PRESS RELEASE

CUMMING, Ga. — The 2nd Annual Back the Blue Softball Tournament returns to Central Park on Saturday, Sept. 18th. This is a free community event, but donations will be accepted for B.A.D.G.E. of Forsyth, a benevolence fund that supports Cumming and Forsyth County first responders during times of personal tragedy. Last year’s inaugural Back the Blue Softball Tournament raised $60,000 for B.A.D.G.E!

All of the teams that competed last year are back this time around – City of Cumming/Cumming Police Department, Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, Forsyth County Government, Forsyth County Fire Department, and Forsyth County Schools. New to this year’s lineup is the Forsyth County Magistrate Court. Teams will again battle it out for title of tournament champion (an honor which the City of Cumming took last year!) and the right to house the tournament’s traveling trophy for a year.

Opening ceremonies kick off at 9:30 a.m. with the ceremonial first pitch again thrown by Cumming’s “Honorary Mayor,” 12-year-old Charlie Westbrook. Tournament play begins at 10 a.m. and continues all day. Come by Central Park any time on Sept. 18th to enjoy the friendly competition! Any businesses or individuals who would like to donate in support of the tournament’s beneficiary, B.A.D.G.E. of Forsyth, should contact City Administrator Phil Higgins at 770-781-2010.