🌱 Ferrari Driving 178mph + Black Bear Spotted In Cumming Backyard

Hello all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Cumming Patch newsletter. Let's get this Monday started off right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Today's briefing includes...

• A Forsyth County driver caught "super speeding."
• A black bear spotted in a family's backyard.
• Career opportunities with Forsyth County Schools.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 85 Low: 65.

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Here are the top five stories today in Cumming:

1. Forsyth County deputies clocked a driver going more than 100 miles per hour over the speed limit this weekend. Officials say a Ferrari was spotted driving 178 miles per hour heading southbound out of the county, but they did not indicate whether the driver was arrested or given a citation. In the state of Georgia, drivers caught "super speeding" receive an additional $200 fine on their traffic citations. (WSB-TV)
2. In case you missed it: One of the black bears reportedly spotted in Forsyth County last week was found in the backyard of a Cumming home last Wednesday night. Local resident Lea Anne Campbell shared footage from her family's home security camera, which caught the bear on the property of their Providence Plantation residence. Georgia's Department of Natural Resources reminds anyone who spots the black bears to call the Game Management office at (706) 557-3350. (11 Alive)
3. Forsyth County Schools will be hosting a job fair on Jun. 13. Stop by the Academies of Creative Ed. Cafe between 8:30 a.m. and noon to explore available positions. Current openings within the district include bus drivers, school nurses, and more. (Forsyth County Schools via Twitter)
4. Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines and boosters will be available for kids during a clinic this Wednesday, Jun. 8. The clinic will be held at the Georgia Highlands Medical Plaza beginning at 1:00 p.m. Vaccines will be available for pediatric patients between 5 and 11 years old. (Forsyth County Chamber)
5. Looking for a magical event meant to entertain kids of all ages? The Cumming Library will present Cameron's One Man Circus today in the Cumming Meeting Room from 11:00-11:30 a.m. Stop by to see Cameron Tomele of Barely Balanced as he performs a variety of stunts and comedy acts. Tickets will be passed out 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the program, and no registration is required. (Forsyth County Public Library)

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Today in Cumming:

• Big Bounce And Slide At Cumming Fairgrounds (12:00 PM)
• Euchre Meetup At Summits Wayside Tavern (6:00 PM)
• Trivia Night At Five Boroughs Pizza Tavern (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Heads up, house hunters! Here are the latest homes to hit the market in and around the Cumming area. (Cumming Patch)
• The Humane Society of Forsyth County shared a photo showing off some of the supplies they received in a recent donation from Bealls Outlet. You can view the shelter's current donation wish list here. (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)
• The Forsyth County Family YMCA announced they have raised nearly $100,000 toward its $160,000 fundraising goal. Donations are used to help the organization offer income-based rates to members in need. Residents interested in supporting the YMCA can click here to participate in the fundraiser. (Forsyth County Family YMCA via Instagram)

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