🌱 Road Rage Shooting On GA-400 + New EV Center Coming To Cumming

Good morning, Cumming! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Cumming Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today, including...

• Road rage leads to shooting on GA-400
• New electric vehicle center coming to Cumming
• Sawnee-Cumming Optimist Club recognizes star students in the community

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Partly sunny and nice. High: 83 Low: 62.

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Here are the top five stories today in Cumming:

1. A man was shot and another man was arrested after a road rage incident on GA-400 southbound in Cumming, according to Forsyth County authorities. The altercation occurred when one driver honked at another driver, identified as Joshua Kasparek, who was driving slowly in the fast lane. Kasparek allegedly followed the man, shooting at his truck and causing damage and an arm injury. The suspect faces charges of aggravated assault and reckless conduct. (Patch)
2. Forsyth County is set to receive a cutting-edge research and testing facility, serving as a pivotal point for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. New York-based ABM Industries has unveiled plans to construct a 114,000-square-foot warehouse in Cumming, named the ABM Electrification Center, where the company will conduct EV training and testing operations. Construction is scheduled to commence in July, with the hub projected to open its doors by year-end, aligning with the state and federal government's push for widespread EV adoption. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. Cumming Elementary School recently partnered with the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, the City of Cumming Police Department, and Keller Williams Realty to give car seats to local students. The school thanked Keller Williams Realty and Graham Whit for their donation of 17 booster seats, as well as those who attended the event and ensured the proper fit of each seat. The car seat initiative aimed to increase safety for families in the community. (Cumming Elementary School via Facebook)
4. The Sawnee-Cumming Optimist Club recently honored three outstanding high school students in Forsyth County for their remarkable academic accomplishments. As part of the Optimist Star Student Program, these students were recognized for showcasing academic excellence, exemplary citizenship, and exceptional leadership skills. Elisabeth Kearney, a senior from West Forsyth High School, was announced as the 2023 Optimist Star Student, while Alina Abraham, a senior from Alliance Academy for Innovation, received recognition as the runner-up. Akshaya Tallapally, a sophomore from Denmark High School, emerged as the winner of the club's annual essay contest. (Appen Media)
5. Two teenagers are facing charges after reaching speeds of up to 140 miles per hour while attempting to evade Forsyth County deputies. Last week, a Forsyth County Sheriff's deputy observed a white BMW zooming past him on Canton Highway, clocking in at 87 miles per hour in a 45 miles per hour zone. Dash camera footage captured the deputy initiating a high-speed pursuit as the car continued to accelerate. The driver, recorded on body camera video, pleaded with the deputy to call his mother — prompting the deputy to call the driver a "silly goose" for breaking the law in Forsyth County. (WSB-TV)

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Today in Cumming:

• Handcrafted @ Hampton Park: Decoupage LED Candles At Hampton Park Library (1:00 PM)
• Mah Jongg For Beginners At Sharon Forks Library (6:30 PM)
• Trivia Night At Freedom Brew And Shine (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you've ever wanted to work in a library, now's your opportunity: Forsyth County Public Library is hiring for multiple open positions. Available opportunities can be found online. (Forsyth County Public Library via Facebook)
• Have you seen Forsyth County Parks and Recreation's new-and-improved website? If not, you can check it out at parks.forsythco.com. (Forsyth County Georgia Government via Facebook)
• Heads up, local house hunters! Here are some homes for sale — and upcoming open houses — in and around Cumming. (Cumming Patch)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you soon!

— 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.