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Hey there, Cumming! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Cumming executive got pulled into a $380 million scheme.
  • Cumming man's missing pistol: what deputies say about the theft
  • Cumming family shares joyful engagement news for South Forsyth graduate

Also on today's calendar: Join the Symphony Orchestra of North Georgia! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 69.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Investors Were Promised 10% Returns Every 3 Months. More Than 2,000 Lost $380 Million (wealthofgeeks.com) — A former executive from Cumming, Julie Edwards, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for laundering proceeds from what prosecutors call one of Georgia's largest Ponzi schemes, which took in about $380 million. The case centers on Atlanta-based Drive Planning, whose founder received 20 years, and it offers detailed red flags residents should watch for before investing retirement or college savings.
   

2. Cumming man reports 9mm pistol stolen from vehicle (appenmedia.com) — A Cumming resident reported his 9mm handgun missing from an unlocked truck at his Lakeside Trail home, prompting a Forsyth County Sheriff's Office investigation. Deputies found no signs of forced entry, and the case is being treated as felony theft by taking, highlighting ongoing concerns about unsecured firearms in vehicles.
   

3. Miss Battle to wed Mr. Daniel in October (metteradvertiser.com) — A Cumming family is celebrating as Jeffrey and Beth Battle announce daughter Lucy's engagement to Jack Daniel, with a private October ceremony planned. Lucy, a South Forsyth High graduate from Cumming, now teaches in Statesboro, while Jack works in the electrical trade there; the couple will settle in the Excelsior Community afterward.
   

4. The 10 best high schools in Georgia. See US News & World Report rankings (savannahnow.com) — Families in Cumming can take pride that a local high school ranks fifth in Georgia and 154th nationally in new U.S. News & World Report rankings. The school boasts a 100% graduation rate and strong reading, science, and math proficiency, reflecting highly competitive academics compared with other top schools statewide.
   

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  • Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
    Francesca was LOST on August 12, 2026 in Forsyth County, GA 30005 near In Longpointe Subdivision on Legend Run at our hse Sharing for a neighbor… (Nextdoor The Brookwoods)
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    She has a larger cone now that truly protects her face. She is getting nice warm compresses to her eye area. Then she gets antibiotic ointment as… (Nextdoor Silversmith/Mashburn)
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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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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