City of Cumming
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October 2022
Cumming Country Fair & Festival Open Oct. 6-16
Everybody's favorite fall event is back. The Cumming Country Fair & Festival returns Oct. 6-16 with all the great rides, games, food, attractions and concerts that our community loves!


Discount tickets can be purchased online through Oct. 5th. After Oct. 5th, prices go from the advance price of $7 to $10 for all ages 11 and up (kids 10 and under are free). There will also be numerous admission and ride specials throughout the course of the fair. Fairgrounds' lot parking is free. We hope to see you at the fair!
City Center Sets First Community Concert at
 Lou Sobh Amphitheater
The inaugural Lou Sobh Amphitheater community concert has been set for Friday, Oct. 21st at 7 p.m.! The Cumming City Center, in partnership with Chris Cauley's Four Carsons Entertainment, is excited to present Interstellar Echoes, the Southeast's premier Pink Floyd tribute band, as the first concert at the Lou Sobh Amphitheater! Interstellar Echoes prides itself on accurately reproducing the legendary catalogue of Pink Floyd. Obsessed with the sounds, sights and lore of this global music icon, Interstellar Echoes goes to great lengths to provide a meticulously researched, fully-immersive live experience consisting of classic staples, as well as deep cuts that will please even the most die-hard Pink Floyd fan. Besides the Pink Floyd sound library, Interstellar Echoes also presents a legendary laser light show. Libro Musica says: "A must-have for a Pink Floyd tribute is a laser light show and Interstellar Echoes brought them in a big way. Mission accomplished for recreating the Pink Floyd experience!" The interstellar Echoes concert is a FREE community event, with free parking onsite at the Cumming City Center. Food trucks will also be onsite with food and beverages available for purchase.
Plenty of Fall Fun at the City Center on Oct. 22
Saturday, Oct. 22nd will be a busy day at the Cumming City Center with these fun, fall events:

Cumming City Center Fall Pop-Up Market: Come out to the City Center from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for our first seasonal market, featuring dozens of beautifully curated items such as home decor, clothing, accessories, jewelry, treats and more! There'll also be plenty of family-friendly activities such as cupcake decorating, family karaoke, fall crafts, a pie eating contest, old-fashioned hayrides, and live music!

Forsyth County Fire Department Trunk or Treat Event: The Forsyth County Fire Department presents its annual Public Safety Trunk or Treat event at the City Center from 6-9 p.m. Bring the kids out in costume for an evening of games, educational activities, and of course lots of candy and other goodies! The Fire Department is currently seeking businesses to participate in the Trunk or Treat event. Click here to apply to participate.

American Cancer Society Lantern Parade: The American Cancer Society will present the 2nd Annual Community Lantern Parade at the City Center beginning at 6 p.m. Participants should line up at the "water tower" near the City Center entrance at 6 p.m. with their illuminated lanterns (no open flames or candles allowed). Floating lanterns are available for purchase in honor of a cancer survivor or in memory of a loved one; these lanterns will float on the reflecting pool during the parade. The parade route will be contained inside the City Center. For more information about the lantern parade, email Rena.Pendley@cancer.org.
Cumming Farmers Market Now Open Year-Round at City Center
The Cumming Farmers Market relocated on Oct. 1st to the Cumming City Center and is now a year-round market.

The market's new schedule at the City Center is:

  • October to May - 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturdays only
  • June to September - 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturdays and Wednesdays

All vendors at the Cumming Farmers Market will continue to be local to Forsyth and nearby counties, and products will still have to be homegrown or handcrafted. Click here for a list of vendors and their products coming to the fall City Center Farmers Market. "Our vendors can't wait to bring their foods and other products to the Cumming City Center Farmers Market this fall," said Randy Gazaway, the market manager. "We are overjoyed to see our loyal customers, as well as lots of new faces, at the City Center!"
Sept. 15th to Oct.15th Recognized as Hispanic Heritage Month
During the September Regular City Council Meeting (the September Work Session was cancelled), City Council took the following actions:

  • Proclaimed Sept . 15th through October 15th as Hispanic Heritage Month. The proclamation honors all residents of Cumming and Forsyth County of Hispanic and Latino heritage who contribute to the success and cultural diversity of our local community.

  • Accepted a bid from Bobcat of Atlanta for purchase of a mini-excavator for use by Cumming Utilities. The item had previously been approved for purchase from the low bidder, Flint Equipment, in June; however, Flint is unable to provide the item until spring of 2023 and the department is currently renting a mini-excavator. In light of the situation, the department director asked City Council to reapprove the second lowest bid from Bobcat of Atlanta.

