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🌱 Patch AM: How a GA-400 on-ramp crash turned deadly for a Cumming rider
And check out Warehouse Liquidation FINAL Sale! 50% OFF! on the Cumming Patch calendar
Morning Cumming! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a GA-400 on-ramp crash turned deadly for a Cumming rider
Also on today's calendar: Warehouse Liquidation FINAL Sale! 50% OFF! and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Cummingfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Cummingfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Some sun returning; warmer, with a high of 71 and low of 48 degrees.
- Thursday: Increasing cloudiness, temps: high: 68, low: 57.
- Friday: Some brightening and warm, with a high of 70 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• GA-400 Crash Kills Motorcyclist In Forsyth Co. (patch.com) — A Cumming man was killed early Monday when his motorcycle was rear-ended while merging onto GA-400 southbound from Pilgrim Mill Road in Forsyth County. Authorities say an off-duty EMT stopped to help, but the 54-year-old rider died at the scene. Investigators with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office are still examining what caused the deadly collision. 
📸 Around Cumming
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cumming
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- Warehouse Liquidation FINAL Sale! 50% OFF!
Classic Staging LLC, 1349 Old 41 Hwy NW, Marietta
9:30 am
Friday January 9
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Other local events
- Nostalgic Art Exhibit
Cumming Arts Center
11:43 pm - All Pro Dads
Brookwood Elementary Cumming, GA 30040
7:00 am - Adult Special Needs Craft & Story Hour
Forsyth County Public Library - Cumming Library , 585 Dahlonega St , Cumming
10:30 am - Shiloh Point Spirit Night
Shiloh Point Elementary Cumming, GA 30040
5:00 pm - Alliance Keys (Innovation Lounge, Courtroom & Cafeteria)
Alliance Academy for Innovation Cumming, GA 30040
5:00 pm - 7th/8th Boys' Basketball - Home
DeSana Middle Cumming, GA 30040
5:30 pm - Basketball vs. Lakeside MS
Riverwatch Middle Cumming, GA 30040
5:30 pm - 7th/8th Girls' Basketball - Piney Grove
DeSana Middle Cumming, GA 30040
5:30 pm - Cumming Farmers Market
423 Canton Rd, Cumming, GA, 30040
8:00 am - Furkids Job & Volunteer Fair
5235 Union Hill Rd , Cumming
11:00 am - Cumming Farmers Market
Cumming Farmers Market , 423 Canton Rd , Cumming
8:00 am
Wednesday January 7
Thursday January 8
Saturday January 10
Saturday January 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I am curious here - a lot of us grew up in the 80’s, were probably latch-key kids, played outside until the streetlights came on, can remember there was a PSA that came on each night reminding our parents it was 10 o’clock did they know where we
were. So, I know myself and my friends did things we are probably grateful our parents will never know about and for some the statute of limitations… (Nextdoor Upper Bethelview) - Hello I need help.
My step grandpa passed away at 80 but he was the full time caregiver of my 91 year old grandmother with dementia we had no idea how advanced it had… (Nextdoor Veterans Memorial Blvd)
- ecomaids of Suwanee-Alpharetta-Cumming posted a job opening for Full-time House Cleaner - No Experience Required in Cumming. Apply here.
- ABM Industries posted a job opening for Area Operations Manager, HVAC in Cumming. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cumming here.
🗞 Nearby News
Buford
- Alumna's art captures plaza dedication (ung.edu)
- Boys basketball: GVL, Lumpkin, NHall, Commerce all lead early region standings (accesswdun.com)
- Ponce City Market Announces Sushi Restaurant, NoriFish, & Ramen & Tsukemen Spot, Okiboru, to Open in Central Food Hall Spring 2026 (fb101.com)
Suwanee
- Food recalls issued for quiche, sausage and breaded chicken (41nbc.com)
- Hisense Introduces S6 FollowMe, a Smarter Screen Designed for 'Life In Motion' [CES 2026] (gstylemag.com)
Ok Cumming! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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