🌱 Cumming Family Health Center Renovations + FSCO Traffic Unit Awards

Morning, everybody. Sean Peek here with your Monday edition of the Cumming Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. In this issue, you'll learn about...

• Cumming Family Health Center celebrates major renovations with ribbon-cutting ceremony.
• FCSO Traffic Unit takes home multiple individual and group awards.
• Forsyth County Public Library seeking submissions for amateur photography exhibition

But first, today's weather:

Some rain and a thunderstorm. High: 82 Low: 64.

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Here are the top five stories in Cumming today:

1. The Cumming Family Health Center, affiliated with Georgia Highlands Medical Services, has undergone major renovations with the aim of improving the patient and staff experience. Leaders of the organization invited community members to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony last Thursday, May 11. Attendees toured the updated facility and even enjoyed free treats and sandwiches in the new reception area. (Forsyth County News Online)
2. The Traffic Unit of the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) was honored at last week's 2023 M.A.D.D. Annual Awards banquet. In addition to multiple members of the unit receiving Golden Shield and Silver Shield Honors awards, DFC Deandre Loucks took home the MADD DUI Hero Award, and FSCO won both HEAT Unit of the Year and Agency of the Year. In a Facebook post, the sheriff's office congratulated the Traffic Unit and expressed pride in their efforts to keep Forsyth County safe. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
3. The Forsyth County Public Library is seeking submissions for an amateur photo exhibition. The exhibition, centered around the theme "Together We...," will be displayed at the Sharon Forks Library through June and July. Submissions are due no later than May 28, with each applicant receiving feedback from a professional photographer. (Forsyth County Public Library)
4. A Cumming-based company made Becker's Hospital Review's list of "280+ telehealth companies to know." Krixi Corp. was recognized for its security and scalability, as well as its patient outreach platform that assists medical providers in tracking patient-reported outcomes. Other metro Atlanta providers on the list include CMI Health and Virtual Medical Staff, both in Alpharetta. (Becker's Hospital Review)
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Today in Cumming:

• Baby Play Day At Hampton Park Library (10:00 AM)
• American Red Cross Blood Drive At Post Road Library (2:00 PM)
• Trivia Night At Five Boroughs Pizza Tavern (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• As of Friday, May 12, the Kiwanis Children's Park at the Cumming City Center is officially open. The park is designed for children of all ages and abilities. (Forsyth County News via Instagram)
• Heads up, local house hunters: a four-bedroom, three-bathroom single-family home on Lanier Cove Court has just hit the real estate market. It's described as a "quiet, peaceful neighborhood, minutes from Lake Lanier" and currently priced at $459,500. (realestate.patch.com)
• Shreyansh of Cumming has been recognized as a Star Student in the community. Visit the link to learn all about Shreyansh and his impressive accomplishments, as shared by neighbor Jitendra Rout. (Cumming Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! 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.