City of Cumming
E-News
November 2020
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Go Vote Nov. 3; Work Session Postponed to Nov. 4 |
If you have not done so yet, don't forget to go vote on Tuesday, Nov. 3. All Forsyth County voting precincts will be open to the respective registered voters between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. (on Election Day, you must vote at your assigned precinct). All voters in line by 7 p.m. will be allowed to vote. Click here for complete election information.
Due to City Hall serving as a polling place for the City of Cumming precinct, the November Work Session of the Mayor and City Council will postponed to Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 6 p.m.
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Veterans Day Ceremony: Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. |
The Annual Veterans Day Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 11, beginning at 11 a.m. The event, which this year is presented by American Legion Cumming Post 307, will be held at the Cumming Veterans War Memorial, next door to the Cumming Police Department.
This free community event will feature patriotic speakers, Forsyth County Sheriff and Fire Department Honor Guard, and music from Forsyth Central High School's Flash of Crimson Band, local homeschool groups and soloists. Those in attendance are asked to wear masks and practice social distancing as much as possible, and to reserve parking spaces at the Cumming Police Department for the elderly or those with mobility issues. Additional parking is available at the Cumming Fairgrounds and the Castleberry Road parking deck.
Everyone is welcome to come out and help honor our community's veterans and active duty service men and women.
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Household Hazardous Waste Recycling & Disposal |
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Keep Forsyth County Beautiful, in partnership with the City of Cumming and Forsyth County, will present a drive-through Household Hazardous Waste Recycling & Disposal Event at Cumming Fairgrounds Parking Lot #3 on Saturday, Nov. 7. Online registration and a printed or electronic confirmation are required for participation in the event, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Click here to register for the event.
Items that will be accepted include corrosive, ignitable, toxic, and/or reactive products such as paints, cleaners, oils, fuels, batteries, fluorescent or HID light bulbs, herbicides, pesticides, and more. Items which will NOT be accepted include medical waste, pharmaceuticals, ammunition, explosives, electronics, and non-hazardous household items.
For the full list of accepted items and to register, click here. Questions can be addressed to KFCB@forsythco.com or (770) 205-4573. There is no charge to participate in the event; however, a $5 donation is requested to help support Keep Forsyth County Beautiful, a 501c3 non-profit organization. (Graphic Courtesy Forsyth County)
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Steam & Gas Engine Expo Returns to Fairgrounds |
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The Cumming Antique Power Association will present the 19th Annual Steam, Antique Tractor & Gas Engine Expo at the Cumming Fairgrounds on Nov. 13 & 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. There is no admission to this year's event, which features a wide array of antique steam and gas-powered engines, as well as modern engines and vehicles such as tractors and various farm equipment. (Attendees are asked to practice COVID-19 safety recommendations, such as social distancing and wearing of masks, as much as possible.)
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City Center Brick Purchase Deadline Approaching |
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Time is running out to purchase your personalized engraved brick for placement at the Cumming City Center. Deadline to purchase bricks is Nov. 22, so act now to reserve yours! You don't want to miss this great opportunity to be a part of the City of Cumming's history. Click here to purchase your bricks today!
Looking for a great Christmas gift? How about reserving a brick for family, friends, co-workers, or anyone else for whom you need to purchase a holiday gift? Beautiful certificates of purchase are available at no additional cost. Simply contact Jennifer Archer at jarcher@cityofcumming.net if you would like to receive a certificate after purchasing your brick(s)!
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Arts Center Reopening
Cumming Arts Center, located in the historic Brannon-Heard House at 111 Pilgrim Mill Road, will be opening on Nov. 14 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 Nov. 14 thru Dec. 20 on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 1-4 p.m.
Visit www.sawneeart.org for more updates on activities and to view the Autumn in the City Virtual Art Show. Remember to vote online for the show’s People's Choice Award, which will be announced on Nov. 5. (Visitors to the Arts Center will be asked to wear masks, and CDC-recommended COVID-19 protocols will be followed.)
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Cumming Christmas Parade: Register Now to Participate
Christmas will be here soon, and the Cumming Christmas Parade will be here even sooner! The Third Annual Cumming Christmas Parade is planned for Saturday, Dec. 5, beginning at 5 p.m. with a route along Tribble Gap/Castleberry Road, through downtown Cumming and ending at the Fairgrounds. If your organization would like to participate in this year's parade, please click here to access the registration form. Completed forms must be returned to cledford@cityofcumming.net by Nov. 30.
