Cumming

Cumming is a city in Forsyth County, Georgia, United States, and the sole incorporated area in the county. In the 2020 census, the population is 7,318, up from 5,430 in 2010. Surrounding unincorporated areas with a Cumming mailing address have a population of approximately 100,000. The community is commonly thought to be named after Colonel William Cumming. An alternate theory proposed by a local historian posits the name honors Rev. Frederick Cumming, a professor of Jacob Scudder, a resident of the area since 1815 who owned land in present-day downtown. Yet another theory is that the town is named after Alexander Cuming, the son of a Scottish baronet. In 1912, Governor Joseph M. Brown sent four companies of state militia to Cumming to prevent riots after several rapes of young white women allegedly by African-American men. In 1900, the county courthouse was destroyed in a fire after being struck by lightning; it was rebuilt in 1905. The city was spared during the Civil War because William T. Sherman did not pass through the city during his March to the Sea. In 1833, the town of Cumming was formed from two 40-acre (16 ha) land lots that had been issued as part of a Georgia State Land Lottery in 1832. During the 1830s and 1840s, Cumming benefited from the gold mining industry as many businesses were created to meet the needs of the miners. The town was incorporated in 1833.

History

The area now called Cumming is located west of the historic location of Vann's Ferry between Forsyth County and Hall County. In 1833, the town of Cumming was formed from two 40-acre (16 ha) land lots that had been issued as part of a Georgia State Land Lottery in 1832. The community is commonly thought to be named after Colonel William Cumming. An alternate theory posits the name honors Rev. Frederick Cumming, a professor of Jacob Scudder, a resident of the area since 1815 who owned land in present-day downtown. In 1912, Governor Joseph M. Brown sent four companies of state militia to Cumming to prevent riots after several rapes of young white women allegedly by African-American men. The city was spared during the Civil War because William T. Sherman did not pass through the city during his March to the Sea. In 1987, racial tensions were strained again in 1987 when a group of black people were assaulted while camping at a park on Lake Lanier. This led to the banishment of Blacks, and city had virtually no black population (see sundown town). This was widely reported by local newspapers in Atlanta and widely reported in local newspapers and magazines around the country. In the 1990s, the city was the site of a civil rights march by a local businessman, Reverend Hosea Williams, along with other prominent African-Americans. The march ended in a confrontation between Williams and the local Civil rights leader, Reverend Bethel Williams.

Geography

Cumming is located in the center of Forsyth County at 34°1230N 84°815W (34.208464, -84.137575). It is 39 miles (63 km) northeast of downtown Atlanta. According to the United States Census Bureau, Cumming has a total area of 6.1 square miles (15.9 km²) of which 6.2 square miles is land and 0.04 square miles, or 0.58%, is water. The town has a population of 1,827. It is located at 34.1230 N 84°15W (34.20 8464, 84.13 7575). The town is located on the Georgia Turnpike. It has a post office with ZIP codes 9053, 9054, 9065, 9076, 9097, and 9098. The city's population is 1,715. It was the site of the World War II Battle of the Bulge, which took place in World War I. Cumming was founded in 1854. It became a city in 1855. It had a post station on the Savannah River, which was built in 1856. It also had a railroad station, which opened in 1859. It now has a airport, which is one of the busiest in the country. The Cumming area is home to the Georgia Tech Transportation Institute and the Georgia Institute of Technology. The airport has a diameter of 1.5 miles.

Government

On December 22, 1834, Cumming was officially incorporated and five councilmen were appointed: John Jolly, William Martin, Daniel McCoy, John H. Russell, and Daniel Smith. House Bill 334 was enacted on October 10, 1885, giving Cumming a mayor and five-person city council. H. Ford Gravitt was first elected to the city council in 1966, and went on to be elected mayor in 1970. Current mayor is Troy Brumbalow, who has held the office since January 2018. The mayor and council members serve staggered four-year terms. Many historical records have been destroyed in fires, leaving some information unavailable or unverifiable. The town of Cumming is a municipal corporation; since 1845 it has been governed by aMayor and a five-member city council, with the mayor and city council serving staggered four year terms.

