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September 2026

Labor Day Tradition Continues: IRPA Rodeo at Fairgrounds

A longstanding Labor Day weekend tradition continues on September 4th and 5th at 8 p.m. and September 6th at 7 p.m. as the IPRA World Championship Rodeo returns to the Cumming Fairgrounds covered arena! Be sure to purchase your tickets online for this family-friendly event as there will be no tickets sold at the gates. Click here for complete information about the rodeo, including how to purchase tickets.

Cumming Utilities Youth Poster Contest Winners Named

Cumming Utilities held its first ever youth poster contest with the theme "Every Drop Counts" this summer. Elementary, middle, and high school aged students were invited to create their own unique posters around the theme.

Winners were selected by a panel of judges. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will receive various prizes and be recognized, along with two honorable mentions, by the Mayor & City Council at an upcoming City Council Meeting.

Congratulations to these winning students:

1st Place - Shreyan Ghosh

2nd Place - Jessica Alfred

3rd Place - Mishri Patel

Honorable Mentions - Mithila Rajshankar & Shakthi Ananthanarayan

CRPD Fall Programs Begin This Month

Cumming Recreation & Parks will open registration for its Fall Youth Basketball League on September 21st. Plan to register early as spots fill up fast!

Practices begin in early November and games will begin the Saturday after Thanksgiving break.

For complete information about the Fall Youth Basketball League and all other CRPD fall programs, click here for the Fall 2026/Winter 2027 Program Guide.

Register for basketball and other fall programs at crpdonline.com, in-person at 437 Pilgrim Mill Road (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), or via the Cumming Aquatic and Rec app.

Dog Days This Month at Aquatic Center

One of the Cumming Aquatic Center's most popular events, Dog Days, returns on September 12th, 13th & 19th! Every year dogs are invited to come play in the outdoor leisure pool before it is closed for the season. Cost is $15 per dog per one-hour session. Click here to register and for complete information!

And don't miss these other great events this month at the Cumming Aquatic Center:

Open on Labor Day - The Cumming Aquatic Center, unlike other City facilities, will be OPEN from 1-6 p.m. on Labor Day (Sept. 7th). This is the LAST DAY of the season for the Outdoor Leisure Pool!
Sunshine Social (Adults Only) - Wednesday, September 9th, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Adults receive 1/2 off regular general admission.
1/2 Price Family Friday - September 18th. Enjoy 1/2 off regular general admission (does not include memberships or lesson/exercise class registrations) every third Friday of the month from September through April!
Kids Night (Register Now!) - Oct. 22nd, 6-10 p.m. Calling all kids age 5-13 for a fun night of swimming, games, a themed craft and pizza! The October theme is "Fall Fun."

For more information about the Cumming Aquatic Center, click here or check out the center's Facebook page!

Cumming PD Foundation Golf Tourney is Sept. 28th

The Cumming Police Department Foundation will hold its 2nd Annual Golf Tournament on September 28th at Polo Golf & Country Club (6300 Polo Club Drive).

Teams of four are invited to register to participate in the tourney, which raises funds for the PD Foundation. A non-profit organization, the Cumming PD Foundation provides supplemental funding to the Cumming Police Department for various uses throughout the year such as officer training and education, equipment, vehicles, and community programs.

For complete information about the golf tournament, click here!

'Cumming Home' September 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 September causes, dates, and colors are:

Lions Club - September 1st & 2nd - Blue & Gold
*Treaty of Paris Officially Ends Revolutionary War - September 3rd - Red, White & Blue
Labor Day - September 7th - Red, White & Blue
Childhood Cancer Awareness & Day of Gold - September 9th & 10th - Gold
25th Anniversary of 9/11 - September 11th - Red, White & Blue
*United States Constitution Day - September 17th - Red, White & Blue
World Mitochrondrial Disease Awareness - September 18th to 20th - Green
Harts of Teal Ovarian Cancer Awareness - September 22nd to 24th - Teal

*Part of a special series in honor of America's 250th birthday in 2026.

Save the Date! 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.

