🌱 New Sculpture In DT Cumming + Car Cruz In For Charity + Zumba Dates

Welcome back, Cumming! I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today's briefing includes updates on:

• Local artist reveals sculpture in downtown Cumming
• Successful "Cruz In" for charity
• New Zumba with Allyson dates released

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 81 Low: 60.

Here are the top five stories in Cumming today:

1. A renowned artist, Gregory Johnson, recently revealed his new sculpture in downtown Cumming, drawing attention to the local art scene. The unveiling took place at the Cumming Arts Center on Sep. 27, showcasing Johnson's work and hoping to inspire more artistic contributions in Forsyth County. The sculpture has quickly become a notable addition to the area's artistic landscape. (Subscription: Forsyth County News)
2. Car and motorcycle enthusiasts gathered at the Dairy Queen/Walmart parking lot off Hwy. 9 in south Forsyth County for a "Cruz In" event on Sunday, Sep. 24. Organized by local resident Patricia Chamlee, the family-friendly gathering started in 2018 with 19 vehicles and has grown to as many as 178 participants. While there are no entry fees or trophies, attendees were encouraged to donate to a local charity, making it a community-driven event for a good cause. (Subscription: Forsyth County News)
3. Cooler weather is the perfect time to plan a workout outside. Zumba with Allyson classes are set for Oct. 3, 10, and 24, running from 6:00-7:00 p.m. The Oct. 24 class will feature a spooky Halloween theme. All classes will be held on the Cumming City Center green. (Cumming City Center via Facebook)
4. On Saturday, Oct. 28, from 5:00-9:00 p.m. at the Cumming City Center, a Howl-Oween event will kick off, welcoming human and furry friends. Attendees can expect a range of activities, such as pet adoptions, kid-and-pet-friendly trick-or-treating, costume contests, tenant business giveaways, and more. This event is family-friendly and pet-friendly. (Cumming City Center via Facebook)
5. Save the Horses Rescue is hosting its seventh annual Calendar Photo Contest fundraiser, encouraging supporters to submit favorite images of the rescue's animals for the 2024 calendar. The event utilizes a donate-to-vote system, where friends and family can vote for their preferred images. The fundraiser hopes to raise funds for winter hay, a critical need for the 100+ rescued horses and 30 other animals, with expenses amounting to $34,000 annually; all funds come from generous supporters as the rescue operates as a non-profit without government grants. (Cumming Patch)

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Today in Cumming:

Tuesday, October 3

• A Coffee Collective: Georgia Edition At Myth & Legend (6:00 PM)
• Manhattan Short Film Festival At Sharon Forks Library (6:30 PM)
• Live Music Bingo At The Black Diamond Grill (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Cumming City Center has been nominated for Best of Forsyth under Community Events! Throughout the month of October voting is open, allowing locals to vote once daily. (Cumming City Center via Facebook)
• The upcoming Cloverbuds meeting for K-3 grade students is scheduled for Oct. 3, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Forsyth County Extension Office. Registration is encouraged and is available by contacting Mrs. Susan at susan.mamrick@uga.edu. (Forsyth County Georgia 4-H via Facebook)
• On Tuesdays — beginning today, Oct. 3 through Oct. 24 — from 4:00-5:30 p.m. at Fowler Park, kids ages 6-14 can participate in the Enchanting World of RoboThink Land. A QR code can be found at the link with more details. (Forsyth County Parks & Recreation via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow morning for another 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.