🌱Antibiotic Shortage + Help For Paying For Food

Hello and happy Thursday! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Today you'll find these stories and more...

• Shortage of the antibiotic amoxicillin
• How to find help paying for food
• Free trial dance classes for children

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Now, today's weather:

Today will have a passing afternoon shower. The high will be 67 with a low of 60.

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Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. Our area has a shortage of one form of the antibiotic amoxicillin, and that especially affects children. It is prescribed for illnesses such as ear infections and strep throat and used for children since it tastes like bubble gum. This shortage has been caused by supply chain issues, and hopefully will be resolved in the following weeks. Unfortunately, there has been a surge of children in our emergency rooms for RSV and the flu. (WSB Atlanta)
2. Do you know anyone in our community who's having difficulty paying for food? The Alpharetta Fire Department has a program called "My Watch Alpharetta" that can help. They have a small food pantry and help find resources due to their partnerships with local organizations that can provide food. (Alpharetta Dept. of Public Safety)
3. Are your little ones interested in learning dance? They can take a free trial class today offered by Rhythm N' Shoes at the Milton City Park and Preserve’s Community Center. There will be two classes, one for pre-ballet, and another for hip hop/jazz. Your children can check out the classes and have fun! Registration is required. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Connections Matter Virtual Resilience Training — Virtual (1:00 PM)
• Divorcing a Narcissist — Virtual (6:30 PM)
• Thanksgiving Leftovers Cooking Class, Publix Aprons Cooking School, 4305 State Bridge Road, Alpharetta (6:30 PM)
• Open Mic Comedy Night “LAUGH WITH US” at Firefly Grill & Bar, 3070 Windward Plaza, #P in Alpharetta (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Would you like to support the Alpharetta Lionheart School this weekend and have a great time? Check out the 9th Annual Grilling + Gridiron event behind Truck and Tap on Academy Street. There will be SEC football, food and children's activities including a bouncy house! (Lionheart School)
• Today is the last day to sign up for Alpharetta's hazardous waste collection this Saturday, Nov. 12. You can safely dispose of paint, chemicals, poisons and other materials. It is open to City of Alpharetta residents and the location will be provided to you after you register. (Hazardous Household Waste)
• The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is holding its last networking event for this year tonight. It will take place at Wellstar North Fulton Hospital, 3000 Hospital Blvd. in Roswell. It's free for all GNFCC members and will go from 5:30 to 7 p.m. (Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update!

— Gail Lafleche

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