🌱 H. E. Hodges Hires New Talent + "Putting Shootout" In Town

Hey, Cumming. I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today we have these stories and more:

• New personnel at H. E. Hodges
• Golf tour event in Cumming
• Bass fishing, anyone?

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and warmer. High: 80 Low: 53.

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Here are the top five stories today in Cumming:

1. New owner DeJazz Woods is carrying on his family traditions at his Cumming-based athletics facility construction company, H. E. Hodges. He will bring his fiancé, Trina Gomez on board in his leadership team. Her functions will smooth the flow of daily operations, as well as, focus on marketing, communications, branding, and lead generation. (WSIL TV)
2. Last Sunday saw the finish of the first-ever "Putting Shootout" at the Tin Cup Grill. Participants included local celebrity Dax Isbell, Brock Gillespie of the National Putting Tour, and professional golfer, Randy Dart . Tin Cup Grill owner Scott Echols wants to make it an annual event. (Subscription: Forsyth County News Online)
3. Cumming resident, Shane Salisbury, finishes in the top ten boaters at the Bass Fishing League Tournament held at Lake Sinclair, catching 5 bass at 13 lbs. each. Boater Flint Davis caught 5 bass at 20 lbs. each to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Tournament. This was the 4th event of the season for the BFL Bulldog Division. (BassResource.com)
4. On May 20, after being found sitting in his crashed vehicle, Michael Blaze Palmer of Cumming, 30, was arrested. He was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of cocaine, possession and use of drug-related objects, following too closely, and DUI drugs. Palmer was treated on the scene by EMS personnel and transported to Morgan Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. (Morgan County Citizen)
5. Cumming native and UWG shooting guard Michael Zabetakis qualified as one of the Gulf South Conference Top Ten. He is one of the top five all all-around male student athletes in the league. (Subscription: Times-Georgian)

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Today in Cumming:

• Baby Play Day At Cumming Library (10:30 AM)
• Giving Back & Helping Others At Meals By Grace (12:30 PM)
• Tango Wednesday At Son Titico School Of Salsa Calena (8:00 PM)
• American Red Cross Blood Drive At The Hampton Park Public Library (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Congratulations from the Forsyth County Sherriff's Office to everyone graduating in the class of 2023! In recognition of your accomplishments and hard work, graduating students are wished the very best. Keep up the good work! (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Vita, a 3-month-old Siberian husky, is the Dog of The Day. If you're interested in adopting Vita or one of the other pets at the Forsyth County Humane Society, call 770-887-6480. (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)
• Take a safety quiz given by Forsyth County. Before you venture out on the lake make sure you're current on your boating and water safety rules. (Forsyth County Georgia Government via Facebook)
• Take a tour of Camp Eagle Point with the Forsyth County YMCA, and discover if you will join them this summer for a raft of fun. The event is free but requires registration. More information can be found here. (Forsyth County Family YMCA via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new 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.