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July 4th Celebration – Cumming GA Fairgrounds in Forsyth County

Come and celebrate Independence Day with family and friends on Saturday, July 3^rd at the Cumming Fairgrounds.

You’ll enjoy a fun-filled evening from 4PM – 10PM, with a spectacular fireworks display which is scheduled to begin at 9:30PM.

The celebration will include Music, Food, Games, Vendors, and various contests throughout the day. With a HOT DOG EATING CONTEST – and – A PIZZA EATING CONTEST (***click the links to join in on the fun)

ADMISSION and PARKING are FREE! (No parking allowed inside the Fairgrounds)

New 5+ Mile Section of Phase V of the Big Creek Greenway Now Open

A ribbon cutting ceremony held on June 3 announced the opening of two new segments of Phase V of the Big Creek Greenway trail system.

One of the new segments extends the Greenway by a distance of 2.27 miles – from the intersection of Kelly Mill Road and Johnson Road to Canton Hwy (SR 20).

The second segment, which originates at the intersection of Canton Hwy (SR 20) and the Spot Road Connector (near Sawnee Elementary school), travels a distance of 2.48 miles along the Spot Road Connector, Doc Bramblett Road and Spot Road, ending at the Sawnee Mountain Preserve and Visitor Center,

A planned one-mile segment of Phase V will eventually run parallel to Canton Hwy (SR 20). connecting all portions of the Greenway. This future segment will be constructed at a later date as part of the planned GDOT widening of Canton Hwy.

When complete, Phase V of the Greenway will add an additional 5.7 miles (extending the multi-use trail from Kelly Mill Road to the Sawnee Mountain Preserve Visitor Center) extending the entire Forsyth County Big Creek Greenway to a final length of just over 16.5 miles .

Your local tax dollars at work: Funding for this project was provided by the Parks, Recreation and Green Space Bond & SPLOST.

Click here for more information on the Big Creek Greenway.

Printable map

This Cumming GA Real Estate blog is hosted by Gayle Barton of BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HomeServices Georgia Properties.

I specialize in Real Estate sales in the following Forsyth County and North Fulton County cities: Cumming, Suwanee, Alpharetta, Milton and Johns Creek. Other north metro-Atlanta suburbs are serviced by request, so please call.

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Gayle Barton Cumming GA Real Estate | Forsyth County Real Estate

Cumming City Center- Buy A Commemorative Brick

Want to be a part of the new
Cumming City Center’s legacy?

You can – by purchasing a customized commemorative brick. The engraved memorial bricks will be placed in decorative borders around the Plaza and Park Fountains (two prominent locations within the City Center) to serve as an everlasting tribute to the supports of our beautiful City Center.

Purchasing a commemorative brick is an easy way for you and your family or business to leave your mark on this historic development for generations to come!

Click here to order:

Orders & payments must be received no later than November 22, 2020
Questions? Please contact Jennifer Archer jarcher@cityofcumming.net
(770) 205-4220 Ext: 2035

2019 “Taste of Forsyth” Winners

Trying to figure out what to have for dinner tonight? You might want to check out one of the winners of this year’s Taste of Forsyth event.

Each year the entrants are judged by a volunteer panel. The 2019 contest winners were:
• Best Appetizer – Tam’s Tupelo (Fried Green Tomato Slider)
• Best Entree – Marlow’s Tavern (Jumbo Seared Scallop)
• Best Dessert – Marie’s Italian Deli, Bakery and Market (Lemon Blueberry Cake)
• Best Food Presentation – Red Robin (“Mad Love” Burger)
• Best Decorated Tent – Mountain Lake Church

The Taste of Forsyth includes entries from dozens of local restaurants with numerous vendors and live entertainers also taking part in the food-focused event.

This Cumming GA Real Estate blog is hosted by Gayle Barton of BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HomeServices Georgia Properties.

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Gayle Barton Cumming GA Real Estate | Forsyth County Real Estate

Fridays at the Fairgrounds 2019 Events

Spring has sprung and that means that many of our favorite spring/summer events in Cumming GA are about to begin!

Fridays at the Fairgrounds will kick off on April 19th (5 PM – 10 PM) and will be held each third Friday of the month from April to October.

This popular community event will feature a variety of food trucks, music, cruise-in car shows, burnout contests, beer and wine as well as a kid’s zone offering inflatables and other family friendly activities.

General Admission
13 & up $5
12 & under FREE
Free Parking

Future Dates:
April 19, 2019
May 17, 2019
June 21, 2019
July 19, 2019
August 16, 2019
September 20, 2019
October 18, 2019

Click here to learn more.

