Hello all. It’s me, Sean Peek, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let’s get this day started off right, with a quick review of the most important things happening in town. Today you’ll find news about:
- How Forsyth County is working to keep children safe and to locate missing kids
- A car crash that occurred in Cumming and took a young man’s life
- How you can find the newest addition to your family that will leave a forever impact
But first, today’s weather:
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Cloudy, a shower and t-storm. High: 77 Low: 63.
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Here are the top five stories in Cumming today:
- Forsyth County’s 911 Center is being recognized by The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children as they have completed the Missing Kids Readiness Program. The NCMEC is a national non-profit that focuses on locating missing children and trying to prevent child victimization. The MKRP program is just one of the many things the non-profit has to offer in child safety, the organization also helped FoCo 911 Center with its missing child policy to better serve the public. The hopes are that more agencies in the state of Georgia will recognize the importance of this recognition and follow on completing this course and others alike in providing more safety for children. (Original Newsbreak)
- Forsyth County is requesting the input of voters ahead of the 2024 election cycle regarding the Advanced Voting hours, days, and locations. The 2022 election cycle was a very busy time and now the Board of Voter Registration & Elections is requesting that residents leave their input on the Voter Registrations & Elections page on the website by 5 p.m. on Jun. 1. Residents can also leave their comments person or on the phone through noon on Jun. 5. All the feedback provided by the residents of Forsyth County will be reviewed in the monthly meeting on Jun. 6, the public is allowed to attend the event. (Original Newsbreak)
- A car crash occurred Wednesday afternoon Cumming as 29-year-old William Wiggins did not yield for traffic as he approached the Blue Ridge Intersection and he pulled out in front of a pickup truck. The driver of the pickup truck saw Wiggins and attempted to avoid the accident but unfortunately, he was unsuccessful in avoiding it. Wiggins was pronounced dead at the hospital from the injuries he sustained, the driver of the pickup truck’s status is currently unknown. It was determined that no impairment or speed infractions influenced the incident, the investigation is still ongoing. (Cumming Patch)
- Now that spring is officially here more and more social media posts of black bears are circulating the internet and it is important to know how to stay safe if you see a bear in your neighborhood. The reason bears normally are strolling through the neighborhood is that they are searching for food so it is important to limit this attraction as much as you can whether you are securing garbage or cleaning your grills more thoroughly to name a few things. It is also important to know what to do if you are in a situation where you and a bear are in a standoff. A good method is making loud noises to attempt to scare a bear off or try to make yourself look as large and intimidating as possible, it is important to never turn your back to a bear or attempt to flee as that triggers a chase response. (Forsyth News)
- Looking for a new furry friend to adopt in Cumming? Make sure you take a look at the Cumming animal shelters for an abundance of pets looking to be adopted in a happy and loving home. Millions of animals nationwide are in animal shelters for a variety of different reasons and all are just hoping for a second chance at a great family to be welcomed into. If you need assistance finding the pet that gives you that special spark you were hoping for, scroll through the list provided here and find your newest family member. (Cumming Patch)
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Today in Cumming:
- Mother & Daughter Girls’ Day Out – Sweet & Sassy (1:00 PM)
- CrafterNoon – Cumming Library (2:00 PM)
- Slow Parade – NoFo Brew Co (7:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Forsyth Sports News wants to introduce readers to a few more of the Forsyth County News Athlete of the Year nominees, East Forsyth’s Alex Arrambide and South Forsyth’s Carmel Yonas. Winners will be announced at the annual banquet held at Beaver Toyota at 6 p.m. on May 18. (Forsyth Sports via Instagram)
- Forsyth County Deputies were surprised earlier this week when a few fifth graders dropped off goodie bags over at the North Precinct as part of their fifth-grade service project. The deputies are beyond happy they were a part of the class’s thoughts and want to express their gratitude once again. (Forsyth County SO via Instagram)
- This past Tuesday Forsyth Central High School held a ceremony congratulating the FCHS 2023 Local Scholarship recipients. These scholarships were given to 2023 graduates from local members in the Forsyth community for their extended studies. (Forsyth Central High School via Facebook)
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You’re all caught up 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.
