🌱 New Taiwanese Bubble Tea Shop + UNG Working With Local Libraries

Hello all. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Cumming Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening in town, including updates on...

• New Taiwanese bubble tea shop opening
• University of North Georgia collaborating with local libraries
• Forsyth County Hispanic Heritage Month

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 75 Low: 65.

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Here are the top five stories today in Cumming:

1. A new bubble tea shop is set to open soon in Forsyth County, offering authentic flavors from Taiwan. The shop boasts vibrant and fun decor, including a hand-painted mural by the owners. This colorful establishment aims to provide authentic and customized bubble tea and smoothie options to its customers. (Subscription: Forsyth County News)
2. Students from the nearby University of North Georgia's (UNG) College of Education are collaborating with local libraries to promote a love for reading and literacy among children. As part of a project led by Dr. Danielle Sachdeva, associate professor of literacy and elementary education, the students will conduct story times for preschool children at two public libraries during the fall semester. This initiative, funded through a grant, encourages UNG students to engage with children through literature and reading, strengthening community ties in the process. (University of North Georgia)
3. The Forsyth County government has declared Sep. 15 through Oct. 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month to honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens with roots in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. The theme for this year's celebration is "Prosperity, Power, and Progress," acknowledging the notable achievements of the Hispanic community in the economic and political sectors. The board of commissioners encourages residents of Forsyth County to join them in recognizing and celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. (forsythco.com)
4. The Forsyth County Education Foundation awarded over $109,000 in grants to 26 county schools and programs. These funds will support various initiatives, including wellness programs, science labs, and virtual reality classrooms. The grants were funded through a fundraising event called the Duck Dive for Education, where participants paid $10 for a chance to win $10,000. (Appen Media)
5. A 28-year-old Cumming woman was arrested by Forsyth County deputies on Aug. 24 for battery charges after allegedly throwing her vape at her grandmother during an argument. Deputies responded to a home on Burruss Road, where the suspect claimed her grandmother was intrusive and grew angry when she refused to answer her questions. The suspect stated she threw her vape because she felt "spiritually connected" to her sister in West Virginia, whom she believed her grandmother was somehow hurting, although she didn't know how. The suspect faces felony battery charges and is held on an $11,130 bond at the Forsyth County Jail. (Appen Media)

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Today in Cumming:

Saturday, September 16

• Cumming Farmers Market At Cumming City Center (8:00 AM)
• Nofoberfest Celebration At NoFo Brew Co. (12:00 PM)
• GA Back Porch Band Live At Freedom Brew And Shine (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• REMINDER: The Second Annual Cumming Art Fest is taking place this Saturday and Sunday, Sep. 16-17, at the Cumming City Center! The Art Fest is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on both days. (Cumming City Center via Facebook)
• Forsyth County is hosting a free 4-H Practice for Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging program starting on Oct. 5. This program is open to 4th-12th graders, and registration is currently open. (Forsyth County Georgia 4-H via Facebook)
• Interested in working for your community? Forsyth County now has text job alerts, sign up here. (Forsyth County Georgia Government via Facebook)

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— Sean Peek

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