🌱 Local Clinic Reaches Fundraising Milestone + Bookmobile Stops Added

Good morning, neighbors. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Cumming Patch newsletter — here to explain all the most important things happening in the community today. Today you'll find these stories and more:

• Forsyth Community Clinic hits fundraising milestone.
• New stops for the Forsyth County Public Library Bookmobile.
• Waived pet adoption fees at the Forsyth County Georgia Animal Shelter.

But first, today's weather:

A thunderstorm in the area. High: 81 Low: 54.

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Here are the top five stories today in Cumming:

1. The Forsyth Community Clinic recently celebrated the 50th member to join its 100 Founders Club, just six months after first opening its doors in December. Individuals who donate at least $1,000 to the clinic become members of the 100 Founders Club. The $1,000 donation is enough to cover the cost of around 10 patients to the clinic, which offers basic health screenings, referrals, and prescription assistance. (NewsBreak Original)
2. The Forsyth County Public Library is adding two local parks to its bookmobile route this summer. The Bookmobile will be at Central Park on the second Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. and at Fowler Park on the third Saturday of each month from 9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Community members are invited to stop by and check out or return books, participate in free activities, and sign up for the Summer Reading Program. (Forsyth County Public Library via Facebook)
3. On Tuesday, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners approved a budget resolution that will advance the construction of the new Denmark Library. The resolution moves $280,000 that had been budgeted for the library this fiscal year in order to pay for staff during the months it was expected to be open. (Forsyth County News via Instagram)
4. The Forsyth County Animal Shelter is waiving pet adoption fees all summer long. Stop by the animal shelter from Tuesday-Saturday between 10:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to meet the pets currently waiting to be adopted, or click here to browse all available animals. (Forsyth County Georgia Government via Facebook)
5. Local businesses are a cornerstone of our community. If you want to support them, there's no shortage of upcoming events with the Forsyth County Chamber, including Jazz in June on Jun. 14 and the Women Connect Wine Tasting on Jun. 21. Visit the link for the full list of upcoming Chamber and member events. (Forsyth County Chamber)

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Today in Cumming:

Thursday, June 8

• Summer Storytime At Post Road Library (11:00 AM)
• Summer Cornhole League At Windermere (6:30 PM)
• Trivia Night At NoFo Brew Co. (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office welcomed three new members to the team on Monday. Give a warm welcome to Deputy Sheriff II Robert Austin, Caleb Ayers, and Marsha Allen if you see them out and about in the community! (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Get your kids moving this summer with pickleball at the Forsyth County Family YMCA. Beginner classes are offered Tuesday-Thursday from 5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m., and open play is held Tuesday-Thursday from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. weekly. (Forsyth County Family YMCA via Facebook)
• The Forsyth County School District is still hiring bus drivers for the 2023-2024 school year! Click here to review the job requirements and apply. (Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right. 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.