I hope to see you there!

2019 Summer Concert Series at Cumming Fair Grounds – June 8

The first event in the City of Cumming’s live summer concert series will take place at the Cumming Fair Grounds on June 8th and tickets are already going fast!

Working in partnership with 37 Main, the city will, once again, be bringing amazing artists to the Fairgrounds’ stage throughout the summer.

The first concert, Icon Music Fest , will honor music legends Prince and Michael Jackson – featuring the talents of two of the nation’s best tribute artists “The Purple Experience” and “I Am King” – with additional artists to be added to the show over the next few months.

DISCOUNT TICKETS (37% off) can be purchased, if ordered before March 1st.

Tickets for the event range in price from $9.45 for general admission to $99 for a “Meet & Greet VIP Package.” Click the links to learn more about ticket packages and to buy tickets.

This looks like an amazing concert – Learn more about the performers. Be sure to reserve before March 1st to secure your tickets at the lowest prices!

Hope to see you there!

Please feel free to call or text me at 404-710-0204 (or drop me an email) if I can provide you with more information about this article, or if I can assist you with buying or selling your
South Forsyth County real estate.

This Cumming GA Real Estate blog is hosted by Gayle Barton of BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HomeServices Georgia Properties.

I specialize in Real Estate sales in the following Forsyth County: Cumming, Suwanee, Alpharetta. Other north metro-Atlanta suburbs are serviced by request, so please call.

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Gayle Barton Cumming GA Real Estate | Forsyth County Real Estate

Cumming GA – NEW City Center Development Plan

Architectural rendering of the planned Cumming GA City center development — Architectural rendering – Planned Cumming City Center

For many years, Forsyth County residents have asked city and county leaders for a more vibrant and family friendly “downtown” and new Mayor, Troy Brumbalow, and the Cumming City Council are trying their best to provide it!

Along with the introduction of the city’s “Vibrancy Project” – which includes Fridays at the Fairgrounds, the Summer Concert Series at the Fairgrounds and the reintroduction of the Cumming GA Christmas Parade – Mayor Brumbalow and the Cumming City Council have now announced their plan for a new Cumming City Center!

Construction of the planned development, located on 60 acres of a 75-acre plot of land adjacent to Forsyth Central High School, is expected to be completed within the next two years and will feature an amphitheater, miniature golf, a park/green space, walking trails, veteran’s memorial, business space – even a small lake with a fountain.

The remaining 15 acres will be developed by the previous owner into an all brick townhome development (up to 85 units) which will blend with the planned town center aesthetic. In addition, approximately 14 acres across Canton Highway will also be donated to the city to provide additional walking trails.

The city plans for the project’s architecture to provide a small-town “Main Street” vibe designed to look as if old buildings have been renovated and repurposed for new use. In addition, the Cumming Police Department and the city’s municipal court will be relocated to the development.

I, for one, am very excited about the plans for our new Cumming City Center.

Thank you Mayor Troy Brumbalow and the Cumming City Council!

Holiday Activities in Cumming GA – Christmas Parade

You won’t want to miss the 1^st annual Cumming Christmas Parade which will be held on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018 beginning at 5:00 p.m.

The parade route will start at Forsyth Central High School and run along Tribble Gap/Castleberry Road to the Cumming GA Fairgrounds.

The parade will be followed by a Christmas Festival from 6-9 p.m. at the Fairgrounds, featuring hay rides, hot cocoa, s’mores, Christmas lights and music, and Photos with Santa!

Hope to see you there!

Eight Forsyth County Elementary Schools Rank in Top 10

Once again, the excellence of the South Forsyth County schools system is on display.

Following on the heals of two Forsyth County high schools (South Forsyth High School, Lambert High School) being named by U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT as two of the Top 20 High Schools in the state, now Eight Forsyth County Elementary Schools have Ranked in the Top 10 out of over 1300 Georgia Elementary Schools Statewide.

See the full list of elementary school rankings here>>>

South Forsyth is well known for its excellent school system. In fact, it was recently named as one of the major factors responsible in keeping property values high even in times of declining real estate markets (along with low taxes, local amenities, updated infrastructure, etc…).

Congratulations on a JOB WELL DONE!

Have questions about the Forsyth County real estate market, or the area in general? Please feel free to call (866-413-1781) or drop me an email.

This Cumming GA Real Estate blog is hosted by Gayle Barton of BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HomeServices Georgia Properties.

I specialize in Real Estate sales in the following Forsyth County and North Fulton County cities: Cumming, Suwanee, Alpharetta.

