🌱 Cumming Author Publishes Children's Book + Veterans Day Ceremony

Hello, neighbors! I'm back with your new copy of the Cumming Daily. Follow along for everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including updates on:

• Cumming author publishes children's book
• Veterans Day ceremony at Cumming Fairgrounds
• The Green Bean Exchange's Christmas open house

Happy Veterans Day. Thank you to all our Veterans!

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Today's newsletter is sponsored by Heart & Hammer Realty

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If you listen to some gloomy types, you might think the current Atlanta-area real estate market is in free fall. Guess again.

Compared to July 2019, in July 2022:

• Inventory is tighter (Listings are down by nearly 50 percent)
• Prices are way up (Median home prices are up nearly 50 percent)
• Christmas Open House at The Green Bean Exchange

Oh, and interest rates? They're up, but by historical standards, they're still low as well.

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Now, today's weather:

Tropical rainstorm. High: 66 Low: 51.

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Here are the top stories in Cumming today:

1. Julia Totten Coley, a member of the Cumming Arts Center, has published a children's book called "The Journey of Sniggle-Snuggle." Released by Dorrance Publishing, "Sniggle-Snuggle" is a Swedish fairy tale written over 100 years ago by the author's grandmother. Coley adapted and rewrote that original story into what it is today. (PR Leap)
2. Due to forecast of rain, the Cumming Veterans Day Ceremony will be held inside the Cumming Fairgrounds Arena today at 11 a.m. The event is presented by Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1030. This year's keynote speaker will be Retired Lt. Col. Jeff Davis, who served in the United States Marine Corps for 23 years. (NewsBreak Original)
3. Calling all antiquers! The Green Bean Exchange, located at 438 Canton Road in Cumming, will host a Christmas Open House this weekend, Nov. 11-13. Come in for special sales, refreshments and holiday cheer. Friday and Saturday hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday hours are 12-5 p.m. (The Green Bean Exchange)

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Today in and around Cumming:

• Fall & Winter Children's Consignment Sale at Rhea Lana's (All Day)
• 19th Annual Steam, Antique Power & Gas Engine Expo at Cumming Fairgrounds (8 a.m.)
• Holiday Market: Shop, Sip & Stroll on The Green at Crabapple Market (12 p.m.)
• Live Music: James David Flowers at Freedom Mill (5 p.m.)
• Sunset Sessions at The Collection (6 p.m.)
• Live Music: Billy Brennan at Legends Distillery (6 p.m.)
• MTG Commander Night at 540 Lake Center Parkway (7 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Mashburn Elementary wants students and staff to wear its 'Be Kind' shirts as World Kindness Week begins Nov. 13. If you need a shirt, check out the info from the school's PTO. (Mashburn Elementary via Facebook)
• All Forsyth County Library locations will be closed today in observance of Veterans Day. Learn more about the brave men and women who have fought for our freedom. (Forsyth County Public Library via Facebook)
• Forsyth County Schools is seeking substitute nurses. Apply today at http://ow.ly/zYUp50LsvWa" (Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)
• United Way of Forsyth County announced the Forsyth Community Clinic will be open this Saturday, Nov. 12. (United Way of Forsyth County (Georgia) via Facebook)

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More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Events:

• Christmas Festival at Lanier Tech (November 12)
• Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra — A Veterans Day Salute! (November 12)
• Taxes in Retirement at Forsyth Conference Center (November 14)
• Add your event

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! 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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