🌱 Shipley Do-Nuts Opens Cumming Location + Custodian Of The Year Vote

Hey, neighbors! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Patch newsletter. Follow along to find out everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town, including updates on:

• Shipley Do-Nuts opens first Georgia location in Cumming
• Vote for 2023 Custodian of the Year
• Railroad Retiree Informational Conference on Monday, Apr. 17

But first, today's weather:

Couple of thunderstorms. High: 66 Low: 57.

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Here are the top five stories in Cumming today:

1. Shipley Do-Nuts has opened five new locations in the first quarter of 2023, including in Maryland and Georgia, and aims for double-unit growth in 2023 over 2022. The Houston-based brand opened its first Georgia location in Cumming in March. The company has also increased its focus on innovation and technology, with 80 percent of the system now enrolled in a new online ordering system, and plans to introduce its first-ever loyalty program systemwide later this year. (Chain Store Age)
2. Cumming native Lindsey Williams was recognized by Shorter University for academic excellence in musical theater. The annual ceremony held by the University included the presentation of awards to seniors who have excelled in their academic studies and earned top honors in various academic disciplines. (The Christian Index)
3. Only a few days are left to vote for Kelly Mill Elementary's Richard Toomey as Custodian of the Year. The award winner will receive $10,000 and $5,000 in Cintas and Rubbermaid products and services to their school. The winner's school will also receive a facility assessment and consulting package from ISSA and enrollment in the Global Biorisk Advisory Council Fundamentals Online Course. The voting period for the 2023 Custodian of the Year hosted by the Cintas Corporation closes on Friday, Apr. 14. (CleanLink)
4. The University of Tennessee (UT) at Martin's golf team finished the TSU Big Blue Intercollegiate tournament in sixth place with an overall score of 854 (+2), with freshman Dax Isbell, a Cumming native, leading the team for the second straight tournament with a score of 212 (-1). Isbell placed 12th in the field of 90 participants, and he led the entire tournament in par-5 scoring while topping UT Martin in par-4 scoring. (UTM Athletics)
5. The National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees, Inc. will host a Railroad Retiree Informational Conference on Monday, Apr. 17. The conference will take place at the Cumming Recreational Center at 10 a.m. For more information, visit the link. (EIN News)

Today in Cumming:

• Post Road Writers' Group At Post Road Library (6:30 PM)
• Music Bingo Soundcheck At Freedom Brew And Shine (7:00 PM)
• Novel Realities: A Speculative Book Club For Adults At Sharon Forks Library (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The April Seniors and Lawmen Together (S.A.L.T.) meeting will take place on Wednesday, Apr. 19. This monthly meeting is open to all Forsyth County senior citizens and features different speakers and topics pertaining to seniors and safety. Visit the link for more information. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Dress up for Purple Up Day! Observed every year on Apr. 15, the holiday is meant to honor and appreciate military families and the sacrifices they make. Show your appreciation by wearing purple! (Kelly Mill Elementary via Facebook)
• Save the Date! The Heart of Forsyth Spring Family Event is scheduled for Wednesday, Apr. 12 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Forsyth Central High School. (Whitlow Elementary via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around.

— 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.