🌱 4th Of July Events + Planting Support + Concert Series Tonight

Good morning, everybody! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Alpharetta-Milton Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm in spots. High: 84 Low: 70.

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

1. Still stuck on Fourth of July plans? There are plenty of fun Jul. 4 festivities happening around Alpharetta-Milton through the weekend. In Milton, the festivities kick off tomorrow, Jul. 2 for its Independence Day Celebration and Walking Parade in Crabapple. In Alpharetta, Wills Park is the place to be on Jul. 4 where the city will hold its annual fireworks display. See more events in the metro Atlanta area and details all at the link! (Alpharetta-Roswell Herald)
2. Alpharetta gardeners can support the local nonprofit, North Fulton Master Gardeners (NFMG) by planting their hearts out! From now through Nov. 1, the nonprofit is offering local gardeners a Fall Give & Garden online sale now where you can order from almost 100 different varieties of plants and bulbs. Proceeds from the sale will go to NFMG's efforts to meet its goals of providing quality horticultural education to the North Fulton community. Place orders here. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. In the mood for live music? Head to the Town Green by Alpharetta City Hall tonight for the Alpharetta City Center Concert Series! This series is brought to you by Hometown Mortgage and features the Honey Do's, a band described as a “Fathers & Sons” rock & roll band. Don't forget the lawn chairs and blankets! (Awesome Alpharetta)
4. Looking for your fur-ever friend? You're in luck! Patch and Petfinder have teamed up again to bring you the latest pets in the Alpharetta-Milton area. Meet an affectionate senior pup, Bayley, or take a look at Dulce Coco and Godiva Coco, two cocker spaniels ready for a home to call their own. See all the pets at the link. (Alpharetta-Milton Patch)
5. A woman was safely rescued after she was found on the roof of the Fulton County Courthouse complex in Downtown Atlanta. Crisis negotiators were called to the scene after authorities found a woman on top of the roof of the building at 185 Central Ave. SW. First responders apparently worked with the woman for over an hour before they helped her down to safety. The investigation is ongoing. (11 Alive)

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Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• "Juneteenth: What Freedom Means to Me" Art Exhibit - Alpharetta Arts Center (8:30 AM)
• Dino Safari…A Walk Thru Adventure - Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau (11:00 AM)
• Live Music - The Painted Horse Tasting Room & Wine Bar (6:00 PM)
• Avalon Nights Live - Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau (6:00 PM)
• Couples Cooking: Mexican-Style Comfort Food - Publix Aprons Cooking School (6:30 PM)
• Live Music On The Rooftop Terrace - Fairway Social (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Town Green Fountain reopened yesterday! The leaks that had caused the fountain's closure have been repaired and it's all ready to go after some overnight curing. (City of Alpharetta GA via Facebook)
• Get your steps in and enjoy some awesome sips at Trails and Ales on Thursday, Jul. 21! Meet at Jekyll Brewing to get some fresh air while enjoying an evening walk through our scenic trails and parks. (Awesome Alpharetta, Georgia via Instagram)
• The City of Milton, Georgia - Government is sharing helpful tips and stats on dogs and fireworks at the link. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)

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