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School Street Playhouse Presents Holiday Classic
The School Street Playhouse will present Charles Dickins' classic holiday tale, "A Christmas Carol," beginning Nov. 27, with performances running 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 your seats now! Click here to purchase tickets.
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City Council Honors Hispanic Heritage and Family Promise of Forsyth |
Mayor Troy Brumbalow and City Council presented proclamations honoring Hispanic Heritage Month and Family Promise Week during their meetings in October.
Sept. 15 - Oct. 15 was declared Hispanic Heritage Month with a proclamation honoring all residents of Cumming and Forsyth County of Hispanic heritage who contribute to the success of our local community.
Oct. 18-25 was proclaimed Family Promise Week in honor of Family Promise of Forsyth County. The nonprofit, with its main offices inside the Cumming City Limits, works with area faith-based organizations and other volunteers to assist homeless families and children. Family Promise provides help with safe places to stay, food, and other needs until the families can get back on their feet.
Also during the October Work Session and Regular Meeting, City Council:
- Approved a resolution to authorize the City of Cumming to submit a pre-application to the Department of Natural Resources for possible grant funding of up to $500,000 from the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
- Accepted the low bid from Cooper & Company for the concrete work on Buildings A, B, C, D and M at the Cumming City Center.
- Approved a recommendation to purchase stream mitigation credits in order to place culvert pipe, rather than arch span type culvert, at four of the six required stream crossings at the Cumming City Center. This action will result in a substantial savings for the project.
- Approved a variance request for Orchard Apartments, LLC., which will allow for construction of an additional 21 units on the property, located at 105 Orchard Circle and 116 Meadow Drive. During a public hearing, the property owner noted that these apartments are primarily geared toward lower income seniors. Council approved the variance with 12 conditions from the Planning & Zoning Commission, and an additional condition that 80 percent of the units be age-restricted to 55 and older (at least one person in the residence must be 55 or older).
- Approved a request to rezone 1.164 acres at 415 Dahlonega Street from Single-Family Residential to Office Professional for the purpose of utilizing the property as office space.
- Approved the low bid from ACG Security System, Inc. for installation of new security cameras at the Water Production Facility and Raw Water Intake Facility.
- Approved the low proposal from North Georgia Pipeline, Inc. for decommissioning the Lanier Walk Subdivision Wastewater Pumping Station due to issues with overloading the downstream sewer system.
- Announced that the November Work Session would be postponed until Wednesday, Nov. 4 as a result of City Hall being utilized as a polling place during the General Election on Nov. 3.
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Street Department: Pickup Guidelines Now Online |
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The City of Cumming Street Department has now placed its guidelines for residential yard debris pickups on the Streets Department webpage at www.cityofcumming.net.
The department provides limited pickup services only to residents who live within the Cumming City Limits. Click here to view the pickup guidelines. |
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Happy Thanksgiving
Cumming City Hall and all non-critical City of Cumming departments will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27. We wish everyone a joyous Thanksgiving holiday!
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Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event |
When: Nov. 7, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: Cumming Fairgrounds Parking Lot #3
What: Keep Forsyth County Beautiful, City of Cumming and Forsyth County present this touchless drive-through event, in which Cumming and Forsyth County residents can properly dispose of hazardous household materials such as paints, cleaning products, oils, fuels, batteries pesticides and herbicides. (Graphic Courtesy Forsyth County)
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When: Nov. 11, 11 a.m.
Where: Cumming Veterans War Memorial (301 Veterans Memorial Blvd.)
Admission: FREE
What: American Legion Post 307, in conjunction with the City of Cumming and other local veteran organizations, presents this year's ceremony honoring all veterans and active duty service men and women.
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Steam, Antique Tractor & Gas Engine Expo |
When: Nov. 13 & 14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Cumming Fairgrounds
Admission: FREE
What: Come out and view various antique and modern steam and gas-powered tractors, engines, and other vehicles.
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When: Nov. 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 pool and instructional pool.
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City Council Work Session - Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. (NOTE: The November Work Session is rescheduled due to City Hall serving as a polling location during the Nov. 3rd General Election.)
Planning & Zoning Board Meeting - Nov. 17 at 5 p.m.
Regular City Council Meeting - Nov. 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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