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About Cumming, Georgia
Cumming, Georgia chartered in 1845 is nestled in the foothills of the north Georgia mountains and is approximately 30 miles from the vibrant city of Atlanta. Located in Forsyth County; one of the fastest growing counties in America, Cumming has enjoyed a growth rate of 123% over the last 3 years with a current population of 98,407. Cumming is the county seat of Forsyth County.
The residents of Cumming can enjoy a large array of shopping with the North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall located only a few miles north of Cumming. North Point Mall and the Mall of Georgia are also within close proximity for your shopping pleasure.
The Forsyth County school system serves 22,048 students. All the schools are accredited by the Southern Association of College and Schools and have exceeded the standards as defined and measured by the Georgia Department of Education. A large percentage of Forsyth County's Schools are of relatively new construction due to the tremendous population growth of the county.
The north Georgia mountains are located just 30 minutes north of Cumming and Lake Lanier encompasses much of its 600 miles of shoreline in Forsyth County. From hiking and camping in the north Georgia mountains, to boating, swimming and skiing on Lake Lanier, Cumming in Forsyth County is the Up -N- Cumming place to reside. There are also many county and city parks in which to enjoy with your family and friends.
The Dinsmore Team resides in Cumming and has extensive knowledge of the current real estate market conditions. Because of the incredible growth of the Cumming - Forsyth County area there are vast opportunities to make good sound real estate investments. The Dinsmore Team is here to help you with your real estate needs.
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Cumming Trivia
- Cumming is a city in Forsyth County, in the Atlanta metro area.
- It is the county seat. The community is in the Eastern Standard time zone.
- The latitude of Cumming is 34.207N. The longitude is -84.14W.
- The estimated population, in 2003, was 5,034.
- The community was named for Col. William Cumming, lawyer and editor
- Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 7. The number of murders and homicides was 1. The violent crime rate was 1.4 per 1,000 people.
- Nearby parks & recreation: Bald Ridge Creek Park, Sawnee Park, Shady Grove Park
- Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was above the national average.
Historical Facts
Cumming, the county seat of Forsyth County, was established in 1834. The city is said to be named either for Colonel William Cumming of Augusta, a prominent lawyer, or by local Cherokees for Sir Alexander Cumming of England, who settled in America in 1729 and became a Cherokee leader. There are a number of campgrounds in the city including Bald Ridge Creek Park, Sawnee Park and Shady Grove Park. Also located near Cumming is the historical Mill Covered Bridge, built in 1906, which spans Settendown Creek.
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Schools in Cumming, Georgia
The following data is courtesy of -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Center for Education Statistics Institute of Education Sciences -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Source: CCD Public school data 2003-2004 school year)
Public Schools
BIG CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1994 PEACHTREE PARKWAY, CUMMING, GA 30041 770-887-4584 - FORSYTH COUNTY grades: PK - 5
CHATTAHOOCHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2800 HOLTZCLAW ROAD, CUMMING, GA 30041 770-781-2240 - FORSYTH COUNTY grades: PK - 5

COAL MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3455 COAL MOUNTAIN DRIVE, CUMMING, GA 30040 770-887-7705 - FORSYTH COUNTY grades: PK - 5

CUMMING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 540 DAHLONEGA STREET, CUMMING, GA 30040 770-887-7749 - FORSYTH COUNTY grades: PK - 5

DAVES CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3740 TRAMMEL ROAD, CUMMING, GA 30041 770-888-1222 - FORSYTH COUNTY grades: PK - 5

FORSYTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL 520 TRIBBLE GAP ROAD, CUMMING, GA 30040 770-887-8151 - FORSYTH COUNTY grades: 9 - 12

LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL 7465 WALLACE TATUM ROAD, CUMMING, GA 30040 770-781-4889 - FORSYTH COUNTY grades: 6 - 8

MASHBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3777 SAMPLES ROAD, CUMMING, GA 30041 770-889-1630 - FORSYTH COUNTY grades: KG - 5

MATT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 7455 WALLACE TATUM ROAD, CUMMING, GA 30040 678-455-4500 - FORSYTH COUNTY grades: PK - 5

NORTH FORSYTH HIGH SCHOOL 3635 COAL MOUNTAIN DRIVE, CUMMING, GA 30040 770-781-6637 - FORSYTH COUNTY grades: 9 - 12

NORTH FORSYTH MIDDLE SCHOOL 3645 COAL MOUNTAIN DRIVE, CUMMING, GA 30040 770-889-0743 - FORSYTH COUNTY grades: 6 - 8

OTWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL 605 TRIBBLE GAP ROAD, CUMMING, GA 30040 770-887-5248 - FORSYTH COUNTY grades: 6 - 8

PIEDMONT LEARNING CENTER 1130 DAHLONEGA HIGHWAY, CUMMING, GA 30040 770-781-2299 - FORSYTH COUNTY grades: 0
SAWNEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1616 CANTON HIGHWAY, CUMMING, GA 30040 770-887-6161 - FORSYTH COUNTY grades: 3 - 5

SAWNEE PRIMARY SCHOOL 1655 SPOT ROAD CONNECTOR, CUMMING, GA 30040 770-888-1150 - FORSYTH COUNTY grades: PK - 2

SOUTH FORSYTH HIGH SCHOOL 585 PEACHTREE PARKWAY, CUMMING, GA 30041 770-781-2264 - FORSYTH COUNTY grades: 9 - 12

SOUTH FORSYTH MIDDLE SCHOOL 2865 OLD ATLANTA ROAD, CUMMING, GA 30041 770-888-3170 - FORSYTH COUNTY grades: 6 - 8

VICKERY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6280 POST ROAD, CUMMING, GA 30040 770-346-0040 - FORSYTH COUNTY grades: PK - 5

