🌱 Alpharetta Is A Top Place To Live + Weekend Pool Hours +Knife Fight

Hey, everybody! It's me, Gail Lafleche, your host of the Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town these days. Including updates on:

• Alpharetta in top 100.
• Milton pool's hours this weekend.
• Kitchen knife fight at assisted living.

But first, today's weather: Today will have times of clouds and sun. The high will be 81 with a low of 63.

Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. A recent survey shows that Alpharetta is number seven of the top places to live in the United States! Reasons given are the city's job market, income levels, neighborhood, schools and more! The top location is Calabasas, California, which is north of Los Angeles. Other cities in Georgia that scored in the top 100 include Johns Creek (58), Marietta (66) and Sandy Springs (88). Brookhaven was number 126. (Metro Atlanta CEO)
2. Milton's City Pool will closed after this weekend. It's located at Milton City Park and Preserve at 1785 Dinsmore Road. It will be open on Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you don't have a pool pass, you can still get in by paying a gate fee. The forecast is great with highs in the 80s and sun! (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
3. Police were called from The Phoenix at Milton assisted living when an employee allegedly swung a knife at her co-workers. One employee said the two were preparing food in the kitchen and got into an argument. The suspect allegedly brandished a knife at her and at another co-worker in the kitchen. The fight was captured on video and the suspect has been fired. (Appen Media)
4. Milton's City Hall is getting some upgrades. The doors leading to council chambers are being replaced with sliding ones that are easier to use. That will be helpful for everyone, especially when their hands are full. In addition, the doors used for getting in and out of the City Hall lobby will soon be replaced with sliding ones. (City of Milton)
5. Are you looking for something fun to do with your family this weekend? Check out the World Championship Rodeo, which will take place on Sept. 1-3 at the city of Cumming Fairgrounds covered arena, located at 235 Castleberry Road in Cumming. You can purchase tickets online at tinyurl.com/y6dwfve5 or at the venue. The show starts at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and at 7 p.m. on Friday. (Subscription - The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

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Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

Friday, September 1

• The Feast Conference — at Legacy Theater at Phase Events, 12150 Morris Road in Alpharetta (6:00 AM)
• Avalon Nights Live at Avalon, 400 Avalon Blvd. in Alpharetta (6:00 PM)
• Rotary Club of Alpharetta Concert Series Sponsored by Home Town Mortgage at Town Green by Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza in Alpharetta (7:00 PM)
• Unleashed & Unplugged at Fetch Park, 11440 Maxwell Road in Alpharetta (7:00 PM)
• Earth Wind and Fire Tribute at The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta (7:30 PM)
• Home by Dark Concert Series at Union Hill Park, 1590 Little Pine Trail in Alpharetta (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Milton Police Department wants to thank Bloom Roadside. They provided delicious doughnuts to their officers! (Milton Police Department via Facebook)
• Students at King's Ridge Christian School recently met with leaders from 12 local churches. The middle and high school students learned about the various ministries and had the opportunity to join a church if they don't currently have one. (Kings Ridge)

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Featured events:

• Call to Photographers for Art Show-Entries Being Accepted Sept 1 through Oct 15, 2023 (September 1)
• Outdoor International Arts & Crafts Festival-Sept 9, Sat, 10am-4pm (September 1)
• Annual Labor Day Sale (September 1)
• Atlanta BeltLine Food Tour (September 2)
• 3hr Salsa Boot Camp Atlanta @ Ballroom Impact - Beginner / Beyond Basic (September 2)
• Paint Medicine Classes (September 11)
• The Transition Network - Prospective and New Member Dinner (September 13)
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That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— Gail Lafleche

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