Cumming, Georgia
Cumming is a city of 8,469 people in Forsyth County, Georgia, founded in 1834.
Why visit Cumming
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 108 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Forsyth County Arts and Learning Center (FoCAL Center), Sawnee Mountain and Cumming Bandstand.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Cumming
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Cumming
Cumming is a city and the county seat of Forsyth County, Georgia, United States, and the sole incorporated area in the county. It is a suburban city, and part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. In the 2020 census, the population is 7,318, up from 5,430 in 2010. Surrounding unincorporated areas with a Cumming mailing address have a population of approximately 100,000.
From the Wikipedia article Cumming, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Forsyth County Arts and Learning Center (FoCAL Center)
Cinema and theater · 2.0 mi
1150 Dahlonega Highway
Museums and landmarks8
Cumming Bandstand
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic bandstand in Cumming, Georgia, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes108
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 1.4 mi
675 Buford Highway, Cumming
Su-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00
Happy Family
Restaurant · Chinese, Japanese, Thai · 0.4 mi
103 West Courthouse Square, Cumming
Tu-Su 11:30-21:00
Rooster's Cafe
Diner · American
216 Atlanta Road, Cumming
Mo off; Tu-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:30-21:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.8 mi
906 Buford Highway, Cumming
Mo-Fr 05:30-20:00; Sa-Su 06:00-20:00
Taco Mexico
Restaurant · Mexican, Sausage, Seafood · 0.7 mi
530 Lake Center Parkway
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
The Foster House
Diner · American · 0.5 mi
305 West Main Street, Cumming
Mo-Fr 07:30-10:00, 11:00-14:00; Su 11:00-14:00
Izumi Asian Bistro Cumming
Restaurant · Japanese, Chinese · 1.5 mi
Asian restaurant
1510 Market Place Boulevard, Cumming
96 more on the map.
History
The area now called Cumming is located west of the historic location of Vann's Ferry between Forsyth County and Hall County.
From the History section of Cumming, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship20
Christ the King Lutheran Church (ELCA)
Church · Lutheran · 1.3 mi
1125 Bettis Tribble Gap Road, Cumming
Ministerio Centro De Adoración Apostólico
Church · 2.1 mi
1150 Kelly Mill Road, Cumming
Shopping36
Gas and EV charging19
Schools, colleges and libraries32
Healthcare12
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Cumming
Hospital · 1.9 mi
1165 Sanders Road, Cumming
Passport Health Cumming Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy
327 Dahlonega Street, Cumming
Map of Cumming
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 31°F | 5.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 33°F | 5.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 40°F | 5.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 46°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 79°F | 56°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 64°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 67°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 67°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 60°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 49°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 39°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 34°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cumming 2N (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Forsyth County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2021-01-12: Tropical Storm Zeta (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 miles away.
- Sugar Hill 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Buford 10 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Milton 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Suwanee 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Alpharetta 12 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Johns Creek 13 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Flowery Branch 13 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Duluth 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Oakwood 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Roswell 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Cumming, Georgia City Hall, Thomson200, CC0
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