023 Ratcliffe Scholar at the University of Georgia in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. The scholarship awards $5,000. She was involved in an exchange program with the Universidad Pública de Navarra in Pamplona, Spain, over the course of the spring semester. (Morgan County Citizen)
3. Payton Martin, from West Forsyth High School in Cumming, is 2-0 with a 1.65 ERA. He has 40 strikeouts in 32-and-two thirds innings for the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. He was drafted in the 17th round last year by the Los Angeles Dodgers. He is right-handed and just 19 years old.(FanGraphs)
4. If you want to see a spectacular display of pyrotechnics right here in Cumming, look no further. The show starts at 9:30 p.m. at the Cumming Fairground — just after the arrival of the July 4th Annual Thomas-Mashburn Steam Engine Parade. The parade starts at Forsyth Central High School at 10:00 a.m. and wends its way along South Tribble Gap Road. Admission and parking are free. (Cumming Fair)
5. Do you know the difference between heat stroke and heat exhaustion? In the midst of the recent extreme heatwave that knowledge could save your life. A comparison chart of symptoms along with critical tips on how to respond can be seen at 11Alive. (11Alive)

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Today and tomorrow in Cumming:

Tuesday, July 4

• Cumming's 2023 FOP 4th of July Celebration at Forsyth County FOP (6:00 PM)

Wednesday, July 5

• Canon Tyler at Lou Sobh Amphitheatre (7:00 PM )
• Loose Shoes Duo at Oaks at Gracemont (1:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you are out and about driving today, Jul 4, keep your eyes open for competitors in he Run, White, and Blue 5k/9K race! Runners will be out in and around the Halcyon area. The race will be start at 7:45 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. But, be aware of stragglers, too. (Forsyth County SO via Instagram)
• Have you ever considered becoming a poll worker? The Forsyth County Registrations and Elections is seeking patriotic assistance for future elections in 2023, 2024, and more. (Forsyth County Georgia Government via Facebook)
• While we are enjoying the fantastic fireworks displays, our pets are frequently terrified! The Humane Society of Forsyth County recommends you keep the animals indoors. They have some additional tips for calming them down and keeping them safe over the holiday on their Facebook page. (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook

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• Christmas in July Home Show at the Avalon in Alpharetta (July 23)
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You're officially in the loop 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.