🌱 Alpharetta 2024 Budget + New Details On North Point Mall Shooting

Hello all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this Saturday started off right with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Hot and humid; a p.m. t-storm. High: 94 Low: 71.
• Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm. High: 94 Low: 72.

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

1. After multiple public hearings, the Alpharetta City Council has approved the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget and millage rate. The council opted to maintain the 5.750 mills rate amid rising costs to avoid a property tax hike. The $154 million budget includes $40.2 million for public safety, including 4 percent performance-based merit raises and new staff positions for the Real-Time Crime Center and Assistant Fire Marshall. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. The Alpharetta Police Department is emphasizing the importance of firearm safety as new details emerge about this month's shooting at a North Point Mall carnival. The Jun. 7 incident, which left two teens injured, was revealed to be an accidental shooting by a 15-year-old boy who possessed the firearm unlawfully. Officials urged gun owners to secure their weapons safely in holsters to avoid such incidents. (11Alive.com WXIA)
3. Two new restaurants in Alpharetta have had their alcoholic beverage license applications approved by the city council. One approval was for Snooze A.M. Eatery, which opened this past Wednesday on North Point Parkway; the breakfast/brunch/lunch spot will impose a three-drink maximum for patrons. The second approval was for Eggroll Boyz, which opened approximately one year ago on Windward Parkway; staff at the restaurant will take courses on serving alcoholic beverages. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Today and tomorrow in Alpharetta-Milton:

Saturday, July 1

• Alpharetta Farmers Market At Town Green By Alpharetta City Hall (8:30 AM)
• Saturday Wine Tasting At Fermented (4:00 PM)
• Kidz Bop: Never Stop Live Tour At Ameris Bank Amphitheater (6:00 PM)
• Home By Dark Concert Series: Nathan Angelo And Kyshona Armstrong At Union Hill Park (8:00 PM)

Sunday, July 2

• 25th Anniversary At Queen Of Hearts Antiques & Interiors (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Are you going to the City of Milton's Independence Day Walking and Celebration Parade today? Starting at 10:00 a.m., you can head over to 12615 Broadwell Road for food vendors, family-friendly activities, and even a patriotic costume competition. (Alpharetta-Milton Patch)
• Reminder from the Alpharetta Library: there will be no book sale today (Saturday, Jul. 1). The next book sale will be the following Saturday, Jul. 8. (Friends of the Alpharetta Library via Facebook)
• For those interested in a career in law enforcement, the Milton Police Department is actively seeking certified police officers. Those interested can review the department's lateral entry program at the link and are encouraged to contact Lieutenant Chris Ward at christopher.ward@miltonga.gov. (Milton Police Department via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll see you around.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.