City of Cumming
E-News
December 2020
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Christmas Parade: Dec. 5, Register to Participate by 5 p.m. Nov. 30 |
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas around here, and the 3rd Annual City of Cumming Christmas Parade is just around the corner on Saturday, Dec. 5, beginning at 5 p.m. The parade will flow from Forsyth Central High School down Tribble Gap/Castleberry Road, through downtown Cumming, and end at the Cumming Fairgrounds. The festival following the parade at the Fairgrounds will not be held this year, but a small "tree" lighting will be presented at the Fairgrounds at approximately 6 p.m. to ignite the large tree-shaped Christmas light display on the outside of the arena.
Groups such as businesses, churches, Boy and Girl Scout troops, antique car clubs, and civic organizations are invited to participate in the parade. There is no registration fee, but those participating must register by 5 p.m. on Nov. 30 by filling out the Parade Registration Form and returning it to cledford@cityofcumming.net.
Tribble Gap/Castleberry Road will be closed to traffic beginning at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 5 and will remain closed until the parade is completed at approximately 6:30 p.m. Participants and spectators of the parade are encouraged to wear masks and socially distance themselves as much as possible.
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City Center Personalized Bricks: Deadline Extended to End of Year, Perfect for Christmas |
Still looking for that perfect gift? We've got the answer: becoming a part of the City of Cumming's history through a personalized, engraved brick at the Cumming City Center!
The City Center Buy-A-Brick Program purchase deadline has been extended through the end of 2020, making this the perfect time to reserve a meaningful gift that will stand the test of time. Bricks will be placed in areas of prominence at the future City Center development, which is scheduled to open fall of 2021. Bricks can be purchased for just $50 each, and include personalization of up to three lines of text with up to 18 characters per line (characters include all letters, numbers, punctuation marks and spaces). The City of Cumming reserves the right to review and edit all text for appropriateness without notice to the purchaser.
Need something to stuff those stockings with this Christmas? No problem! Beautiful certificates of purchase can be obtained from the City after purchasing your brick(s). Following your purchase, just email Jennifer Archer at jarcher@cityofcumming.net and request an electronic certificate of purchase, which you can then print and give as a gift this year.
To purchase your brick(s), go to www.bricksrus.com/donorsite/cummingcitycenter. Hard copy forms are also available at City Hall (100 Main Street) anytime between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Forms can be returned in person or via mail, along with check or money order made payable to the City of Cumming, GA, to: Cumming City Hall, Attn: Jennifer Archer, 100 Main Street, Cumming, GA 30040. |
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Arts Center Festival of Trees: Weekends thru Dec. 20
Cumming Arts Center, located in the historic Brannon-Heard House at 111 Pilgrim Mill Road, is open now through Dec. 20 for its annual Festival of Trees display and sale, as well as sell of other items in the gift shop, including a 2021 calendar. The Center will be open weekends thru Dec. 20 on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 1-4 p.m. The Center's "Nativities from Around the World" display will be virtual. Visit www.sawneeart.org to check out all the unique nativities and for more information about future Arts Center events. (Visitors to the Arts Center will be asked to wear masks, and CDC-recommended COVID-19 protocols will be followed.)
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A Christmas Carol Continues this Month
The School Street Playhouse continues its run of the Charles Dickins' classic holiday tale, A Christmas Carol , through Dec. 20. Showtimes are 8 p.m. for Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances, and 3 p.m. for Sunday performances. Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, a limited number of tickets will be sold for each performance so reserve seats now! Click here to purchase tickets.
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City Council Recognizes November as Hospice and Palliative Care Month |
Mayor Troy Brumbalow and City Council presented a proclamation during their regular Nov. 17th meeting recognizing November as Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Representatives of Bridgeway/Affinity Hospice Services, which provide end-of-life care for families in Forsyth and throughout north Georgia, were in attendance to accept the proclamation.
Also during the November Work Session and Regular Meeting, City Council:
- Granted an easement to Georgia Power for property located at 203 East Main Street and Veterans Memorial Boulevard. The easement is required to upgrade an existing transmission line.
- Approved an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance with allows for regulation of open-air markets within the City.
- Held a public hearing on the City's tentative 2021 budget with no one speaking in favor or opposition to the proposed budget. Council will vote on the proposed budget during their December work session.
- Approved a recommendation from an audit selection committee comprised of City employees from the administration and financial departments to select Rushton and Company, LLC to audit the City's financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, with the option of auditing its financial statements for each of the four subsequent fiscal years. The proposal from Ruston and Company was one of four that were received by the committee.
- Awarded a bid to Jasper Grading and Pipeline, Inc. for extension of Buford Dam Road from Castleberry Road to Veterans Memorial Boulevard. Jasper Grading was one of five proposals that were received for the project.
- Approved a bid from Sol Construction for upgrades to the Cumming Utilities' Water Production Facility. The upgrades will provide a better and more efficient means of adding activated powdered carbon during the treatment process to combat unusual tastes and odors arising from naturally occurring contaminants, such as algae, in Lake Lanier. Sol Construction was one of four proposals that were received for the project.
- Approved two of three requested amendments to zoning conditions that were placed on the Westshore development earlier this year. The denied amendment request concerned an extended timeline for construction of retail outparcels, while the approved amendments concerned slight changes to the average square footage of some residential units. Council also approved an additional requested condition concerning setback requirements on internal property lines.
- Announced that City Hall and all other non-essential City departments and facilities will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Holiday Closures
Cumming City Hall and all other non-essential City of Cumming departments and facilities will be closed in observance of the Christmas holiday on Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24 and Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25. City facilities will also be closed on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in observance of the New Year holiday. We wish everyone a joyous holiday season!
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City of Cumming Christmas Parade |
When: Dec. 5, 5-6:30 p.m.
Where: Forsyth Central High School to Cumming Fairgrounds
Admission: FREE
What: 3rd Annual City of Cumming Christmas Parade beginning at 5 p.m. from Forsyth Central High School, down Tribble Gap/Castleberry Road to the Cumming Fairgrounds. Come out and enjoy this holiday tradition. (Participants and spectators are encouraged to wear masks and socially distance as much as possible.)
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Christmas in Cumming Arts & Crafts Show |
When: Dec. 11, 5-10 p.m., and Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Cumming Fairgrounds Livestock Barn (Next to Covered Arena)
Admission: $1 for Ages 13 & Up (12 & Under are Free)
What: Come shop for unique, handcrafted Christmas gifts from some 100 vendor booths during the 25th Annual Christmas in Cumming event. (Patrons are encouraged to wear masks and socially distance as much as possible.)
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When: Dec. 11, 6-10 p.m.
Where: Cumming Aquatic Center
Admission: $18/Child; Click Here to reserve your child's spot
What: Drop the kids off at the Cumming Aquatic Center for an evening of swimming, games, activities, dinner and fun!
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When: Dec. 18, 2-6 p.m.
Where: Cumming Aquatic Center
Admission: 1/2 Off Daily Admission
What: Every third Friday of the month, the Cumming Aquatic Center offers 1/2 off daily admission costs for swimming in the indoor lap pool and instructional pool.
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City Council Work Session - Dec. 1 at 6 p.m.
Planning & Zoning Board Meeting - Dec. 15 at 5 p.m.
Regular City Council Meeting - Dec. 15 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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