🌱 9 Precinct Changes In Fulton County + Milton's Municipal Election

Hello all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Alpharetta-Milton Daily — here to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Enjoy...

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and very hot. High: 95 Low: 66.

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

1. The Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections approved nine precinct changes for today's Primary Election Runoff. Residents were sent postcards notifying them of the changes and providing other important runoff information. If you have additional questions, please click this link. Click the following link to view the full changes to the election runoff. (Atlanta Daily World)
2. The Milton Municipal Election Feasibility Committee held its first meeting to investigate how the city might hold its own municipal elections. In the past, Milton has outsourced municipal election operations to Fulton County. The committee is investigating the benefits and costs of operating the election independently like neighboring municipalities such as Loganville and Eatonton. (Milton Herald)
3. Fulton County's Rebecca Zhang was awarded Miss Georgia's Outstanding Teen 2022. The award came with a $5,000 scholarship. Zhang showcased her talent in Ballet en Pointe to the panel of judges during the first night of the preliminary competition. (Northwest Georgia News)
4. Milton's City Council considered a proposal to acquire seven acres of land for an active park in the southeastern area of the city. The Monday night agenda also included a proposal for a new restroom facility in Providence Park, possible appointments to the Trails Advisory Committee, and changing the city's special event permitting process. Click for more details on the various proposals. (Patch Press Release)
5. An investigation by the Fulton County Police Department has uncovered surprising details in a May 25 homicide. According to the department, De'ja McCrary was lured to South Fulton's Camelot Condominiums at the request of her ex-boyfriend Colvin Lindsey. McCrary was allegedly supposed to fight Lindsey's new girlfriend at the complex. Lindsey shot and killed McCrary as she stepped out of her car. Aquala Barnes, Colvin Lindsey, and Teandra Brox are currently being held in the Fulton County Jail. (People)

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Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Statewide Primary Runoff Election (All Day)
• Summer Horse Camp At Iron Horse in Alpharetta (9:30 AM)
• Beginner's Spanish Class At The Alpharetta Branch Public Library (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• One of the best foods to eat to cool off this summer is ceviche. Here are some of the best restaurants in Alpharetta serving this fresh fish dish. (Facebook)
• Fulton County Animal Services reminds the community that it has reopened its doors. Find your new best friend today! (Facebook)
• It's summer and the Fulton Arts has a full calendar of exciting summer events! Click here for the full Fulton Arts summer programing and calendar. (Facebook)

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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.