🌱 Lawmakers Join Abortion Rights Activists + Georgia 400 Expansion

Hi all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Cumming Daily. Keep reading for the most important things happening in town. In this issue, you'll get updates on...

• A conference was held yesterday to acknowledge what would have been Roe v. Wade's 50th anniversary.
• More than 100 miles of express lanes will be added to Atlanta's interstate highways, including one that runs through Forsyth County.
• The Forsyth County Chamber’s 2023 Women Connect Kickoff Breakfast is happening this morning.

But first, today's weather:

Rain, a thunderstorm. High: 59 Low: 34.

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Here are the top five stories today in Cumming:

1. Democratic Georgia lawmakers, reproductive health care providers, and abortion rights advocates held a news conference yesterday to call for passage of the Reproductive Freedom Act. The conference occurred two days after what would have been a significant milestone of 50 years since the Roe v. Wade decision. "We are doing everything we can because life matters, and we love each and every person because they matter to God, therefore they matter to us," said former State Rep. Sheri Gilligan, R-Cumming. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. Over 100 miles of express lanes will be added to metro Atlanta interstate highways in the next decade. The biggest project will be to expand Georgia 400, adding express lanes on a 16-mile stretch through north Fulton County into south Forsyth County. (WSB-TV)
3. The Forsyth County Chamber’s 2023 Women Connect Kickoff Breakfast is happening this morning, Jan. 25, at 8:00 a.m. at Cumming Recreation and Parks. Prices for members is $10 and non-members is $20. You can view more details at the link here. (Forsyth County Chamber)
4. The University of North Georgia (UNG) hosted its third annual virtual college information session for Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) Georgia students. REACH Georgia is the state's first-ever needs-based mentorship and college scholarship program. The keynote speaker at the event was UNG graduate Noah Bryant who served as Student Government Association (SGA) president on the Cumming Campus. (University of Northern Georgia)
5. The region's growing population has affected another Atlanta market shopping center. Trademark's already plans on turning the North Point Mall in Alpharetta into a mixed-use center and CTO Realty Growth will be repositioning Ashford Lane in Dunwoody, and now CTO has hired JLL to reposition and lease The Collection at Forsyth in Cumming. Forsyth County’s population has increased by 47 percent and is the second richest county in the state. (Chain Store Age)

Today in Cumming:

• Vision Boarding Workshop At Acopia Home Loans (10:00 AM)
• Books & Babies At Cumming Library (10:30 AM)
• IGNITE Training Course At Keller Williams Community Partners (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• New homes have been listed for sale in the Cumming area! Get all the property details at the link. (Cumming Patch)
• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Cumming area at the link! (Humane Society of Forsyth County)
• Are you looking to fill your social calendar this week? Check out the list of events happening in and around Cumming this week at the link! (Forsyth County News)

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That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.