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Lakewood 400 Antiques Market opens its doors for shopping the first week of every month.

Lakewood 400 Antique Market Continues Legacy on First Weekend of Every Month

Kirsten Bauer, Staff Editor October 7, 2025

On the first weekend of every month, Lakewood 400 Antique Market opens its doors in Cumming. Continuing on its 40-year-old legacy, the center originally stood for the first 20 years at the old Southeastern...

The Gathering is being built at this location.

Forsyth County Could Be the Next Home for NHL Hockey

Colby Rivers, Student Writer October 2, 2025

Georgia hockey fans may soon have reason to celebrate. Despite the state's rocky past with the NHL, a new push in Forsyth County is aiming to bring professional hockey back to the Peach State. Atlanta...

A look inside the festivities of the 2024 Cumming Country Fair and Festival.

Anticipation Builds for the Cumming Fair

Colby Rivers, Student Writer September 23, 2025

With the fall starting, residents of Forsyth County are gearing up for one of the region’s largest fall traditions. The Cumming Country Fair and Festival is set for October 2-12. The fair promises rides,...

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...

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