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City of Cumming
E-News
October 2026
| | Cumming Country Fair & Festival: Oct. 8th to 18th | |
It's that time of year again - fair time! The Cumming Country Fair & Festival returns Oct. 8th through the 18th with rides, games, ground acts, an arena series, the Heritage and Indian Village, and, of course, yummy fair food!
Advance, discount admission tickets are available by clicking here, or they can be purchased at full price any at the fair gates. Free admission is offered for everyone on opening day, Oct. 8th, courtesy of Northside Hospital; for all seniors (55 & over) on Oct. 11th; for all students (18 & under) on Oct. 12th; and for all active, reserve, or retired military, law enforcement, firefighters, and other first responders on Oct. 18th. Various other discounts and specials are offered throughout the fair. For complete fair information, click here.
We hope to see everyone at the fair!
| | Cumming City Center Recognized as 'Best in North Atlanta' | The Cumming City Center has been recognized in Appen Media's 2026 Best of North Atlanta contest as 'Best Shopping/Entertainment Plaza'! We are so proud of our amazing City Center staff and tenant businesses who all work hard every day, all year long, to make the City Center a true community gathering place! Thank you to all the Appen Media voters who selected the Cumming City Center for this honor, and to all our community sponsors and partners who help make the City Center a great place for shopping, dining, concerts, festivals, and so much more! | | Cumming City Center Offers Halloween Fun | |
The Cumming City Center will host these spooky and family-friendly Halloween-themed events in October:
Haunted Cruise-In - Thursday, Oct. 22nd, 6-8 p.m. on Vision Drive. The monthly Cruise-In looks a little scarier in October. Come check out the spooky rides, costumes, candy, and more!
4th Annual Howl-Oween - Saturday, Oct. 24th, 4-8 p.m. Bring the whole family, including Fido, to this family-friendly event with a focus on dog vendors and activities the entire family can enjoy!
Movies Alfresco: The Addams Family - Saturday, Oct. 24th, 8-10 p.m. After Howl-Oween, stick around for this spooky edition of Movies Alfresco on the big screen at the Lou Sobh Amphitheater!
To see all the City Center's events every month, be sure to register for the monthly Bulletin Board e-newsletter and follow Cumming City Center on Facebook and Instagram!
| | City Employees Help Clean Waterways During Annual Shore Sweep | |
Several City of Cumming employees from Cumming Utilities and the Cumming City Center volunteered to help clean up local waterways during the Lake Lanier Association and Keep Forsyth County Beautiful's Annual Shore Sweep on Sept. 19th.
City employees helped to register volunteers and give out t-shirts before venturing out to pick up litter and other garbage from various areas around Lake Lanier and its tributaries.
Thank you to these employees for serving our community!
| | Cumming Aquatic Center October Events | |
The outdoor pool may be closed for the season but there's still a lot happening at the Cumming Aquatic Center in October!
Also, did you know the Cumming Aquatic Center accepts several supplemental insurance programs, including Silver & Fit, SilverSneakers, Prime, Active & Fit, and Renew Active? Learn more by clicking here and then scrolling down to "Our Partners," or call the Aquatic Center at 770-781-1781.
For more information about the Cumming Aquatic Center, click here or check out the center's Facebook page!
| | October at Cumming Recreation & Parks | |
The City of Cumming Recreation & Parks Department has a full fall line-up! Don't miss these October programs:
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Horseback Riding Classes - Youth/Beginner (Ages 6-16): Oct. 5th-26th, Mondays, 6-7:30 p.m. AND Oct. 6th-27th, Tuesdays, 3:30-5 p.m.
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Mom's Morning Out (Adults) - Oct. 7th-28th, Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m.
Also, register now for these upcoming fall programs:
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Country Line Dancing Class - Nov. 2nd to Dec. 14th, Mondays, 6-7 p.m.
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Various Dance Classes for Children & Adults - Nov. 2nd to Dec. 19th
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Various Gymnastics Classes for Ages 15 Months & Up - Nov. 2nd to Dec. 19th
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Etiquette Workshop - Stepping Stones to Success (Ages 14-18): Monday, Nov. 9th, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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Adult Art Workshop - Saturday, Dec. 5th, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Click here for more information and to register for any upcoming Cumming Recreation & Parks program or class!
| | Cumming PD Foundation Golf Tourney: Thank You! | | |
The Cumming Police Department held its 2nd Annual Golf Tournament in support of the PD Foundation on September 28th at Polo Golf & Country Club.
More than 125 golfers came out to support the PD Foundation, which helps the Cumming Police Department with funding for items such as equipment, vehicles, officer training, and community programs.
Thank you to all the sponsors, community partners, and golfers who helped to make the golf tournament a success!
| | 'Cumming Home' October Lighting Schedule | | |
We provide a listing of the monthly causes illuminated on the 'Cumming Home' water tower at Ga. Hwy. 400 Exit 14 each month in this newsletter.
To view the full year's schedule, click here.
The October causes, dates, and colors are:
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Susan G. Komen for the Cure (Breast Cancer Awareness) - Oct. 1st-3rd - Pink
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Forsyth County 4-H Clubs - Oct. 4th-8th - Green
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METAvivor Research & Support (Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness) - Oct. 13th - Green, Teal & Pink
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Family Promise of Forsyth County (Homeless Families Awareness & Support) - Oct. 14th-16th - Purple, Gold & Blue
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Austin Strong ("Slow Down, Move Over" Awareness) - Oct. 17th & 18th - Yellow
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Halloween - Oct. 31st - Orange & Purple
Lighting Request Applications for 2027 Open This Month
We will post the application for 2027 'Cumming Home' Water Tower Lighting Requests on October 26th at cityofcumming.net/news and on the Cumming City Hall Facebook page. If you are part of a non-profit or charitable organization or cause and would like to have your cause illuminated on the 'Cumming Home' water tower in 2027, fill out the application and return it by the deadline of Dec. 4th.
| Christmas Parade Registration Now Open | |
Registration for the 2026 City of Cumming Christmas Parade is now open! Click here for this year's registration form.
The parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 12th, beginning at 5 p.m. from Forsyth Central High School. The parade will make its way down Tribble Gap/Castleberry Road through downtown Cumming and end at the Cumming Fairgrounds.
If your group or organization would like to participate in this year's Christmas Parade, fill out the 2026 registration form and return it to cledford@cityofcumming.net before the registration deadline of Monday, Dec. 7th.
| | September City Council Meeting Recap | |
During the September Regular City Council Meeting, Mayor Troy Brumbalow presented the following proclamations:
Forsyth County Drug Awareness Council - in recognition of all that the FC Drug Awareness Council does to raise awareness of substance misuse, such as the upcoming Annual Drug Summit on Tuesday, Oct. 6th at 6 p.m. at Local Church Forsyth (3105 Dahlonega Hwy.) The Drug Summit will provide information about THC and vaping, and the effects of both of these on the teen brain. The Cumming Police Department will also be in attendance with a mock teen bedroom to help parents learn about drug paraphernalia. Attendance to the event is free, but registration is required as Local Church will be providing a free dinner at 5:30 p.m.
Constitution Week - in recognition of Sept. 17th to 23rd, which is National Constitution Week. Members of the Chestatee River Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Robert Forsyth Sons of the American Revolution accepted the proclamation.
Hispanic Heritage Month - in recognition of Sept. 15th through Oct. 15th, which is National Hispanic Heritage Month. Members of the Cumming/Forsyth County Hispanic/Latino community, including a large group from the Forsyth Central High School La Familia Hispana organization, accepted the proclamation. Two young representatives of Chestatee Elementary - brothers Josiah and Azariah Lopez - were asked by Mayor Brumbalow to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
City Council also took the following actions in September:
- Approved two Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for the sale of malt beverages and wine by the package for Castleberry Mart LLC, 2905 Castleberry Road, and for Cost Plus World Market, 2265 Market Place Blvd.
- Approved the low proposal from Lakeshore Engineering for construction of a 6-million-gallon clear well to address finished water storage needs at the Cumming Potable Water Production Facility, along with an electrical control building to address increased power demands.
- Approved the low proposal from UWS, Inc. for construction of a gravity sewer line to replace an existing 8-inch clay sewer pipe running from the Foundry development along Meadow Drive to Castleberry Road.
- Approved a quitclaim deed and abandonment of right-of-way of the road formerly known as Horseshoe Court, located off Ronald Reagan Blvd. across from Northside Hospital Forsyth.
Click here to view meeting agendas and minutes. Click here to view meeting videos.
| | | Cumming Arts Center October Events | |
Check out all the offerings at the Cumming Arts Center (111 Pilgrim Mill Road) this month:
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'Spaces and Places' Art Exhibit - This exhibit, open now through October 17th, is presented in partnership with the Cumming/Forsyth Historical Society, and features artwork celebrating the history of Cumming/Forsyth County along with creative interpretations of other meaningful places and spaces. Learn more at CummingArtsCenter.com.
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"Celebrate Art Show" - Opens Oct. 21st. Help celebrate 2026 through art demonstrating favorite holidays, traditions, and milestones while enjoying the Cumming Arts Center's final show of 2026.
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October Member Meeting - Monday, Oct. 26th, 6-8 p.m. at Simple Man Distillery (430 Vision Drive, at the Cumming City Center). Social begins at 5:30 p.m. so come early and enjoy a few bites and chats. Program starts at 6 p.m. with all the latest Arts Center news. If you are a non-member considering joining or are just interested in attending the meeting, all are welcome to attend!
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Special October Workshops: Hand Paint a Velvet Scarf - Oct. 3rd, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. & Mosaic Steppingstone, Oct. 10th, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Mark your calendars for the The 23rd Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Festival at the Lanier Tech Forsyth Conference Center on Nov. 14th & 15th. Go to CummingArtsCenter.com to learn more.
Want more information about the Cumming Arts Center each month? Sign up on the website for the Art Center's new monthly newsletter, Art in the Heart of Forsyth, to stay up-to-date on exhibits, events, workshops, classes, children's fall camps and more!
| | 'The Addams Family Musical' and 'A Chorus Line' at School Street Playhouse | |
The Addams Family Musical continues its run at the School Street Playhouse through Oct. 16th. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m.
Fans of the Addams Family television show and movies will love this new take on the classic, which sees Wednesday engaged to a boy from a "normal family."
A three-week run of the classic musical A Chorus Line begins on Oct. 17th.
Showtimes for A Chorus Line are Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 1:30 & 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. This Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning musical tells the stories of 17 dancers as they compete for eight coveted spots on a Broadway chorus line, and features some of the greatest music in Broadway history such as "I Can Do That" and "One (Singular Sensation)."
Click here to purchase tickets to The Addams Family Musical or A Chorus Line.
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City Council Work Session - October 6th at 6 p.m.
Planning & Zoning Board Meeting - October 20th at 5 p.m.
Regular City Council Meeting - October 20th 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.
Click here for previous meeting videos.
Click here for City Council Agendas and Minutes.
Click here for Planning & Zoning Board Agendas and Minutes.
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