🌱 Alpharetta's Tax Rates + Milton Historical Society's Autumn Shindig

Hey, Alpharetta-Milton! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter. Here's what you need to know about what's happening locally. In this issue, you'll find news about:

• Alpharetta's millage rate meetings.
• Fall Shindig for Milton Historical Society.
• New bridge construction.

But first, today's weather: Today will be sunny much of the time with a high of 88 and a low of 67.

Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. While Alpharetta is proposing to maintain the city's current 5.75 millage rate, rising property values could result in property tax increases for residents. Tax relief is provided to citizens by a series of homestead exemptions. The city is having public hearings before finalizing the millage rate, which is required by law due to the higher property values. The hearings are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 21, and Monday, Aug. 28. Both hearings will be at Alpharetta City Hall, located at 2 Park Plaza. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. Mark your calendar for the Milton Historical Society's Autumn Shindig. It will take place on Sept. 17 at Wildberry Creek Farm and will feature music, local authors, antique cars, historical exhibits and farm artifacts. It will be fun for the whole family! Tickets are on sale now; contact President Jeff Dufresne at president@MiltonHistoricalSociety-Georgia.org to R.S.V.P and if you have any questions. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
3. The construction project for the new bridge on Kimball Bridge Road over GA 400 in Alpharetta is moving along. Soon, pile-driving will begin; concrete posts will be driven into the ground to support the new bridge. This process will take 6-10 days to complete and will cause a hammering noise in that area. The plan is to do this work during the day, but it could be shifted to evening depending on safety or traffic issues on GA 400. (City of Alpharetta GA via Facebook)

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Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

Saturday, August 19

• Milton Farmers Market at 2006 Heritage Walk in the City Hall plaza (8:30 AM)
• Alpharetta Farmers Market at Town Green by Alpharetta City Hall 2 Park Plaza (8:30 AM)
• Total Fitness at the Wills Park Recreation Center, 11925 Wills Road in Alpharetta (9:30 AM)
• North Georgia Vein and Aesthetics- Meet and Greet Event at 12655 Birmingham Highway, Suite 303 in Milton (1:00 PM)
• Saturday Wine Tasting at Fermented, 50 Canton St., Ste. 106 in Alpharetta (4:00 PM)
• Weekly Live Music & Salsa Saturdays at Minnie Olivia & Fogón and Lions, 10 Roswell St. in Alpharetta (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Milton has a new fire station, and it is state of the art! If you haven't had a chance to go by and check it out, this link has a video. (City of Milton)
• As a reminder, Wills Road in Alpharetta is closed between GA-9 and Old Milton Parkway for construction for the next six months. Drivers in this area have detours depending on which direction they are heading. Please plan to drive slowly in the area and watch the detour signs. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
• Alpharetta City Council will be meeting on Monday, Aug. 21. There will be a Work Session starting at 5:30 p.m. and the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. The agendas for both meetings are available online. Citizens can attend in person and online. (City of Alpharetta GA via Facebook)
• Attention Cogburn Woods Elementary School Parents - order your yearbook now to take advantage of $20 savings! You can order them online and need to become a PTO member first. (Cogburn Woods Elementary School PTO via Facebook)

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— Gail Lafleche

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