  • Approved a variance request from Jagannah Properties LLC. which will allow for an increase in off-street parking spaces at medical offices on Sanders Road.

  • Approved the low proposal from Jerry Pruitt Contracting for removal and replacement of high-voltage power lines at the Cumming Utilities Water Production Plant.

  • Approved the low proposal from Compass Security for purchase of security cameras at the Cumming Utilities Water Distribution Shop.

  • Approved the purchase of a rotating influent drum screen at the Cumming Utilities Advanced Water Reclamation Facility.

  • Approved installation of 12-inch water line by Jasper Grading and Pipeline along Vision Drive inside the Cumming City Center instead of the originally planned 8-inch line.

  • Approved the low proposal from Universal Underground Utility Contractors, Inc. for Highway 369 water line crossing over Settingdown Creek. Since the project is located in the City's purchased easement, the Georgia Department of Transportation will reimburse the City for the construction cost of the project.
Welcome 2022-23 Youth Council Members
The City of Cumming welcomed a new group of Youth Council members in September. These students will serve during the 2022-23 school year.

The City's Youth Council is comprised of nine students from Forsyth Central High School and the Alliance Academy for Innovation, the two high schools located within the Cumming City Limits. Students from both schools can apply to participate in the City’s Youth Council. All applications are reviewed by a committee, which selects the nine Youth Council members. Much like the City of Cumming’s elected body, the Youth Council meets each month and members elect the leadership roles of Mayor, Mayor Protem, City Administrator, and Clerk.

The Mission Statement of the City of Cumming Youth Council is “to provide local youth with the experience of working with city government while obtaining a sense of civic responsibility, as well as the opportunity to develop and demonstrate leadership skills.”

The 2022-23 Youth Council, pictured from left to right, are: Top Row – Jackson Moskowitz, Mayor (Alliance); Ann Kim, Mayor Protem (Alliance); Camden Malone, City Administrator (FCHS); Middle Row – Gowri Vattenad, Clerk (Alliance); Joao Conde Botelho Da Costa (FCHS); Joshua Chelliah (Alliance); Bottom Row – Pradyun Pulipaka (FCHS); Makayla Spriggs (FCHS); and Akriti Talwar (FCHS).
Shore Sweep Cleanup: Thank You Volunteers!
Shore Sweep volunteers collected a total of 90 tons of garbage and other debris from the shores and waterways of Lake Lanier on Saturday, Sept. 24th. Representatives of Keep Forsyth County Beautiful said this is the highest tonnage of litter the event has collected and removed in the event's 34-year history! Among the volunteers were several Cumming Utilities and City Hall employees, who helped out at the Bald Ridge Marina location. Volunteers at this site collected and disposed of four tons of litter, while volunteers at Forsyth County's two other sites - Port Royale Marina and Shady Grove Campground - collected another 16 tons. Way to go Cumming Utilities and all the other Shore Sweep volunteers!
Cumming Arts Center Presents Paranormal Tours
The Cumming Arts Center will present a spooky event in October. In partnership with Inner Light Paranormal, Sawnee Association of the Arts will host paranormal investigation tours of the Arts Center (the historic Brannon-Heard House, 111 Pilgrim Mill Road) from 7:30 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21st and Friday, Oct. 28th. The Brannon-Heard House was built in 1907 and has a rich history. Inner Light Paranormal has conducted several previous investigations at the Art Center, which they say revealed evidence of paranormal activity. The tours will include a brief history of the house as well video footage of Inner Light's previous investigations and explanations of the equipment used. Click here to learn more and purchase tickets.
Save the Date: SAA Christmas Festival
The Sawnee Association of the Arts will present the annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Festival at the Lanier Tech Conference Center on Saturday, Nov. 12th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 13th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come out for the 19th annual event featuring more than 100 vendors selling original, handcrafted items. Among the unique gift items are paintings, drawings, mixed media, woodworking, glass, ceramics, fiber art, jewelry, food items, and more. Additionally, kids are invited to stop by the Elf Corner Gift Shop, where only children are allowed to shop and "elves" help them pick out and gift wrap great items for family and friends. Photos with Santa will also be available, as well as the Festival of Trees, in which patrons can purchase four-foot trees decorated by local artists. Click here to learn more!
MEETINGS
Youth Council - October 4 at 5 p.m.

City Council Work Session - October 4 at 6 p.m.

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting - October 18 at 5 p.m.

Regular City Council Meeting - October 18 at 6 p.m.

All meetings are open to the public and held in the third-floor Council Chambers at City Hall, 100 Main Street, unless otherwise noted. For all meetings after 5 p.m., please enter through the rear parking lot entrance.
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