🌱 Man Arrested For Stunt Driving + SFHS Students Rank In Competition

Hello all. Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the Cumming Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town, including updates on:

• Cumming man arrested for reckless driving
• Students from South Forsyth High School win second place in state competition
• Georgia Senate votes to increase the weight limit for tractor trailers

But first, today's weather:

Clouds breaking for some sun. High: 69 Low: 38.

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Here are the top five stories in Cumming today:

1. A 19-year-old man from Cumming was arrested for doing alleged burnouts in a parking lot in nearby Alpharetta. Officers responded to the incident at 6 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 26, and found the suspect in a silver sedan surrounded by a crowd of people. The driver was arrested and charged with "reckless stunt driving." (Appen Media)
2. Tractor trailers hauling forestry and agricultural products on Georgia roads may be getting heavier after recent legislation passed by the Georgia Senate. On Thursday, Mar. 23, senators approved House Bill 189, which increases the allowed weight from 84,000 pounds to 88,000 pounds for logging trucks as well as trucks carrying vegetables, solid waste, and recycling. The legislation restricts the heaviest trucks from driving in the metro Atlanta area. (Subscription: Chattanooga Times Free Press)
3. Students from South Forsyth High School won second place in the student chef competition held by the Georgia Department of Education. The two-student team won for their Mexican Chicken Bowl recipe. Students competed in both recipe development and a cooking demonstration, and the winning recipes may be included in school lunch menus throughout the state. Learn more about the competition in this video. (Ga. Department of Education; South Forsyth High School)
4. On Sunday, Mar. 26, authorities recovered the body of a 61-year-old man found in nearby Lake Lanier. The discovery caused a temporary shutdown at Bolding Mill Park. The man has not yet been identified and the investigation is ongoing. (WCJL)
5. There are lots of events at the Forsyth County Public Library in Cumming this week! Children can enjoy story time at Wednesday's Books and Babies event as well as Thursday evening's Twilight Tales. (Forsyth County Public Library)

Today in Cumming:

• Drawing Studio - Cumming Art Center, Upstairs Classroom (5:30 PM)
• Bourbon & Cigar Night - Village Italian (6:00 PM)
• NAMI Family Support Group - United Way Forsyth County (6:45 PM)

From my notebook:

• This Thursday, Mar. 30, Big Peach Running Co. in Cumming is hosting a runner's health clinic all about the pelvic floor. Participants will learn about the pelvic floor and how it relates to athletic performance. (Apex Wellness Providers via Facebook)
• Forsyth County Schools announced that AutomationDirect is this year's Lucky Duck sponsor due to a $10,000 scholarship to support school grants as part of the county's Duck Dive for Education. (Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)
• Check out what's coming up in Forsyth County this week! For example, the 2023 State of the County Address will take place on Tuesday, Mar. 28 at the Forsyth Conference Center. (Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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.