🌱 Forsyth Resident Honors Grandmother With Studio + Fine Arts Night

Hey, Cumming. Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the Cumming Patch newsletter, filled with all the community information you need to know right now. Today you'll find news about...

• Resident's plan to honor her late grandmother.
• The upcoming Fine Arts Night.
• Good luck to Forsyth Central High School Girl’s Soccer tonight!

But first, today's weather:

Couple of thunderstorms. High: 69 Low: 58.

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Here are the top five stories in Cumming today:

1. Longtime Forsyth resident hopes to honor her late grandmother. Lena Lentz plans to open a local art and music studio in Forsyth County to honor her grandmother's memory. Lentz grew up in Moldova and Ukraine where she often heard her grandmother singing. (Forsyth County News Online)
2. Forsyth County Sheriff's Office added another deputy to their troop. On Monday, the FCSO family added Deputy Sheriff II, Gerry McIntyre. Community members on Facebook showed an outpouring of love for the new deputy. Congratulations and welcome to Cumming, Deputy Sheriff II, Gerry McIntyre! (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
3. Big Creek Elementary School is hosting a Fine Arts Night tonight on Apr. 27 from 5-7:00 p.m. in the gym, featuring student artwork and a chorus spring show at 6:00 p.m. To purchase artwork, visit the website provided and choose the student's grade and homeroom, select the artwork, add it to the cart, and share it on social media or email. The artwork will be available for pickup on the same night. (Big Creek Elementary via Facebook)
4. Forsyth Central High School Girl’s Soccer Team for made it to the final four! Come show your support to the girls at 7:00 p.m. for your lady bulldogs. The game is at home against Walton. (Forsyth Central High School via Facebook)
5. There were several delays in traffic yesterday in Cumming. The latest updates are on Twitter, but a late afternoon crash closed lanes on Pilgrim Mill Road at Sinclair Shores Road. (Triple Team Traffic on Twitter)

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Today in Cumming:

• Global Youth Service Day @ Forsyth County Family YMCA (11:00 AM)
• City Of Cumming Job Fair @ City of Cumming City Hall (Gallery B, Second Floor) (2:00 PM)
• Music Bingo Soundcheck @ Freedom Brew And Shine (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you're itching for a new home, consider visiting some of the open houses in Cumming this weekend. The properties vary in price and size, from a two-bed, two-bath home for $349,900 to a six-bed, six-bath home for $2.2 million. (Cumming Patch)
• Developers presented their official proposal of The Gathering at South Forsyth to county commissioners — but were met with questions and concerns. Specifically, Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills expressed concern about possible financial burdens on the county. The multi-year, multi-billion project will feature new restaurants, shops, and more. (Forsyth County News via Instagram)
• Forsyth County Animal Shelter introduced Alaya, the "best girl" and "so so sweet" as described by the staff. Alaya is spayed and has had her vaccines. She's ready to find her forever home! (Forsyth County Animal Shelter - NC via Facebook)

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— 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.