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May 2024

Memorial Day Ceremony Moves to City Center on Friday, May 24th

The Annual City of Cumming Memorial Day Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 24th from 11 a.m. to approximately 12 p.m. at the Cumming City Center's Lou Sobh Amphitheater. The City's Veterans War Memorial has been relocated to the City Center at the rear of the amphitheater, around the reflecting pool. The Memorial Day Ceremony will honor all veterans, but in particular those no longer with us. The City's Avenue of Flags display, which is an important part of the event, will now fly along the City Center's boardwalks. Each flag in the Avenue of Flags represents at least one local veteran who has passed on. The Memorial Day Ceremony will feature dedication of new flags, patriotic speeches and music, a rifle salute, and more. Please bring your own lawn chair or blanket or plan to sit on the concrete tiers of the amphitheater. The event will be held rain or shine at the amphitheater. Free event; all are welcome!

Big Top Fun Comes to Fairgrounds on May 4th

A Circus Blessing, a fundraiser for Blessings in a Backpack, in which Lambert High School students provide food for more than 450 in-need Forsyth elementary and middle school students on weekends, will be held Saturday, May 4th at the Cumming Fairgrounds. A Circus Blessing was created by 11-year-old Kimberly Zulauf and features circus shows at 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m. as well as all-day fun including bounce houses, food trucks, a petting zoo, aerialists, magicians, acrobats, and arts and crafts. All-day admission is just $10 for ages 6 and up (5 and under are FREE), or purchase VIP ring-side seats for $25 per person. For complete information and to purchase tickets, click here!

Summer Season at the Cumming Aquatic Center Begins This Month

The Cumming Aquatic Center's Outdoor Leisure Pool and Water Park will open for the summer season on May 11th. The outdoor facilities will be open on the following schedule:

May 11th, 18th, 19th and Memorial Day (May 27th): 1-6 p.m. only
May 24th - July 31st: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1-6 p.m.; July 4th, 1-6 p.m.
Aug. 3rd - Sept. 1st: Saturday and Sunday Only, 1-6 p.m.
Labor Day (Sept. 2nd): Last Day of Season, 1-6 p.m.

In honor of the summer season, the CAC is running a special Summer Promo: All 90-Day Passes purchased in May will be extended through Labor Day, Sept. 2nd! Click here to purchase passes (or purchase in-person at the front desk).

Adult Water Walking in the lazy river begins May 13th and continues through Sept. 6th. Adults can enjoy walking laps before the pool opens to the public every Monday-Friday from 8:15 - 9:45 a.m. General admission fee applies and memberships are applicable, as well as Silversneakers, Silver & Fit, and RenewActive.

Homeschool Days at the CAC will be May 17th and 21st from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $7 for ages 2-13 and $8 for ages 14-59.

The CAC is currently hiring lifeguards for year-round and summer seasonal positions! For more information, contact Lauren Libby at llibby@cityofcumming.net or 770-781-1785.

The CAC offers birthday parties and other private events! The Aquatic Center is a great place for kids' birthdays, events for churches or other groups, or to celebrate any special occasion. Both indoor and outdoor spaces are available. Call 770-781-1785 for more information.

The CAC is offering the following summer camp programs:

Sharks and Mermaids - Ages 5-10 will dive into a week of ocean-themed crafts, fitness activities, and of course plenty of pool exploration!

H2O Pro Swim Camp - Ages 7-12 will work with expert instructors to improve swimming skills, discover hidden talents, and enjoy the water! *Prerequisites apply to be eligible for this stroke-development-based camp.

Junior Lifeguard Camp - American Red Cross Junior Lifeguarding is designed to guide children ages 11-14 to the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course by building a foundation of knowledge, attitudes, and skills for future lifeguards.

City Playground Closure: May 13th-27th

The City Park Playground and Outdoor Pavilion at 437 Pilgrim Mill Road will tentatively be CLOSED for repairs to the drainage system and turf from May 13th through May 27th.

Please be aware that these dates may shift or be extended due to weather and/or other factors.

For the most up-to-date information, be sure to follow the Cumming Recreation and Parks page on Facebook or check the department website for updates.

Mayor & City Council Recognize First Baptist Church Pastor

During their Regular Meeting on April 16th, Mayor Troy Brumbalow and City Council presented a Key to the City plaque to Dr. Bob Jolly, Lead Pastor of First Baptist Church Cumming, and proclaimed Sunday, April 21st at "Pastor Bob Jolly Day" in the City of Cumming. Pastor Jolly has led FBC Cumming since 1994 and plans to retire soon. During his tenure, the church seen tremendous growth in its physical campus, staff, and members. He has also served the community through numerous non-profit organizations and leadership roles over the years. Click here to read more about Pastor Jolly's service to FBC and the Cumming community.

