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Hello, neighbors! I'm back with your new edition of the Cumming Daily. Let's get this day started off right with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town, including updates on:

  • Metro Atlanta churches raise $8.4 million from annual campaign
  • Santa Shuffle 5K, Kids Fun Run & Virtual 5K
  • HOBNOB Halcyon Adult Christmas Party

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How is the Atlanta-area real estate market changing? The numbers are in.

We all know the real estate market in the Atlanta area has been slowing. But in October, the market hit the emergency brake.

Consider:

  • Home sales dropped by 35 percent vs. October of last year
  • 4,415 homes sold in October — the lowest October number since 2011
  • Active listings are up nearly 80 percent

Fortunately, demand in Cumming hasn't fallen as much as in the greater Atlanta area. But in a more challenging market, your agent matters more than ever. And if that Realtor comes with a homebuilder who can help you evaluate a property, odds of seller concessions — and buyer success — go up.

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Now, today's weather:

Low clouds may break; warm. High: 69 Low: 54.

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Here are the top stories in Cumming today:

  1. 'Tis the season for giving. Browns Bridge Church in Cumming, in partnership with other metro Atlanta churches, raised more than $8.4 million as part of its annual Be Rich initiative. Started in 2007 as a "global generosity movement," the Be Rich project has grown to include 64 churches in 20 states and has raised more than $79 million for various nonprofit groups. (Appen Media)
  2. Want to burn some calories before the holidays? Well, start your holiday season off right with a Santa Shuffle 5K and Kids Fun Run at Cumming City Center Dec. 24. Hosted by Relay for Life of Forsyth County and Big Peach Running Company-Cumming, the race starts at 8:30 a.m. The Kids Fun Run (ages 10 & under) starts at 9:15 a.m. Cumming City Center is located at 423 Canton Road in Cumming. (Santa Shuffle)
  3. Ready to party? Well, HOBNOB at Halcyon is hosting an inaugural Adult Christmas Party Saturday, Dec. 17. Come in for dinner and stay for the party. A live DJ will start at 8 p.m. with a live band going at 9:30 p.m. Entry is free with a ticket. There will be an ugly sweater contest and $5 Santa shots. Party is limited to 200 ticket holders. (HOBNOB)

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Today in and around Cumming:

  • Bookmobile Visit at The Willows Aparments (3 p.m.)
  • FoLo Connections at Legends Distillery (6 p.m.)
  • Holiday Storytime with Mrs. Claus at Cumming Library (6:30 p.m.)
  • Women's Self Defense at Central Park Rec Center (6:30 p.m.)
  • Stress Pups for Teens at Sharon Forks Library (7 p.m.)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— Phil Giltman

About me: I've lived in Cumming since 2010. I'm married with two kids, both in Forsyth County Schools. I consider myself a jack of all trades. I love solid news reporting, scoring baseball games, playing golf, watching movies, reading books, doing crossword puzzles, listening to music, competing in fantasy leagues, commissioning said fantasy leagues, playing poker, trying new foods, traveling, and hanging with friends and family. I appreciate you stopping by.

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