🌱 CrossFit Dynamo Fundraiser + Meet Pinecrest Academy's New Principal

Hi all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Cumming Patch newsletter. Here's all the local news you need to know right now, including...

• How CrossFit Dynamo raised $437,766 for childhood cancer research.
• Meet Pinecrest Academy's new principal, Dr. Blanca Plaza Snyder for the 203-2024 school year.
• "Women in Contemporary Chinese American Art" is tonight at Cumming Library.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny, breezy and cool. High: 66 Low: 43.

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Here are the top five stories today in Cumming:

1. CrossFit Dynamo in Cumming has raised $437,766 for childhood cancer research since 2017 and is hoping to hit $500,000 this summer. The owner, John Manser, created the fundraiser called 24 in 24, where participants complete 24 WODs (workouts of the day) in 24 hours and then donate the money to the Rally Foundation. The annual event brings between 55 and 100 local participants. Manser would love for other gyms to participate with the ultimate goal of getting to a place where the community can raise hundreds of thousands of dollars per year. (Morning Chalk Up)
2. Pinecrest Academy is pleased to announce Dr. Blanca Plazas Snyder as the PreK3 through eighth grade principal for the 2023-2024 school year! Dr. Snyder was the head of middle school at St. Gabriel’s Catholic School in Austin, Texas, and brings over 10 years of experience in educational policy and research and classroom experience. “I am humbled and honored to join a Christ-centered school community that is focused on forming Christian leaders who will transform the world,” Snyder said. Former Principal Lenny Forti, who served since July 2019, will be retiring in July. (Cumming Patch)
3. Former Cumming attorney Alex Myers is now Dawson County’s next chief magistrate. After serving as a local attorney, Myers began work as a judge in July 2020, upon graduating in 2018 from the Mercer University School of Law. Alex was appointed to the new role by the superior judges of the judicial circuit and was sworn in as chief magistrate judge during a ceremony on Apr. 27, filling the unexpired term of Anthony Tarncki who recently announced his resignation from the bench. (Subscription: Dawson Community News)
4. Don’t miss the "Women in Contemporary Chinese American Art" talk tonight (May 2) at Cumming Library. The event is meant to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage, and Dr. Yanfei Zhu will discuss works of art by prominent and emerging female artists. Some of the artists include Tseng-Yu-ho, Hung Liu, Bernice Bing, Maya Lin, Patty Chang, and Gabrielle Widjaja. (Forsyth County Public Library)
5. Cumming job seekers: If you’re looking for a new job or career, many local employers are searching to fill full-time and part-time openings! The list at the link includes opportunities across Cumming and the greater Georgia area, with positions in customer service, sales, truck driving, business services, and more. Salary and benefits vary by title and company. (Cumming Patch)

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Today in Cumming:

• Baby Play Day At Post Road Library (10:00 AM)
• Family Night At Freddy's Frozen Custard And Steakburgers (5:00 PM)
• Live Music Bingo At The Black Diamond Grill (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Last weekend, the Forsyth Central High School Engine Team competed in the state championship and national qualifying event. Team 1 was victorious and is now the 2023 state champions – congratulations! (Forsyth Central High School via Facebook)
• On Friday, May 12, the 5th Grade Parent Committee of Kelly Mill Elementary will be selling Chick-Fil-A biscuits in the carline! You can pre-order or bring $5 on the morning of the sale. Quantities will be limited. (Kelly Mill Elementary via Facebook)
• The Cumming Farmers Market had lots of vendors on Saturday and more are coming in the weeks ahead! Come out and support your neighbors every Saturday from 8-11 a.m. in the new City Center parking lot. (Cumming Farmers Market via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. See you all 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.