🌱 Alpharetta Wire & Wood + Cleanup For Little River

Hello all. I'm back with your fresh edition of the Alpharetta-Milton Daily. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town today. Today you'll find news about...

• Alpharetta Wire & Wood
• Cleanup Little River in Milton
• Milton girl's flag football team

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Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. The Alpharetta Wire & Wood Songwriters Festival is tonight! The weather forecast is perfect for the event, and here are some helpful tips. Performances will start at 5 p.m. on the six outdoor stages. There is limited seating available, and you are welcome to bring your own portable chairs. Pop up tents and outside alcoholic beverages are not allowed. (City of Alpharetta Recreation, Parks, Cultural Services via Facebook)
2. The City of Milton needs your help to clean Little River in Birmingham Park on Oct. 15.
   "This event is part of Rivers Alive, a statewide initiative focused on ensuring the cleanliness, purity and safety of Georgia waterways while making people aware — and getting them involved in the preservation and maintenance of our area’s vital water resources. Volunteers don’t need to register in advance, nor do they have to bring anything beyond a willingness to get a little wet and dirty." (Press Release Desk)
3. The Milton High School girls flag football team was highlighted on LIVE on Fox 5 Atlanta! They won the High5Sports Trophy, and the Eagles will be featured in the High 5 Sports Game of the Week against McEachern. The Milton Drumline was out early to wake up the crowd and help them celebrate! (Milton High School Percussion via Facebook)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• The Apple Truck is Coming to Alpharetta at Mansell Crossing, 7666 North Point Parkway (4:00 PM)
• Oktoberfest at Alpharetta Avalon (5:00 PM)
• Wire & Wood Alpharetta songwriters festival in downtown Alpharetta (5:00 PM)
• SMOKIN' NOVAS at From the Earth Back Porch Concert Series at 1003 Holcomb Woods Parkway in Roswell (7:00 PM)
• Jordan Barry Band at Mathilda's Music Under the Pines, 850 Hickory Flat Road, Milton (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• There is a new whimsical children’s event space in Milton. "Gigi Sweets opened earlier this year as a fairytale-worthy location with sweet treats, fun activities, and unique rental spaces great perfect for birthday parties, tea parties, showers, or just quality family-fun time! People can enjoy themed party rooms and select from a number of packages that include cake, candy, dress-up clothes, and even the possibility of sleepovers. There’s even an indoor bouncy house, swings and slide!" (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook
• "Andrew Goldberg, VP of Corporate Strategy for Cox Communications and a longtime volunteer with the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, will be honored as the Volunteer of the Year for his work with raising funds for and awareness of IBD, which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis." He is an immediate past president of the board of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation - Georgia Chapter and a member of the Chapter’s Nominating and Volunteer Engagement Committee. He started volunteering because several of his family members have been impacted by these diseases. (Press Release)
• Scarecrows are popping up all over Downtown Alpharetta! Now is your time to show support and vote for your favorite Scarecrow! Cast your vote by posting a selfie with your favorite scarecrow. The contest runs from Oct. 5 to Oct. 19. (City of Alpharetta Recreation, Parks, Cultural Services via Facebook)
• The City of Milton joins health and government authorities nationwide in trying to spread potentially lifesaving information. Maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, and limiting alcohol intake are a few of the things one can do to limit their risks. Beyond that, it's important to know as early as possible if you might have breast cancer. Regular mammograms are a key element in this. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update.

— Gail Lafleche

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