Gayle Barton Forsyth County Real Estate | Cumming GA Real Estate
Gayle Barton Cumming GA Real Estate | Forsyth County Real Estate

Disclaimer: Information contained in this post is deemed reliable on the date of publication, but it is not guaranteed and it is subject to change without notice.

Lambert High Makes 2018 List of Top 20 High Schools in the State

If you have purchased a home in Forsyth County GA, your child may have the opportunity to graduate from one of the highest scoring high schools in the country!

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT has been ranking the top public high schools in America for many years and the 2018 rankings are in. Lambert High School has once again made the list of the top 20 schools in the state (#17), and #567 in country the based on the 2018 ranking report.

SEE THE FULL LIST >>>

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT rankings are based on a school’s performance on state-required tests and how well they prepare students for college.

Situated on a large, rolling campus in southern Forsyth county GA, about 40 minutes north of Atlanta, Lambert High School is one of six high schools located in Forsyth County.

Lambert High School offers the typical high school experience with numerous clubs, activities, and sports available to all students. Along with standard course requirements, Lambert High School offers Advanced Placement (AP) course studies as well.

In addition, the school also offers several “career path” through Lambert’s Career Academy which strives to provide students with a variety of first-hand experiences in highly technical and marketable career fields through real-world project-based instruction. Lambert’s Career and Technical Education department consists of course offerings in the fields of Business, Marketing, Video-Broadcasting, Biotechnology, Healthcare, Nutrition, Culinary, Teaching, and Engineering. See Lambert High School Online

This Cumming GA Real Estate blog is hosted by Gayle Barton of BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HomeServices Georgia Properties.

I specialize in Real Estate sales in the following Forsyth County and North Fulton County cities: Cumming, Suwanee, Alpharetta. Other areas are serviced by request, so please call.

Gayle Barton Forsyth County Real Estate | Cumming GA Real Estate
Gayle Barton Cumming GA Real Estate | Forsyth County Real Estate

Disclaimer: Information contained in this post is deemed reliable on the date of publication, but it is not guaranteed and it is subject to change without notice.

Come and celebrate Independence Day with family and friends on Saturday, July 3rd at the Cumming Fairgrounds.

You’ll enjoy a fun-filled evening from 4PM – 10PM, with a spectacular fireworks display which is scheduled to begin at 9:30PM.

The celebration will include Music, Food, Games, Vendors, and various contests throughout the day. With a HOT DOG EATING CONTEST – and – A PIZZA EATING CONTEST (***click the links to join in on the fun)

ADMISSION and PARKING are FREE! (No parking allowed inside the Fairgrounds)

A ribbon cutting ceremony held on June 3 announced the opening of two new segments of Phase V of the Big Creek Greenway trail system.

One of the new segments extends the Greenway by a distance of 2.27 miles – from the intersection of Kelly Mill Road and Johnson Road to Canton Hwy (SR 20).

The second segment, which originates at the intersection of Canton Hwy (SR 20) and the Spot Road Connector (near Sawnee Elementary school), travels a distance of 2.48 miles along the Spot Road Connector, Doc Bramblett Road and Spot Road, ending at the Sawnee Mountain Preserve and Visitor Center,

A planned one-mile segment of Phase V will eventually run parallel to Canton Hwy (SR 20). connecting all portions of the Greenway. This future segment will be constructed at a later date as part of the planned GDOT widening of Canton Hwy.

When complete, Phase V of the Greenway will add an additional 5.7 miles (extending the multi-use trail from Kelly Mill Road to the Sawnee Mountain Preserve Visitor Center) extending the entire Forsyth County Big Creek Greenway to a final length of just over 16.5 miles .

Your local tax dollars at work: Funding for this project was provided by the Parks, Recreation and Green Space Bond & SPLOST.

Click here for more information on the Big Creek Greenway.

Want to be a part of the new Cumming City Center’s legacy?

You can – by purchasing a customized commemorative brick. The engraved memorial bricks will be placed in decorative borders around the Plaza and Park Fountains (two prominent locations within the City Center) to serve as an everlasting tribute to the supports of our beautiful City Center.

Purchasing a commemorative brick is an easy way for you and your family or business to leave your mark on this historic development for generations to come!

Click here to order:

Orders & payments must be received no later than November 22, 2020

Questions? Please contact Jennifer Archer jarcher@cityofcumming.net (770) 205-4220 Ext: 2035

Trying to figure out what to have for dinner tonight? You might want to check out one of the winners of this year’s Taste of Forsyth event.

