🌱 Bridge Lane Closure + LOST Revenue Update + FCSD Sued + Art Exhibit

Hi all. Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the Alpharetta-Milton Daily, filled with all the local news you need to know right now. Let's have at it...

First, today's weather:

A heavy t-storm in the p.m.. High: 86 Low: 73.

Here are the top five stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. From Aug. 2 through Aug. 4, the City of Alpharetta announced lane closures on Kimball Bridge Road between North Point Parkway and Westside Parkway. As part of the GA400 Express Lanes Project, the bridge over GA400 will be reduced to a single lane while crews prepare to replace the bridge. (Press Release Desk )
2. On Jul. 29, the 15 Fulton County cities offered a counter-proposal to the Board of Commissioners about Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) revenue. The cities suggested cutting the county's share of LOST revenue in half to 2.45 percent. (Reporter Newspapers)
3. Robert Bailey, a former Fulton County Schools technology director, is suing the Fulton County School District. Bailey alleged that he faced racial discrimination. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
4. According to a recent study, Alpharetta ranked number 82 on the "top 100 list for priciest rental cities in the United States." The study said Alpharetta's cost of living is $2,094 per month. Alpharetta is the only Georgia city to make the list. (CBS 46 News)
5. The Alpharetta Arts Center will host a reception for "Colors of India" from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Alpharetta Arts Center, located at 238 Canton Street. The upcoming exhibit features artists showcasing the history, culture, and traditions of India. The Alpharetta Arts Center partnered with Arts Alpharetta and the India American Cultural Association for the event. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Alpharetta Farmers Market At Alpharetta City Center (8:30 AM)
• Alpharetta Art in the Park At Brooke Street Park (9:00 AM)
• Storytime LIVE! At Kiddie Academy of Alpharetta (10:00 AM)
• David Sarver Dance Events At Alpharetta Post No 201 (3:00 PM)
• Surrender Hill Live At Matildas Music Under the Pines (8:00 PM)
• Double Take Live At Roaring Social (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Jul. 31, Deli Goldbergs Fine Foods will close its Alpharetta location at the Avalon shopping center. View the link for more information. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
• On Jul. 29, Gov. Brian Kemp announced that every full-time public school teacher in Georgia will receive a $125 supplement to help them get their students back to in-person learning coming out of the pandemic. View the link to read the full article. (News-Daily)
• There will be two Alpharetta City Council meetings on Monday, Aug. 1, at the Council Chambers at Alpharetta City Hall, located at 2 Park Plaza. Click here for the agenda and packet materials for the regular 6:30 p.m. meeting. During a recess of the regular meeting, there will be an Executive Session for discussing matters of litigation. The meeting will be live-streamed and available on the Council's YouTube channel or via the Online Meeting Portal. To attend in person, please complete a Speakers Card upon arrival or here. (Facebook)

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About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.