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Protesters demonstrate against racism, police brutality in Cumming

Protesters shout and wave signs in front of the Forsyth County Courthouse on Friday. - photo by Jim Dean (previous profile)

Protest — Protesters shout and wave signs in front of the Forsyth County Courthouse on Friday. - photo by Jim Dean (previous profile)

Kelly Whitmire

FCN staff

Published: Jun 6, 2020, 1:39 AM

Chants of ‘I Can't breathe,’ ‘Black Lives Matter’ and jeers against President Donald Trump could be heard in downtown Cumming on Friday afternoon as protesters took to city square as part of nationwide protests over racism and police brutality after the death of George Floyd.

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Everything to expect at this weekend’s Indian Independence Day Festival in Forsyth County

Previous Indian Freedom Mela at the Cumming Fairgrounds. Photo courtesy of Indian Friends of Atlanta.

08112025INDIAN MELA PREVIEW — Previous Indian Freedom Mela at the Cumming Fairgrounds. Photo courtesy of Indian Friends of Atlanta.

Forsyth County News

Updated: Aug 12, 2025, 2:57 PM

Published: Aug 11, 2025, 9:05 PM

The annual Freedom Mela on August 16th will have eight hours of performances, parades, food and a special celebrity guest.

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