🌱 New Pet Service Store + Forsyth Alum Switches NFL Teams

Hello and happy Wednesday! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening these days in Cumming. In today's issue of the newsletter, you'll find news about these stories and more:

• Leading U.S. pet service store will be coming to Cumming.
• Forsyth County Woman teaches senior citizens how to use technology.
• Forsyth County Man sentenced after pleading guilty to charges involving possession of weapons and grenades.

But first, today's weather:

Clouds and sun; less humid. High: 81 Low: 59.

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Here are the top five stories today in Cumming:

1. Northside Hospital, Forsyth in Cumming has been listed as one of 78 hospitals in the U.S. for best outpatient total hip replacements, according to a press release from Healthgrades. The hospital ratings are based purely on the patient's clinical outcome after the procedure. Their data shows that hip replacements done at one of the hospitals on the list have a 76 percent lower chance of experiencing one or more complications than hip replacements done at one-star hospitals. Only two other Georgia hospitals, Piedmont Augusta Hospital and St. Josephs's Hospital of Atlanta, made the list. (Becker's Orthopedic & Spine)
2. Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming is planning on opening a new location in Cumming. While the new location is not yet underway, there are already eight more developments under construction in the Atlanta Beltway area. The Woof Gang Company has experienced record growth over the past few months and has now become one of the leading pet service brands in the U.S. The location in Cumming, when open, will be able to serve the community's pets and their owners by offering grooming and spa services, gourmet food and treats, and pet toys. (Business Wire)
3. A Forsyth County woman launched "Your Tech Lady" in 2020 to help senior citizens learn how to use technology that became a relied-on resource during the pandemic — and three years later, her company is still going strong. Jackie Biggs set out to use her knowledge of technology and teaching to help seniors in her community learn how to use computers and phones so they could communicate face-to-face with their families during the pandemic. Today, she is still seeing the success of her company grow by working with senior centers and assisted living homes. Her service has impacted many lives already, opening up the doors for her clients to learn new things on the internet, be more mobile through apps like Uber, and much more. (NewsBreak)
4. North Forsyth alum Colby Gossett has been signed on to the Browns starting this upcoming football season. Gossett, a local alum played who appeared in all 17 games last season for the Atlanta Falcons, will be switching teams after recently signing a new contract for Cleveland. (Forsyth Sports)
5. A Forsyth County man has been sentenced after being accused of possessing grenades and firearms. After an investigation and court appearance, Brett Lee Barrett has pleaded guilty to a number of charges and will face a sentence of more than 10 years in jail. (Forsyth County News)

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Today in Cumming:

• Novel Diversions, A Book Club for Adults At Post Road Library (10:00 AM)
• Regions Bank Financial Literacy Course At College And Career Center (10:00 AM)
• Moms Can Dance, Cardio Dance Party At Events At West Maple (12:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• This week is National Correctional Officers Week! The Forsyth County Sheriff's Department would like to thank all the Deputy Sheriffs assigned to the jail. Their hard work during long shifts and their dedication and professionalism to the Community of Forsyth is highly appreciated. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• A Lakeside Middle School Robotics Team placed 15th in the U.S. at the 2023 VEX Robotics World Championship. The Championship took place from Apr. 30 to May 2 in Dallas, TX, and Lakeside sent several teams who did very well overall. Lakeside Lions team #4 had a great run with the highest-robotic skills score of 354 which qualified them for finals. This team ranked No. 1 in Georgia, No. 15 in the U.S., and No. 44 in the world at this age group. Congrats to all Lakeside Middle School Teams! (Lakeside Middle via Facebook)
• Forsyth County Schools is Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week this week. The district would like to recognize all of its teachers for their support and dedication to their students. The school district is encouraging parents and students to give their teachers a shoutout using these hashtags on social media: #ThankATeacher #NationalTeacherAppreciationWeek. (Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow morning 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.