🌱 Police Seek Alleged Kidnapper + FINAFLEX Donates Thanksgiving Meals

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! I'm back with your new edition of the Cumming Daily. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick dive into the most important things happening in town. Today's issue includes updates on:

• Police looking for alleged kidnapper
• FINAFLEX provides Thanksgiving meals to those in need
• Advance voting for the Dec. 6 General Election Runoff

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We all know the real estate market in the Atlanta area has been slowing. But in October, the market hit the emergency brake.

Consider:

• Home sales dropped by 35 percent vs. October of last year
• 4,415 homes sold in October — the lowest October number since 2011
• Active listings are up nearly 80 percent

Fortunately, demand in Cumming hasn't fallen as much as in the greater Atlanta area. But in a more challenging market, your agent matters more than ever. And if that Realtor comes with a homebuilder who can help you evaluate a property, odds of seller concessions — and buyer success — go up.

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Now, today's weather:

Mainly cloudy and cooler. High: 60 Low: 48.

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Here are the top stories in Cumming today:

1. The Cumming Police Department is asking the general public to be on the lookout for a man accused of possibly kidnapping his 6-year-old son. Officials are searching for Richard Alan Williams, 41, and Adler Williams. According to authorities, Williams was supposed to return Adler to his mother Tuesday afternoon but never showed up. Investigators believe he may have gone to Florida, which is outside his court-ordered custody agreement. If anyone has information, please contact the Cumming Police Department. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. 'Tis the season for giving. Employees and volunteers at FINAFLEX, a healthy snack and supplement company located in Forsyth County, packed a truck and van full of Thanksgiving turkeys and fixings to deliver to the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office as well as those in need in the community. As part of the 13th annual FINAFLEX Feast, the company delivered 107 meals. (Subscription: Forsyth County News)
3. Advance Voting for the Dec. 6 General Election Runoff will be offered to Forsyth County registered voters from Monday, Nov. 28 through Friday, Dec. 2, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Throughout the week, residents can look at a digital map displaying the current estimated wait times for all Advance Voting locations. (Forsyth County Government)

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Today in Cumming:

• Thanksgiving Day Gobble Wobble 5K, 10K & 1K Kids Fun Run at Halcyon (7 a.m.)
• Thanksgiving at 10th & Piedmont and Gilbert's (11 a.m.)
• Turkeyoke at Good Ol' Days Bar and Grill (7 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Due to the chilly temperatures, Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is reminding pet owners to bring their pets inside. They are susceptible to hypothermia just like humans. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Forsyth County Government offices will be closed today and tomorrow for Thanksgiving. They will reopen Monday, Nov. 28. (Forsyth County Government)
• Chattahoochee Elementary would like to congratulate the school's Kids of Character from first quarter. These students were nominated by a teacher for exhibiting Champion behaviors. (Chattahoochee Elementary via Facebook)
• Early bird registration is going on right now for Central Park Baseball and Softball. (Central Park Baseball and Softball via Facebook)

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That's it for today! See you all tomorrow morning 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.

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