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Hello, Cumming! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today we have these stories and more...

  • Season of Celebration
  • Brunch & Brews with Santa
  • UNG celebrates groundbreaking for Cumming campus expansion

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Here are the top stories today in and around Cumming:

  1. Ready for some snow? Well, just because there's no snow in the forecast doesn't mean you can't see it snow. The City of Alpharetta will be hosting a Season of Celebration Friday, Dec. 2 from 5-9 p.m. in Downtown Alpharetta. Mayor Jim Gilvin will be on hand for the ceremonial lighting of the 60-foot Christmas tree on the Town Green starting at 6:30 p.m. Other activities include a holiday food drive, hot cocoa, selfies and sing-alongs with Santa, snow flurries, holiday music, and more. (Downtown Alpharetta)
  2. 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)
  3. University of North Georgia had a groundbreaking ceremony Nov. 3 to celebrate the expansion of the school's Cumming campus. Cumming Mayor Troy Brumbalow joined Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, UNG President Bonita C. Jacobs, state Sen. Steve Gooch and county and university leaders for the ceremony. The 27,300-square-foot addition will allow for more bachelor's degrees in Cumming while providing a capacity for future enrollment of 2,200 students. Construction will begin early next year with the new space slated to open in fall 2024. (Appen Media)

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Today in Cumming:

  • Economic Development Summit at Forsyth Conference Center (7:30 a.m.)
  • Baby Play Day at Post Road Library (10 a.m.)
  • Meet, greet and play at Cumming City Park (10 a.m.)
  • Live Music: Strings Recital at CFAF Studios (4 p.m.)
  • NoFo Brew Nights at NoFo Brewery (6 p.m.)
  • RUN CMG Tuesday Night Group Runs at Big Peach Running Co (6:30 p.m.)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up 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.

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