City of Cumming
E-News
December 2019
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Christmas Parade & Festival Just Around the Corner!
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It's almost the most wonderful time of the year! The Second Annual Cumming Christmas Parade & Festival will be held on
Saturday, Dec. 7, from 5-8 p.m.
If you haven't yet registered your group, organization, business, church, individual vehicle, etc. for the parade, don't worry - there's still time! We have extended the registration deadline to
5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Just
click here for the registration form, fill it out, and return it to
cledford@cityofcumming.net.
The parade route runs from Forsyth Central High School, through downtown Cumming, to the Cumming Fairgrounds via Tribble Gap/Castleberry Road. After the parade, be sure to head down to the Fairgrounds for a Christmas Festival featuring photos with Santa, live music presented by Mountain Lake Church, hayrides through the Fairgrounds' Christmas light displays, a tree lighting presentation at 7:30 p.m., vendors, and more!
We're also excited to announce that we have partnered with
The Place of Forsyth Holiday House to collect new, unwrapped toys for kids ages infant to 18 years during the Fairgrounds' Christmas Festival. Just bring your donations to the Fairgrounds and place them in the designated collection boxes during the festival. All donations will go to local children in need.
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Welcome Councilman-Elect Joey Cochran
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This January, the Cumming City Council will have a new member. Local business owner Joey Cochran (pictured at right) was elected on Nov. 5 to Council Post 3, currently held by long-time Councilman Lewis Ledbetter.
Councilman Ledbetter chose to retire at the end of this year, which will mark his 49th year serving on the Council. We thank Councilman Ledbetter for his many years of service to the community!
Councilman-elect Cochran will begin his four-year term on Jan. 1, 2019. Council members Linda Ledbetter and Christopher Light will both begin their second 4-year term on the Council in January after facing no opposition during the November election.
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Aquatic Center Director Honored
Congratulations to Carla Wilson, Director of the Cumming Aquatic Center, for recently being recognized by the Georgia Recreation & Park Association (GRPA).
Carla received the Distinguished Professional Award in Athletics/Aquatics, which recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of recreation, parks, and leisure services within the Athletics/Aquatics Network. It is the highest award presented by the network.
She also received a Presidential Citation in honor of her work as co-chair of the GRPA Annual Conference Committee. This award is presented by the President of GRPA and is based on professionalism, dedication, passion, and ability to achieve the objectives of the President.
Congratulations, Carla, from all your friends at the City of Cumming!
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Homes Built 1982-88 Needed for EPA Water Sampling
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Are you a Cumming Utilities water customer? Was your home built between 1982 and 1988? If you answered yes to both these questions,
Cumming Utilities needs your help!
As part of new regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), public utilities are now required to collect water samples from homes built during the time period from 1982 and 1988 to test for lead and copper. Homes from this time period were chosen for the sampling due to a type of lead solder that was often used on copper pipes during this era. This solder may have a tendency to leach lead into water, especially after long periods of standing in pipes.
If you are the owner of a home built during this time period and are a Cumming Utilities water customer, please contact Tom Bryson at tombryson@cityofcumming.net or 770-781-2026 to sign up to take part in the water sampling.
Click here for complete information.
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City Council Recognizes Hospice Care and SkillsUSA
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Mayor Troy Brumbalow and City Council presented proclamations honoring Hospice Care facilities and SkillsUSA, a career-oriented student organization, during their regular November meeting. Representatives of Bridgeway Hospice & Palliative Care accepted the hospice care proclamation, while representatives of the Alliance Academy for Innovation's SkillsUSA Chapter accepted the proclamation for their organization.
A third proclamation was also presented recognizing Small Business Saturday, which encourages residents to "shop small" at locally owned establishments the Saturday following Thanksgiving.
Also during the November Work Session and Regular Meeting, City Council:
- Held a public hearing on the proposed 2020 City of Cumming Budget. No one spoke in favor or against the budget, which is slated to be considered for adoption during the Dec. 3 Work Session.
- Approved a contract with Beltan Properties, Inc. of Flowery Branch to serve as the General Contractor for the Cumming City Center. Beltan was selected out of five respondents who submitted proposals for the project. A Construction Management Agreement was drafted by the City Attorney with input from the City's insurance provider to hire Beltan as Construction Manager for a total of $2.5 million.
- Approved a rezoning application from Forsyth Central Properties with several conditions.
