🌱 Forsyth Co. Nonprofit Scholarships + Nurse Saves Choking Child

Morning, everybody! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here's all the local news you need to know right now. Today you'll read about these stories and more:

• Forsyth Co. nonprofit offering year-long scholarships
• Nurse saves child choking in a Cumming restaurant
• Cumming Farmers Market transitioning to fall hours

But first, today's weather:

Sunshine and comfortable. High: 78 Low: 64.

Here are the top five stories in Cumming today:

1. No Longer Bound, a faith-based nonprofit addiction treatment center in Forsyth County, is offering scholarships for its year-long program. The scholarships will cover 100 percent of the typical $15,000 program cost for eligible individuals. With 20 out of 56 beds currently empty, the center aims to provide a solution to addiction by offering these scholarships and encouraging interested individuals to apply through their website. (Atlanta News First)
2. Charis Putmon, a nurse and mother of five, was on a date at a Tacos and Tequila restaurant in Cumming when she sprang into action to save a choking boy on Saturday. Surveillance footage captured the moment when the boy's mother noticed he was choking and began calling for help. Putmon and her husband rushed over, and she performed abdominal thrusts, successfully dislodging the object from the boy's throat. Putmon's quick response and nursing experience helped save the child's life, and her story has gained attention on social media as a reminder of the importance of knowing how to react in such situations. (wsbradio.com)
3. The Forsyth County Department of Communications & External Affairs and Senior Services have been recognized for their achievements. Ruthie Brew, Senior Services Director, received the State of Georgia Director of the Year Award for her dedication to senior adults in the county. Susan Wright, Senior Center Team Leader, was honored with the Arnisha Norman Award for Innovation in Food Services for her work with the Mobile Food Pantry program. Additionally, the Department of Communications won best in category nationally for their Annual Report in the Printed Publications — Annual Report category of the National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) 2023 Awards of Excellence. (Forsyth County, GA)
4. The Cumming Farmers Market has transitioned to its fall hours, now operating only on Saturdays. The market will be open from 6:30-10:00 a.m., with reduced hours this week due to the Cumming Art Fest, which takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Cumming Farmers Market via Facebook)
5. Down the road in Dahlonega, The University of North Georgia will host an exhibition of the Bayeux Tapestry replica at the Dahlonega Campus Convocation Center from Sep. 26-28. The exhibition is open to the public and runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day. The replica is part of the UNG Permanent Art collection and is the only full-size copy of the famous embroidery in the United States, depicting the story of the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Art history students will serve as docents to guide visitors and enhance their understanding of the tapestry during the exhibition. (wgauradio.com)

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Today in Cumming:

Thursday, September 14

• Trivia Night At Hall & Hound Brewery (7:00 PM)
• Our Habits Determine Our Future At Lanier Tech (7:00 PM)
• Karaoke Wing And Sing Night At Good Ol' Days (9:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Join the Cumming Police Department today at Myth and Legend Coffee in Cumming at 9:00 a.m. for Coffee with a Cop. (Cumming Police Department via Facebook)
• Georgia native Andrew Jannakos will be performing in concert at the Lou Sobh Amphitheater in Cumming on Saturday, Sep. 16, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Click the link to learn more. (Cumming City Center via Facebook)
• Join in on fall-themed fun with a free Halloween Zumba session on Oct. 24 at the Lou Sabh Amphitheater in Cumming. Click the link to learn more. (Cumming City Center via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! 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.