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Good morning, Forsyth County.

I have a question for you today: What is your favorite restaurant in Forsyth County?

Not necessarily the fanciest place or the newest place. I mean the restaurant you keep going back to. The place where you already know what you are ordering before you walk through the door. Maybe it is a little family-owned spot, a reliable lunch counter, a date-night favorite, or somewhere that makes one specific dish better than anyone else.

Forsyth County has grown so quickly that it feels like there is always another restaurant opening, but the best recommendations still tend to come from people who actually live here.

So reply to this email and tell me your favorite local restaurant, along with what someone should order when they go. I may share some of the most popular answers in a future issue of the Forsyth Flyer.

- Chad

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Northside Hospital Forsyth has begun treating patients with an upgraded Gamma Knife radiosurgery system designed to improve comfort during certain brain and neurological procedures. The noninvasive treatment uses highly focused radiation beams to target brain tumors, metastatic disease, vascular malformations and other conditions affecting the head and upper neck. The new Esprit platform replaces the previous enclosed head frame with a more open design. Patients remain awake during treatment and can eat, drink and speak throughout the procedure. The updated technology can also shorten treatment times in some cases. Northside Hospital Forsyth treated its first patient with the new system on June 2. The hospital is one of only four in Georgia offering Gamma Knife treatment and has treated more than 2,100 patients since launching the program in 2015.

Forsyth County is getting its first paint-your-own pottery studio when Georgia Art Company opens July 24 along Ronald Reagan Boulevard. Owners Todd and Christa Osterbrock created the business after years of visiting similar studios with their family and noticing that Forsyth County did not have one of its own. Customers will be able to choose a pottery piece, paint it in the studio and receive help from staff when needed. The studio also plans to host school fundraisers, homeschool and daycare groups, and off-site activities for nursing homes. Beer and wine will be available for guests 21 and older. Future additions may include take-home kits, sculpting, glass fusing and stoneware pottery as the business expands.

Plans for a proposed special events facility on Keith Bridge Road have been withdrawn after eight months of review and continued opposition from nearby residents. The original proposal called for a 9,000-square-foot venue with outdoor features including a helipad, amphitheater, gazebo and waterfall area. A later version reduced the main facility to 6,000 square feet and added a 4,000-square-foot lodging building and 92 parking spaces while removing several of the outdoor amenities. Residents began organizing against the project after a public participation meeting in November and continued attending county meetings throughout the review process. The application was withdrawn without prejudice on July 13, meaning the property owner could submit a new proposal in the future. For now, however, the project known as The Venue will not move forward.

Social Hour + Networking Event
When: Thursday, July 16, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
What: BNI Forging Forsyth is hosting a casual social hour for local business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals interested in expanding their networks. The evening is designed around relaxed conversation and making new business connections rather than a formal presentation. There is no cost to attend, but guests are asked to reserve a spot so organizers can plan for an accurate headcount.
Where: NoFo Brew Co, 6150 Georgia Highway 400, Suite A/B, Cumming, GA 30028

Friday Mood: Jazzercise Move & Groove on the Lawn
When: Friday, July 17, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
What: Start Friday with a free outdoor Jazzercise class combining cardio, strength work, and upbeat music. The session is open to all fitness levels. Participants should bring water, an exercise mat, and handheld weights if available. Weather-related delays or cancellations will be announced by Jazzercise Cumming.
Where: Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Road, Cumming, GA 30040

Summer Fridays in Forsyth
When: Friday, July 17, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
What: Summer Fridays brings live music and a relaxed evening atmosphere to The Collection at Forsyth. Visitors can bring a lawn chair or blanket, enjoy music on The Green, and purchase food or to-go drinks from participating restaurants around the property.
Where: The Collection at Forsyth, 410 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming, GA 30041

AudioVault at the Lou Sobh Amphitheater
When: Friday, July 17, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
What: AudioVault takes the amphitheater stage with a high-energy mix of rock, alternative music, and familiar classic hits. Admission and parking are free. Guests may bring lawn chairs or blankets, but outside food, coolers, alcoholic beverages, cans, glass bottles, smoking, and tents are not allowed. Friendly dogs on leashes are welcome.
Where: Lou Sobh Amphitheater at Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Road, Cumming, GA 30040

Travolta Brings Disco Back to The Well
When: Friday, July 17, 9:00 PM
What: Travolta returns to The Well for a late-night disco party built around favorites from the Bee Gees, Michael Jackson, Rick James, and other dance-floor staples. Expect a high-energy night of throwback music, dancing, and plenty of disco-era fun.
Where: The Well, 401 Canton Road, Cumming, GA 30040

Cumming Farmers Market
When: Saturday, July 18, 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
What: The Cumming Farmers Market returns with locally grown produce, meats, eggs, honey, baked goods, jams, plants, and handmade arts and crafts. The market will be set up in the Vision Parkway parking lot near the Canton Highway entrance to City Center.
Where: Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Road, Cumming, GA 30040

Rise & Thrive at The Collection at Forsyth
When: Saturday, July 18, 9:00 AM
What: Rise & Thrive offers a Saturday morning wellness activity at The Collection at Forsyth. The recurring event is designed to help participants begin the weekend with movement and time outdoors. Advance registration is available through the event listing.
Where: The Collection at Forsyth, 410 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming, GA 30041

Summer Craft Fair
When: Saturday, July 18, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
What: Forsyth County Senior Services is hosting a summer craft fair at Sexton Hall. Visitors can browse handmade items and support local crafters during this four-hour indoor market.
Where: Sexton Hall Enrichment Center, 2115 Chloe Road, Cumming, GA 30041

Christmas in July
When: Saturday, July 18, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
What: Cumming City Center is bringing a little holiday cheer to the middle of summer with local vendors, seasonal treats, giveaways, and live yacht rock music. Visitors are encouraged to trade winter clothes for Hawaiian shirts and enjoy the free family-friendly celebration.
Where: Cumming City Center and Lou Sobh Amphitheater, 423 Canton Road, Cumming, GA 30040

Dock Rock Radio at the Lou Sobh Amphitheater
When: Saturday, July 18, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
What: Dock Rock Radio will perform smooth yacht rock favorites from the 1970s and ’80s, including music associated with Hall & Oates, Toto, the Doobie Brothers, Christopher Cross, and Little River Band. Admission and parking are free. Guests may bring lawn chairs or blankets, and friendly leashed dogs are welcome.
Where: Lou Sobh Amphitheater at Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Road, Cumming, GA 30040

Slide Into Sundays
When: Sunday, July 19, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
What: Slide Into Sundays returns with bounce houses, water attractions, and outdoor activities for children at Cumming City Center. Families can stop by throughout the afternoon and combine the activities with lunch, shopping, or an evening visit to the property.
Where: Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Road, Cumming, GA 30040

World Cup Watch Party at The Collection
When: Sunday, July 19, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
What: The Collection at Forsyth will show the championship match on a large outdoor LED screen on the lawn. The family-friendly watch party will also include face painting and other activities surrounding the game.
Where: The Collection at Forsyth, 410 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming, GA 30041|

World Cup Championship Final Watch Party
When: Sunday, July 19, 3:00 PM
What: Soccer fans can watch the championship match on the giant screen at the Lou Sobh Amphitheater during this free community watch party. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and grab food from restaurants around Cumming City Center. Admission and parking are free. Outside food, coolers, alcoholic beverages, glass bottles, smoking, tents, and pets other than service animals are not allowed.
Where: Lou Sobh Amphitheater at Cumming City Center, 423 Vision Drive, Cumming, GA 30040

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