🌱 New Exec. For Local Project + Popular Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch

Hello, everybody! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Cumming Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Today's briefing includes updates on...

• New project executive for "The Gathering at South Forsyth"
• Popular corn maze and pumpkin patch opening soon
• 5K generates over $20,000 for new Hindu temple

But first, today's weather:

Some wind and rain. High: 80 Low: 63.

Here are the top five stories today in Cumming:

1. Frank Ferrara has been appointed as the senior project executive for the stadium component of "The Gathering at South Forsyth," a massive mixed-use entertainment development in Forsyth County. The project is creating a cutting-edge arena that will anchor the district and serve as a world-class entertainment destination. Ferrara, with a background in sports operations, financial management, and strategic planning, brings experience from overseeing athletic departments and leading the development of facilities such as ice hockey arenas. The project, led by CEO Vernon Krause, envisions creating a vibrant hub for entertainment and potentially luring an NHL hockey franchise back to the area. (Urbanize Atlanta)
2. Uncle Shucks Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch is set to open in nearby Dawsonville on Sep. 16 for the 2023 season, featuring a fresh maze design and theme highlighting Georgia's endangered species. The popular local attraction will showcase this new theme centered around the state's endangered wildlife. The opening of the maze and pumpkin patch is highly anticipated and promises an engaging and educational experience for visitors. (Subscription: Forsyth County News)
3. A fundraising 5K event held at Newton Park in nearby Johns Creek has generated over $20,000 for the construction of a new Hindu temple on Peachtree Parkway. More than 350 runners participated in the race, which resulted in a check of $21,000 being presented after the event. The funds are intended to support the building of a new Hindu temple in south Forsyth, recently approved by the Board of Commissioners. (Subscription: Forsyth County News)
4. Paul Marks of Cumming, claimed victory in the two-day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament on Lake Lanier, capturing six bass weighing a total of 25 pounds, seven ounces. This event marked the fifth and final regular-season competition for the Bass Fishing League Bulldog Division. Marks won $13,871 for his triumph, which included a $7,000 Phoenix MLF contingency bonus. His strategy involved targeting bass in 20-50 feet of water near Browns Bridge using a Damiki rig with a Picasso Speed Drop Jig Head and a minnow-imitating plastic bait. (The Bass Cast)
5. High School Seniors in Cumming can prepare for success on the Digital SAT with Ramana Coaching Center's program starting on Sep. 16. Expert instructors, comprehensive study plans, and proven strategies are offered to help tackle the SAT. Interested applicants can find more information here. (Ramana Coaching Center- Cumming, GA via Facebook)

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Today in Cumming:

Wednesday, August 30

• Food Truck - Viva Pita At NoFo Brew Co (4:00 PM)
• Free Tutoring For 5th-12th Grades At FBC Cumming (5:30 PM)
• Music Bingo At NoFo Brew Co (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Lou Sobh Amphitheater has a packed calendar for September. Click the link to see what upcoming shows and events are planned. (Cumming City Center via Facebook)
• Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is reminding the community how to safely navigate roundabouts around town. Click the link to learn some tips for navigating roundabouts. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Cumming area at the link! (Humane Society of Forsyth County)

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• Call to Photographers for Art Show-Entries Being Accepted Sept 1 through Oct 15, 2023 (September 1)
• Outdoor International Arts & Crafts Festival-Sept 9, Sat, 10am-4pm (September 1)
• Forsyth County Art Teachers are Showcased at the Cumming Arts Center (September 1)
• 3hr Salsa Boot Camp Atlanta @ Ballroom Impact - Beginner / Beyond Basic (September 2)
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That's it for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning 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.