The City of Cumming

  • Cumming City Hall

    The recently erected Cumming City Hall & Clock Tower has become the face of downtown Cumming. It's architecture is a modernized style reminiscent of the classic look and feel of old town Cumming. Inside, the walls tell the story of Cumming's past and present administration including a large collage of antique photographs. The City Hall hosts the City Council Chambers and administrative offices of several city departments.Read More

  • The Cumming Fairgrounds

    The Cumming Fairgrounds hosts a large spectrum of events from antique car shows to the annual Cumming Country Fair & Festival. Inside, you will find a variety of attractions and facilities including a quarter midget race track and a large, covered pavilion tailored to host events such as concerts, rodeos or large gatherings. Visit the official website for a calendar of events, booking, or any additional information. Visit Site

  • Lake Sidney Lanier

    Escape to Cumming's #1 tourist attraction, Lake Sidney Lanier, located just 40 minutes north of Atlanta off GA 400. Mary Alice Park is the ideal place for boating, water sports, fishing and family fun! Read More

  • Aquatic Center & Water Park

    Cumming's latest attraction is the Aquatic Center & Water Park. Inside you will find olympic swimming pools for training and competition. During the Spring and Summer we open the outdoor water park, suitable for kids of all ages! Classes such as swimming lessons, CPR and more are available year-round. For scheduled events and additional information visit the official Aquatic Center website. Visit Site

  • Veterans War Memorial

    Our Veteran's War Memorial stands as a monument to honor the soldiers of Forsyth County who served their country when duty called. Join us on these grounds for our annual Memorial Day Ceremonies. Read More

  • 4th of July Parade

    Cumming's longest standing tradition is the annual 4th of July Steam Engine Parade. This unique event draws a record number of participants, enthusiast and onlookers to celebrate our country's independence. Families, state-wide, find this to be the most thrilling event the city hosts! The colorful fanfare, food, and handfuls of candies fuel the excitement of the masses. The festivities begin mid-morning and end with a fireworks display at dusk.Read More

  • The Cumming Playhouse

    The playhouse hosts a variety of wholesome entertainment from plays to concerts and more. A fantastic night out for the family, with friends, or even school or church groups. Visit the official Cumming playhouse website to see this year's line-up of scheduled events, book your tickets online, or speak with a playhouse representative. Visit Site

  • The Brannon Heard House

    Cumming's newly-restored, historical landmark is now open and available to host your next private event. Let us host your wedding receptions, holiday parties, or other upcoming celebrations! Visit our official page for pricing and availability. Visit Site
  • Planning and Zoning will now be handling the issuance of alcohol serving permits. The fee is $20.00. Applications will only be accepted on Tuesday and Thursday between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm with a one hour break for lunch from 1130 to 1230. Please be sure to have both your driver’s license and social security card, as our City Ordinance requires you to present them BOTH at the time you submit your application. Planning and Zoning is located on the bottom  floor of the City of Cumming City Hall which is located at 100 Main Street Cumming, GA, 30040. If you wish to fill out your application before coming into the office, here is a copy of the CH CONSENT

Marie’s Italian Deli

What makes a great restaurant? That’s easy…great food! What makes a great Italian restaurant? That’s even easier…Homemade recipes! Some of the best Italian restaurants are family owned and that means using an old family recipe that has been handed down from the generation before. Marie’s Italian Deli is exactly this type of restaurant. Owner Karen Marie Smith explained “We make our food from scratch, our soups, sauces, pizza dough, and meatballs… there is nothing from a can here. We also offer catering for small to large events using our handed down family recipes.”

Karen Marie Smith and her husband Randy Smith are the owners of this family owned Deli. Their children Kelsey Marie and Matthew work part time while they are finishing up college. Close friends Mike and Lisa Brannon smoke their hams and their son Mikey Brannon and Karen’s niece Stacey Marie are the main cooks. Karen states “My great grandma’s name was Marie. My dad’s sister, Aunt Marie, gave me my first job at her pizzeria when I was 15.My middle name, my daughter’s middle name, and many of my Italian cousin’s middle names? You guessed it, all Marie. And many of my dear friends — they belong to the Marie family as well. It’s almost like Marie has been this ever present character in my life, a spirit that’s passed between my friends and family. I wanted to honor all the Maries in my life by naming this deli after them. They have inspired me, and I hope that I have inspired them. My dream is that this can be a place where the Maries and the non-Maries can gather, laugh about old memories, create new memories, and remember other Marie’s through good food, and celebration.”


Marie’s Italian Deli opened its doors to customers two years ago last October. When Karen was asked why she wanted to be located in the Cumming City limits, she replied “I liked the location and working with the city Inspectors was a very helpful and pleasant experience. I am truly blessed to have been so well received by our local community. I have enjoyed meeting so many of our business leaders and other local business members”. Karen also commented on being selected as the cities featured business “I think it is great that they are acknowledging local business… it’s a win win for everyone”.

The great food is not all that makes Marie’s Italian Deli a favorite. Karen enjoys hosting the special needs classes from Otwell and Lakeside Middle Schools. “They visit us before we open and we make pizzas together. They love to stretch the dough and love to walk into our big cooler.” They have also helped many with last minute meals or antipasta trays especially when there has been a death or a crisis in their family. Karen explained “Being so close to the hospitals we have a lot of wonderful customers who come in for our homemade soups,”Our own Soup for the Soul”.
It is this type of caring and thoughtfulness that makes Marie’s Italian Deli a true family owned restaurant.

With so many restaurants the area, it can be hard to figure out which ones are the best…or is it? The food is so delicious that they won the Best Fast Food Entree for their Pizza at Flavors of Forsyth in 2013 and 2014. They also won Best Dessert for their Chocolate Italian Love Cake at Taste of Forsyth in 2014. Recently, they won Best Deli in Forsyth County thru a voting competition put on by the Forsyth County News. Now who is ready for some Hot Fresh Homemade Pizza?

580 Atlanta Road
Cumming 400 Shopping Center
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 886-0084
mariesitaliandeli.com

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