Delicious Dishes Ahead: Taste of Forsyth Returns March 31
Vendors dish up Mexican fare at last year's Taste of Forsyth.
Taste of Forsyth, offering patrons a chance to sample a wide range of tasty treats from restaurants and food vendors throughout Forsyth and surrounding counties, returns to the Cumming Fairgrounds on March 31 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Offering everything from Italian and Mexican fare to barbecue, baked goods and frozen treats, Taste of Forsyth is always a community favorite. 

There is no admission fee; rather, patrons pay cash for food samples ranging in cost from $1 to $4. 

A young patron enjoys a frozen treat at last year's Taste of Forsyth.
Held every year on the Saturday prior to Easter, Taste of Forsyth also offers three age-specific Easter egg hunts for kids: 

Ages 3 and under at 11:30 a.m. 

Ages 4 to 7 at 1 p.m. 

Ages 8 to 10 at 2:30 p.m. 


Fairgrounds staff members place some 30,000 eggs every year for the Easter egg hunts! 
Did you know? Taste of Forsyth won't be the last food event this year at the Fairgrounds. A brand new event featuring food trucks begins April 20. Keep reading for more information about Fridays at the Fairgrounds! 
Fairgrounds Partners with School System and Sheriff's Department for Ghost Out and Teen Maze on March 24

The Cumming Fairgrounds will host the Forsyth County Schools' annual Ghost Out and Teen Maze event on Saturday, March 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Previously rotated between the county's five public high schools, Ghost Out utilizes the Forsyth County Sheriff's and Fire Departments and other emergency services personnel to simulate a fatal car crash. The very realistic simulation is a powerful reminder to students not to drive distracted or intoxicated. 

This year's event will also include the Ultimate Teen Xperience, a life-size maze that gives students a chance to practice their responses to real-life situations that could potentially threaten their future successes, as well as several educational stations for parents to better learn about the challenges facing teens today. 

Ghost Out is free and open to all students in grades 8-12 and their parents (students do not have to be enrolled in a Forsyth County public school to attend), and will be held rain or shine. Learn more about the event here. 
Council Approves Building and Development Impact Fee Study and Temporary Moratorium
During the Regular February Meeting, City Council voted 4-0, with Councilman Christopher Light abstaining, to accept a bid from Duncan and Associates to conduct an impact fee study for the City of Cumming to evaluate various Planning & Zoning fees and potential new zoning categories. The study is expected to take approximately six months to complete and will involve gathering information from various community stakeholders. 

Council also voted 4-0, with Councilman Light abstaining, to enact a temporary moratorium on the issuance of development and building permits while the impact fee study is being conducted. Council also held a public hearing concerning the moratorium, with no one speaking for or against the move. 

Among other business during the February meeting and work session, City Council: 
  • Voted to purchase two pickup trucks for the Street Department. 
  • Voted to approve re-plastering of the Cumming Aquatic Center's outdoor pool. The work will be completed before the pool opens for the season in May. 
  • Discussed the possibility of making revisions to the City's Sign Ordinance. 
  • Recognized retired Councilman Rupert Sexton and presented him with a plaque in
    Mayor Brumbalow presents retired Councilman Rupert Sexton with a plaque.
    honor of his 44 years of service as a council member.  
  • Recognized students from the North Forsyth Middle School Beta Club and presented them with a proclamation designating the week of March 5-8, 2018 as National Beta Club Week. 
  • Voted to accept a bid from Digital Publicity Group for redesign services for City websites, beginning with a total revision of cityofcumming.net. 
  • Accepted a staff recommendation to reject all bids received for solid waste collection and recycling services, and authorize Mayor Brumbalow to negotiate with the bidders. 
    Mayor and Council recognize students from the North Forsyth Middle School Beta Club.
  • Approved a bid from Digital Rio for printing of the Recreation Department Spring and Summer Brochure. 
  • Approved an alcohol license for Community Cup, a new restaurant at 125 Tribble Gap Road. 
  • Approved a request to advertise for bids for a new tank yard at the Cumming Utilities' Water Treatment Plant. 
  • Voted to accept a bid from North Georgia Pipeline, Inc. to install the final gravity sewer line connection from the Habersham Sewer Plant to the City's gravity sewer system. 
Click here for meeting videos.  
Coming Soon! 
Fridays at the Fairgrounds 

An exciting new event will begin at the Cumming Fairgrounds on April 20. 

Fridays at the Fairgrounds will feature food trucks, beer and wine, classic cars, modified Jeeps, hot air balloon rides, inflatables and other family-friendly activities! 

Held every third Friday during warm-weather months from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., admission will be $5 for ages 13 and up and free for kids 12 and under. 

Come join us for Fridays at the Fairgrounds! 


Coming Soon
 
To the Cumming Playhouse
  • Carly Burruss Band (Country Music) - March 10 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. 
  • Positively Funny Inc. "Comedy with Attitude" - March 16 at 8 p.m. (click here for tickets) 
  • Chris Collins (John Denver Tribute) - March 17 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. 
  • Tray Dahl and the Jugtime Ragtime Band - March 24 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. 
  • Frances Mooney & Fontanna Sunset - March 25 at 7 p.m. 
  • Cumming Playhouse Singers Spring Concert - March 27 at 8 p.m. 
 

To the Cumming Fairgrounds

 

  • Ghost Out and Teen Maze - March 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
  • Taste of Forsyth - March 31 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 


To the Cumming Aquatic Center 

 

  • Half-Price Family Fridays - March 16 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. 

 

Meetings

  • City Council Work Session - 6 p.m. March 6 (Location: Gallery B, City Hall Second Floor)
  • Planning & Zoning Board - 5 p.m. March 20.
  • City Council Regular Meeting - 6 p.m. March 20.

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. 

 

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