The Taste of Forsyth includes entries from dozens of local restaurants with numerous vendors and live entertainers also taking part in the food-focused event.

Spring has sprung and that means that many of our favorite spring/summer events in Cumming GA are about to begin!

Fridays at the Fairgrounds will kick off on April 19th (5 PM – 10 PM) and will be held each third Friday of the month from April to October.

This popular community event will feature a variety of food trucks, music, cruise-in car shows, burnout contests, beer and wine as well as a kid’s zone offering inflatables and other family friendly activities.

General Admission 13 & up $5 12 & under FREE Free Parking

Future Dates: April 19, 2019 May 17, 2019 June 21, 2019 July 19, 2019 August 16, 2019 September 20, 2019 October 18, 2019

Click here to learn more.

I hope to see you there!

The first event in the City of Cumming’s live summer concert series will take place at the Cumming Fair Grounds on June 8th and tickets are already going fast!

Working in partnership with 37 Main, the city will, once again, be bringing amazing artists to the Fairgrounds’ stage throughout the summer.

The first concert, Icon Music Fest , will honor music legends Prince and Michael Jackson – featuring the talents of two of the nation’s best tribute artists “The Purple Experience” and “I Am King” – with additional artists to be added to the show over the next few months.

DISCOUNT TICKETS (37% off) can be purchased, if ordered before March 1st.

Tickets for the event range in price from $9.45 for general admission to $99 for a “Meet & Greet VIP Package.” Click the links to learn more about ticket packages and to buy tickets.

This looks like an amazing concert – Learn more about the performers. Be sure to reserve before March 1st to secure your tickets at the lowest prices!

Hope to see you there!

For many years, Forsyth County residents have asked city and county leaders for a more vibrant and family friendly “downtown” and new Mayor, Troy Brumbalow, and the Cumming City Council are trying their best to provide it!

The city plans for the project’s architecture to provide a small-town “Main Street” vibe designed to look as if old buildings have been renovated and repurposed for new use. In addition, the Cumming Police Department and the city’s municipal court will be relocated to the development.

I, for one, am very excited about the plans for our new Cumming City Center.

Thank you Mayor Troy Brumbalow and the Cumming City Council!

You won’t want to miss the 1st annual Cumming Christmas Parade which will be held on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018 beginning at 5:00 p.m.

The parade route will start at Forsyth Central High School and run along Tribble Gap/Castleberry Road to the Cumming GA Fairgrounds.

The parade will be followed by a Christmas Festival from 6-9 p.m. at the Fairgrounds, featuring hay rides, hot cocoa, s’mores, Christmas lights and music, and Photos with Santa!

Hope to see you there!

Once again, the excellence of the South Forsyth County schools system is on display.

South Forsyth is well known for its excellent school system. In fact, it was recently named as one of the major factors responsible in keeping property values high even in times of declining real estate markets (along with low taxes, local amenities, updated infrastructure, etc…).

Congratulations on a JOB WELL DONE!

Have questions about the Forsyth County real estate market, or the area in general? Please feel free to call (866-413-1781) or drop me an email.

If you have purchased a home in Forsyth County GA, your child may have the opportunity to graduate from one of the highest scoring high schools in the country!

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT has been ranking the top public high schools in America for many years and the 2018 rankings are in. Lambert High School has once again made the list of the top 20 schools in the state (#17), and #567 in country the based on the 2018 ranking report.

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT rankings are based on a school’s performance on state-required tests and how well they prepare students for college.

Situated on a large, rolling campus in southern Forsyth county GA, about 40 minutes north of Atlanta, Lambert High School is one of six high schools located in Forsyth County.

Lambert High School offers the typical high school experience with numerous clubs, activities, and sports available to all students. Along with standard course requirements, Lambert High School offers Advanced Placement (AP) course studies as well.

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Come and celebrate Independence Day with family and friends on Saturday, July 3^rd at the Cumming Fairgrounds.

Want to be a part of the new
Cumming City Center’s legacy?

Questions? Please contact Jennifer Archer jarcher@cityofcumming.net
(770) 205-4220 Ext: 2035

General Admission
13 & up $5
12 & under FREE
Free Parking

Future Dates:
April 19, 2019
May 17, 2019
June 21, 2019
July 19, 2019
August 16, 2019
September 20, 2019
October 18, 2019

You won’t want to miss the 1^st annual Cumming Christmas Parade which will be held on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018 beginning at 5:00 p.m.

325 Brannon Rd., Suite #200 Cumming GA 30041
770.844.8484