# City of cumming
Cumming voting locations shifting for 2023, 2024 elections
(Forsyth County, GA) The usual City of Cumming voting locations will be experiencing some changes for the upcoming 2023 and 2024 election seasons. During a Cumming City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 18, the Cumming City Council made two changes to the voting locations in the city.
Cumming Art Fest to return to Cumming City Center for 2nd year
(Forsyth County, GA) Forsyth County art lovers can head to the Cumming City Center this September for the second annual Cumming Art Fest. From Saturday, September 16 to Sunday, September 17, the Cumming City Center’s main street will be lined with over 100 booths filled with handmade crafts and art including paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry, food and more. Entertainers will be performing and children can play at the Kidz Zone.
New Cumming police chief plans to tackle staffing issues, promote community policing
(Forsyth County, GA) The Cumming Police Department now has a new leader after Sergeant P.J. Girvan was appointed as the new police chief by the Cumming City Council during a special called meeting on the morning of Wednesday, June 28.
FoCo woman raising money for 2nd year through her sunflower patch
(Forsyth County, GA) About 8,000 sunflowers are taking over a portion of Jot Em Down Road in Cumming for the second year in a row to raise money for Forsyth County’s Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer organization.
City of Cumming honors those who died in service to their country at Memorial Day Ceremony
(Forsyth County, GA) Forsyth County residents gathered on Friday, May 26 at the Veterans War Memorial in Cumming for the City of Cumming’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony. Mayor Troy Brumbalow opened the ceremony with an announcement concerning a new addition to the Cumming City Center.
City of Cumming announces Memorial Day Ceremony details
(Forsyth County, GA) The City of Cumming is inviting the public to its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Friday, May 26 at the Veterans War Memorial in Cumming. The ceremony will feature several speakers, a memorial wreath presentation, an Avenue of Flags Dedication and a white dove release.
Forsyth County and City of Cumming 2023 Water Quality Reports now available
(Forsyth County, GA) The Forsyth County and City of Cumming 2023 Water Quality Reports are now available for public viewing. Most of the city and county’s water is drawn from Lake Lanier. Every year more than 150,000 tests are conducted by the Environmental Protection Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Forsyth County and the City of Cumming to monitor tap water for harmful minerals, organisms and organic substances. This also includes testing for over 100 types of contaminants like pesticides, nitrates, bacteria and metals.
Big Bounce & Slide Festival to return to Cumming Fairgrounds
(Forsyth County, GA) Over the first weekend of June, over 85 inflatables will be taking over the Cumming Fairgrounds for the second annual Big Bounce & Slide Festival. Put on by Bounce House Atlanta, the festival will feature bounce houses, obstacle courses, a foam party pit, interactive games and over 30 inflatable water slides - some of which are over 35 feet tall.
Creative Enterprises to buy land from City of Cumming
(Forsyth County, GA) The Cumming City Council approved the sale of a little over five acres of land to Creative Enterprises during a work session meeting on Tuesday, May 2. Creative Enterprises is a non-profit located in Cumming that provides employment, social and life skills training to adults with developmental disabilities. They are located in Cumming on Pilgrim Mill Road.
Cumming job fair seeks to fill part-time and entry-level city jobs
(Forsyth County, GA) Several part-time and entry-level job opportunities will be available at the City of Cumming’s upcoming Career Fair on Thursday, April 27. Many of the city’s departments are looking to fill openings at the job fair, including.
City of Cumming to purchase 11 acres off Highway 9 for city use
(Forsyth County, GA) The City of Cumming is purchasing a plot of land off Highway 9 for city use. During a City Council Work Session meeting on Tuesday, April 4, city council members voted to approve the purchase of 11 acres of land on 2045 Mountain Road in Cumming.
City of Cumming gives operation of Mary Alice Park to County ahead of lease transfer
(Forsyth County, GA) Forsyth County and the City of Cumming took steps to make sure Mary Alice Park is open for the 2023 season while the lease transfer of the park to the county is being finalized.
Cumming takes steps to put 2 former landfills up for sale
(Forsyth County, GA) Two plots of land containing former landfills in the City of Cumming might soon be available for purchase. During a special called meeting on Thursday, March 23 by the Downtown Development Authority of Cumming, members voted to take the first steps needed in order to put the two former landfills located on Kelly Mill Road and the Buford Dam Road up for sale.
Forsyth County names new indigent defense director
(Forsyth County, GA) A new Forsyth County indigent defense director has been named after former director Connie Brooker retired last December. Melissa Banker, who was given the new position in November 2022, has over 20 years of attorney experience in the county. She worked for over a year as the Accountability Court defense attorney in collaboration with the CARE Program, Drug Court and DUI Court.
Cumming’s first wine festival to be held this Saturday
(Forsyth County, GA) This Saturday, Cumming will hold its first-ever wine-tasting festival at the Cumming City Center. The Cumming Wine Festival is presented by the restaurant Homestead and will feature samples from over 50 wineries and distributors from around the country as well as food, a full bar and live music.