VICKERY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL 6240 POST ROAD, CUMMING, GA 30040 770-667-2580 - FORSYTH COUNTY grades: 6 - 8

Private Schools
CORNERSTONE SCHOOLS, INC 5040 SHADY GROVE ROAD, CUMMING, GA 300414731 (770) 889-3823 - FORSYTH COUNTY Coed grades: PK - 5

PINECREST ACADEMY INC 955 PEACH TREE PARKWAY, CUMMING, GA 30041 (770) 888-4477 - FORSYTH COUNTY Coed

HORIZON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY PO BOX 2715, CUMMING, GA 30028 (678) 947-3583 - FORSYTH COUNTY Coed grades: K - 5

OLD SUWANEE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 4118 OLD SUWANEE RD, BUFORD, GA 305184972 (770) 945-5451 - GWINNETT COUNTY Coed grades: PK - 12

SUGAR HILL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 4600 NELSON BROGDON BLVD, BUFORD, GA 305183479 (770) 945-2845 - GWINNETT COUNTY Coed grades: K - 4

COVENANT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 6905 POST ROAD, CUMMING, GA 300406262 (770) 674-2990 - FORSYTH COUNTY Coed grades: K - 12

IVY LEAGUE MONTESSORI SCHOOL 1791 KELLY MILL ROAD, CUMMING, GA 30040 (770) 781-5586 - FORSYTH COUNTY Coed grades: PK - 3

GENEVA ACADEMY 1420 ROCK SPRINGS RD., BUFORD, GA 30519 (770) 614-0066 - GWINNETT COUNTY Coed grades: 6 - 12

EAGLE RANCH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 5500 UNION CHURCH ROAD, FLOWERY BRANCH, GA 305425216 (770) 967-8500 - HALL COUNTY Coed grades: 6 - 8

HORIZON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 2172 LAWRENCEVILLE SUWANEE RD, SUWANEE, GA 30024 (770) 962-1214 - GWINNETT COUNTY Coed grades: PK - 5

Colleges in or near Cumming, Georgia
Agnes Scott College, DeKalb County, GA Atlanta Christian College, Fulton County, GA Atlanta College of Art, Fulton County, GA Atlanta Metropolitan College, Fulton County, GA Augusta State University, Augusta-Richmond County, GA Beulah Heights Bible College, Fulton County, GA Brenau University, Hall County, GA Chattahoochee Technical College, Cobb County, GA Clark Atlanta University, Fulton County, GA Columbia Theological Seminary, DeKalb County, GA Emory University, Fulton County, GA Gainesville College, Hall County, GA Georgia Institute of Technology, Fulton County, GA Georgia Perimeter College, DeKalb County, GA Georgia State University, Fulton County, GA Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service, DeKalb County, GA Gwinnett Technical College, Gwinnett County, GA Institute of Paper Science and Technology, Fulton County, GA Interdenominational Theological Center, Fulton County, GA Kennesaw State University, Cobb County, GA Life University, Cobb County, GA Luther Rice Seminary, DeKalb County, GA Morehouse College, Fulton County, GA Morehouse School of Medicine, Fulton County, GA Morris Brown College, Fulton County, GA North Georgia College, Lumpkin County, GA Oglethorpe University, Fulton County, GA Piedmont College, Habersham County, GA Reinhardt College, Cherokee County, GA Southern Polytechnic State University, Cobb County, GA Spelman College, Fulton County, GA Truett - McConnell College, White County, GA
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Recreation in Cumming
Fairgrounds - From the first fair in 1995 to the many events it host today, the City of Cumming Fairgrounds bring a new level of entertainment to the City of Cumming each year:
The Cumming Fairgrounds is a Department of the City of Cumming. The Fairgrounds is host to a variety of events which include antique car shows, antique tractor shows, rodeos, Indian Festival, 4th of July Celebration, Quarter Midget Racing, Christmas Arts & Crafts Show and Celebration, and the Cumming Country Fair & Festival. The Fairgrounds is also host to some large rental events such as Relay for Life, Taste of Forsyth, Tour De Georgia, and others.
Cumming attractions: Lanierland Music Park - In 1970, Lanierland Music Park opened their gates to two sold out shows with Hank Williams Jr. 3,600 people came out to see the concert in what was an old circus tent. Three years later, the owners purchased a building that has been expanded several times. For the Past 36 years, Lanierland has had the top entertainers in country music grace their stage. This 4346 seat venue sets itself apart from other concert theaters because of the intimacy that is created between the star and audience. In a truly family atmosphere, people of all ages enjoy wholesome entertainment.
Lanierland Music Park 6115 Jot-Em Down Rd. Cumming, GA 30041
Parson's Gallery - 527 Lakeland Plz , Cumming, GA Phone - (770) 888-9924 Attraction Type: Museums and Art Galleries
Windermere Golf Club - 2945 Trammel Rd , Cumming, GA Phone - (770) 205-5878 Attraction Type: Golf Courses
Shady Grove Campground - 7800 Shadburn Ferry Rd , Cumming, GA Phone - (770) 887-2067 Attraction Type: Camping and Outdoors
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