- Approved a Fire Safety and Prevention Ordinance which brings the City's ordinance up-to-date with requests that had been made by the Forsyth County Fire Marshal.
- Heard a recap of the 2019 Cumming Country Fair & Festival. Fairgrounds Director Tracy Helms said this year's fair was one of the most successful in the even'ts 25-year history. Among the highlights were four record-breaking days and the overall fair being the highest grossing fair on record.
- Approved a resolution regarding the application for and commitment to the funding of a recreational trails project to be located at the City Center.
- Approved the following purchases: A Ventrac Multipurpose Tractor for the Streets Department; a Multi-Use Tractor for use at the Cumming Fairgrounds; a Records Management System for use by the Cumming Police Department; and a Dehumidification Unit for use at the Cumming Aquatic Center.
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Scout Pack Visits City Hall
Cub Scout Pack 8307 out of Whitlow Elementary School visited City Hall on Nov. 19. The Cub Scouts met briefly with Mayor Troy Brumbalow prior to the City Council meeting, and then lead the Pledge of Allegiance at the opening of the Regular City Council meeting. Well done boys and Scout leaders!
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Cumming City Hall and all other non-essential City departments and facilities will be closed for Christmas and New Year's on:
- Tuesday, Dec. 24
- Wednesday, Dec. 25
- Wednesday, Jan. 1
We wish everyone happy and safe holiday season!
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When: Nov. 29 - Dec. 15; Thursdays & Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m.
Where: School Street Playhouse
Admission: $30
What: MGBaker & Sherouse/Rily Productions present a musical retelling of this classic Christmas favorite, which depicts Scrooge and his fateful visits with several holiday spirits.
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2nd Annual Cumming Christmas Parade & Festival
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When: Dec. 7, 5-8 p.m.
Where: Parade - Tribble Gap/Castleberry Road; Festival - Fairgrounds
Admission: Free
What: The City of Cumming's 2nd Annual Christmas Parade and Festival kicks off at 5 p.m. Parade route runs from Forsyth Central High School, through downtown Cumming, to the Cumming Fairgrounds. The fun continues at Fairgrounds with a Christmas Festival until 8 p.m.
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When: Dec. 8, 2-4:30 p.m.
Where: Sawnee Association of the Arts Downtown Art Center (111 Pilgrim Mill Road)
Admission: $10/child (discounts available for families with multiple children)
What: Join Frankie the Dog and friends for an afternoon of holiday fun including story time, holiday art projects, a hot cocoa station, and other treats.
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Christmas in Cumming Arts & Crafts Show
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When: Dec. 13, 4-10 p.m.; Dec. 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Fairgrounds' Livestock Barn
Admission: $1 ages 13 & up; Ages 12 & under are free
What: Come find unique, handcrafted Christmas gifts at this fun holiday tradition. There will be 100 booths set up with vendors selling only handcrafted items such as jewelry, art, ceramics, clothing, woodwork, and more!
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When: Dec. 13, 6-10 p.m.
Where: Cumming Aquatic Center
Admission: $18/child
What: Need a night out? Drop off the kids (ages 5-13) at the Cumming Aquatic Center where they will enjoy four hours of supervised fun, including games, swim time, and dinner!
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When: Dec. 20, 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 and instructional pools.
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When: Now through Dec. 8; Tuesdays - Saturdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays 1-5 p.m. (Closed Thanksgiving Day)
Where: Sawnee Association of the Arts Downtown Art Center (111 Pilgrim Mill Road)
Admission: Free
What: The Sawnee Association of the Arts will sell (through a silent auction process) decorated table-top Christmas trees with various themes to raise money for SAA programs and Cumming Home Ministries. Themes include: Georgia, Pink Poodles, Unicorns, Retro, and more!
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When: Dec. 10 - Jan. 6; Tuesdays - Saturdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays 1-5 p.m. (Closed Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day)
Where: Sawnee Association of the Arts Downtown Art Center (111 Pilgrim Mill Road)
Admission: Free
what: The Sawnee Association of the Arts presents its 2nd Annual Nativities of the World event, featuring displays of dozens of unique types of nativities from various time periods and parts of the world. Admission is free, but donations are welcome to help support SAA programs.
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Youth Council Meeting - Dec. 3 at 5 p.m.
City Council Work Session - Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. in Gallery B (Second Floor of City Hall)
Planning & Zoning Board Meeting - Dec. 17 at 5 p.m.
Regular City Council Meeting - Dec. 17 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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