Civil Municipal Magazine Aug 2023

86 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 8 the city’s priorities remain clear and focused. Mayor Brumbalow’s primary objective is to see the city’s businesses thrive. “Our biggest priority is just our businesses getting their build-outs done and being open in our city. We’re coming to the tail end of a project that’s been going on for four years now,” he explains. Ensuring the successful launch of these enterprises is at the heart of Cumming’s development strategy. Higgins, sharing his perspective, emphasizes the city’s commitment to adapting to the evolving needs of its citizens - a term he uses to include both residents and businesses. “It’s incumbent on the city to be right there alongside them, to help and to encourage them,” he asserts. He notes that the city’s commitment to providing excellent PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Red Oak Sanitation www.sanitation-services.com Red Oak Sanitation is a locally owned and operated residential waste company that has been servicing Forsyth County, Hall County, Dawson County, North Fulton County, and Gwinnett County for over 20 years.  Red Oak’s mission is to provide the very best service for our clients, putting their safety, service, and community first. n Northside Forsyth Hospital www.northside.com Northside Hospital is one of Georgia’s leading health care providers with five acute-care hospitals in Atlanta, Canton, Cumming, Duluth and Lawrenceville and more than 275 outpatient locations. Northside leads the U.S. in newborn deliveries and is among the state’s top providers of cancer care, sports medicine, cardiovascular and surgical services. service will be the driving force behind its adaptation and evolution over the coming years. When asked about what sets Cumming apart, Higgins paints a picture of a community where service is personal and every individual matters. “I think you get big city service with a small-town touch. When you call Cumming city hall, you get a live person,” he says, asserting that this level of personalized service exemplifies the city’s commitment to its residents and businesses. Through fostering a dynamic business environment and providing personalized city services, Cumming remains a city committed to progress, adaptability, and individual care. As it looks towards the future, it is clear that the city is not just maintaining its distinct culture but is continuously refining it to better meet the needs of its community.