🌱 Upcoming Book Events + Man Arrested In Bathroom

Hello all. I'm here with your Tuesday edition of the Alpharetta-Milton Daily. Keep reading to find out everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally, including updates on...

• Classes and events for book lovers and writers
• Man arrested in Seven Oaks subdivision bathrooom
• New home listings in the area
• How to dispose fresh Christmas trees

But first, today's weather:

Today will be warm and there could be a severe afternoon thunderstorm. The high will be 66 with a low of 61.

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Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. Are you thinking about writing a book or interested in attending author events in the area? There are many options, including classes at the Roswell United Methodist Church taught by George Weinstein, executive director of the Atlanta Writers Club. In addition, there will be author events held by Buck Belue, star quarterback of the 1980 National Championship Georgia Bulldogs football team and suspense writer Terri Parlato (Appen)
2. A man was arrrested for locking himself in a clubhouse bathroom at the Seven Oaks subdivision in Johns Creek and causing damage. The HOA president asked him to leave and he refused. The police took the man, who appeared to be intoxicated, to the hospital, and later, the Fulton County jail. He was charged with public drunkenness and obstruction. (Appen)
3. Are you looking for a new home in the Alpharetta/Milton area? Right after the holidays is a good time to start searching. Here are five properties that recently came on the market. (Alpharetta-Milton Patch)
4. There are many good options for how to dispose of your fresh Christmas tree this week. Many Home Depot locations are running events where they will turn them into mulch. Another option is to rent or buy a woodchipper and create your own mulch. There are also services that will pick up the tree at your home for a fee. (FOX 5 Atlanta)

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Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Color and Light Gallery Exhibit at the Alpharetta Arts Center, Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton Street (8:30 AM)
• 50+ Basic Beginner Line Dance at the Preston Ridge Community Center, 3655 Preston Ridge Road Suite 100 in Alpharetta (11:00 AM)
• 50+ MMM Soul Satisfying Meditation at the Preston Ridge Community Center, 3655 Preston Ridge Road Suite 100 in Alpharetta (12:15 PM)
• Big and Little Chef: Fun Fusion at Home at Publix Aprons Cooking School, 4305 State Bridge Road in Alpharetta (4:00 PM)
• Move with Erika/Zumba at the Preston Ridge Community Center, 3655 Preston Ridge Road Suite 100 in Alpharetta (7:00 PM))

From my notebook:

• Both the Ocee and Milton Libraries are closed today due to water damage. The Alpharetta Library will be open at its usual time. For updates regarding all Fulton County libraries, check their website at https://www.fulcolibrary.org/a....(Fulton County Libraries)
• City of Milton offices are open today after the holiday break. Many employees had the day off yesterday because New Year Day was a Sunday. Of course, emergency responders were working yesterday, as they are every day.(City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook
• While the City of Alpharetta offices were closed yesterday, trash and recycling pickups will be on their regular schedule this week. Therefore, please place your containers outside by 7:00 a.m. on your regular scheduled day. (City of Alpharetta GA via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update!

— Gail Lafleche

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