🌱 The Walk For Recovery +

Hi all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Patch newsletter. Come along to find out the most important things going on in town, including updates on:

• The Walk For Recovery next weekend
• Novelist Chitra Divakaruni coming to Cumming

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and breezy. High: 67 Low: 43.

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Here are the top five stories today in Cumming:

1. Join The Georgia Council for "The Walk For Recovery" on Sunday, Apr. 23 at The Cumming City Center. The walk, scheduled to take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., is free and under one mile. There will be musical guests, face painting opportunities, kona ice, and more. (Jeff Breedlove via Twitter)
2. Award winning novelist Chitra Divakaruni is set to speak and sign books at the Forsyth Conference Center in Cumming at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Apr. 18. The event celebrates "One Amazing Thing" by Chitra Divakaruni as the Forsyth Reads Together's 2023 book selection. The event is intended for adults and admission is free, but advance registration is requested. (Forsyth County Public Library)
3. In case you missed it: as of this past Tuesday, Forsyth County Commissioners have given their approval for the county to take control of Mary Alice Park in Cumming. The approval was made as part of an agreement for a local option sales tax (LOST) split between the city and county over the next ten years. The move comes ahead of a process to de-annex the park from the city to the county, which is expected to take some time. (Forsyth News)
4. Are you looking for a new home? There are five new properties for sale in the Cumming area, including a four-bed, three-bathroom for $500,000. Visit the link for pictures, specs, and more on this and other available properties. (Cumming Patch)
5. Are you proud of your community? Do you want to use your talents to provide a valuable resource to your neighbors? Patch is looking to hire a local curator to take the helm of the Cumming newsletter. Visit the link for more details on the role and how to apply. (Cumming Patch)

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Today in Cumming:

• Story Stroll In The Secret Garden At Cumming Library (All Day)
• Bat Appreciation Day At Hampton Park Library (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Meet Russell and Reed, the latest pair of feline brothers up for adoption at Humane Society of Forsyth County. They are three and a half years old and both enjoy being held! (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)
• An exhibit highlighting student artwork is running at the FoCAL Center through Apr. 26. The pieces on display were completed by Forsyth County Elementary School students. (Mashburn Elementary via Facebook)
• Want to know what's happening with Forsyth County government? The annual report is now available to the public. (Forsyth County News via Twitter)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! 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.