🌱 Chicken Parts Block Freeway + Teen Apprehended In I-985 Shooting

Hey, everybody. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Cumming Patch newsletter, filled with all the local information you need to know right now. Today you'll learn about...

• A massive spill of chicken parts on Cumming Highway.
• Local teen apprehended in pellet gun shooting on I-985.
• Family of Cumming resident in fatal collision seeks the public's assistance.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 89 Low: 64.

Here are the top five stories in and around Cumming today:

1. The eastbound lane of the Cumming Highway was closed on Monday morning due to a spill. According to the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, raw chicken parts made up the spill. Police notified the media at 11:00 a.m., and a Fox5 helicopter witnessed the spill being cleaned up at about 12:10 p.m. that same day; no further information has been released as of Monday afternoon. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. Yesterday at about 5:30 p.m., a teenage boy from nearby Flowery Branch was apprehended in connection with a pellet gun shooting spree on the I-985, that affected at least 10 cars. The teen is charged with one count of aggravated assault, and one count of terroristic threatening and assault; further charges are being considered. One woman was shot in the back of the head and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. If you were driving on the highway around that time and believe you have pellet damage to your car, please call the Hall County Dispatch at 770-536-8812 to file a report. (Fox5)
3. Down the road in Cherokee County, officials are requesting the public's assistance in locating missing man Matthew Hard. He has brown hair, weighs about 190 lbs., is 5'9" tall, and is 30 years old; he was last seen on Jul. 4 and drives a black 2005 Toyota Camry. Please call the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office at 770-928-0239 or 911 if you have information. (News Break)
4. The family of a Cumming resident who was killed in a head-on collision is seeking help from the community. The niece of Salvador Cervantes of Cumming, whose vehicle was struck by a drunk driver last week, has established a GoFundMe to cover expenses and support the Cervantes family. (Subscription: Forsyth County News)
5. Strong thunderstorms and showers are expected across the Atlanta metro from Thursday through Sunday. Cooler temperatures and lower humidity are expected in the front half of the week. A day-by-day weather forecast can be found at the link. (Patch)

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Today in Cumming:

Tuesday, July 11

• Minecraft Camp at Pinecrest Academy (9:00 AM)
• Power Networking Lunch at Cherry Street Brewing (11:30 AM)
• Live Music Bingo at The Black Diamond Grill (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Lakeside Trail Cove is the site of this week's entry for Flags Around Forsyth, sent in by a citizen. The Forsyth County Sherriff's Office says "hello" and asks all to stay safe and have a great week! (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Drive carefully on the lake! More boaters were arrested on Lake Lanier this year over the 4th of July weekend than on any other Georgia lake, according to Forsyth County News. (Forsyth County News via Instagram)
• Meet Sarah Pilkenton, a first-year 4th-grade teacher at Shiloh Point Elementary! She tells some of her history and expresses how happy she is to be at the school in Cumming. (Shiloh Point Elementary via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with 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.