🌱 Man Arrested For Hindu Temple Burglary + Natives Get Honor Roll

Hello again, everybody! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Cumming Patch newsletter. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in town today. Today you'll find news about these stories and more...

• Man arrested in conjunction to 2022 burglary at Hindu temple
• Cumming natives at UGA receive honor roll as student-athletes
• Forsyth County's Emergency Weather Preparedness Week

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Here are the top five stories in Cumming today:

1. A 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the burglary at a Hindu temple in Cumming. According to the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, the crime occurred on Apr. 17 at the temple on Shiloh Road where a suspected $3,000 to $4,000 was stolen from a safe. The man allegedly did not act alone, as witnesses say a total of five people were in the temple at the time. An additional $10,000 was reportedly stolen from an assistant priest's backpack. (Appen Media)
2. A few student-athletes from Cumming have been named on the University of Georgia's Fall 2022 Honor Roll. Soccer player Madison Haugen, men's track and field team member Cooper Bocko, baseball player Drew Southern, women's track and field team member Sophia Baker, football players Cooper Johnson and Oscar Delp, and men's golf member Blake Parkman were recognized for their academic achievements while also excelling in their respective sports. (Georgia Bulldogs)
3. Severe Weather Preparedness Week runs now through Feb. 10. Each day will center around a specific severe weather threat and tips to prepare for the threat will be made available by the Forsyth County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), in partnership with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency and the National Weather Service. The county's EMA Interim Director Joey Smith said, "We hope residents will take the time this week to create new or update any existing family emergency plans." Learn more about the events this week at the link. (Press Release Desk)
4. Full- and part-time job opportunities are available in the Cumming area. Available positions include retail merchandiser, operations coordinator, account executive, office assistant, driver, fire sprinkler sales, barista, and more. More details about companies hiring in the area are available at the link. (Cumming Patch)
5. Tax aides are available for free in Forsyth County. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers are available to provide a free service of preparing taxes to taxpayers who earn less than $54,000 and are 60 years or older. Appoints can be scheduled by calling (770) 844-9691. More information about the free service can be found here. (United Way of Forsyth County (Georgia) via Facebook)

This week in Cumming:

Wednesday, Feb. 8

• Novel Diversions At Forsyth County Public Library – Post Road Branch (10:00 AM)
• Trivia Night At Freedom Brew And Shine (7:00 PM)

Thursday, Feb. 9

• First Annual Galentine's Event At Beautiful Soul Esthetics, My Studio Spot (4:00 PM)
• Music Bingo Soundcheck At Freedom Mill (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Cumming Arts Center has "Love Is in the Air" on display in the first-floor gallery and a special exhibit by the South Forsyth Vertical Team Art Students is in the second-floor gallery. Stop by during business hours to see the local art. (Patch)
• According to a new Bumper.com study, Georgia ranked No. 14 in the nation for driver fatality rates at 22.12 percent. Could our automated red light and speed cameras be playing a role? See how our state stacks up against the rest of the country in the report. (Bumper.com)
• The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office will host a Community Forum this week on Feb. 8 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Walkerton Library. Are you attending? (Forsyth County Animal Services - NC via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you around!

— Sean Peek

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