🌱Attempted Theft At Home Depot + "Funny Money" + Rice Delays Flight

Good morning, everybody. Gail Lafleche here with your Monday edition of the Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening locally, including updates on:

• Attempted theft at Home Depot in Alpharetta.
• Play "Funny Money" production in Cumming.
• Spilled rice delayed a Southwest Airlines flight.

But first, today's weather:

Today will have times of sun and clouds with a high of 67 and low of 40.

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Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. There was an attempted theft at the Home Depot on Windward Parkway in Alpharetta earlier this month. A couple loaded up a shopping cart with a lawn mower, tools and other items. One suspect distracted service personnel at the store entrance while the other one pushed the loaded cart into the parking lot. When the store manager confronted one suspect, the other one pushed the cart back into the store and ran out. They both left in a car. Police believe that the same suspects were arrested for theft at a Home Depot in Roswell. (Appen Media)
2. The comedy show “Funny Money” is playing from April 28 through May 21 at the School Street Playhouse St 101 School St. in Cumming. Shows will take place at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. You can come early, starting at 6:30 on Fridays and Saturdays, and enjoy refreshments before the show. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. A Southwest Airlines flight was delayed leaving Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport because of spilled rice. The plane was in the gate and getting ready for take off when a flight attendent spotted "a large amount of rice in the aisle." A flight attendent asked who had spilled it, and told passengers they couldn't take off until someone cleaned it up. No one confessed, and a flight attended ended up having to clean up the mess prior to takeoff. (WSB Atlanta)
4. Thousands paid their respects to Rev. Charles F. Stanley, who passed away at the age of 90 last week. His funeral was private, but the public could pay their respects in Dunwoody prior to his funeral. He was the founder of In Touch Ministries, which broadcast his sermons in 180 countries. He was the father of Andy Stanley, who founded North Point Ministries, which is headquartered in Alpharetta. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• English/ESL Class at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (11:00 AM)
• Plant Based Cooking Demos With Chef Lynn at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (6:00 PM)
• Kitchen Fundamentals: The Whole Bird at Publix Aprons Cooking School, 4305 State Bridge Road in Alpharetta (6:30 PM)
• Alpharetta Symphony Orchestra Presents: Organic Fanfare at Alpharetta First United Methodist, 69 North Main St. in Alpharetta (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Alpharetta's annual Taste of Alpharetta will take place on Thursday, May 11 from 5-10 p.m. It will take place in downtown Alpharetta and and over 60 local restaurants are participating this year! You can skip the ticket booth and purchase tickets using your phone. (Taste of Alpharetta)
• Is your child looking for something fun to do this summer? Check out King's Ridge Christian School's Summer Camp. They offer many activites including sports, dance, cooking, coding and more! You can register now. (King's Ridge Christian School via Facebook)
• Ticketholders for a rapper Lil Wayne show at the Tabernacle in Atlanta were disappointed when the show was postponed with little notice this past weekend. They were notified that the show was being cancelled “due to unforeseen circumstances" about 24 hours prior to when the show was supposed to start on Saturday. As of yesterday, ticketholders hadn't been notifed if they will be getting a refund or when the event will be rescheduled. (WSB Atlanta)

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— Gail Lafleche

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