Alpharetta Vacation Watch Program + Milton Recycling Event

Good morning, friends. It's Monday in Alpharetta-Milton and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Because community information is power! In today's issue of the Daily, you'll find these stories and more...

• When you're out of town, Alpharetta Police can check your house
• Milton Electronic recycling event
• Kimball Bridge Road improvement project wins award

But first, today's weather:

Today will be mostly cloudy with a high of 54 and a low of 37.

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Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. Are you planning to travel during the holidays? Alpharetta residents can take advantage of a free Vacation Watch program. After you register with the Police, they stop by your house periodically and check to make sure your doors and windows are ok. They will contact you if anything is amiss. (City of Alpharetta)
2. Milton residents will have an electronic recycling event this upcoming Saturday at Bell Memorial Park. Most items are free except for monitors and tv sets. Items with data such as cell phones will be held securely until they are wiped or shredded. Registration is required and there is no limit to how many participate in this event. (City of Milton)
3. The Kimball Road Corridor Improvement project in Alpharetta won an award from the Georgia Tree Council. This project was developed to reduce traffice speeds and make walking easier and more enjoyable. “The City of Alpharetta is to be commended for enhancing and calming this section of roadway through the adding of trees and greenspace,” said Mary Lynne Beckley, Executive Director of the Georgia Tree Council. “This redesign also makes it much healthier, safer, and more appealing to pedestrians who use the sidewalks. We congratulate them on their good work.” (City of Alpharetta)

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Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• The Original Selfie Museum at the North Point Mall, 1000 North Point Circle in Alpharetta (12:00 PM)
• Santa’s Secret ‘Stache at the Alpharetta Avalon, 400 Avalon Blvd.(3:00 PM)
• Sushi 101 cooking class at Publix Aprons Cooking School, 4305 State Bridge Road in Alpharetta (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Now that the weather is colder, it's time to shut off your irrigation systems. Please note that you may be charged for any issues that occur if overspray from your system results in ice on the roads. In addition, don't put antifreeze in the lines as it is hazardous to pets and humans. (City of Alpharetta)
  
• City of Milton property tax payments are due on December 15. They were mailed to residents who pay their taxes directly in mid October. To pay your bill online, go to https://www.municipalonlinepayments.com/miltonga.(City of Milton)
• There are more good reasons to visit the Ed Isakson/Alpharetta YMCA. If you visit there 20 times between November 1st and December 31st, you'll receive a coveted Holiday Hustle T-Shirt. Registration is required. (Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you soon!

— Gail Lafleche

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