August City Council Meeting Recap

During the August Regular City Council Meeting, Dr. Tavari Turner of the Georgia Municipal Association presented South Forsyth High School senior Pranavi Saguturu with recognition for her participation on the LeadershipNext Statewide Youth Council last school year. Pranavi was one of only 12 students from throughout Georgia selected to serve on the council.

City Council also took the following actions in August:

Approved rezoning applications from Shree Real Estate Developers, LLC. for commercial and age-restricted residential developments on a total of just over 36 acres located between Sanders Road and Marketplace Blvd.
Approved a road abandonment of Horseshoe Court right-of-way.
Approved the low proposal from Townley Construction for installation of sewer line to a business on Sawnee Drive, which can also be used to service additional properties in the future.
Approved a resolution which allows St. Vincent de Paul of Georgia to apply for a grant that, if awarded, will help fund the non-profit's Cottages of Providence project. The Cottages of Providence is a proposed affordable housing development consisting of 74 "tiny houses" that would be managed by St. Vincent de Paul staff to provide rentals on a sliding scale for those in need, with priority given to Forsyth County seniors and veterans. A public comment session was held prior to the vote with several St. Vincent de Paul volunteers and other community members speaking in favor of the project, and no one speaking in opposition.
Approved the proposal from Spectrum Sprint with Rapid Lock for purchase of new dive starting blocks at the Cumming Aquatic Center.
Approved an Alcoholic Beverage License application for the sale of distilled spirits, malt beverages and wine for consumption on the premises for Tavern Off the Green at the Cumming City Center.
Approved the mayor to sign the Transmittal Resolution and forward draft documents associated with the Capital Improvements Element to the Atlanta Regional Commission and Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
Held the initial public hearing for the City's 2027 Comprehensive Plan Update, which is conducted every 5 years. Other public hearings and opportunities for public feedback will be held throughout the Comprehensive Plan Update process.
Approved the proposal from Aqua-Summit for particle counter replacements for Cumming Utilities.
Approved an updated Cost to Cure Agreement with Forsyth County, which will allow Cumming Utilities to be reimbursed by Forsyth County for work that was completed on a Highway 369 water and sewer relocation in 2020.

Click here to view meeting agendas and minutes. Click here to view meeting videos.

Cumming Arts Center September Events

Check out all the offerings at the Cumming Arts Center (111 Pilgrim Mill Road) this month:

'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.

'Spaces and Places' Reception - Saturday, September 12th, 12-3 p.m. Come for an afternoon of art, wine, food, and community while meeting the talented artists behind this exhibit!

New Member & Volunteer/Refresher Orientation - Saturday, September 12th, 10:30-11:45 a.m. New to the Cumming Arts Center or interested in getting more involved? Maybe you've been away for a while and just need a refresher? This event is for you!

Mosaic Butterfly Workshop - Saturday, September 19th, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Check out this fun and colorful workshop, as well as a variety of other classes and workshops, on the Cumming Arts Center website!

Save the Date! The Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Festival returns to the Forsyth Conference Center on Nov. 14th & 15th. Local businesses and community partners are currently being sought to serve as event sponsors. Sponsorship offers a wonderful opportunity to showcase your business while supporting one of the community's favorite holiday traditions. 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' Begins This Month at School Street Playhouse

The Addams Family Musical begins a 15-performance run starting on September 11th at the School Street Playhouse.

Fans of the Addams Family television show and movies will love this new take on the classic! Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and brought home her boyfriend who was raised in a respectable, "normal" family. When the two families come together, hilarity ensues!

Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Click here to purchase tickets.

Holiday Closure: Labor Day

Non-essential City of Cumming facilities and departments will be CLOSED in observance of the Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 7th, with the exception of the Cumming Aquatic Center, which will be open on Labor Day from 1-6 p.m.

All City of Cumming facilities and departments will re-open with normal hours on Tuesday, Sept. 8th.

We wish everyone a safe and happy Labor Day!

MEETINGS

City Council Work Session - September 1st at 6 p.m.

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting - September 15th at 5 p.m.

Regular City Council Meeting - September 15th 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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