🌱 New County Manager + Brunch & Brew With Santa

Hello and happy Tuesday! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town. Today we'll cover these stories and more...

• David McKee named new Forsyth County manager
• West Forsyth High School running back receives offer from Clemson University
• Brunch and brews with Santa

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Now, today's weather:

Variably cloudy and cooler. High: 50 Low: 41.

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Here are the top stories today in Cumming:

1. The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners named David McKee the new county manager effective Dec. 16. McKee takes over following the departure of current County Manager Kevin Tanner. McKee has served in the position of assistant county manager since April 2021. In the role, McKee has overseen operations of the County's Engineering, Recycling & Solid Waste, Fleet Services, Water & Sewer, Public Transportation and Public Facilities departments. He also has served as the executive manager for all transportation related activities and responsibilities and is the County's key contact with the Georgia Department of Transportation. (Forsyth County Government)
2. West Forsyth High School running back Peyton Streko announced on his Twitter feed that he received an offer to play football at Clemson University. A 5-foot-10, 190-pound senior, Streko was committed to Air Force but reopened his recruitment two months ago. "It was electric, everything from the go-ahead score to the game-winning atmosphere," he told The Clemson Insider after the Syracuse game on Oct. 22. "The fans were in the game the whole time and it was loud. It's definitely a culture I'd love to play for." (The Clemson Insider)
3. Want to have brunch and some brews with Santa? Well, here's your chance as Cherry Street Brewpub in Halcyon is hosting its 4th annual Brunch & Brews with Santa Saturday, Dec. 17 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Come grab a selfie with Santa or let their in-house photographer snap a photo. (Facebook)

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Today in Cumming:

• 2022 Cops & Kids at Walmart Supercenter (6 p.m.)
• Christmas Cookie Decorating Workshop at NoFo Brewery (6 p.m.)
• 21st Annual Toys for Tots at Rooster's Cafe (6 p.m.)
• RUN CMG Tuesday Night Group Runs at Big Peach Running (6:30 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Forsyth Central High School is excited to announce that FCHS' Engine Team has brought home its first ever National Championship. (Forsyth Central High School via Facebook)
• Sawnee Elementary would like to congratulate 5th grade Spelling Bee winner, Sharya, and runner-up, Krish. (Sawnee Elementary via Facebook)
• Mashburn Elementary's Chorus had fun at the Atlanta Gladiators game. (Mashburn Elementary via Facebook)
• Humane Society of Forsyth County would like you to save the date as tickets for the Pour for Paws event go on sale soon. (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)

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Events:

• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Fresh Perks Every Week (December 13)
• Halcyon Hosts Fourth Annual Ugly Christmas Bar Crawl with the Grinch (December 15)
• Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra — A Kids' Christmas (December 17)
• Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra — Christmas Pops! (December 17)
• Christmas Eve Carols Service at Influencers Church Alpharetta (December 24)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you around!

— 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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