🌱 Banker Named Defense Director + 'Soaps In The South' Event

Good morning, friends! It's Tuesday in Cumming and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community, including updates on:

• Melissa Banker named Forsyth County Indigent Defense Director
• Kelly Mill Elementary custodian is a top 10 finalist in Custodian of the Year Contest
• Soap stars to participate in "Soaps in the South" event, benefitting Camp Dream charity

But first, today's weather:

Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 59 Low: 40.

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Here are the top five stories today in Cumming:

1. Melissa Banker has been named the new indigent defense director in Forsyth County. Banker has over 20 years of experience in the county's criminal justice system. Her new role will include the responsibility of providing attorneys to criminal defendants in the county. She states that her goal is to be a voice for the voiceless and ensure that defendants' needs are met. (Forsyth County News Online)
2. Richard Toomey of Kelly Mill Elementary in Cumming is one of the top 10 finalists in the Cintas 2023 Custodian of the Year Contest. The winner of the contest will get a $10,000 cash award and the winner's school will receive cleaning products and a facilities assessment valued at $35,000. You can vote for this year's finalist on the 2023 Custodian of the Year website. (CleanLink)
3. The 2023 "Soaps in the South" event will take place on Jun. 24 and 25 in Alpharetta and Cumming. This event benefits the Camp Dream charity which provides a summer camp experience for children and young adults with physical and developmental disabilities. Attendees of the event will have the chance to have personal interactions with actors from well-known soap operas including "Days of Our Lives" and "General Hospital." (True Hollywood Talk)
4. The next Forsyth County Board of Education meeting will be held today, Mar. 21, at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held at Board of Education/Professional Development Center in Cumming. You can view the meeting agenda here when it becomes available. (Forsyth County Schools)
5. Looking for a new home in the Cumming area? A list of new local properties has been compiled to simplify your search. This list of homes ranges from $359,000 to $850,000 and has anywhere from three to five bedrooms and two to five bathrooms. (Cumming Patch)

Today in Cumming:

• Paws To Read At Post Road Library (3:30 PM)
• NoFo Comedy Night At NoFo Brew Co (6:30 PM)
• Live Music Bingo At The Black Diamond Grill (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Forsyth County Education Foundation visited Whitlow Elementary yesterday, Mar. 20, for the Duck Drive! The Duck Drive allows teachers to win grants for their classrooms through the Education Foundation. You can adopt a duck for $10 to enter a raffle to win $10,000. (Whitlow Elementary via Facebook)
• Family Fest at North Forsyth High School is coming up on Thursday, Mar. 23. Bring out the whole family to enjoy food trucks, inflatables, and performances. (Matt Elementary via Facebook)
• Are you a member at the Y? Complete the Y Member Survey now until Apr. 7 for a chance to win one of 20 Amazon gift cards worth $50. (Forsyth County Family YMCA via Instagram)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you tomorrow for another update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.