In other business during the April Work Session and Regular Meeting, City Council took the following actions:

Approved, in a 4-0 vote with Councilman Christopher Light absent, expenditures of up to $25,000 for removal of the City's former Veterans War Memorial in light of the memorial being recreated at the Cumming City Center and plans for the Cumming Police Department to also relocate to the City Center.

Approved, in a 4-0 vote with Councilman Christopher Light absent, the low proposal from Vertical Earth, Inc. for sitework of an empty parcel on the Cumming City Center property that will be marketed for residential development.

Approved, in a 4-0 vote with Councilman Christopher Light absent, an amendment to the City's Retiree Healthcare Resolution.

In a 4-0 vote with Councilman Christopher Light absent, authorized Mayor Brumbalow to sign an ordinance and adoption agreement concerning the City's Defined Benefit Retirement Plan in order to continue the tax-qualified status of the retirement plan.

Approved, in a 4-0 vote with Councilman Christopher Light absent, the low proposal from Rubber Floors and More for repairs to the drainage system and turf at the City Park playground and outdoor pavilion.

Approved re-assigning rights as purchaser from Access Area, LLC to TRB Bethelview, LLC for sale of a small section of City right-of-way at the corner of Mary Alice Park Road and Marketplace Blvd. The sale was approved by City Council in December of 2023.

Approved annexation of Horizon Christian Academy following a state-appointed arbitration panel meeting on March 25th which was required after objections to the annexation by Forsyth County. The arbitration panel provided a list of conditions for the annexation, allowing City Council to move forward with the vote.

Approved the low proposal from Southeastern Heating and Air Conditioning for an emergency repair of a boiler related to the outdoor leisure pool at the Cumming Aquatic Center.

Approved the low bid from Wade Ford-Smyrna for purchase of a new police vehicle to replace one that was totaled earlier this year.

Approved the low proposal from Prologistic ITS for purchase of two moveable digital message boards for use by Cumming Utilities crews.

Approved the proposal from McKim and Creed for a leak detection survey by Cumming Utilities.

Click here to view meeting agendas and minutes.

New Cumming Police Department Officers Sworn In

Cumming Police Chief PJ Girvan swore in a new full-time officer, Karli Pate, and a new reserve officer, Kane Southard, during the April Work Session of Mayor and City Council. Officer Pate’s parents pinned on her badge, while Reserve Officer Southard’s wife pinned on his badge during the swearing-in ceremony. Officer Pate has a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of North Georgia and was formerly a Forsyth County Dispatcher. Reserve Officer Southard has 8 years of experience as a sworn officer. Welcome to these new officers!

SAA Arts Center May Events

The Sawnee Association of the Arts will offer the following events this month at the Cumming Arts Center, 111 Pilgrim Mill Road:

Second Annual Photography Art Exhibit: May 1st - June 22nd. This is a joint exhibit by SAA members and non-members.
Small Works Marketplace: May 1st - June 22nd. Purchase artisan works for Mother's and Father's Day at the Small Works Marketplace.
Cardmaking 101: Thursday, May 2nd, Noon to 3 p.m. Come out to this new workshop and learn how to make your own beautiful greeting cards.

For more information about Cumming Arts Center events, click here.

Comedy Continues Through May 19th at School Street Playhouse

The School Street Playhouse continues its run of the hysterical British farce "Don't Dress for Dinner" through May 19th. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Click here to purchase tickets.

"Don’t Dress For Dinner" centers around Bernard and Jacqueline, a not-so-happily married couple, both of whom are having extramarital affairs. As Jacqueline prepares to go out of town to visit her mother, Bernard invites his mistress, Suzanne, and Robert, his best friend (and also Jacqueline’s lover, unbeknownst to Bernard), over for the weekend. He’s even hired a Cordon Bleu chef to cater the evening. Jacqueline discovers Robert is coming to town and cancels her trip, causing Bernard to panic. When Robert arrives, Bernard asks him to pretend Suzanne is Robert's mistress. Robert mistakes the chef, Suzette, for Bernard’s mistress, Suzanne, producing a highly complicated dinner of hilarious hijinks, secret trysts, and slapstick comedy.

Holiday Closure: Memorial Day

All City of Cumming non-essential offices and departments (with the exception of the Cumming Aquatic Center) will be CLOSED in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 27th and will reopen with normal business hours on Tuesday, May 28th. The Cumming Aquatic Center will be OPEN on Memorial Day from 1-6 p.m. Come out to the City's Annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Friday, May 24th at 11 a.m. at the Cumming City Center.

MEETINGS

City Council Work Session - May 7th at 6 p.m.

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting - May 21st at 5 p.m.

Regular City Council Meeting - May 21st 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.

Click here for previous meeting videos.

Click here for City Council Agendas and Minutes.

Click here for Planning & Zoning Board Agendas and Minutes.

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