🌱 Alpharetta Towing Contract + Milton Responds To Project Feedback

Hey, Alpharetta-Milton! I'm here with your Saturday edition of the Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter, full of all the community news you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 89 Low: 70.
• Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two. High: 86 Low: 70.

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

1. Alpharetta's city council has awarded a five-year contract to United Towing for wrecking services. The decision comes after reviewing three different proposals for towing companies, with United Towing receiving the highest proposal rating. Factors in the assessment included storage lot location and security, driver expertise and dependability, and equipment and vehicle availability. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. The City of Milton expressed appreciation for those who provided feedback on the previously-reported Bethany Bend and Highway 9 intersection change and shared some points of clarification. Many users expressed concern regarding the timing of the lights, which the City reports it will monitor and adjust as needed. Officials also added that the "no-right-turn-on-red" change will only be in place until the Georgia Department of Transportation makes broader improvements to Highway 9, though this work is not expected for at least another year. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
3. The Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce invites the community to join in its next Coffee & Commerce: Start Grow Thrive event. Kathy Plisko, Area Director of the University of Georgia's Small Business Development Center, will be the guest speaker and discuss how local entrepreneurs can elevate their businesses. To learn more or register for the event, scheduled for Thursday, Jul. 13 from 8:00-9:30 a.m., click here. (Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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Today and tomorrow in Alpharetta-Milton:

Saturday, July 8

• Sip & Shop Saturdays At DutchCrafters Amish Furniture (9:00 AM)
• Sad Summer Festival 2023 Presented by Journeys & Converse At Ameris Bank Amphitheatre (2:00 PM)
• Saturdays At Surcheros At Surcheros (5:00 PM)

Sunday, July 9

• Sunset Comedy At Six Bridges Crabapple (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety congratulated Firefighter/FAO Tim Hixson on his retirement. Hixson spent 17 years serving the city and people of Alpharetta, and is well-known for his friendly and selfless attitude. (Alpharetta Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
• Jackson Healthcare will hold its inaugural career fair on Thursday, Jul. 27. The event will be held at the organization's headquarters in Alpharetta between 3:00-6:00 p.m.; those interested in attending can register here. (Jackson Healthcare)
• Alpharetta and Milton are both having book sales today (Saturday, Jul. 8)! Stop by the Alpharetta Library from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., or the Milton Library from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., to grab some discounted reads. (Friends of the Alpharetta Library via Facebook; Friends of The Milton Library via Facebook)

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Your usual curator, Gail Lafleche, will be back with your next newsletter. Thanks for having me, and it’s been a pleasure, Alpharetta-Milton!

— 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.