🌱 Community Yard Sale + Cumming Election Equipment Testing Delayed

Hello, Cumming! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. In today's issue, you'll find...

• Upcoming Forsyth County community yard sale
• North Georgia celebrates Rosh Hashanah
• Cumming election equipment testing delayed

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 79 Low: 59.

Here are the top five stories today in Cumming:

1. Forsyth County Parks and Recreation is hosting a Community Yard Sale on Oct. 21 at Central Park Recreation Center. Community members can register as vendors for $10 to sell their items, and the event is free for all shoppers. This is a perfect opportunity for people to clean out their closets and garages. (Forsyth County Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
2. Members of the Jewish community in north Georgia gathered at the future site of the Jewish Community Center in Forsyth County to celebrate the beginning of Rosh Hashanah with Chabad of Forsyth and Congregation Beth Israel. This event showcased the unity and coming together of Forsyth County's Jewish community to mark the start of Rosh Hashanah. (Subscription: Forsyth County News)
   
3. The scheduled election equipment testing that was set to begin on Tuesday, Sep. 19 has been postponed. Officials are now anticipating it to commence next week. This testing is in preparation for the upcoming November municipal election in the City of Cumming, ensuring that voting equipment is properly assessed and ready for use. (Subscription: Forsyth County News)
4. Forsyth County Schools "New Mentor Training" will begin on Oct. 1 at 10:00 a.m. The training will be held at Browns Bridge Church in Cumming. Click here to learn more about this opportunity. (Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)
5. On Friday at the Lou Sobh Amphitheater, Cumming City Center and Four Carsons Entertainment are hosting a live concert featuring G Clef & The Playlist. Participants are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets for seating, and leashed dogs are welcome. The event offers free parking and free admission. (Cumming City Center via Facebook)

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Today in Cumming:

Wednesday, September 20

• Paws To Read At Cumming Library (3:30 PM)
• Music Bingo At Hall And Hound Brewing Company (7:00 PM)
• Trivia Night At Freedom Brew And Shine (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Forsyth County Georgia 4-H is inviting fourth through 12th graders to join their Conservation Club meeting on Oct. 9 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. The focus of this month's meeting will be on composting, and interested participants can register at the provided link. If you attended the previous month's meeting, there is no need to register again, and any inquiries can be directed to shannon.henderson@uga.edu. (Forsyth County Georgia 4-H via Facebook)
• This week is the last chance to register for the "FCSiChallenge" with Forsyth County Schools. (Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)
• Meet Kaleigh, an energetic Carolina Dog mix currently looking for her fur-ever home. If you are interested in meeting Kaleigh, call the Humane Society of Forsyth County at (770) 887-6480 or stop by and visit her Tuesday through Saturday! (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you all tomorrow 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.