🌱 Cumming City Center Free Concert + BBQ Competition + Blood Drive

Hey, Cumming! Phil Giltman here with your fresh copy of the Cumming Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Including updates on:

• Free concert Friday at Cumming City Center
• Atlanta BBQ Store Classic comes to Cumming Fairgrounds
• Blood drive

Fun fact: Nov. 2 is National Deviled Egg Day.

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Today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 73 Low: 50.

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Here are the top stories in Cumming today:

1. Cumming City Center announced its final free concert of the year when The New Royals take the stage at Lou Sobh Amphitheater Friday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. This is the third free concert Cumming City Center has put on this year. The New Royals offer "a broad repertoire, including contemporary hits and iconic classics from the 1960s through today." Parking is free and food trucks and beverage vendors will be on site for purchase. (NewsBreak Original)
2. Ready to see some barbecue pitmasters? Well, more than 80 competition barbecue teams from across the nation will come to Cumming Fairgrounds Nov. 18-19 for the Atlanta BBQ Store Classic. The public is invited to attend Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Vendors, food trucks, kids' activities, and a peek into BBQ competition will be available. Admission and parking are free. Canned food donations for the Northeast Georgia Foodbank and Toys for Tots donations will be collected by the participating organizations. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Northeast Georgia Foodbank. (Patch)
3. The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive from 2-7 p.m. today at Sharon Forks Library. "The need is constant. The gratification is instant." To make an appointment, please visit www.RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor keyword: sharonforks; or call 1-800-Red-Cross. Be sure to eat iron rich foods, drink plenty of noncaffeinated fluids and get a good night's rest before donating blood. Photo ID is required. (Forsyth County Library)

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Today in and around Cumming:

• Discovery Day Kids Club at Halcyon Forsyth (10 a.m.)
• Weekly Hiring Event at The Place of Forsyth (10 a.m.)
• Ornament Craft Workshop at The Well (12:30 p.m.)
• FOCO Works Career Fair at Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce (1 p.m.)
• The Academies and Pathways Exploration at Forsyth Central High School (5:30 p.m.)
• Trivia Night at Freedom Mill (7 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Forsyth County Government announced this is the final week of advance voting. (Forsyth County Georgia Government via Facebook)
• Central Park Baseball and Softball announced registration for Spring 2023 Baseball and Softball is now open. Take advantage of the early bird discount by signing up before Jan. 1. (Central Park Baseball and Softball via Facebook)
• Forsyth Central High School is hosting its Thrifting Extravaganza again this year. Donate your coats, jackets or hoodies by Dec. 8 for the school's Extravaganza running Dec. 12-14. The club with the most donated items wins a pizza party. (Forsyth Central High School via Facebook)
• Relay For Life of Forsyth County is hosting a "Thriller" performance at this year's Cumming Lantern Parade Nov. 22 at the Cumming City Center Amphitheater. (Relay For Life of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! See you all tomorrow for 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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