🌱 Drunk Driver Kills Man On Mower + Adoptable Pets + Write For Patch

Cumming GA

09 June, 2022

4:55 PM

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Good morning, everybody. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Cumming Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening locally. First, today's weather: A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 83 Low: 64. Here are the top five stories in Cumming today: A Cumming man was killed on Wednesday after being hit by a car while riding his lawnmower. Deputies say 22-year-old Kenneth Johnson was under the influence and texting when he drove his vehicle into 68-year-old Paul Nix. Johnson is currently being held without bond at the Forsyth County Jail and faces multiple charges, including first-degree homicide by vehicle. (WSB-TV)A 23-year-old Cumming man has been cited by police for laying drag marks in a vacant parking lot. The incident occurred at a lot on Brookside Parkway on May 28, when a patrolling officer spotted a cloud of smoke and discovered the suspect in a sports car doing donuts. The driver was issued a citation by the officer before being released. (Appen Media)Patch is looking for locals in Cumming to curate daily newsletters just like this one. In addition to a flat fee per newsletter, curators will also earn a significant commission on local sales revenue generated by the newsletter. Applicants should have a deep understanding of the Cumming community and the ability to write clearly and concisely. Click the link to learn more and begin your application. (Cumming Patch)Looking for a furry friend to join the family? Plenty of adorable cats and dogs in the Cumming area are still looking for their forever homes. Visit your Cumming Patch for a full list of adoptable animals. (Cumming Patch) The Forsyth County Environmental Health Department has released the results of its most recent food-service establishment inspections. All 15 restaurants inspected received an "A" rating — the highest grade possible. The Georgia Department of Public Health maintains a complete list of the rules and regulations food-service establishments must comply with to receive this ranking. (Arkansas Times) From our sponsor: Are you a Cumming resident looking for an investment alternative to the stock market? Bloomberg recently asked experts where they'd invest $100,000 right now, and many of them had the same answer: fine art. Thinking you can't afford a Picasso? Well in 2012, Congress passed the JOBS Act, which allowed for the securitization of artwork. A company called Masterworks.io built the largest platform for buying and selling art securities. In the past, you could only buy shares of companies like Apple, but with this investing app, you can unlock this powerful investment. Meaning, you can invest in shares of million-dollar artwork. And in uncertain times, it turns out, fine art may be a wise investment. Here's why: Low correlation to stocks according to Citi Contemporary art historically returns 23.2% when inflation is >3% Contemporary art prices outpaced the S&P 500 by 164% (1995-2021) To learn more, visit Masterworks.io, where Cumming Daily readers can skip the waitlist. See important Reg A Disclosures Today in Cumming: Summer Days Exhibit At Cumming Arts Center (11:00 AM) Stories Surrounded by Water At Hampton Park Library (1:30 PM) CrafterNoon At Cumming Library (2:00 PM) Dinosaurs, Unicorns & Dragons, Oh My! At Cumming Arts Center (2:00 PM) From my notebook: The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office will be hosting its next Women's Self Defense Class on Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Fowler Park. Stop by for a crash course in situational awareness! (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office via Facebook) First Baptist Cumming is currently hosting its 6th Annual June Diaper Drive! You can donate diapers and wipes by stopping by the atrium every Sunday from now through the end of the month. (First Baptist Cumming) Have you heard about the Humane Society of Forsyth County's Annual Kennel Sponsorship Program? By joining, you can help mitigate the daily costs of operating this important rescue organization. Contact [email protected] for more information. (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Hire A Pro To Clean Up The Yard For Dad (June 19) Wellness Together Walk-Along At Cumberland Mall (June 21) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right. I'll see you around! — Nicole Fallon-Peek About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.