🌱 North Forsyth HS Football Field Issues + Locals Report Brown Water

Hi all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Cumming Patch newsletter. Let's get this Friday started off right, with a quick review of the most important things happening in town. In today's issue of the newsletter, we have these stories and more...

• North Forsyth High School football field is under repair
• New Age-Friendly Advocate program launches in Forsyth County
• Locals report brown-colored water coming from faucets

But first, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 94 Low: 74.

Here are the top five stories today in Cumming:

1. The Forsyth County School District had to make changes to its high school football schedule due to severe weather damage to North Forsyth High School's football field in Cumming. The stadium scoreboard was severely damaged during the storms, leaving glass scattered across the field and making it unsafe for students. The school plans to remove and install new turf to fully restore the field before its homecoming game on Sep. 15, but in the meantime, the team will play its first two games on East Forsyth High School's field. (WSB-TV)
2. Age Friendly Forsyth (AFF), a non-profit organization, has launched the Age-Friendly Advocate program with funding from AARP. The initiative aims to provide free educational sessions to participants from faith communities, senior centers, and other organizations supporting older adults in Forsyth County. These advocates will receive comprehensive information about aging resources and skills to support and inform those seeking information about aging services in the community. The first educational session will take place on Aug. 24. For more information or to register for the session, contact Betty Branch-Baylor at Betty@agefriendlyforsyth.org. (Winston-Salem Chronicle)
3. Multiple residents in Forsyth County have reported brown-colored water coming from their faucets. Public officials have stated the water is safe to drink, cook with, and bathe in but residents are hesitant. It's been reported the discoloration is due to minerals being jostled during previous storms. (WFMY)
4. The Forsyth County Voter Registrations and Elections Office is seeking poll workers for upcoming election cycles, and they are open to individuals aged 16 and older. Applicants must meet certain qualifications, including residency requirements, language proficiency in English, and attendance at mandatory training sessions. Interested individuals can attend preview sessions at the County Voter Registrations and Elections Office, and more information on duties and requirements can be found at forsythco.com/pollworkers or by contacting 770-781-2118 or pollworker@forsythco.com. (Appen Media)
5. As the last full week of summer break wraps up and families prepare for the new school year by stocking up on supplies, Forsyth County's School Resource Officers are also getting ready to ensure students' safety. The officers are undergoing training to be well-prepared and equipped to keep the students safe throughout the school year. (Subscription: Forsyth County News)

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Today in Cumming:

Friday, July 28

• Teen Writers' Club At Cumming Library (6:00 PM)
• Parents Night Out At Cumming Aquatics Center (6:30 PM)
• Live Music: Right Turn Clyde At Cumming Cigar Company (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Forsyth County Schools welcomed over 400 new educators to the community during the New Educator Orientation at the FoCAL Center. The first day of school is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 3 and residents are reminded to anticipate traffic delays and be cautious of school buses and students during their daily commute. (City of Cumming, GA - City Hall via Facebook)
• The Forsyth County Animal Shelter has reached its care capacity and desperately needs help from the public. If you are not ready to adopt, they are urgently seeking foster parents for cats and dogs. You can learn more here. (Cumming Local via Facebook)
• Join Allyson for free Zumba Dance Parties on Aug. 1, Aug. 15, and Aug. 29 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. on the green in front of the Lou Sobh Amphitheater. Don't miss out on an hour of Zumba fun and dancing! (Cumming City Center via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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.