🌱 Local Indicted By The FBI For Fraud + 150 Literacy Kits Donated

Morning, neighbors! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Cumming Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Let's get this Tuesday started off right, with a quick dive into the most important things happening around town...

• Cumming local indicted for fraud by the FBI
• Multiple local Rotary Clubs help Cumming students
• Upcoming Aerosmith tribute band

But first, today's weather:

Variable cloudiness. High: 80 Low: 65.

Here are the top five stories today in Cumming:

1. Four former employees of Mohawk Industries, Inc., including Sivakumar Thiyagasamadram, 54, of Cumming, have been indicted for allegedly defrauding the company. They are accused of secretly organizing and controlling a Georgia company called Meta Technology Platforms, LLC, and using their positions at Mohawk to retain Meta Tech as a vendor and divert Mohawk's outsourced IT consulting work to Meta Tech. The fraudulent scheme involved submitting invoices to Mohawk for approximately $3,034,411, which did not disclose the defendants' relationship to Meta Tech. The defendants had their initial appearances on Sep. 21. The case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (Coosa Valley News)
2. In case you missed it, the Rotary Clubs of John's Creek, Forsyth County, North Forsyth-400, Lanier-Forsyth, and South Forsyth County collaborated to donate 150 literacy kits, one for each kindergarten student at Cumming Elementary School. These kits were provided in association with "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" and will support literacy among young students. It's a joint effort to promote reading and education in the community. (Cumming Elementary School via Facebook)
3. On Oct. 14, from 7:00-9:00 p.m., there will be a free show featuring Pandora's Box - The Ultimate Aerosmith Tribute. The event will include free parking, and attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets for seating. This show is presented by The Well and Los Rios Cantina. (Cumming City Center via Facebook)
4. Get ready for Yoga on the Lawn this fall at the Lou Sobh Amphitheater in Cumming. Beginning on Sep. 27 and lasting until Nov. 1, these classes will be free and open to everyone. Registration can be found here. (Cumming City Center via Facebook)
5. Tin Cup Grill welcomes their new Executive Chef, John Soilis, who brings over 25 years of culinary experience to the restaurant. Originally from South Africa, Chef John's culinary journey began in the United States, where he attended The Culinary Institute of America and worked in top restaurants across the country. Soilis is also a Cumming local and hopes to build relationships with local farmers and producers to incorporate regional ingredients into his dishes. (Tin Cup Grill Cumming GA)

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Today in Cumming:

Tuesday, September 26

• Books & Babies At Post Road Library (10:00 AM)
• Food Truck Chuys Tacos At NoFo Brew Co. (4:00 PM)
• Live Music Bingo At Black Diamond Grill (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Cumming is gearing up for its 2023 Municipal Election, and residents within the city limits have until Oct. 10 to register to vote. You can register online here. For more details on the election, you can refer to the Voter Guide, available here. (City of Cumming, GA - City Hall via Facebook)
• Meet Binx, a black and white male cat looking for his fur-ever home. The shelter recently received a clothing donation and chose Binx as their model. Click the link to see photos and learn more about Binx. (Forsyth County Georgia Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• Registration is open for Youth Basketball with Forsyth County Parks and Recreation. Learn more at the link. (Forsyth County Parks and Recreation via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop 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.