🌱 Next FoCo Planning Commission Meeting + IPRA Rodeo At Fairgrounds

Good morning, Cumming! I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today you'll read about...

• The next Forsyth County Planning Commission meeting.
• The upcoming IPRA World Championship Rough Stock Rodeo.
• What's happening at your local library.

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Cloudy with a few showers. High: 61 Low: 54.

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Here are the top five stories today in Cumming:

1. The Forsyth County Planning Commission will hold its next regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Commissioner's Meeting Room at the Forsyth County Administration building. Agenda items include public hearings for multiple conditional use permits, home occupation permits, and rezonings. Visit the county's website to learn more. (Forsyth County, Georgia)
2. The IPRA World Championship Rough Stock Rodeo is heading to the Cumming Fairgrounds on Mar. 31 and Apr. 1. Featured events include Bare Back Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, and Barrel Racing. The rodeo starts at 8:00 p.m. each night and lasts around an hour and a half. (Cumming Fairgrounds via Facebook)
3. Looking for a new job that will allow you to be more involved in your community? Forsyth County is currently hiring for numerous positions, including firefighter/EMT, engineer, and grants coordinator. Get job descriptions, salary information, and application details at the link. (GovernmentJobs.com)
4. Lots of things are happening at the Cumming Library through the rest of this week! Today there are two kids' reading events (Books & Babies at 10:30 a.m. and Paws to Read for kindergarteners and up at 3:30 p.m.) and a Global Affairs Discussion Program on politics in Latin America at 7:00 p.m. Tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. is an adult book club meeting followed by several evening events, including a club meeting for teens interested in coding, a writing group for adults, and a family storytime. Finally, on Friday, Explorer Tots gives babies and toddlers the opportunity to learn through exploration. Get all the details on the library's website. (Forsyth County Public Library)
5. The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office shared bodycam footage of the arrest of 26-year-old Damian Berryman, who was charged with Aggravated Assault, Reckless Driving, Failure to Stop and Render Aid, Driving without a Valid Driver License, and Obstruction of a Law Enforcement Officer. The incident involved Berryman allegedly hitting a pregnant woman with his car after a domestic dispute. The Sheriff's Office deployed around 15 deputies to secure the area, while K9 Flash helped to apprehend Berryman during the pursuit. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)

Today in Cumming:

• Books & Babies At Cumming Library (10:30 AM)
• Handcrafted @ Hampton Park - An Adult Crafting Program At Hampton Park Library (1:00 PM)
• Inquisitive Homeschool Society - A Multidisciplinary Exploration At Post Road Library (1:30 PM)
• Paws To Read (Kindergarten And Up) At Cumming Library (3:30 PM)
• Trivia Night At Freedom Brew And Shine (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home in the area? 3450 Lake Shore Drive, 740 Sienna Drive, 7380 Samples Field Road, and several other Cumming addresses have just been listed for sale. Get the property specs and list prices at the link. (Cumming Patch)
• Registration is closing this Sunday, Feb. 19, for the Spring 2023 Georgia Flag Football Season! The Cumming team's tentative location is West Forsyth High School and registraion costs $145 per player. More details are available on the National Flag Football's website. (National Flag Football)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! I'll see you around.

— Sean Peek

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