🌱 New Cumming School Block Party + Election Day + Lambert Volleyball

Welcome back, Cumming! I'm here in your inbox to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including news on:

• Big Blue Marble Academy is hosting a grand opening block party
• Election Day
• Lambert Volleyball falls short

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Now, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 75 Low: 43.

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Here are the top stories in Cumming today:

1. 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)
2. Get out and vote! Nov. 8 is Election Day and Forsyth County residents will have a lot to choose from, including a senatorial race between incumbent Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), Herschel Walker (R), and Chase Oliver (L) as well as a gubernatorial race between incumbent Brian Kemp (R), Stacey Abrams (D), and Shane Hazel (L). Voting hours are 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Forsyth County Government)
3. Seeking its first ever state title, Lambert High School's girls volleyball team fell short in a thrilling five-set Class 7A loss to Buford Saturday at LakePoint Sporting Community. The Longhorns fought off three championship points at 15-14, 16-15 and 17-16 but eventually fell 19-17 in the fifth set. Lambert entered the match on a 19-game winning streak dating back more than month. (Subscription: Forsyth County News)

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Today in and around Cumming:

• Conversational English at Sharon Forks Library (11 a.m.)
• Christmas Open House at The Blue Barn (4 p.m.)
• Game of Life: High School Student Workshop at Local Church Forsyth (5 p.m.)
• RUN CMG Tuesday Night Group Runs at Big Peach Running Co (6:30 p.m.)
• NAMI FDL Family Support Meeting at Forsyth County United Way (6:45 p.m.)
• Torah & Tea at Jewish Community of Forsyth County (7:30 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Come join Relay for Life of Forsyth County for its 2nd Songwriters for Charity night at Legends Distillery Nov. 12. (Relay For Life of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)
• Forsyth County Schools is now accepting applications for 2023-24 principals. Apply today at http://ow.ly/UWzX50LtAm9 (Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)
• Chattahoochee Elementary's Scholastic Fall Book Fair runs Nov. 7-14. 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Chattahoochee Elementary via Facebook)
• Forsyth County Schools is seeking substitute nurses. Apply today at http://ow.ly/zYUp50LsvWa" (Forsyth County Schools 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)

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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 — Forsyth Conference Center (November 14)
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That's it for today! 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Cumming Daily? Contact me at phil.giltman@Patch.com