🌱 Cumming Patch: What You Need To Know Today (Wed, Jan 25)

Hello all! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through all the most important things happening locally. In today's newsletter, you'll read about these stories and more:

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Considerable cloudiness. High: 58 Low: 34.

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Here are the top stories today in Cumming:

1. NAHQ Welcomes New CPHQs (EIN News)
2. Creative Enterprises Forsyth remembers Megan Frix | Forsyth News ... (Appen Media)
3. Pinecrest Academy students donate food items to pantry (Appen Media)
4. Jane Latson Obituary (1948 - 2023) (Legacy.com)
5. Irene Frey Obituary (2023) - Cumming, GA - Leavenworth Times (Legacy.com)
6. Sadie Crowell: Vlogger, Bio, Height, Siblings, Net Worth ! (Best Toppers)
7. Welcome to THE COMMONS -- News and Views for Windham ... (Commons)
8. 🌱 State Of Cherokee County Address + The New Rec Center Opens Soon (Patch)
9. 🌱 Lawmakers Join Abortion Rights Activists + Georgia 400 Expansion (Patch)
10. Reproductive Freedom Act introduced in Georgia legislature (FOX 5 Atlanta)
11. Repealing Georgia's CON requirement will improve healthcare ... (Northwest Georgia News)
12. REACH event offers info about college (News at UNG)
13. NCAC demands return of 13 books by Ellen Hopkins to Hernando ... (Blogging Censorship)
14. Tyler Cameron, Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt James finally explain the cause of Tyler and Rachael's feud (Reality TV World)
15. Georgia's Collection at Forsyth to be repositioned (Chain Store Age)

Today in Cumming:

From my notebook:

