🌱 Cumming Man Steals $25K + FCHS Robotics Team Ranks Top In The World

Hello, neighbors. Danielle Fallon-O'Leary here with your Wednesday edition of the Cumming Patch newsletter, filled with all the community news you need to know right now. Today you'll read about these stories and more:

• Cumming man allegedly steals $25,000 from Florida residents
• Team OTTO's victory at a recent robotics championship
• Join the Y for free for a limited time

But first, today's weather:

An afternoon t-storm or two. High: 64 Low: 51.

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Here are the top five stories today in Cumming:

1. A Cumming man is accused of taking $25,000 from customers in a fence scam. According to a probable cause affidavit, Christopher Michael Graver, of Cumming, took nine down payments on fences for more than $25,000 while failing to complete the work. The warrant for his arrest was issued in February and Graver turned himself in on Saturday in Florida. (Inside Lake)
2. Congratulations to Forsyth Central High School's Team OTTO! The team competed with over 600 other teams from around the world at the FIRST Robotics Competition Championship in Houston. Their division win, and performance on the Einstein field, tied them for a fifth-place finish in the entire world. (Forsyth Central High School via Facebook)
3. Coal Mountain Elementary shouted out Ms. Mathis, its cafeteria manager, who represented Coal Mountain at the GSNA Conference last week. Congratulations are in order for her too; Ms. Mathis won third place out of the entire state of Georgia for her Grab and Go Breakfast Culinary Recipe. (Coal Mountain Elementary via Facebook)
4. Two highly anticipated restaurants are opening this week in Forsyth County. New food is coming to Forsyth County in the form of restaurants Wright and Whataburger. Local fish-and-chippery Wright, as well as a new Whataburger location, is opening on Apr. 27. Wright is located in the Cumming City Center while Whataburger is located on Lakeland Plaza. (Forsyth County News via Instagram)
5. Don't miss your opportunity to Join the Y now for free. Families can join the Y without the usual $100 joining fee for a limited time. Visit the Y's website to discover how the limited-time discounts can benefit you and your family's health and well-being. (Forsyth County Family YMCA via Facebook)

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Today in Cumming:

• Mah Jongg For Beginners At Forsyth County Public Library (6:30 PM)
• Storm Water Management And Mulch In The Landscape At Forsyth County Public Library – Hampton Park Branch (7:00 PM)
• Trivia Night At Freedom Brew And Shine (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Two daughters have set up a massive ad campaign around Forsyth County to find a kidney donor to save their father's life. Read more about their story and how you can find out if you're a match at the link. (Forsyth County News via Instagram)
• Businesses in Cumming are looking to hire immediate positions—so if you're in the job market, take a look at the open opportunities in our area. Businesses in industries such as customer service, warehousing, sales, and flooring are looking for the perfect candidate to round out their teams. Could that be you? (Cumming Patch)
• Forsyth County Animal Shelter recently spotlighted Amadeus, a 6-year-old male guinea pig who is looking for a new home. Amadeus is a friendly, social, and healthy pet as far as my friends here at the shelter can tell. He would love a male guinea pig friend to hang out with! Visit Amadeus in person during normal shelter hours (11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). (Forsyth County Animal Shelter - NC via Facebook)

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— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.