🌱 Bears Near Majors And Post Roads + FoCo Works Career Fair Today

Good morning, friends. It's Friday in Cumming and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Today you'll learn about these stories and more:

• FoCo Works Career Fair is open to local graduates.
• Bears are being spotted in Cummings, GA, and the community needs to practice safety protocols.
• Kapow Comics store encourages the Cumming's comic community to share their interests.

But first, today's weather:

Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 84 Low: 62.

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Here are the top five stories today in Cumming:

1. The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office addressed the reports that have been made about bears being near and around Majors Road and Post Road. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has encouraged individuals to look over the six BearWise Basics for both outdoor and at-home situations. The bear experts and biologists that are in charge of the BearWise come from all of the 15 states of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, and their mission is to protect and educate on bear and other animal safety. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office)
2. FoCo Works Career Fair is being hosted by the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce and Forsyth County Schools, today, Jun. 2, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There are 40 local employers that will be attending this fair, which is located at the Forsyth Conference Center at Lanier Technical College. Local graduates will get the opportunity to discover possible career outcomes for their future. (Forsyth County News Online)
3. Looking to fill up your social calendar this weekend? Lots of fun events are happening in and around Forsyth County. The Dunwoody Farmers Market is taking place at 9:00 a.m. on Jun. 3, in front of Brook Run Park, with vendors and fresh food. In nearby Sandy Springs, Painting with a Twist will be hosting a Self Care Sunday — Spill The Tea event, taking place on Sunday, Jun. 4, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Rosewell Rd. Luke Latimer is performing Saturday, Jun. 3, at 7:00 p.m. at NoFo Brew Co. Visit the link to view the full roster of upcoming events. (Forsyth County News Online)
4. Forsyth County Parks and Recreation has a current park project going on in Lanierland Park, which is located at 6115 Jot-Em-Down Road in Cumming. The project is called simply: Phase 2, and its scope is all about the construction design and developmental aspect. The date that is anticipated for this project to be completed is in the fall of 2023. (Forsyth Co Parks)
5. Down the street and off of Lake Center Parkway, in Westlake Terrace Plaza, is the home of Kapow Comics. Store owner, Andy Diehl, has a mission to create a community of comic book, figurine, and game lovers. Diehl makes it accessible to participate in games such as Dungeons and Dragons and Magic the Gathering Commander, with the price of a $5 gift card purchase for adults or a $5 dollar price entry for younger players of 13 and over. (Appen Media)

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Today in Cumming:

• Big Bounce and Slide At Cumming Fairgrounds (12:00 PM)
• Live Music - Norm Hunt At Legends Distillery (7:00 PM)
• Big Blue Marble Academy Campground Summer Block Party At 5415 Campground Rd (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Forsyth County Animal Shelter has three bunnies: Daffodil, Pansy, and Sunflower, that need homes. Go stop by the shop, meet these sweet and furry friends, and potentially take one or more home with you! (Forsyth County Animal Shelter - NC via Facebook)
• Daves Creek Elementary Dolphins are now on summer break, but you can visit their website for summer office hours, open house information as well as supply lists here! (Daves Creek Elementary via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of Forsyth County and Hollywood Feed is hosting their Puppy Palooza event this Saturday, Jun. 3, from 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Anyone is welcome to join this event in order to adopt a new pet if interested! (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)
• Forsyth County Schools are hiring nurses! If you are interested, apply here. (Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)
• Forsyth County Family YMCA is accepting membership sign-ups, and the earlier you join the less you spend! Join on the YMCA website. (Forsyth County Family YMCA via Instagram)

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You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow for your next 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.