Alpharetta Avalon Trick or Treat + Scarecrow Votes

Hi all. It's me, Gail Lafleche, your host of the Daily. Let's get this Monday started off right with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including updates on...

• Avalon Trick or Treat
• Scarecrow Voting
• Traffic at perimeter

But first, today's weather:

Today will be nice and sunny with a high of 75 and a low of 49.

Our local sponsor has some great stuff to offer:

Looking to buy or sell a home in North Fulton? Work with experienced, highly-rated local Realtors with deep knowledge of our market. Phillip & LeeAnn Maxwell of Century 21 Connect Realty have over 80 5-star reviews and have been recognized as being in the top 5% of agents by the Atlanta Board of Realtors. They understand every aspect of the process — from staging and marketing to negotiating and financing — and have the track record to prove it. Meet The Maxwells here or call 678-467-2919 today.

Click here to get your business featured in this spot.

Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. Trick or treat at the Alpharetta Avalon is coming up! The event is on October 29th at 10AM. You can pick up a map from the concierge that shows the participating merchants. (Awesome Alpharetta)
2. Make sure to vote for your favorite scarecrow in downtown Alpharetta. There are "more than 150 whimsical scarecrows designed by local schools, classrooms, non-profits, neighborhoods, families, and local businesses." Voting continues through Oct 19; all you have to do is post a selfie with your favorite one! (Awesome Alpharetta)
3. Remember to check your traffic app before driving into Atlanta. GDOT is closing down lanes at the 400 I285 interchange to repair some bridges. This phase of the project is expected to last several months. (WSB Atlanta)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• ESL Class at the Alpharetta Library(11:00 AM)
• Live Action Dungeons and Dragons at the Milton Library (1:00 PM)
• Five Finger Death Punch at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta (6:30 PM)

From my notebook

• The state is researching whether a retired Alpharetta Municipal Judge wrongfully presided over several cases. Judge Barry Zimmerman resigned in June over reports of possible criminal conduct. The allegations involve six cases where he represented criminal defendants, using another attorney’s name and signature as a “straw man” defense attorney to file pleas with another Alpharetta judge.(Appen)
  
• Sunny Stevens, an equestrian figurehead in Milton, passed away at 75 years old. She will forever be a part of Milton’s rural heritage." Deemed the region’s “equestrian godmother,” those in the horse community, and beyond," knew the native Atlantan and her steadfast attitude about training riders. Sunny won numerous awards for her equestrian work. Most recently, she received the Georgia Hunter Jumper Association Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020 for her devotion to protecting the wellbeing of the horse and safety of the rider." (Appen)
• An Evereve Avalon employee is suspected of stealing thousands from the store. The employee is accused of taking customer returns and removing cash from the register. The suspect is a 40 year old women from Duluth and police are investigating the matter. (Appen)
• Alpharetta residents who pay their propery taxes directly to the city have started receiving their annual tax bills in the mail. If a property owner has not received their City tax bill by Saturday, October 15, he or she is encouraged to contact the City of Alpharetta by sending an email to taxes@alpharetta.ga.us While most homeowners pay their property taxes through an escrow connected to their monthly mortgage payment, some do pay directly. (City of Alpharetta GA via Facebook)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• Claire Pearson Coaching — (Visit website)
• Add your business here

Events:

• Social Security Seminar (October 11)
• Congrats - You're Having a Teen Author Meet & Greet (October 11)
• DutchCrafters Alpharetta Showroom Grand Opening (October 15)
• Play Day for a Cause at Kiddie Academy of Alpharetta (October 15)
• AAA Just Drive Teen Event (October 15)
• From The Earth's 5th Anniversary & Oktoberfest! (October 16)
• Taxes in Retirement Seminar (October 17)
• Michael Flohr Artist Show - SOUTHERN COMFORT (October 22)
• Add your event

Gigs & services:

• $200 Paid Research – Vapers Needed (Details)
• Add your gig or service

That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— Gail Lafleche

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Alpharetta-Milton Daily? Contact me at Alpharetta@Patch.com