Cumming : Georgia

Cumming is a northeastern suburb of Atlanta with a population of the downtown are at around 6,000, though the entire Forsyth county is pretty much considered "Cumming" with a population of nearly 200,000 and growing fast. 

The town was the scene of a gold rush in the early 19th century but went into decline after the California Gold Rush. Lake Lanier offers tremendous outdoor recreation opportunities. Photo of 4th of July parade courtesy of Wikipedia and Rossstatham; photo of Cumming, Ga City Hall courtesy of Wikipedia and Thomson200

There are a number of active adult communities in the Cumming area (see Cumming Active Communities link above). The median home value of a home here was  $273,500 in late 2016, according to Zillow.

Cumming has a rich history thanks to its gold mining past.  The area attracts people from Atlanta who want to escape the hassle of the city.  There are a large number of shopping areas, excellent medical centers.  There are many paved hiking trails and many excellent modern parks and recreation areas.  Roads are relatively good with many four-lane parkways to facilitate easy travel.  The Georgia 400 goes through Forsyth county connecting Cumming with the downtown Atlanta area and outer 285 beltway.

If you are not the outdoors-type, you may not find much to do in Cumming.  The GA 400 highway is frequently at a standstill, making downtown Atlanta and Airport drives lengthy and frustrating.

Those who like a small town with a lake and not far from a major city, (Atlanta) may like living in Cumming.

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Median January temperature is 40 degrees.  Average Summer highs are in the low 90's.  The rainy season is December through April.  The county is hilly with many forests and greenbelts.

The city holds the Cumming Country Fair & Festival every October.  The variety of restaurants is endless, with all the large chain restaurants represented, as well as hundreds of independent and ethnic restaurants available.