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And check out AudioVault Returns to Wild Wing Cafe! on the Cumming Patch calendar

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Morning Cumming! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Cumming renamed a busy intersection for Sgt. Rob Muth
  • Why are two Cumming residents named in Bulloch County DUI arrests?
  • Which new Cobb business is tied to a Cumming-based barber?

Also on today's calendar: AudioVault Returns to Wild Wing Cafe! and 7 more events.

Find out what's happening in Cummingfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Cummingfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and not as cool, with a high of 57 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 54, low: 26.
  • Thursday: A rain or snow shower, with a high of 36 and low of 20 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sheriff's office volunteer killed in line of duty honored with intersection dedication (wsbtv.com) — Cumming has dedicated the intersection of Castleberry and Buford Dam roads as the Sergeant Rob Muth Memorial Intersection, honoring a sheriff’s office volunteer killed while directing traffic at the Cumming Christmas Parade. Local leaders, first responders, and Muth’s family gathered Monday to remember his decades of public service and unveil the new sign.
   

• Police Report - 1/13/26 (statesboroherald.com) — A recent Bulloch County police report lists two DUI arrests involving 21-year-olds whose hometowns are recorded as Cumming, underscoring that local residents can show up in law enforcement logs far from Forsyth County. The broader report summarizes multiple arrests, traffic-related charges, and 911 activity across Bulloch and nearby counties over a recent weekend.
   

• Construction, Wellness Lead Cobb County's Latest Business Openings (cobbcountycourier.com) — One of Cobb County’s newest licensed barbers lists a home address in Cumming’s 30041 ZIP code, highlighting how local professionals often live in Forsyth while working in neighboring counties. The broader report details dozens of new small businesses in unincorporated Cobb, especially in construction, wellness, and personal services, which may interest Cumming residents who commute or seek services across county lines.
   

📸 Around Cumming

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cumming

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    Wednesday January 14
  • Basketball Pep Band
    Liberty Middle Cumming, GA 30040
    4:30 pm
  • JV Boys Wrestling @Lambert
    Forsyth Central High Cumming, GA 30040
    5:00 pm
  • 7th/8th Girls' Basketball - Home
    DeSana Middle Cumming, GA 30040
    5:30 pm
  • Basketball vs. Otwell MS
    Riverwatch Middle Cumming, GA 30040
    5:30 pm
  • Basketball DeSana (Girls Away) (Boys Home)
    North Forsyth Middle Cumming, GA 30040
    5:30 pm
    • Friday January 16
  • AudioVault Returns to Wild Wing Cafe!
    Wild Wing Cafe , 5530 Windward Pkwy , Alpharetta
    9:00 pm
    • Saturday January 17
  • Cumming Farmers Market
    Cumming Farmers Market , 423 Canton Rd , Cumming
    8:00 am
  • Furkids Dog & Puppy Adoptions
    6050 Peachtree Pkwy , Peachtree Corners
    12:00 pm
    • Thursday January 22
  • The Venue/Say NO
    Forsyth County Administration Bldg. 110 East Main St, Room 220
    5:00 pm
    • Sunday January 25
  • Pinecrest Academy All-School Open House
    Pinecrest Academy , 955 Peachtree Pkwy , Cumming
    1:00 pm

📣 Cumming Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • Are you looking for a professional pet sitter?
    🐾Hello neighbors,🐾My name is Angie and I own Paws Pet Nanny, LLC.  We are fully insured & bonded, certified in pet CPR and 1st aid, Fear free... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Wood Duck is one of North America’s most beautiful.
    I found this male hiding in, wait for it, the woods at George Pierce Park in Gwinnett, Sunday 11 January (Nextdoor Vickery)
  • Missing golden doodle- she ran off from Freehome Highway yesterday.
    She is chipped, very friendly & her name is Mocha. Please call or text me if you have seen her or have her. Thank you 404-989-0001 (Nextdoor Cumming)
  • The Cleaning Authority, LLC posted a job opening for Housekeeper House Cleaner in Cumming. Apply here.
  • Builders FirstSource posted a job opening for Shipping/Receiving Clerk Yard in Cumming. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cumming here.

🗞 Nearby News

Buford

  • Brightside Cafe in Buford is changing lives, one cup at a time (11alive.com)
  • Warming centers to open in Gwinnett County ahead of cold snap (wsbtv.com)
  • Atlanta, GA – Auto Crash with Injuries on I-85 Near Buford Hwy (localaccidentreports.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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