🌱 New Open Houses + Forsyth Basketball Win + Try The Y FREE In Feb

Hey, neighbors. It's Thursday in Cumming and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally, including news on:

• The newest open houses in the Cumming area
• North Forsyth's varsity basketball team brings home a win on Tuesday
• Sharon Forks Library hosts a traveling Jewish Atlanta exhibit

But first, today's weather:

Periods of rain. High: 49 Low: 38.

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Here are the top five stories in Cumming today:

1. Start your weekend with one of the new open houses planned in the Cumming area. Saturday is a busy day for new open houses in the Cumming area this week. Spacious, single-family homes starting in the $480,000-range are available to tour. (Cumming Patch)
2. Cumming North Forsyth prevailed 88-77 against Gainesville in Georgia boys basketball on Tuesday. With this recent win, Cumming North Forsyth will move on to facing Habersham Central on Friday. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
3. Only two weeks are left to catch the "Eighteen Artifacts: Story of Jewish Atlanta" exhibit at the Sharon Forks Library. This is the second statewide tour of the exhibit, which is made up of several double-sided panels and winds throughout the library, narrating the history of Jewish people in Atlanta since 1845. (NewsBreak Original)
4. There will be a board meeting today for Forsyth County Schools. The board meeting, which will take place at noon, will discuss topics that include personnel and a settlement agreement. (Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)
5. Try the Y for free in February! Register for a free one-day pass to use any day at the Forsyth County Family YMCA in February. This branch is also waiving the joining fee. (Forsyth County Family YMCA via Facebook)

Today in Cumming:

• "Love Is In The Air" Exhibit & Chocolate Truffle Tastings At Cumming Arts Center (11:00 AM)
• Books & Babies At Forsyth County Public Library – Sharon Forks Branch (10:00 AM)
• Twilight Tales At Forsyth County Public Library – Cumming Branch (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Monday, the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office welcomed a new member. Deputy Sheriff II Joshua Vincent is looking forward to serving the county. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Seven Whitlow Elementary School fifth-grade orators will compete this Friday. The students were chosen to represent their classroom at Whitlow's Oratorical Competition, and whoever wins will go on to represent Whitlow at the district competition. (Whitlow Elementary via Facebook)
• Taste The Street will donate a percentage of its sales to Relay For Life this February. Every Wednesday for the month of February, Taste the Street will donate a percentage of its ticket sales to Relay For Life of Forsyth County. Residents are encouraged to come out, enjoy great food, and support the community. (Relay For Life of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)
• Forsyth County Elementary Schools have positions available now! The county is looking for teachers, sign-language interpreters, and speech-language pathologists. (Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)
• Students from Primrose School of Cumming West celebrated the beginning of Black History Month this week. Click through to Facebook to see pictures of the hands-on work students did to honor this nationally-recognized month. (Primrose School of Cumming West via Facebook)

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Events:

• “Love Is in the Air” Exhibit & Chocolate Truffle Tastings - February at the Cumming Arts Center (February 2)
• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Free Stuff And Great Perks Every Week (February 7)
• Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia (February 7)
• College Planning and Financial Aid Webinar (February 7)
• Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra Hearts and Harmony Gala (February 10)
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Announcements:

• Senior Independent living, assisted living, and memory care listings!!! NEW LISTINGS (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right. 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.