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Ducktown Dental Care is opening its doors Sept. 6 for free Dentistry Day.

Ducktown Dental Care Opens Their Doors for Free Dentistry Day

Kirsten Bauer, Staff Editor September 5, 2025

Ducktown Dental Care, a Cumming-based dental practice, is giving back to the community Saturday, Sept. 6. They are welcoming both new and returning patients for their own "Free Dentistry Day."  Patients...

What, Where and Who is Playing Near You?

J. Barrett Bowen III, Staff Writer September 2, 2025

As the school year starts to make its return to normalcy and routines get reestablished, students are starting to look for fun things to do to break the monotony. A concert is a great way to relax on a...

Legends of Rock jamming at the Cumming City Center.

Rain Doesn’t Stop Rock Fans at Cumming City Center Tribute Concert

Kirsten Bauer, Staff Editor August 22, 2025

 On Saturday, Aug. 16, the Cumming City Center welcomed the Legends of Rock tribute band for a night of classic rock from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s.  The City Center offers a wide range of activities, ...

Forsyth County's new administration building on Freedom Parkway.

Forsyth County’s New Administration Building Project Moving Forward

Logan LeSueur, Staff Editor February 28, 2025

Forsyth County has approved a new administration campus outside the city of Cumming, sparking some disagreement within the city council. Forsyth County approved the $114 million administration campus...

Friends Bookstore regularly displays discounted books in the shop window to let visitors know about ongoing sales and special offers.

Local Libraries May Offer Affordable Alternatives to Textbooks

Mallory Mulhern, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

College students looking to save money on textbooks and other reading materials can visit their local library’s Friends Bookstore, where gently used books are available at significantly lower prices...

Local vendors booths set up.

From Farmers to Friends: The Cumming Farmers Market

Kirsten Bauer, Staff Writer January 27, 2025

  Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. the city of Cumming holds a farmers market in the Cumming City center. This community of vendors range from handmade bookmarks and book covers, to home-made fruit...

The Cumming Greek Festival had tables filled with attendees eating authentic cuisine while listening to live music.

The Cumming Greek Festival Offers a Taste of Greece

Meredith Seymour, Staff Writer November 7, 2024

From Oct. 18-20, the Saints Raphael Nicholas Irene Greek Orthodox Church (Sts. RNI) celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Cumming Greek Festival on their church grounds. Since their founding in May...

The Cumming City Center hosted their second Howl-oween festival to bring the local community together.

The Howl-oween Festival Unleashes Fun for All Ages

Meredith Seymour, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

On Oct. 26, the Cumming City Center hosted their second annual Howl-oween celebration welcoming people of all ages alongside their furry friends. Alongside bringing the community together, a large goal...

The Hard Standings cornhole team, "Hit-or-Miss" lines up a shot.

Georgia Cornhole League at Cumming City Center Takes off

Daniel Michael, Staff Writer September 12, 2024

On Thursday, Sept. 5, the Georgia Cornhole League hosted its first event of the season at The Cumming City Center (CCC). The event was led by Tanner Thomas, a League Director and Head Programmer. Tanner...

The Cumming Campus

Greeting Students back to The Cumming Campus with the Weeks of Welcome

Alex Adams, Staff Editor August 12, 2024

University of North Georgia is gearing up for students to return to campus on Monday, Aug. 12. To welcome students back, all five UNG campuses are hosting their own version of the Weeks of Welcome. WoW...

Flowers sold at the market.

Shop Local at the Cumming Farmers Market

Lizzy Gordon, Staff Editor April 25, 2024

The Cumming City Center welcomes residents from all over to their weekly farmers market every Saturday from 8-11 a.m., in the parking lot. Each week, there is a mix of familiar and different vendors...

Branchwater restaurant in Vickery Village from Branchwater Facebook page.

Branchwater Vickery Has Flavor

Lizzy Gordon, Staff Editor April 25, 2024

Branchwater Steak and Seafood, located In Vickery Village in Forsyth County has been a go-to restaurant for 11 years, this June. “I came into this area and wanted to create a restaurant that could be...

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