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Hit and run puzzles subdivision in Forsyth
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Forsyth County - An unusual "hit and run" incident occurred Oct. 13, when the new entry sign of the oldest subdivision on Castleberry Road was demolished by an unknown driver.
The Wade Valley subdivision, established in 1977, is a small community of 150 homes two miles south of the County Fairgrounds. Built out in several phases, the newest home in the quiet community was completed just last November.
The original green, gold and white entry sign had weathered to the point of being unsalvageable. Wade Valley is one of the few non-HOA subdivisions in Cumming, so this spring a voluntary collection was taken up to redesign and replace the sign. New friendships formed during the community project, as long-time resident Tonda Jordan coordinated the volunteer efforts among her many neighbors.
The redesigned and upgraded sign had been installed only weeks earlier in late August. The destruction happened around 5:45 p.m., apparently from a southbound vehicle.
Some informants placed a white Ford Expedition at the incident scene, driven by a man with red hair and a moustache.
A sheriff's report was filed within hours but no suspect has yet been identified. Given the level of destruction, the involved vehicle likely sustained considerable damage.
"It's a shame that after five months of neighborhood effort, and less than two months with our new entry sign, it's just gone," said Jordan. "There's not enough money left in our fund for replacement."
Anyone with information concerning the destruction of the Wade Valley sign should notify Deputy Peter Sabella of the Forsyth County Sheriffs Office at 678-513-5977.
A reward has been offered.
Tags: Cumming, Forsyth County
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