🌱 Empowering Women Through Kickboxing + Upcoming Georgia Storms

Hello all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Cumming Patch newsletter — here to tell you all the most important things happening locally. Including news on:

• A local kickboxing class for women teaches self-defense with a full-body workout
• The City of Cumming is hiring several positions
• Multiple storms are on the horizon and are expected to bring thunderstorms

But first, today's weather:

A morning thunderstorm; humid. High: 81 Low: 58.

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Here are the top five stories in Cumming today:

1. Forsyth County local Crystal Rustigian is helping to empower women through her kickboxing studio, 30 Minute Hit! The 30-minute class session teaches women self-defense with a full-body workout. Rustigian shares that by gaining strength and learning self-defense techniques, many women walk out of the studio feeling much more confident in themselves and their abilities. (Forsyth News)
2. The Cumming Library is hosting multiple events this week! Don’t miss out on Toddler Tales Storytime on Jun. 13, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Enjoy books, rhymes, songs, and more! At 6:00 p.m. on Jun. 13th is an opportunity for teens to learn how to cook Asian cuisine with special guest Chef Carlin, and on Jun. 15, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. is a STEAM program learning all about the functions of the human body. This event is for those in grades three through five. See the full list of events here. (Forsyth County Public Library)
3. The City of Cumming is hiring full-time and part-time positions! Open opportunities include water crew members, maintenance laborers, ballet instructors, and lifeguards. Resumes will be accepted up until the position is filled. See the full list of job openings here. (City of Cumming)
4. Multiple storms are on the horizon in Georgia and Forsyth County! A ‘Hazardous weather outlook’ has been issued because of a series of storms that are moving through the state. The weather is expected to bring thunderstorms until next Friday, along with hail, strong winds, and rainfall with the potential for flash floods. See the full list of counties affected here. (Cobb County Courier)
5. Are you interested in attending Lanier Technical College in nearby Oakwood? Don’t miss College Preview Day on Jun. 29, 2023, at 4:00 p.m! The event will be held at the Ramsey Conference Center and will provide an opportunity for prospective students and their families to learn about the college's programs and admission process! Register for Preview Day here.

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Today in Cumming:

Monday, June 12

• Mathsters At Cumming Library (3:00 PM)
• Shiver Me Timbers, it's Waypoint Kids Camp At Waypoint Baptist Church (6:00 PM)
• Trivia Night At Five Boroughs Pizza Tavern (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Don’t forget that the Cumming Farmers Market has extended their hours! The new summer hours are from 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturdays and Wednesdays through September. (Cumming Farmers Market via Facebook)
• Attention Parents: If your child is using the Forsyth County Schools Transportation School Bus Service for the 2023-2024 school year, please complete this form here to reserve the bus service to and from school. (Mashburn Elementary via Facebook)
• This week’s featured park is Sharon Springs Park! The park is located at 1950 Sharon Rd in Cumming, GA and has tennis courts, baseball/softball fields, picnic pavilions, multi-use rectangle fields, batting cages, and more. (Forsyth County Parks and Recreation via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday. 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.