🌱 UpcomingCity Council Meetings + $33 Million Extra In Schools Budget

Hello again, everybody! I'm back with your new edition of the Alpharetta-Milton Daily. Let's get this Saturday started off right, with a quick dive into the most important things happening around town.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 83 Low: 66.

Here are the top five stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. The Alpharetta City Council will hold two meetings next week at City Hall. On Monday, the regularly scheduled meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. and an executive session will go into affect as the second meeting during a recess of the regular meeting. The executive meeting will be held to discuss litigation matters. (City of Alpharetta GA via Facebook)
2. The Fulton County School System is getting about $33 million more than expected in its budget. The extra money is due to higher revenue from property taxes because of the high value of homes. More than half of a homeowners' property tax goes to the school system in Fulton County. (Alpharetta-Roswell Herald)
3. Fulton County college students will have the opportunity to vote on campus ahead of the November election. The county's election board approved 36 voting locations after the ACLU of Georgia brought up concerns of voting opportunities from students and administrators. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
4. Fulton County schools are still trying to hire teachers despite filling 97 percent of their vacancies. About 176 teaching positions – 26 special education positions included – are still open. Gonzalo La Cava, the head of human resources for the school system, says the openings are district-wide in all types of positions. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
5. Yesterday was the last day for Alpharetta's curbside glass recycling program. Residents may dispose of glass into their trash or take the glass to be recycled at the Keep North Fulton Beautiful recycling center in Sandy Springs. The city estimates the average household will save $4.19 monthly from the canceled program. (City of Alpharetta)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Alpharetta Farmers Market At Alpharetta City Center (8:30 AM)
• Happily Ever After Divorce Virtual Support Group At Atlanta Divorce Law Group (10:00 AM)
• Native Plants Of The Cherokee At Alpharetta Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• Rock For Rescues Benefit Concert At Crabapple Market (5:00 PM)
• Cody Jinks & Clint Black At Ameris Bank Amphitheatre (6:00 PM)
• BJ Wilbanks At Matildas Music Under The Pines (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Alpharetta's Home By Dark free concert series continues today at Brooke Street Park. Head to the park by 7:30 p.m. so you don't miss any of the musical guests! (City of Alpharetta GA via Facebook)
• The Book Barn in Milton is open today from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Area high schoolers may be able to find some of the required reading on their back-to-school lists! (Friends of The Milton Library via Facebook)
• The "Colors of India" art exhibit is on display at the Alpharetta Arts Center through Sept. 23. Don't miss this cultural display of works of art created by 15 female India American Cultural Association members. (Alpharetta-Roswell Herald)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.