🌱 Leap Into Literacy + New Doctor Joins Northside Cancer Institute

Hey, everybody. Phil Giltman here with your Tuesday edition of the Cumming Daily. Keep reading to find out all the local information you need to know right now, including updates on:

• Leap into literacy!
• Northside Hospital Cancer Institute welcomes new doctor to the practice
• Ribbon cutting ceremony to recognize the Technology Corridor

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Now, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 73 Low: 50.

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Here are the top stories in Cumming today:

1. Families with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers are invited to enjoy a light dinner, stories, songs, and early literacy activities at Chattahoochee Elementary School Wednesday, Nov. 2 from 5:30-7 p.m. Sponsored by South Forsyth Rotary, "Bruce the Bear" from the book series by Ryan T. Higgins will be in attendance for story time and activities. Participating children can also take home a free book. Leap into Literacy programs are designed for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, but children of all ages are welcome to attend with a caregiver. Admission is free. (Forsyth County Library)
2. Northside Hospital Cancer Institute in Cumming welcomed Dr. Akansha Chowdhary to the practice. Chowdhary is a board-certified hematologist and medical oncologist with experience treating a wide variety of disorders. She has a special interest in benign hematology as well as lung, breast, prostate, and gastrointestinal malignancies. Chowdhary sees patients at Atlanta Cancer Care's Cumming office located at 1505 Northside Blvd., Suite 4600 in Cumming. (Northside Hospital)
3. State and local leaders gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 27 to recognize the recent naming of a portion of GA 400 as The Technology Corridor. The event was held at Digital Ignition, a technology business incubator, located at 190 Bluegrass Valley Parkway in Alpharetta. Earlier this year, the Georgia Legislature dubbed a stretch of GA 400 from Mansell Road to Highway 20 as The Technology Corridor. This stretch of GA 400 is often referred to as the fastest-growing tech area in Georgia and boasts the highest concentration of tech talent in the state. (Forsyth County Government)

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Today in Cumming:

• Conversational English at Sharon Forks Library (11 a.m.)
• Family Night at Freddy's (5 p.m.)
• Sharon Forks Writers' Group at Sharon Forks Library (6:30 p.m.)
• Special Poker Night at NoFo Brewery (6:30 p.m.)
• RUN CMG Tuesday Night Group Runs at Big Peach Running Co (6:30 p.m.)
• Live Music Bingo at Black Diamond Grill (7:30 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Who's hiring around Cumming? (Cumming Patch)
• Forsyth Central FAA was just recognized as a Nationally Ranked Two Star Chapter! Great job, everyone! (Forsyth Central High School via Facebook)
• Students had a wonderfully spooktacular time at the Heart of Forsyth's Treat Street! Visit the link for some great pictures of the event. (Cumming Elementary School via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. 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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