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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 11, 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...

In its short lifetime, the Cumming City Center has become a pillar of economic and community growth within the expanding town. The venue offers a bounty of shops and eateries for residents to enjoy.

Cumming City Center

Jack Thurmond, Staff Editor March 29, 2024

Within the past couple of years, the Cumming City Center has been a symbol of the town's economic growth. The recreational center that already houses a plethora of stores, eateries and taverns is set to...

The Hall & Hound Brewing company is a popular hangout spot for residents throughout northern Cumming, GA.

Hall And Hound; Cumming’s Next Big Hangout

Jack Thurmond, Staff Editor March 6, 2024

The Hall & Hound Brewing Company has made a name for itself as a community favorite in northern Cumming. According to locals, the restaurant and soon to be brewery is a great place for them to grab...

The Cumming City Center location of Wrights Fish and Chips. The British store has called the shopping center its home since the spring of 2023.

Local Restaurant Receives Meritable Recognition

Jack Thurmond, Staff Editor February 8, 2024

Nestled within the Cumming City Center in Cumming, Georgia is one of Forsyth County’s newer hidden treasures. Wright's Fish and Chips, otherwise known as The Wright Chippy, is a traditional British style...

UNG Spirit Week banners hanging outside of the Hoag Student Center on the Dahlonega campus.

Spirit Week Swings Into UNG

Robert DiClemente, Staff Editor February 1, 2024

The University of North Georgia’s Spirit Week is back for the spring semester with plenty of ways to celebrate across all campuses during the week of Jan. 22.  UNG’s Spirit Week is designed to...

The food pantry on Dahlonega Campus.

UNG Food Bank: Working to Combat Student Food Insecurity

Wesley F., Staff Writer December 14, 2023

Recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics uncovers a disturbing trend in higher education: About 4 million students are grappling with food insecurity, underscoring an urgent need for...

UNG Title IX Website

UNG Sexual Misconduct Policies Explained

Olivia Prevette, Staff Writer December 7, 2023

The University of North Georgia's Title IX office offers support and resources for students in instances of sexual misconduct. UNG Title IX Coordinator Misty McDonald said, "Title IX offers supportive...

The Cumming campus building. Photograph by Lizzy Gordon

Updating the Cumming Campus

Lizzy Gordon, Staff Writer October 31, 2023

The University of North Georgia Cumming campus opened in 2012 and is now under new construction . This will expand the campus making it a better experience for commuters coming from Alpharetta and Forsyth...

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