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May 2022
Honor Fallen Veterans at Memorial Day Ceremony on May 27
The City of Cumming will again present the Annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Friday, May 27, 2022, beginning at 11 a.m. at the Veterans War Memorial (301 Veterans Memorial Blvd.). Come join us as we honor all those who have served our great nation, but particularly those no longer with us. The entire community is welcome to attend this free event, in which we will dedicate several new flags to the City's Avenue of Flags display, which features more than 250 American flags, each representing at least one fallen local veteran. The event will also include patriotic music, presentations by the Forsyth County Fire and Sheriff's Office Honor Guard, and a keynote speaker. Parking for the event is available at the Castleberry Road Parking Deck and the Cumming Fairgrounds lots. Please leave parking spots at the Cumming Police Department open for individuals with mobility issues. (In the case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held under the Fairgrounds' covered arena.)
Cumming Aquatic Center Upcoming Events
Get your outdoor swim gear ready! The Cumming Aquatic Center will open the Outdoor Leisure Pool on Saturday, May 7th. The outdoor pool will be open weekends only through May 22nd from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (will be closed on Mother's Day, May 8th). The outdoor pool will be open daily from May 27th through Aug. 3rd from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Click here for complete Outdoor Leisure Pool schedule. Water walking sessions in the lazy river portion of the outdoor pool will begin on May 9th and will be offered Monday-Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. for adults only.
Mayor and City Council Recognize Sarcoidosis Awareness Month
Mayor Troy Brumbalow and City Council presented a proclamation during their April Work Session declaring April as Sarcoidosis Awareness Month. Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that can affect almost any organ of the body, and causes the immune system, which normally protects the body from infection and disease, to overreact resulting in damage to the body’s own tissue. The "Cumming Home" water tower at Exit 13 was also lit purple at the end of April in recognition of Sarcoidosis Awareness Month.

During the April Work Session and Regular Meeting, City Council also:

  • In a 4-1 vote with Councilwoman Linda Ledbetter opposed, approved an amendment to the City's Alcohol Ordinance to regulate consumption service in certain Planned United Development districts and to regulate cigar shops.

  • In a 4-1 vote with Councilwoman Linda Ledbetter opposed, approved an ordinance to allow use of Personal Transportation Vehicles (PVTs) on certain streets within the City of Cumming, to provide for registration, and require certain operational and equipment standards relating to PVTs driven on public streets.

  • In a 4-1 vote with Councilwoman Linda Ledbetter opposed, approved an Intergovernmental Agreement for the transfer of the City Center Management to the Downtown Development Authority. The IGA states that the transfer to the DDA is for the DDA to utilize the powers it has under state law to manage the project, including its leases, properties, and future development, for the benefit of the City, its residents, and taxpayers. It further states the duties of the DDA and the City. In a second 4-1 vote with Councilwoman Linda Ledbetter opposed, also voted to authorize Mayor Troy Brumbalow to sign all necessary documents relating to the transfer.

  • In a 4-1 vote with Councilwoman Linda Ledbetter opposed, approved an Intergovernmental Agreement with the DDA for construction and financing of the Cumming City Center. A representative of United Community Bank was present to answer questions on the proposed non-revolving line of credit and the promissory note.

  • Accepted the low bid from Jasper Grading and Pipeline for grading and repaving of the Utilities Distribution and Collection Shop south parking lot, as well as the low bid from Edge Roofing Inc. for installation of spray-in foam insulation and renovation of the breakroom.

  • In a 3-1 vote with Councilman Christopher Light recused and Councilman Chad Crane opposed, voted to deny Annexation Application #2022105-Gateway to Lanier.

  • Accepted the low bid from North Georgia Pipeline Inc. for Utilities' Clearwell Project-Phase 1, and to authorize Mayor Brumbalow to sign and City Clerk Jeff Honea to attest all GEFA Loan Documents relating to the project.
Thank You to Everyone Who Completed Survey
The City of Cumming would like to thank everyone who participated in the 2022 Comprehensive Plan Update survey, which closed on April 25th. The input gathered from the survey will be used by the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee to help guide this 5-year update to the City's Comprehensive Plan. The next opportunity for public feedback will be two public hearings this summer (one at a Planning Board meeting and a second at a City Council meeting). The exact meeting dates for these public hearings will be posted on the Comprehensive Plan Update page when they are finalized. Thank you again to everyone who took time to participate in our survey!
SAA Presents World of Art Festival on May 7
Sawnee Association of the Arts will present its first ever A World of Art Festival on Saturday, May 7th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cumming Arts Center and surrounding grounds (111 Pilgrim Road). The art festival will feature numerous artist tents, live music and dancing, food trucks and vendors, plein air quick paint contest, children's chalk art, Reading Tree, and other family-friendly fun! There are no admission or parking fees for the festival. For complete information about A World of Art, click here! (Please note: Associated Road Closures - Pilgrim Mill Road from School Street to the intersection of Pirkle Ferry Road and State Route 9, and School Street from Mason Street to Pilgrim Mill Road, will be closed for this event.)
MEETINGS
Youth Council Meeting - May 3 at 5 p.m.

City Council Work Session - May 3 at 6 p.m.

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting - May 17 at 5 p.m.

Regular City Council Meeting - May 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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