🌱Preserve Electric Supply + Milton Staff Donates To Local Families

Hello, everybody and Merry Christmas! It's Sunday in Alpharetta-Milton and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally. Because community information is power! Today you'll learn about these stories and more:

• How to preserve electrical supplies during cold snap
• Milton employees donate to families in need
• Human remains found in Canton identified
• Alpharetta trash and recycling schedule this week

But first, today's weather:

Today will be mostly sunny and very cold. The high will be 32 with a low of 17.

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Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. Due to the cold temperatures, there is major strain on our electricity supplies. Here are some measures you should take to help. Lower your thermostat at least 2 degrees, shut off electricics that you aren't using and unplug them. In addition, minimize your use of hot water if you have an electric hot water heater. We need to make sure the power grid is operating, especially while it's bitter cold. (City of Milton)
2. A generous group of City of Milton employees helped 10 local families in need enjoy the holidays. The group, called Operation Milton Christmas, found the families through Fulton County Schools, and received wishlists from the children. Then, the employees shopped for the families, using their own money. Maddy Post and Micaela Burke, both members of Team Milton, helped to pull it all together! (City of Milton)
3. The remains of a person located in nearby Canton have been identified. John Waller was found on Nov. 17 at Reformation Parkway, near the Waleska Street Underpass. Police are trying to determine the cause of death for the 62 year old. If you have any information about the case, call the Canton Police Department at 770-720-4883. (11Alive.com WXIA)
4. City of Alpharetta trash and recycling and trash will be on a different schedule this week due to the holidays. Republic will have a one-day delay for services on Dec. 26 through Dec. 31. For example, if you're normally serviced on Monday, your service will occur on Tuesday. Customers who are serviced on Friday can expect their service on Saturday.
   (Press Release Desk )

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Avalon on Ice 400 Avalon Blvd in Alpharetta (12:00 PM)
• Downtown Alpharetta Menorah Lighting, Town Green by Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Take extra care when driving in our area. Due to the cold temperatures and strong winds, there are trees and other debris on our roads. The wind is expected to continue through the weekend so stay alert when driving. (Alpharetta Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
• Due to a broken water pipe, a section of Marietta Street between Roswell Street and Old Milton Pkway in Alpharetta is closed. Fulton County Water services is working to repair the pipe, and provide temporary water service until the pipe is fixed. That section of the road should be open by Tuesday. (City of Alpharetta GA via Facebook)
• Earlier this week, a group from the Alpharetta Rotary Club visited Dogwood Square. They brought smiles to the faces of residents by singing Christmas Carols. Santa was there too! (Rotary Club of Alpharetta via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update!

— Gail Lafleche

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