🌱 Sawnee Expansion Plans + Cumming Farmer's Market + New Job Openings

Hello, neighbors. It's Tuesday in Cumming and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

Today's newsletter is sponsored by Heart & Hammer Realty

Meet a local Realtor with a heart — and a hammer

Imagine for a moment you could find a local real estate agent with

• amazing energy
• deep knowledge of the changing market in the Atlanta area
• an obsession with customer service
• rave reviews from past clients

Now imagine that Realtor came with a top-notch builder — someone who could help you evaluate a home or who could help you get a home ready to sell for the best price.

Impossible, you’re probably thinking.

Meet Amanda and Andy Shelton of Heart & Hammer Realty. She’s a Top 20% Keller Williams agent with deep expertise in the North Atlanta market. He’s an experienced builder who can evaluate a home from the inside out — and do something about it.

“He likes to say he’s the heart, and I’m the hammer,” Amanda says. “But it’s the opposite — unless we’re negotiating.”

Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, build or invest, work with a trusted local team who can serve as your partners in this rapidly evolving market. Call or text Amanda today at 770.572.0722, or email her at amandashelton@kw.com.

Now, today's weather:

Milder with clouds and sun. High: 53 Low: 41.

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Here are the top five stories in Cumming today:

1. A northern bypass around downtown is coming. The City of Cumming approved a pair of land purchases for a road project and is starting to take steps toward an expansion of Sawnee Drive. Over the weekend, crews worked to clear land for the new Sawnee Village mixed-use development. (Forsythe News)
2. Great Decisions: America's Global Affairs Discussion Program at Forsyth Library is starting up for 2023. Jan. 25 kicks off the library's seven-week discussion for high schoolers and adults to debate their thoughts on global affairs with expert guest speakers. Jan. 25's topic will be "War Crimes" with special guest Dr. John Romero. (Forsyth County Public Library)
3. Did you make it to the Cumming Farmer's Market this past weekend? Though it was a brisk morning, vendors and locals made their Saturday count with delicious homemade food and striking items. Check out the variety of goods available and make plans to visit the outdoor market this coming weekend. (Cumming Farmer's Market)
4. Yesterday (Jan. 23), Highway 9 southbound and Majors Road westbound were shut down for a crash. Drivers were encouraged to find alternate routes. Officers responded to the scene of the accident and details are still developing. As of the time of this writing, officials were unsure of how long the highway would be shut down. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office)
5. New jobs are available in Cumming and across greater Georgia. Looking for a new position in the sales, customer service, or warehousing industries? Dozens of new jobs are looking for motivated individuals in and around Cumming. Specifically, Kaiser Siding & Roofing is looking to hire an Outside Sales Representative and quoted the job's salary range as $70,000-$250,000 a year. (Cumming Patch)

Today in Cumming:

• Book Explorers at the Forsyth County Public Library - Cumming Library (4:00 PM)
• Teen Writers' Club at the Forsyth County Public Library - Cumming Library (6:30 PM)
• Best of Forsyth 2023 Awards at Forsyth Conference Center at Lanier Technical College (Thursday, 6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• This Friday, Jan. 27, is the deadline to personalize a yearbook cover. If your child attends Lakeside Middle and wants their yearbook personalized with their name or activity icons, order before Friday. (Lakeside Middle via Facebook)
• The Relay For Life of Forsyth County welcomes residents to join in starting Feb. 1. Attendees will enjoy great food and good company while supporting a great cause. (Relay For Life of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)
• Forsyth County Schools is excited to start registration for Brookwood and New Hope kindergarten students for the 2023-2024 school year. Parents can register their children until Jan. 27 at https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/kenroll. (Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)
• Forsyth County Schools parents and guardians: The K-5 math resources review ends next Monday, Jan. 30. (Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.