Civil Municipal Magazine Aug 2023

78 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 8 PING THE FUTURE: MMING, GEORGIA’S ION OF PROGRESS PERSONAL TOUCH medley of pastoral charm and modern living, Cumming, Georgia lies as a gem in the heart of Forsyth County. A tableau of Southern culture, framed by towering Georgia pines, it blends into the shadow of Atlanta while holding onto a distinctive identity. A city steeped in history, it has carefully preserved its heritage while preparing for a future that propels its people toward prosperity. In the words of Mayor Troy Brumbalow, Cumming is “kind of that perfect sleepy bedroom community.” It embraces the best of both worlds, at once comfortably close to the throbbing heart of Georgia’s capital, Atlanta, while still offering a reprieve from the urban sprawl. A CUMMING , GEORGIA