🌱 Local Company Wins Hazel Creek Bridge Bid + Cumming Beer Festival

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• Police search for Waffle House flasher.
• Local contractor wins Hazel Creek bridge bid.
• First annual Cumming Beer Festival next weekend.

But first, today's weather:

Hazy sun. High: 83 Low: 56.

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Here are the top five stories today in Cumming:

1. The Cumming Police Department is seeking help identifying an individual suspected of flashing patrons at a Waffle House last month. The incident occurred around 1:58 a.m. on May 15 at the restaurant on 599 Atlanta Road, where authorities say a white male exposed himself to victims. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call (770) 781-2000. (Forsyth County News Online)
2. A local construction company has been awarded a contract to build a new bridge over Hazel Creek in nearby Demorest. Vertical Earth, the Cumming-based contractor, will build a .284-mile bridge under the $6.8 million contract. Construction is expected to be completed by April 2026. (Now Habersham)
3. A Cumming-based veteran's group recently visited veterans at the Celebration Village Forsyth senior living facility. During the visit, the local chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America shared stories about their military experiences in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The group also presented each veteran at the home with a cap embroidered with the name of the branch in which they served. (Appen Media)
4. The Cumming Beer Festival is right around the corner. The first annual event will take place at Cumming City Center on Jun. 17 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. The event will feature live music at the amphitheater. General admission is $30 per person and begins at 1:00 p.m. (Ticket Leap)
5. Looking to fill up your social calendar this weekend? Lots of fun events are happening in and around Forsyth County. Don't miss the Dirty Spokes Haw Creek Park race in Cumming this Saturday, Jun. 10, at 8:00 a.m., or take a short drive to nearby Alpharetta to explore the Dino Safari at North Point Mall on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Visit the link to view the full roster of upcoming events. (Forsyth News)

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Today in Cumming:

Friday, June 9

• xSTEAMwork Dreamwork At Hampton Park Library (1:30 PM)
• Parents Night Out At Cumming Aquatic Center (6:30 PM)
• Live Music: Jarett Alexander Duo At Cumming Cigar Company (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a furry, four-legged friend to add to your family? Visit the link to meet the latest pets waiting to be adopted from animal shelters near you. (Cumming Patch)
• Forsyth County has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. This marks the 21st year in a row that the county has received this honor! (Forsyth County Georgia Government via Facebook)
• Looking to launch your career with Forsyth County Schools? The district is still hiring school nurses for the 2023-2024 year. Learn more here. (Forsyth County Schools 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.