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Historical marker documenting 1912 lynching unveiled in downtown Cumming
Lynching memorial
Brothers Larry Strickland and Leroy Grogan, whose grandmother Rosalee Strickland, whose maiden name was Brown, was among the black families who were forced out of the area after Rob Edwards’ lynching. They were given the honor of officially unveiling the historical marker in downtown Cumming on Sunday, Jan. 24.
The Community Remembrance Project of Forsyth County, or CRPFC, unveiled a historical marker in downtown Cumming on Sunday, Jan. 24, documenting the events of the 1912 lynching of Rob Edwards, a black man.
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How America’s 250th anniversary is being celebrated in Cumming
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On Monday, Jan. 6, the Chestatee River Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution gifted an America 250 commemorative plaque to the Veterans Memorial at the Cumming City Center. Photo courtesy of Chestatee River DAR
A new tribute to America's founding patriots is permanently on display in Cumming.
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