🌱 New Sunday Fitness Class + Communications Department Wins 1st Place

Hi all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Cumming Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening around town, including updates on:

• New weekly fitness class at Lou Sabh Amphitheater green
• Forsyth County Communications Department wins first place
• Additional funding approved for Forsyth County Wohle Health Building

But first, today's weather:

A morning shower in places. High: 79 Low: 64.

Here are the top five stories today in Cumming:

1. A new fitness opportunity called the Sunday Shred is coming to the City Center in Cumming, offered by BFT (Body Fit Training). These weekly workouts will take place at the Lou Sobh Amphitheater green every Sunday at 11:00 a.m., starting on Sep. 17. The 45-minute sessions will be led by certified trainers, and participants are encouraged to bring water and invite a friend. Although the class is free, registration is required. (Cumming City Center via Facebook)
2. The Forsyth County Department of Communications has received national recognition by winning first place in the National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Awards of Excellence for their 2022 Annual Report. Click here to view the report that brought them first place. (Forsyth County Georgia Government via Facebook)
3. Forsyth County commissioners have approved additional funding of $20,325 for the Whole Health Building on the future Administration Campus. This change order includes $8,425 for the building's master plan and $11,900 for a sexual assault nurse exam (SANE) unit. While there was previous debate over whether SANE services should be provided in the health building, the funding was ultimately approved without discussion during a Sep. 7 meeting. (Appen Media)
4. Forsyth County Schools has introduced a redistricting map for the 2024-25 school year to balance the student population across eight elementary schools. This proposed map could affect 42 neighborhoods in the area. To view a more detailed version of the map, visit forsyth.k12.ga.us. (Subscription: Forsyth County News)
5. The monthly meeting for Forsyth County senior citizens is open to all and covers various topics relevant to seniors. In the upcoming meeting, the speakers will be Assistant County Managers Tony Tarnaki and Barry Lucas from the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office. The meeting is scheduled for Sep. 20 from 8:00-9:00 a.m. and is open to the public. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)

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Today in Cumming:

Friday, September 15

• Food Truck - Meatballerz Pizza At NoFo Brew Co. (12:00 PM)
• Levi Ransom At The Collection At Forsyth (6:00 PM)
• The Gold Standard Band At West Milford Farm (7:46 PM)

From my notebook:

• Meet Chase Mattie, a Senior Automotive Equipment Technician for Forsyth County. Mattie has worked with the county for 13 years. Read more about his story here. (Forsyth County, GA)
• Forsyth County parents, click the link to find the Canvas tip of the week! (Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)
• UPDATE: Morning Yoga on Saturday morning at the Forsyth County YMCA has been canceled. (Vickery Village Forsyth via Facebook)

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That's it 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.