Transportation

Big Creek Greenway is one of the world's largest greenways. The Greenway was built in the early 1900s. Big Creek was the first greenway in the U.S. to be built on a major highway. It was named after the Big Creek River, which runs through the town of Big Creek, Montana. It is a popular route for cyclists and pedestrians to cross major highways and rivers in the area. It also has a number of bike lanes and bike paths for pedestrians and cyclists to use. It has been named after Big Creek's namesake, Big Creek Creek, which is located near the town's downtown area. The greenway was completed in the 1930s and was originally called Big Creek Road. It runs along the banks of the Little Creek River. It's also known as Big Creek Waterway and Big Creek Greenways, which was named for the nearby Big Creek Canyon. The creek was originally built as a waterway for fishing and canoeing in the late 1800s and 1930s. In the 1950s and 1960s, it became a major cycling route. It now has a series of bike paths and bike lanes for pedestrians, as well as a bike path for bicyclists and pedestrians. It opened in the 1970s and 1980s, and was named Big creek Greenway in honor of the creek's namesake Big Creek. It became a popular cycling route in the 1980s and 1990s, when it was renamed Big Creek Highway. The path was also known for its use by cyclists.

Demographics

As of the 2020 U.S. census, there were 7,318 people, 2,480 households, and 1,368 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 76.6% White, 31.4% Hispanic or Latino of any race, 16.9% from other races, 2.7% from two or more races, 1. 4% Asian and 0.5% Native American. The median income for a household was $37,118, and the median incomes for a family was $48,947. Full-time, year-round male workers had a median income of $35,402 versus $31,892 for similarly situated females. The per capita income for the city is $18,326. About 27. 9% of families and 22.0% of the adult population were below the poverty line. The city is located on the banks of the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River flows through the city and into the Arkansas River, which flows into the Mississippi. The Arkansas River is a tributary of the Missouri River. It is the only river in the state that runs through the center of the town. The town is located near the junction of the Arkansas and Arkansas Turnpike. It has a population of 5,430, with 2,037 housing units and a population density of 787.0 inhabitants per square mile (303.9/km²) The city's population is expected to grow to 7,000 by the end of the century.

Education

Cumming is served by Forsyth County Schools. The following schools are located in the county school district: elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and alternative schools. The county is home to the Forsyth Virtual Academy and the Sharon Springs Montessori Academy. The Forsyth High School is the only high school in the district. It is located at the top of the mountain, at the base of the Black Mountain Range. The school district also has a number of alternative schools, including the Academy for Innovation and the Academy at Sharon Springs. It was founded in the early 1900s. The district was named after the town of Cumming, Georgia, which is located on the banks of the North Carolina  Mississippi River. The name of the school district comes from the town's name, "Forsyth County", which means "forsyth" or "canyon" in local dialect. It also means "mountain" in U.S. and "county" in the local  speak. It has been the site of many notable events, such as the opening of the first Forsyth National Bank and Bank of Georgia and the construction of Forsyth State College in the late 1950s and 1960s. In the 1970s and 1980s, it was also known as the "Mountain Education Center" and "The Mountain Education School" because of its location at the foot of the Mountain Education Hill. The town's nickname is "Mt. Mtn Education" and is derived from the mountain.

In popular culture

American Reunion was partially filmed in Cumming at Mary Alice Park. Unsolved Mysteries, Season 1 Episode 2 takes place in the town. Peach State Cats are an Arena Football team based in Georgia. The town is also home to the Georgia Tech women's basketball team, who play in the NCAA Division II. The city is also the site of the U.S. Open men's basketball tournament, which is held every year at the University of Georgia. It's also the home of Georgia Tech's women's volleyball team, which plays in the National Women's Basketball Championship. The U.G.A. women's soccer team also has a home in the city, playing in the Georgia Women's National Championship in the Women's Division II tournament. It also hosts the Georgia State Women's Arena Football Championship. It is the birthplace of the Georgia Bulldogs, a college football team that plays the Arena Football National Championship.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Cumming, Forsyth County, Georgia = 70.5. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 30. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 90. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Cumming = 5.2 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 7,318 individuals with a median age of 34.1 age the population grows by 51.79% in Cumming, Forsyth County, Georgia population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 1,017.80 residents per square mile of area (393.00/km²). There are average 2.62 people per household in the 2,233 households with an average household income of $43,771 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 8.70% of the available work force and has dropped -6.39% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 18.52%. The number of physicians in Cumming per 100,000 population = 69.9.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Cumming = 55.5 inches and the annual snowfall = 1.2 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 112. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 219. 87 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 27.9 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 34, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Cumming, Forsyth County, Georgia which are owned by the occupant = 42.49%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 11 years with median home cost = $169,290 and home appreciation of -5.08%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $6.73 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $5,206 per student. There are 15 students for each teacher in the school, 558 students for each Librarian and 458 students for each Counselor. 2.34% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 13.14% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 3.36% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).