🌱 Cumming Memorial Day Celebration + Arrest Made In 'Baby India' Case

Hi there, Cumming! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Because community information is power! Today you'll learn about:

• The city of Cumming will host its annual Memorial Day celebration
• Arrest made four years after a baby was found in a bag in the woods
• Cumming man found and arrested in Louisianna

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A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 77 Low: 60.

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Here are the top five stories in Cumming today:

1. The City of Cumming in Georgia is hosting its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on May 26 at the Veterans War Memorial. The event will include various speakers, a memorial wreath presentation, an Avenue of Flags Dedication, and a white dove release. Chaplain Leland Jones, a military veteran and Senior Pastor, will serve as the keynote speaker. The ceremony will take place at the Veterans War Memorial in Cumming. (Newsbreak)
2. Karima Jiwani was arrested nearly four years after a newborn baby, later named Baby India, was found abandoned in a plastic bag in a wooded area in Forsyth County. Jiwani is believed to be the child's biological mother and has been charged with various offenses, including criminal attempted murder and first-degree cruelty to children. The investigation, involving multiple law enforcement agencies, led to Jiwani's arrest, and Baby India is currently in foster care under the supervision of the Georgia Department of Family and Children Services. (Bharat Express-News)
3. Kevin Rodriguez, who was wanted for aggravated child molestation charges in Forsyth County, was successfully arrested by the U.S. Marshals in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana. The arrest was made with the assistance of DeSoto Parish deputies. Rodriguez will undergo local court proceedings in Louisiana before being extradited to Georgia to face charges. (KTAL News)
4. Forsyth County Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills was honored as the 2023 Leadership Development Advocate of the Year by the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia. Mills, who serves on various boards and represents state counties on federal legislation, has been actively engaged in education and training programs for county officials. Through her participation in the association's Lifelong Learning Academy, Mills earned certifications and developed valuable knowledge and relationships, which she believes contribute to her success in serving the citizens of Forsyth County. (Appen Media)
5. Jorge Martinez-Perez, a Cumming resident, was arrested by Forsyth County Sheriff's deputies on charges of DUI, hit-and-run, and drug possession. Deputies responded to a possible car accident and observed signs of alcohol intoxication on Martinez-Perez. They also discovered a white powder that tested positive for cocaine during the investigation. Martinez-Perez is currently in custody at the Forsyth County Jail with a bond set at $19,400. (Appen Media)

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Today in Cumming:

• All Together Now: Amateur Photography Exhibition At Sharon Forks Library (All Day)
• Trivia Night At Five Boroughs Pizza Tavern (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• EveryLibrary, an organization focused on library advocacy, commends the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights for investigating the Forsyth County School District over violations of Title IX and Title VI related to book bans and censorship. The investigation found that the removal of books with LGBTQ and BIPOC themes, combined with a hostile environment for minority students, violated their civil rights. (Library Journal)
• Here are the five most recent properties available for sale in the Cumming area, featuring a house with 3 beds and 1 bath priced at $199,000 and another with 6 beds and 5 baths priced at $1.2 million. (Cumming Patch)
• Three Girl Scouts from Forsyth County, Samantha Schoenfeld, Clara Hamilton, and Laurel Ross, have achieved the prestigious Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouting. Their projects have positively impacted the community by assisting seniors and highlighting local history and art. The Board of Commissioners acknowledged their dedicated service, and more information about their Gold Award projects can be found by following the provided link. (Forsyth County Georgia Gov via Facebook)

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