🌱 Georgia Cities Week + Milton Library Repairs

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Gail Lafleche, your host of the Patch newsletter. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including updates on:

• Georgia Cities Week events in Milton.
• Repairs at the Milton Library.
• Forsyth County teacher arrested for alleged child pornography.

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Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. This week is Georgia Cities Week, and the City of Milton has events planned to celebrate all that Milton has to offer — including services, employees and volunteers. You're invited to sign up for a “Parks Passport” program and visit different parks; here is a link with more information: https://www.miltonga.gov/home/showdocument?id=6598. There are special bins in the City Hall lobby for battery recycling, a "Tree Tour" at Bell Memorial Park, and much more. (City of Milton)
2. The Milton Library is closed for repairs due to water damage from flooding last winter. While it's closed, you can return books and transfer holds to another Fulton County library location. If you don't indicate another location when you create a hold, the books will be automatically re-routed to the Roswell Library. (Milton Library)
3. A former Forsyth County teacher has been charged with child pornography. James Andrew "Drew" Cecil of Cumming, a fourth-grade teacher at Poole's Mill Elementary, was arrested for possession of child pornography and sexual exploitation of children. He also taught and coached volleyball at North Forsyth High School prior to working at Poole's Mill. Investigators are asking parents/guardians or former students who have any information about the charges to contact the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office." (FOX 5 Atlanta)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Gallery Exhibit: Black & White at the Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton St. (8:30 AM)
• Alpharetta Garden Club Meeting at Mansell House & Gardens, 1835 Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta (9:30 AM)
• Supercharge your Marketing and Planning Research: Data Axle (formerly Reference USA) class at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (2:00 PM)
• Ladies Night Out at downtown Alpharetta (5:00 PM)
• Support Group for Alzheimer's Patients Caregivers at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Alpharetta's Ladies Night Out is tonight! You can enjoy a fun evening shopping, sipping and dining in downtown Alpharetta. It costs just $10, and you'll get a bag with free swag and coupons. Check in is at the Hamilton Hotel and Chiringa. (Ladies night)
• Would you like a chance to win free tickets to see Peter Frampton on June 27, at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta? To enter, listen to 95.5 for the cue to call and follow the on-air instructions. "Five (5) winners will be selected according to the on-air announcement."(WSB Radio)
  
• Matthew Donahoe, who was the principal of River Eves Elementary School in Roswell, resigned suddenly for "personal reasons" on April 13. There has been no administrative action taken. Superintendent Brian Noyes is searching for a new principal and is now conducting research with all River Eves Elementary School parents, teachers and staff. The goal is to complete the interviewing process and make a recommendation by May 16. (Appen)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— Gail Lafleche

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