🌱 Alpharetta Wine Festival + Recyling Event + Earth Day

Hi all. I'm back with your new edition of the Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter. Come along to find out the most important things happening in town, including updates on:

• Alpharetta Wine Festival this coming Sunday.
• Electronics recycling event.
• Earth Day celebration in Milton.

But first, today's weather: Today will be sunny and pleasant with a high of 77 and low of 46.

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Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 16; the Alpharetta wine festival is that day. It will run from 2-5 p.m. at the Town Green by Alpharetta City Hall. Ticket holders will enjoy wine tastings and will receive a commemorative glass. Tickets are on sale now. (City of Alpharetta)
2. Are you trying to figure out how to recycle your computers and other electronics? The City of Alpharetta is having a recycling event on Saturday, May 6 at the Alpharetta Department of Public Works located at 1790 Hembree Road. It will run from 8:30 a.m. until noon. This link has a list of items that will be accepted. Please note that there will be a charge (cash only) for certain items. If your business has a lot of electronics, please contact Atlanta Recycling Solutions directly at 678-566-6665 to discuss pick up options (City of Alpharetta).
3. You're invited to celebrate Earth Day in Milton on April 22. There will be a special event at the Milton City Park and Preserve (1785 Dinsmore Road) between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. that day. It will be a family fun day with many activities including walking on the trail, meeting live rescue animals, learning about beekeeping and the "circular economy." North Fulton Charities is asking attendees to bring fruit cups to donate to its thrift shop. (City of Milton)
4. An Austell woman was arrested for multiple charges stemming from a chase that occurred on GA-400 in Cumming. Consuela Mayfield, 24, was taken to the Forsyth County jail for allegedly driving under the influence, speeding, no headlights and other violations. Police tried to stop her while she was speeding at the Pilgrim Mill Road exit, and she reportedly started driving over 130 mph. A tire came off her car and she exited off McFarland Parkway. Then, she went through a red light and a second tire came off; the car finally stopped. (Appen Media)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• English/ESL Class at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (10:30 AM)
• Storytime at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (10:30 AM)
• FREE WEBINAR - Estate Planning Fundamentals — Virtual (11:00 AM)
• Dungeons and Dragons: Wednesday Edition at the Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road (4:30 PM)
• Pizza, Pasta, and More at Publix Aprons Cooking School, 4305 State Bridge Road in Alpharetta (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking for a new home in our area? Here is a list of some that recently came on the market. Their prices range from $539,000 to $1,649,000. (Alpharetta-Milton Patch)
• Would you like to meet with Milton Police officers while enjoying some delicious coffee? Head over to Boarding Pass Coffee this Friday, April 14, from 8:30-10 a.m. The address is 13695 Highway 9, Suite 102 in Milton. (Milton Police Department via Facebook) .
• Are you a fully certified firefighter who would like to work in the City of Alpharetta? There are openings now with competitive salary, benefits, plus options for advancement. Apply today at adpscareers.com. (Alpharetta Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
• Next Tuesday, April 18, there will be a free photography class at the Alpharetta Library. It will run from 6-7 p.m. Elena (Fedorova) Sullivan will be teaching the class; she has 15 years' experience as a photographer and her work has been published in the New York Times and other magazines. (Friends of the Alpharetta Library via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Latin Dance Party near Atlanta @ Tonys Johns Creek Sat April 15, 2023 (April 15)
• Online meeting with the roofing experts in Alpharetta (April 15)
• Saprea Battle of the Bands! (April 16)
• VIETRI Book Signing with Founder Susan Gravely - Italy on a Plate (April 17)
• Open rehearsals in April (April 20)
• Casa Nuova Community Block Party (April 30)
• SUP Yoga Teacher Training Certification (May 5)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— Gail Lafleche

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