🛶 You Can Never Predict Them

Good morning, Forsyth County.

There was a show I watched growing up that had a line I still think about every summer: “Summer rains, you can never predict them.”

That quote has been echoing in my head this week every time I open the weather app. Thunderstorms. Thunderstorms. Thunderstorms. Every single day. But anyone who has lived through a Georgia summer knows what that really means. It might storm at 2:17 PM for exactly nine minutes. It might rain on one side of 400 while the other side stays bone dry. It might look like the sky is about to fall apart, then the sun comes back out like nothing happened.

At some point, the forecast stops feeling like a forecast and starts feeling like the weatherman shrugging and saying, “I don’t know. Maybe?”

So this week, consider the forecast more of a suggestion than a promise. Luckily, there is still plenty happening around Forsyth County between the pop-up storms, humid afternoons, and suspiciously vague thunderstorm icons.

- Chad

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Furkids opened its new Sutherlin Dog Shelter on Thursday, June 4, at 5235 Union Hill Road in Forsyth County, giving rescue dogs more space while they wait for permanent homes. The 15,000-square-foot shelter can house 135 dogs, doubling the capacity of the organization’s previous dog shelter. During the ribbon cutting, Furkids staff, volunteers and donors welcomed 50 dogs into the new facility with a “spirit tunnel,” cheering for each animal by name. The shelter includes private rooms instead of kennels, indoor and outdoor play areas, grooming stations, meet-and-greet spaces and access to the Big Creek Greenway. Furkids also previewed the nearby Giaquinto Medical Center, which is expected to expand veterinary care for rescue animals later this summer.

Recent Forsyth Central High School graduate Will Tims is sharing a student-made documentary that looks at Forsyth County’s history, growth and future. The film, “Forsyth Frontier: A Foundation and Future,” premiered June 7 at the Cumming Library, with a second showing scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, July 25, also at the library. Created in partnership with the local chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, the documentary was developed as part of America’s 250th birthday celebration. Tims interviewed more than 30 people, including local officials, business owners, educators and community members, to explore Forsyth County’s past, present and future. Tims, a recent Forsyth Central film academy student, will continue studying film and writing at Ringling College of Art and Design.

Forsyth County’s Department of Engineering is working with Georgia Tech and Kennesaw State University on a smartphone-based tool that could make local roads safer and speed up how advisory speed signs are evaluated. The project focuses on curved roadways, where crash risk can increase and where engineers traditionally use specialized equipment, such as a ball bank indicator, to determine safe advisory speeds.

The new tool would use sensors already built into smartphones to help measure curve conditions and recommend appropriate speeds. Once fully developed, county sign crews could use the app in the field instead of waiting for a manual engineering study, making the process faster and more efficient. Forsyth County has supported the research by providing roadway data and driving selected routes. Officials say the technology could eventually benefit communities across Georgia and beyond.

This is a busy early-week government calendar in Forsyth County, with five public meetings across county government and the school board. The week opens Monday at 11:00 AM with the Forsyth County Public Facilities Authority holding its regular meeting in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room at the Forsyth County Commissioners’ Building, 110 E. Main Street in Cumming. That is the one to watch for county facilities and public-authority business. Tuesday starts early with the Forsyth County Board of Education meeting for a budget hearing from 8:30 to 9:30 AM, putting school-system spending and budget priorities on the radar. Later that afternoon, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners convenes for a 2:00 PM work session, where commissioners typically sort through county business ahead of regular action. Wednesday appears quiet on the posted government-meeting calendars. Thursday picks back up at 10:00 AM with the Forsyth County Civil Service Board holding its regular meeting at the Juvenile Court Building, 875 Lanier 400 Parkway, followed at 2:00 PM by the Forsyth County Board of Tax Assessors regular meeting at the Administration Building, 110 E. Main Street.

Lew-E’s Comedy Circus
When: Monday, June 8, 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
What: Forsyth County Public Library lists this family-friendly comedy circus program at Post Road Library. A fun early-evening option for families with preschool and elementary-age kids.
Where: Post Road Library, 5010 Post Road, Cumming, GA 30040.

Monday Mood: Yoga on the Green
When: Monday, June 8, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
What: Cumming City Center is hosting a free, all-levels outdoor yoga class at Lou Sobh Amphitheater. The class ends with meditation, and guests are encouraged to bring a mat, water, and friends or family.
Where: Lou Sobh Amphitheater at Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Road, Cumming, GA 30040.

Family PJ Storytime
When: Monday, June 8, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
What: Forsyth County Public Library is hosting a short evening pajama storytime at Sharon Forks Library. A simple bedtime-friendly outing for families with young children.
Where: Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, GA 30041

Forsyth County Schools Job Fair
When: Tuesday, June 9, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
What: Forsyth County Schools is hosting a job fair for people interested in school-system employment. A useful stop for job seekers looking into district roles.
Where: ACE Cafeteria, 1160 Dahlonega Highway, Cumming, GA 30040.

Spavia Kids Club
When: Tuesday, June 9, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
What: The Collection at Forsyth is hosting Spavia Kids Club, described by the center as one of its favorite traditions for welcoming new and returning families.
Where: The Collection at Forsyth, 410 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming, GA 30041.

Singles Social Tuesdays
When: Tuesday, June 9, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
What: A weekly Cumming City Center meetup that rotates to a different venue. The June 9 gathering is at The Loft and is meant for people of all ages to mix, mingle, meet new faces, and enjoy a friendly atmosphere.
Where: The Loft at Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Road, Cumming, GA 30040.

Zumba Sunset Sweat with Allyson
When: Tuesday, June 9, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
What: A free Latin-inspired outdoor dance fitness class presented by Onelife Fitness on the green at Lou Sobh Amphitheater. It is designed for all fitness levels, and guests should bring water, a small towel, tennis shoes, and comfortable clothing.
Where: The green at Lou Sobh Amphitheater, Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Road, Cumming, GA 30040.

Hooray for Jump Day at City Center
When: Wednesday, June 10, 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
What: A weekly summer kids event hosted by Cumming City Center with Jump N Jacks Moonwalks, featuring bounce houses, water slides, and games. Admission is $10 per child.
Where: Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Road, Cumming, GA 30040.

Forsyth Creates: Worry Stones
When: Wednesday, June 10, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
What: Forsyth County Public Library is hosting this adult craft program at Sharon Forks Library. The event listing is titled “Forsyth Creates: Worry Stones.”
Where: Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, GA 30041.

Kidz Dayz at City Center
When: Thursday, June 11, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
What: A school’s-out-for-summer afternoon with bounce houses, outdoor games, vendors, face painting, and more. Jump N Jacks Moonwalks will keep bounce houses and games available until 4:00 PM.
Where: Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Road, Cumming, GA 30040.

Cumming Together Launch Party
When: Thursday, June 11, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
What: YAVA Kitchen & Brewhouse is celebrating the launch of Cumming Together, a local beer collaboration, with food, beer, live music by Hydra Fighter, and a 50/50 raffle benefiting Meals by Grace. The listing also notes free admission.
Where: YAVA Kitchen & Brewhouse, 3001 Market Pl Blvd, Cumming, GA 30041.

Post Road Writers’ Group
When: Thursday, June 11, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
What: Forsyth County Public Library lists the Post Road Writers’ Group meeting for Thursday evening. A useful gathering for local writers looking to connect with others working on writing projects.
Where: Post Road Library, 5010 Post Road, Cumming, GA 30040.

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Temperature readings taken from Lake Sidney Lanier the night before publication

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