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🌱 Patch AM: How could a federal H-1B crackdown impact jobs in Cumming?
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In today's newsletter:
- How could a federal H-1B crackdown impact jobs in Cumming?
Also on today's calendar: Financial Literacy Fall Series and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Variable clouds, with a high of 66 and low of 57 degrees.
- Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 84, low: 57.
- Tuesday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• H-1B visa fraud — Atlanta Targeted for Potential Federal Crackdown (koreadaily.com) — Cumming is among several north metro job hubs singled out by Rep. Rich McCormick as potential hotspots in a broader federal crackdown on alleged H-1B visa fraud. He's urging the Trump administration to intensify investigations into employers accused of exploiting foreign workers and undercutting local wages. Any stepped-up enforcement could affect companies and workers based in and around Cumming. 
📸 Around Cumming
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cumming
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★ Featured events ★
- Overeaters Anonymous - Sunday 7:00 pm - Cumming Meeting →
The Connection Forsyth, 608 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Cumming
7:00 pm
Sunday October 11
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Other local events
- Scholastic Book Fair →
New Hope Elementary PTO, 4810 Castleberry Road, Cumming
8:00 am - Cumming Country Fair & Festival →
Cumming Fairgrounds, Cumming
4:00 pm - The Common Thread — A Firstwater Fly Fishing Gathering →
Crooked Culture Brewing, 421 Vision Drive, Cumming
6:00 pm - Financial Literacy Fall Series →
Family Promise, 127 Samaritan Dr, Cumming
6:00 pm - Witches Night Out →
Halcyon, 6365 Halcyon Way, Alpharetta
6:00 pm - Cumming Farmers Market →
Cumming Farmers Market, 423 Canton Rd, Cumming, GA, 30040
8:00 am - Live Model With Gord →
Cumming Arts Center, 111 Pilgrim Mill Rd, Cumming
10:00 am - Live Model with Gord →
Cumming Arts Center, 111 Pilgrim Mill Rd, Cumming
10:00 am - Paws for Cocktails →
5235 Union Hill Rd, Cumming
6:30 pm - Saint Francis School Parent Meetings & Tours →
9375 Willeo Rd, Roswell
9:30 am - Saint Francis School Parent Meetings & Tours →
9375 Willeo Rd, Roswell
9:30 am
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Thursday October 15
Saturday October 17
Tuesday October 20
Wednesday October 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Community Call to Action: Support Bennett's Bridge Cleanup Project in Cumming —Randall Blue Read on Patch
- Dear everyone, I'd like to share a few autumn photos in Georgia.
Autumn is truly beautiful. Georgia usually sees the leaves change color later than the northeastern states. It's usually not until late October into… (Nextdoor Windermere) - We have a couple of old, faded, and tattered American flags.
Does anyone know where we can properly dispose of them? (Nextdoor Ashford Manor/Majors Rd)
- Jim 'N Nick's posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Cumming. Apply here.
- The Chicken Salad Chick posted a job opening for Hourly Shift Manager/Team Leader in Cumming. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cumming here.
🗞 Nearby News
Buford
- Second Suspect Arrested in Deadly Buford Robbery – [your]NEWS (yournews.com)
- Head to Head Review: OneWater Marine (NASDAQ:ONEW) & Floor & Decor (NYSE:FND) (watchlistnews.com)
- Thomas & Hutton Announces Three New Shareholders (metroatlantaceo.com)
Suwanee
- David Nelson Fornoff (democratnewspapers.com)
Ok Cumming! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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