🌱 Desperate Need For Blood Donors + Teen Death In Monday Car Crash

Hello again, everybody! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Cumming Patch newsletter. Follow along to find out everything you need to know about what's going on in town these days, including updates on...

• A call for blood donors.
• The sheriff's office has announced a fatality from Monday's car crash.
• A reminder for this weekend's IPRA Rough Stock Rodeo.

But first, today's weather:

Brilliant sunshine. High: 70 Low: 47.

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Here are the top five stories today in Cumming:

1. Nearby LifeSouth is in critical need of rare blood donors. A local patient, suffering from sickle cell disease with acute sickle cell crisis, needs ongoing blood transfusions. African American blood donors are more likely to be a match for the patient. To donate blood for this patient, visit the Cumming Donor Center. (Monroe Local News)
2. The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office announced a fatality after Monday's vehicle crash. A 16-year-old Cumming girl was in the single-car crash at Haw Creek Road on Monday night. According to authorities, the girl was not wearing a seatbelt and died at the scene. (Cumming Patch)
3. This Friday and Saturday, enjoy the IPRA Rough Stock Rodeo. Held at the Cumming Fairgrounds at 8:00 p.m. each night, attendees will consist of Bareback Riding, Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, and Saddle Bronc Riding. Doors open two hours before showtime. (City of Cumming, GA - City Hall via Facebook)
4. Chairman Alfred John delivered the 2023 State of the County address yesterday. During the address, he spotlighted community values, achievements, and the many projects underway in Forsyth County. If you missed the event, a recording is now available at FocoStateoftheCounty.com. (Forsyth County Georgia Government via Facebook)
5. Forsyth County welcomed several new members to the #FCSOFamily on Monday. Congratulations and happy first week to Deputy Sheriff I Lauren McGuire, Deputy Sheriff II Holden Petree, Caleb Cooper, Walter Gropp, Alfredo Rivera Crime Scene Specialist Brandi Wiltse, and Inmate Service Specialist Natalie Engholm! (Forsyth County SO via Instagram)

Today in Cumming:

• Books & Babies at Forsyth County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Thirsty Thursday at Atlanta Motorcar Club & Storage (5:00 PM)
• Trivia Night at Black Diamond Grill (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you have a free weekend and are looking to move, consider attending one of the upcoming open houses in the Cumming Area. Available listings currently include a 1,950 sq. ft., three-bed,two-bath residence on Fieldstone Bend Drive and a four-bed, four-bath home on 3528 Habersham Club Dr. (Cumming Patch)
• Forsyth Central High School Academies Symposium was a tremendous success this week. The second-annual event featured speakers representing the STEM, Humanities, and Central Film Academies. Congratulations to the student winners Grace Leitner, Matty Mabry, and Kristin Jones. (Forsyth Central High School via Facebook)
• Good luck to the Guard Dawgs this week! The color guard team has worked tirelessly on their show and will travel to the SAPA Championship to defend their spot in the top 3 novice class. (Forsyth Central High School via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you around.

— Sean Peek

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