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	Man questions council’s authority Also during Monday’s called meeting, Forsyth County resident Brant Meadows questioned the Cumming City Council’s authority to vote on the water contract. During the public comment portion of the meeting, Meadows accused the mayor and council of not being a “legitimate body.” “My concerns about the decision making relative to water go to the legitimacy of the body before us here, and that would be the city council and mayor, and their improper election, failure ... Read More by Crystal Ledford \| 4 Comments
	City counters county's water proposal At least one Forsyth County commissioner seems unsatisfied with the proposed counteroffer on water contracts from the city of Cumming. During a special called meeting Monday morning, the city council voted 5-0 to send along a proposal suggested by Mayor H. Ford Gravitt. Gravitt said he had had developed the offer with city staff. Commission Chairman Jim Boff, who attended the meeting, said Tuesday he felt the commission wouldn’t accept the proposal, calling it “a ... Read More by Crystal Ledford \| 7 Comments
	Outdoor pool opens Saturday It’s time to get those swimsuits out of the closet. The Cumming Aquatic Center will open its outdoor leisure pool for weekends beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday. It will be open weekends only through Memorial Day and then daily through Aug. 8. Carla Wilson, the center’s director, said staff members have been busy for a while preparing for the opening. “It’s a bit of a process because you winterize pools over the time when it’s ... Read More by Crystal Ledford
	Cumming responds to complaint The city of Cumming has responded to a complaint with a question. In response to a complaint filed by a Roswell woman, City Attorney Dana Miles has asked the attorney general what the effect was of the General Assembly’s recent revisions to the state’s open meetings law. The changes were signed by Gov. Nathan Deal on April 17, hours before the city council’s monthly meeting. It was during that meeting that Cumming Mayor H. Ford ... Read More by Jennifer Sami \| 24 Comments
	City buys land near aquatic center The Cumming City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved the purchase of 77 acres off Pilgrim Mill Road. Read More by Crystal Ledford \| 4 Comments
	City draws scrutiny over decision A Roswell woman has complained to the Georgia Attorney General’s Office in the wake of an incident this week during a Cumming City Council meeting. Read More by Crystal Ledford \| 38 Comments
	Cumming rebuffs water options The Cumming City Council voted Tuesday night to cease communicating with the Forsyth County commission over a new water contract until a binding offer is made. Read More by Crystal Ledford \| 12 Comments
	National swimmers share tips during stop Nicole Sullivan and Victoria Alvarez hope to go to the Olympics one day. Not as spectators, but as competitors. Read More by Jennifer Sami
	Swim tour to visit Young swimmers are invited to meet two aquatic stars at an event Saturday. Read More by Crystal Ledford
	Water contracts -- Mayor sets city's stance Cumming Mayor H. Ford Gravitt made his voice heard about the city’s potential water contracts with Forsyth County several hours before a town hall meeting on the issue. Read More by Crystal Ledford \| 2 Comments
	Council OKs annexation requests Cumming city leaders approved two annexations Tuesday. Read More by Crystal Ledford
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