City of Cumming
E-News
July 2020
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Celebrate America's Birthday with Us
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The City of Cumming will hold its annual Independence Day Celebration this Saturday, July 4!
The fun begins at 10 a.m. with the
63rd Annual Thomas-Mashburn Steam Engine Parade through downtown Cumming. This year's parade route has been extended to allow for social distancing. All non-steam engine entries will begin at Forsyth Central High School and steam engines will enter the parade at Webb Street. The parade will make its way down Tribble Gap/Castleberry Road and end at the Cumming Fairgrounds. Parade spectator parking will be available at Cumming Elementary, Otwell Middle and Forsyth Central High schools, the parking decks on Castleberry Road and School Street/Mason Street, and in the Cumming City Hall and Forsyth County Administration Building parking lots. Attendees are asked to
please practice social distancing, and earplugs are always recommended (especially for little ones) as the steam engines are
extremely
loud.
The festivities continue from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the
Cumming Fairgrounds, as patrons enjoy vendors and music while they wait for the main event: the
annual fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. There are no parking or admission fees to enter the Fairgrounds. No outside food or drinks are allowed inside the Fairgrounds, and guests are asked to
please practice social distancing.
Click here for more information about July 4th in the City of Cumming!
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City Center Update: Logo Design Revealed
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City leaders are excited to unveil the official logo of the Cumming City Center.
In
creation of the City Center’s logo, city officials and staff wanted a design that would capture the main-street Americana feel of the development while also incorporating modern elements for a classic and unique look.
City team members worked with graphic designers from Beeferman Design over several weeks to create the logo, which features both classic and modern elements for a clean yet bold design.
“I think we landed on a logo design that conveys all the feelings that we wanted to express, not only in just the logo, but with the Cumming City Center itself," said Mayor Troy Brumbalow. "It harkens back to a simpler time, but also just looks really sharp and cool."
Situated on 75 acres located between Canton Highway (Hwy. 20) and Sawnee Drive, west of downtown Cumming and behind Forsyth Central High School, the City Center development will offer a “main-street Americana” feel. Features will include an amphitheater adjacent to a small lake, two water fountains, approximately 117,000 square feet of retail space, a new Cumming Police and Municipal Court building, ample greenspace including several “pocket parks,” and an extensive trail and boardwalk system that will meander above the Kelly Mill Branch stream, its tributaries and wetlands. Across Canton Highway, another 10 acres will also be donated to the City for development of additional walking trails. Vertical construction of the Cumming City Center is anticipated to begin later this summer, with the opening to the public expected in fall of 2021.
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City Center: Buy-A-Brick Program Announced
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For only $50.00, you can purchase a personalized engraved brick with up to three lines of text (with 18 characters per line). Individuals, families, businesses, churches, civic clubs, schools and specific school organizations or clubs are all invited to take part in the City Center Buy-A-Brick Program. "We really hope to have a great representation of our entire community involved with the brick program," said Mayor Troy Brumbalow.
Bricks will be placed on walkways around the Plaza Fountain and the Park Fountain, two locations of prominence on the City Center grounds. There are less than 2,800 engraved bricks available so community members are encouraged to act quickly to purchase theirs. Bricks can be easily purchased with a credit card by
clicking here, or a hard copy order form can be obtained anytime between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday at Cumming City Hall (100 Main Street) and returned with check or money order made payable to the City of Cumming, GA. All orders and payments must be received by Nov. 22, 2020.
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City of Cumming Music Fest Returns July 18th
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The Cumming Fairgrounds has again partnered with 37 Main to present the City of Cumming Music Fest. The third annual event will be held on Saturday, July 18, with a range of tribute artists performing from noon to 11 p.m. Among this year's lineup of performers: Queen Nation (Queen), Back in Black (AC/DC), Led Zepagain (Led Zepplen), Mock of Ages (Def Leppard), Heart Breaker (Heart), Free Bird (Lynyrd Skynyrd), and more!
Click here
for complete information and to purchase tickets. Due to health precautions surrounding the Covid-19 situation, a limited number of tickets will be sold and
all attendees are asked to practice social distancing
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Fridays at the Fairgrounds Returns
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Our favorite food truck event is slated to return in July! Fridays at the Fairgrounds will be held Friday, July 17 from 5-10 p.m. with free admission. In light of the Covid-19 situation,
guests are asked to please practice social distancing. Stay posted to the
Cumming Fairgrounds' and
City of Cumming's Facebook pages for updates on this event.
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Mayor & Council Welcome New PD Officer
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During the Regular Meeting on June 16, Mayor and City Council welcomed Lt. Mark Cooper to the Cumming Police Department. Lt. Cooper joins the Cumming PD after serving 27 years with the Atlanta Police Department,
where he worked in various units including patrol, homicide, and an FBI fugitive task force.
Also during the June Work Session and Regular Meeting, City Council:
- Adopted an update to the City of Cumming/Forsyth County 911 intergovernmental agreement.
- Received copies of the 2019 Audit Report from the accounting firm of LeRoy, Cole & Stephens, LLC for review. Council will hear a formal presentation on the audit during the July 7 work session.
- Approved the low bid from B&B Contractors, Inc. for installation of an HVAC system at Dobbs Creek Recreation Center.
- Approved the low bids for resurfacing of Health Drive, West Maple Street, and Social Circle. Jasper Grading was the low bidder for all of the projects, which will be funded by a combination local funds and grant funding from the State of Georgia's Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) program.
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63rd Annual Thomas-Mashburn Steam Engine Parade
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When: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 4
Where: Tribble Gap/Castleberry Road (Forsyth Central High School to the Cumming Fairgrounds)
Admission: FREE
What: Celebrate our nation's birthday with this 63-year Cumming tradition featuring antique steam engines, floats, classic cars, walking groups and more!
Please practice social distancing.
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Fairgrounds July 4th Festival & Fireworks
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When: 4 -10 p.m. Saturday, July 4
Where: Cumming Fairgrounds
Admission: FREE
What: Enjoy vendors and music at the Fairgrounds while awaiting the main event, the annual fireworks display, which begins at 9:30 p.m.
Please practice social distancing.
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Fridays at the Fairgrounds
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When: 5-10 p.m. Friday, July 17
Where: Cumming Fairgrounds
Admission: FREE
What: Check out food trucks, classic cars, music, kid-friendly activities, and more!
Please practice social distancing.
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When: 12 - 11 p.m., Saturday, July 18
Where: Cumming Fairgrounds
What: Enjoy an all-day lineup of tribute artists honoring some of rock's greatest legends. Due to Covid-19 precautions, a limited number of tickets will be sold.
Please practice social distancing.
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City Council Work Session - July 7 at 6 p.m.
Planning & Zoning Board Meeting - July 21 at 5 p.m.
Regular City Council Meeting - July 21 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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