🌱 Absentee Ballots + Citizens Police Academy + Ladies Nights

Hey, everybody! It's Tuesday in Alpharetta-Milton and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town, including updates on:

• Absentee ballots for upcoming election.
• Upcoming Milton Citizens Police Academy.
• 'Ladies Nights' at Milton's at the Community Center at Milton City Park and Preserve.

But first, today's weather: Today will be mostly sunny and very hot. The high will be 97 with a low of 74.

Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. Starting yesterday, Milton voters can apply for an absentee ballot for the upcoming municipal election. This period extends through Oct. 27. In addition, if you're interested in running for City Council, the "qualifying period" started on Aug. 21, and goes through Aug. 25 at 4:30 p.m. Here is a link to more information on the upcoming elections: www.miltonga.gov/Elections (City of Milton)
2. Are you interested in learning about the Milton Police Department? Check out the Milton Citizens Police Academy classes that start on Sept. 14. They run for 6 weeks, and classes are held at the department's headquarters off Highway 9. There will be interactive sessions, question and answer discussions and more. Here is a link to apply for the program: https://www.miltonga.gov/.../com.../citizens-police-academy/
3. Milton is holding a new program called “Ladies Nights.” The first session will be held this Thursday, Aug. 24, at the Community Center at Milton City Park and Preserve (1785 Dinsmore Road). There will be bunco, a trunk show from North Fulton Community Charities and more! Registration is required, and attendees are asked to bring an appetizer or dessert. Here is a link to sign up. www.miltonga.gov/Registration. Click on the “Ladies Night” tab, then click on the “Bunco and Bargains Party” item. " If you have questions, please email Parks and Recreation Specialist Micaela Burke at micaela.burke@miltonga.gov." (City of Milton)

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Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

Tuesday, August 22

• Mothers and Minis at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (10:30 AM)
• Dungeons & Dragons at Six Bridges Brewing, 1850 Heritage Walk in Milton (5:00 PM)
• One Book, One Read Book Club at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (6:30 PM)
• History, Mystery, Mayhem & Music at Brimstone Restaurant & Tavern, 10595 Old Alabama Road Con in Alpharetta (7:00 PM)
• Yoga with Magda at the Wills Park Recreation Center, 11925 Wills Road in Alpharetta (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Midway Elementary has named their Teacher of the Year finalists. They are Mrs. Love, Ms. Oglesby and Mrs. Thomas. Congratulations to all of them! (Midway Elementary via Facebook)
• The Alpharetta Arts Commission is meeting this evening starting at 6 p.m. in City Hall. Here is a link to the agenda and packet https://bit.ly/3OJOmYF . The purpose of the Arts Commission is to promote and support cultural arts in Alpharetta. Citizens can attend the meeting in person or online. (City of Alpharetta)
• Now that school has started, please take care when driving in school zones. If the signs are flashing, the speed limit is 25. Milton Police will be watching speeds in these areas and enforcing the speed limits. (Milton Police Department via Facebook)
• There is a book sale today at the Milton Library from 1-5:50 p.m. "Over 10,000 gently used books for all ages and a large inventory of 300-piece jigsaw puzzles." Prices are very low and proceeds support programs at the library. (Friends of The Milton Library via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update!

— Gail Lafleche

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