🌱 Thousands In Cumming + Local Company Recalls Contaminated Cheese

Hi all! Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the Cumming Patch newsletter, filled with all the local information you need to know right now. Today's issue includes news about...

• Steam engine parade draws thousands.
  
• Imported cheese recalled by Cumming business.
• Cumming students learn logistics.

But first, today's weather:

An afternoon t-storm; humid. High: 90 Low: 69.

Here are the top five stories today in Cumming:

1. The Thomas-Mashburn Steam Engine Parade drew a crowd of thousands into Cumming to celebrate the 4th of July. The 66th annual celebration was filled with floats and antique cars and steam engines. At the conclusion of the parade, the fairgrounds hosted vendors, family events, and live music, among others, followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m. (Appen Media)
2. Cumming-based Estancia Holdings announced a recall yesterday of one lot of Tome Corse Sheep Ottavi, saying it could be contaminated with Listeria. The contaminating organism, Listeria Monocytogenes, can be deadly to elderly persons, young children, and those with compromised immune systems. The possibly contaminated cheese was initially sold in Oregon. (WSB Atlanta)
3. Three students from Cumming — Herui Li, a sophomore at South Forsyth High School, Alexis Berman, a senior at South Forsyth High School, and Pranav Raghavendra, a junior at Alliance Academy for Innovation — attended the Camp Logistics at University of North Georgia from Jun. 26 through June 29. The program was designed to provide an introduction to logistics and supply chain management and encourage young people to embark on a career in the discipline. (News at UNG)
4. A tow truck driver from Cumming was pronounced dead at the scene of a head-on collision on Wednesday. According to investigators, 48-year-old Salvador Cervantes Bernal was traveling in his F-150 when a Dodge Ram, driven by 24-year-old Yamilet Sanchez Pagan, crossed the eastbound lane and struck the F-150.Pagan, was taken to the hospital and will be charged with homicide by vehicle 1st degree, driving under the influence of drugs, reckless driving, driving while license suspended, failure to maintain lane, and failure to maintain insurance. She will be taken into custody when she is released from the hospital. (WSB Atlanta)
5. The new branch of the Marietta Eye Clinic opened its doors in Cumming at a ribbon cutting ceremony on Jun. 21 and is now serving patients. The office is led by ophthalmologist Bryan Thiel, M.D. To make an appointment, you can call (678) 439-2425 or visit Marietta Eye. (Bakersfield.com)

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Today in Cumming:

Friday, July 7

• Food Truck-Side Burners BBQ at NoFo Brew Co (4:00 PM)
• Jimmy Buffet Tribute at Lou Sobh Amphitheatre (7:00 PM)
• Manorism Live at God's at Good Ol' Days Bar & Grill (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you venture into Atlanta, the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office wants you to beware: do not — repeat not — give anyone a piggyback ride! You may be arrested if caught. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Forsyth County residents are reacting to and weighing the impacts of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to end the student loan forgiveness program. Read what others have to say and weigh in on the matter yourself at the Forsyth County News. (Forsyth County News via Instagram)
• It's almost time for Forsyth County to declare water independence. The Forsyth County Georgia Government says that the Water Intake Facility and the Return Flow System projects, both spanning multiple years, are well underway and have reached milestones. (Forsyth County Georgia Government via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new 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.