🌱 School Nurse Recognized For Saving Life + Forsyth's Black History

Hello all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Cumming Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Including news on...

• Life saving school staff member receives recognition
• The Atlanta History Center's investigation into local Black history in 1912
• Why wear orange in June?

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Here are the top five stories in Cumming today:

1. Earlier this month, Kimberly Crockett, school nurse at Cumming Elementary was recognized by Forsyth County Schools Health Facilitator, Heidi Avila, for saving the life of Para-pro Gina Holtzclaw. Holtzclaw experienced a heart attack, and the fast-thinking Crockett administered CPR. Other staff members recognized were teachers Allison Jones and Taffiny Cherico, and school resource officer Diedre Lotspeich. (Subscription: Forsyth County News Online)
2. The Atlanta History Center is investigating the 1912 Forsyth County lynching of Rob Edwards and the resulting forced displacement of Black residents from the county. In 1912, more than 1,000 Black residents of Forsyth fled their homes due to racial violence. Forsyth statistics and census data were examined to reveal the displacement of and relocation of this element of the county population. They left behind jobs and property which white residents took over and claim for themselves or sell. Some Black residents fled to neighboring counties while some went as far as Tennessee. (Atlanta History Center)
3. On Jun. 2, Cumming residents are urged to wear orange. The mayor and city council members say gun safety is the reason as they make plans to honor Gun Violence Awareness Day. See the City's Facebook Page for more details. (Subscription: Forsyth County News Online)
4. Ahead of Memorial Day, the Forsyth County Government has shared some "rules of the road" for boats and watercraft. Some tips include slowing down to idle speed when near docks or shorelines, and when crossing, the boat on the right has the right-of-way. To read more, click here. (Forsyth County Government via Facebook)
5. Lots of things are happening at the Cumming Library this week! On Wednesday, there is a Baby Play Day happening at 10:30 a.m., and on Thursday, you can wind down from the day with Twilight Tales at 6:30 p.m. Visit the link for a full calendar of events in and around Cumming. (Forsyth County Public Library)

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Today in Cumming:

• Purl Heads At Panera Bread (10:00 AM)
• Northside Hospital Cancer Institute Skin Cancer Screening At Northside Hospital Cancer Institute Radiation Oncology - Forsyth (6:00 PM)
• Live Music Bingo At The Black Diamond Grill (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Georgia State Patrol will hold the intersection of SR 306 (Keith Bridge Rd.) and SR 369 (Browns Bridge Rd.) under traffic control. Controlled hours will be today from roughly 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is to advance the widening of Highway 369 by installing temporary signals. (Forsyth County Georgia Government via Facebook)
• The 5th Street Poker League will join the Humane Society of Forsyth County to present "Stars and Strikes", the first-ever poker tournament and benefit for the animals. There is a suggested donation of $50 to play. (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)
• Last week, Ms. Skeen's class at Big Creek Elementary designed a new board game. This game reviews the entire 4th grade curriculum. Students enjoyed playing all the games designed by each other. (Big Creek Elementary via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll see you around!

— 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.