🌱 Campaign In Cumming This Week + HomeTown Health Awards

Hello, everybody! I'm here right on time with your fresh copy of the Cumming Daily, filled with all the community news you need to know right now. Today you'll find these stories and more:

• Gov. Brian Kemp and Former VP Mike Pence will make a stop in Cumming this week
• HomeTown Health held its Fall Conference last week
• New homes on the market in the Cumming area

But first, today's weather:

Warmer with a shower. High: 70 Low: 48.

Here are the top five stories today in Cumming:

1. Mike Pence is campaigning for Gov. Brian Kemp in Georgia ahead of the 2022 midterms and will make stops in Cumming and Gainsville this week. Kemp and Pence will speak at the Cumming Cigar Company on Tuesday, Nov. 1. Election day is next Tuesday, Nov. 8. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. HomeTown Health, LLC, located in Cumming, held its 23rd Annual Fall Conference at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia from Oct. 19-21. The annual event featured multiple breakout sessions and presentations from industry experts, hospital leaders, established public figures, and healthcare leaders on a local and state level. View all the hospitals' and leaders' awards at the link. (EIN News)
3. Calling all Cumming prospective homeowners! There are five new homes on the market you have to see in the area. From the stunning brick on the property located on Olivia View Court to the wrap-around walkway featured on the Gordon Sosebee Drive property, there's sure to be a home that catches your eye! If you want to see even more real estate options in the Cumming area, click here. (Cumming Patch)
4. The Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA needs your help! The Best of Forsyth 2023 is here and the Humane Society is up for awards in the following categories: best charity event, the best place to work, and best place to volunteer. Voting and additional information are available at this link. (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)
5. Save the dates! The Christmas Arts & Crafts Festival at Lanier Tech will take place this year on Nov. 12 and 13. Known as one of the largest indoor arts and crafts festivals in Forsyth County, this year will feature original, handcrafted works by over 100 professional artisans and craftsmen. Attractions include The Elf Corner Gift Shop, the Festival of Trees Shop, and Photos with Santa. (Patch)

Patch deal of the day:

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(The Patch Deals team scours the web for deals we think you'll love; we may earn a commission on purchases. All deals are as of publication and could change.)

Today in Cumming:

• Fall Story Stroll: Mr. Pumpkin's Tea Party At Cumming Library (All Day)
• Books & Babies At Forsyth County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Vickery Village Farmers Market At Vickery Village (3:30 PM)
• Family PJ Storytime At Sharon Forks Library (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Check out the precious pets at the Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA, including Ken, a handsome five-month-old Basenji/Carolina Dog Mix waiting for his FURever home and family. (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)
• See how the Robotics Team at Shiloh Point Elementary rocked their first competition of the year at the link! (Shiloh Point Elementary via Facebook)
• Head to Vibe Fitness this morning at 9:45 a.m. to learn the Thriller dance in your Halloween costume! View more details about the cardio dance party at the link. (Patch)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.