• Forsyth County Sheriff's Office: "On January 25th, 2010 we lost one of our most beloved deputies, Deputy Mike Lord, who suffered a heart attack while transporting inmates to Magistrate Court. DFC Lord was an Air Force Veteran and a longtime member of Pleasant Hill Baptis..." (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA: "🐾🐶❤ADOPTION UPDATE! ❤🐶🐾 "We adopted Skyler 2 weeks ago and we just adore her! Her favorite places are the back yard or the couch. She’s a snuggle bug, is very smart and gets along with her cat siblings. She is the perfect addition to..." (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)
• Forsyth County SO: "On January 25th, 2010 we lost one of our most beloved deputies, Deputy Mike Lord, who suffered a heart attack while transporting inmates to Magistrate Court. DFC Lord was an Air Force Veteran and a longtime member of Pleasant Hill Baptis..." (Forsyth County SO via Instagram)
• Shiloh Point Elementary: "We had an amazing 100th day of school! 💯🦈" (Shiloh Point Elementary via Facebook)
• Mashburn Elementary: "Blue Bears had a few extra wrinkles & gray hairs as they celebrated the 100th day of school! #mesallin #mashburnbluebears💙🐻" (Mashburn Elementary via Facebook)
• Whitlow Elementary: "Walt Disney once said, "There is more treasure in books than all the pirate loot on Treasure Island." Safe to say there's a lot of treasure in these book buddies pictures ❤📚 #whitlowwolves #wesmakeslearningcomealive" (Whitlow Elementary via Facebook)
• Forsyth County Schools: "Stephen Pate from Lambert HS is our #FCSTeacherTuesday! #FCSTOTY" (Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)
• Matt Elementary: "We had fun celebrating 100 days for school today!" (Matt Elementary via Facebook)
• Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA: "🥰🥰DOG OF THE DAY: HUNTER! 🥰🥰 Meet Hunter! Hello everyone, my name is Hunter and I am an energetic Siberian Husky Mix youngster. I am approximately 9.5 months old and currently weigh about 35 pounds. I will probably weigh around 50 po..." (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)
• Coal Mountain Elementary: "SUCH fun celebrating our 100th Day of School today!" (Coal Mountain Elementary via Facebook)
• Coal Mountain Elementary: "Mrs. Traylor’s class counting by tens to make a 100th day snack." (Coal Mountain Elementary via Facebook)
• Kelly Mill Elementary: "💌Mrs. Stephens/Shebs K had the privilege of having two West Forsyth students teach our class about being kind to others. We then enjoyed yummy donuts with sprinkles to remind us to always “sprinkle” others with kindness! #Coltswhocare #..." (Kelly Mill Elementary via Facebook)
• Relay For Life of Forsyth County, GA: "Thank You all that came out to the kickoff for Forsyth County Relay For Life. We would like to thank Georgia Highlands Medical Services for allowing us to use their facility. As well as a huge Thank You to the Event Leadership Team and v..." (Relay For Life of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)
• Forsyth County Schools: "This week we are recruiting teachers and staff at Kennesaw State University, Georgia College & State University and Georgia State University so please stop by our table. Upcoming recruiting visits are posted at http://ow.ly/B0Gr50Mz3kG #..." (Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)
• Kelly Mill Elementary: "Mrs. Harrell's Kindergarten had a blast celebrating the 100th day of school together!" (Kelly Mill Elementary via Facebook)
• Forsyth County Schools: "How do we connect dreams to success? Hear from one of our awesome teachers http://ow.ly/Z9EF50Mzq2z and don't forget to attend THE Educator Job Fair on 2/4 #FCSConnects" (Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)
• Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA: "DOG OF THE DAY: HERO! New arrival! Available for preadoption. Meet Hero! Hi everyone, my name is Hero! I'm a handsome 2-year-old Boxer with a brindle-colored coat and currently weigh about 55 pounds. I can be very energetic, but also lov..." (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)
• Kelly Mill Elementary: "Mrs. Baker’s K class celebrating 100 days of learning!" (Kelly Mill Elementary via Facebook)
• Kelly Mill Elementary: "Ms. Williamson’s kindergarten class" (Kelly Mill Elementary via Facebook)
• Kelly Mill Elementary: "Math in Mrs. Baker’s Kindergarten." (Kelly Mill Elementary via Facebook)
• Forsyth County Family YMCA: "January is National Mentoring Month, and in today’s Pathways to the (Y)episode we’ll hear from Erika Swales, the Y’s Reach & Rise Mentorship Program Director and Group Mentoring Director Kaday Kabba-Howard, as they both share their perso..." (Forsyth County Family YMCA via Instagram)
• Forsyth County Family YMCA: "January is National Mentoring Month, and in today’s Pathways to the (Y)episode we’ll hear from Erika Swales, the Y’s Reach & Rise Mentorship Program Director and Group Mentoring Director Kaday Kabba-Howard, as they both share their perso..." (Forsyth County Family YMCA via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Maristone: "Free living room furniture for pick up, IM separately. - We are on Shiloh Road, Cumming." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Park Chase: "Hello everyone - I would like to give a great recommendation to anyone who needs any kind of power washing done. I had Brandon Rhodes with , Get It Clean , come and power wash our home. He was very prompt and courteous. He did a great j..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Charleston Bay: "We have a new high school that’s only two years old it is called East Forsyth High School. - It is located off Jot in Down Road. For all the elementary and middle parents, you should drive by and check it out it is absolutely beautiful ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Longlake: "Lost cat:. - Our Scruffy, a 14 yr old tuxedo ragdoll wandered off yesterday. Please call if you see him. We live in Long Lake in Cumming so he could be in this nextdoor area. 760-710-7841 Cecilia Ann" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Cumming: "https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0a3Q6h5kxu8RuHYFVZ2vvwr6j7sSeZ93yFMzSDnWdLZ54rNFBS56WAL61YHALUKX4l&id=100009793154608&mibextid=Nif5oz - Lost Husky. Please see link. Lost 01/18/23 between Oconee bridge and Athens." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Ducktown Park: "I am the owner of Ashley Cook Photography, LLC located in Ducktown on Heardsville Rd. - Our in studio sessions have just released for Easter. Would love to have some neighbors come out for our sessions!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Telfair: "Any SAT tutor recommendation? - Looking for the great SAT tutor and/or Tutoring company you have been happy with and can recommend." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Nuckolls Rd: "I wanted to post a warning concerning a recent experience I had a Bright Smiles Dental on Rt. - 20 in Cumming, GA. I had a crown come off of a molar and because my regular dentist was out of town, I called to see if I could get an appt. ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Tiberon on the Etowah: "Looking to buy or sell a home? - Call me today I can help you. Randi Orzoff - Associate Broker - License # 413060 Mobile Phone # 702-289-7263 Keller Williams Community Partners Market Center # 462 / License # H-47138 Office Phone # ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Woodland Park: "This is a public service announcement. - If you plan on purchasing Valentine’s Day flowers, this year, call a local flower shop directly. Wire services take a large proportion of the profit and you receive quite often an inferior product..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Chadwick Dr: "Paintless Dent Repair!!! - 15 years and I still love my job!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Polo Golf & Country Club: "BEWARE!!! - There is a red truck selling pine straw coming around the area: White’s landscaping. Quoted me $6.00 a bale. I was skeptical so he dropped it to $5.00 a bale if I did it today. He left his card, I called him to come back. He..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Wyngate: "Does anyone know a person or organization that can temporarily house and rehabilitate a slightly aggressive dog. - The owner is in the hospital and will be for some time. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Windermere: "Dr. - Nadine Haliburton-Foster Hello Patients, Co-workers and Friends of Dr. Haliburton, Those who know her know that she is the primary doctor at Peachtree Immediate Care on Peachtree Parkway. She is the best doctor I have had service..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Antioch and Pilgrim: "Could anyone use these groceries? - I got the wrong Instacart order and they can’t take it back…" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Haley Farms: "Looking to replace our old back porch. - Any recommendations out there? Thanks in advance." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Haley Farms: "Thank you all for the fence recommendations. - We had Felipe Marcos and his workers installed this nice 5 feet tall privacy fence in just one day. I highly recommended this company for your fencing needs👌" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Old Atlanta Rd: "Looking for fun or educational summer camp ideas for a 5 year old girl! - Beginners dance camps?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Bridgetowne: "Looking for a private renter! - I am looking for 3/4 bedrooms and can pay for a few months in advance. Only downfall to renting right now is my credit is new and won’t show until march but I can provide paystubs and background check anyt..." (Nextdoor)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.

— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

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