🌱 'Money Mike' Wins NL ROY + School Block Party + 911 Hiring Event

Morning, friends! Phil Giltman here with your Wednesday edition of the Cumming Daily, full of all the things you need to know about what's happening in town. Including updates on...

• Michael Harris II wins National League Rookie of the Year honors
• Big Blue Marble Academy is hosting a grand opening block party
• The Forsyth County 911 Center will host a hiring event

Fun fact: Nov. 16 is National Fast Food Day!

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Today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 52 Low: 26.

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Here are the top stories in Cumming today:

1. Braves phenom Michael Harris II has been named Major League Baseball's 2022 National League Rookie of the Year. With 22 of the 30 votes cast by members of the Baseball Writers' Association, Harris beat out teammate Spencer Strider, who received the other eight votes. Harris is now the ninth Braves player to be named NL Rookie of the Year and the first since Ronald Acuna Jr. in 2018. Nicknamed Money Mike, Harris grew up in DeKalb and Henry counties and attended Stockbridge High School. He was drafted out of high school with the 98th pick in the 2019 MLB draft. (MLB)
2. Big Blue Marble Academy is hosting a grand opening block party Friday, Nov. 18 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Bring family and friends for a fun-filled free afternoon of games, a bouncy house, face painting, DJ, family photo sessions and an ice cream truck. The school, located at 5415 Campground Road in Cumming, is now enrolling children ages six weeks to five years as well as after-school care for school-age children up to age 12. (Big Blue Marble Academy)
3. Looking for work? The Forsyth County 911 Center will host a hiring event for those interested Thursday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Public Safety Complex, 3520 Settingdown Road. Interested individuals can learn more about being a telecommunications officer, benefits, career growth and more. (Forsyth County Government)

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Today in and around Cumming:

• Weekly Hiring Event at The Place of Forsyth (10 a.m.)
• Storytime for Babies at Cumming Library (10:30 a.m.)
• Handcrafted at Hampton Park Library (1 p.m.)
• The Inquisitive Homeschool Society at Post Road Library (1:30 p.m.)
• Understanding Your Teen at United Way of Forsyth County (6 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• U.S. News recently ranked the best nursing homes in Georgia. (Patch)
• Cumming job openings, including a work from home sales professional. See who's hiring in the area. (Cumming Patch)
• Congratulations to Lakeside Middle School's VEX Robotics Team. They were Teamwork Champions this weekend at Otwell Middle School and now qualify for the State Championship in March. (Lakeside Middle via Facebook)
• Mashburn Elementary's Scholastic Book Fair was a huge success. The school surpassed its goal of $16K with record-breaking sales of over $17K. (Mashburn Elementary via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you soon!

— 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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