🌱 Calming Traffic Measures + Mailbox Theft + MARTA Closure

Hello there, Alpharetta-Milton. I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including updates on:

• Milton implementing changes for new traffic calming measures
• Milton Police trying to solve mailbox theft
• MARTA shutting down red line rapid transit

But first, today's weather: Today will have a shower and possible thunderstorms. The high will be 62 with a low of 45.

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Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. Milton City Council voted on issues regarding traffic "calming measures" earlier this week. The new rules are as follows: if a subdivision requests a permanent radar sign or speed table, at least two thirds of the subdivision's residents must approve them. The City won't pay for any portion of those new measures. In the past, there was cost sharing between subdivisions and the City. However, the city will continue to implement traffic safety measures such as warning signs and enforcing speed violations. (City of Milton)
2. Milton Police are asking for the public's help identifying an individual. He was walking near Glencreek Way, which is where a resident recently had a mailbox stolen. The police want to find out additional information on the thefts. Please contact Det. Scott Harrell at scott.harrell@miltonga.gov if you know the identity of this person. (City of Milton)
3. If you are planning to take MARTA later this month, please note they will be replacing the red line tracks south of the Medical Center Station soon. From Feb. 17 to Feb. 22, that section of the red line will be shut down, and riders can use bus shuttles. Red line service will resume on Feb. 23 with a less frequent schedule through Feb. 25, and regular service will be restored on Feb. 26. (MARTA)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Galentine’s Day at Avalon at 400 Avalon Blvd. in Alpharetta (5:00 PM)
• Hamilton Alpharetta Hotel Presents Galentine's Wine and Charcuterie Class at The Hamilton Alpharetta, 35 Milton Ave. (6:30 PM)
• Couples Cooking: Romantic Dinner cooking class at Publix Aprons Cooking School, 4305 State Bridge Road in Alpharetta (6:30 PM)
• Family Night! Truck full o' Love at Painting with a Twist, 11770 Haynes Bridge Road, #801 in Alpharetta (7:00 PM)
• Burns & Brews at Evimero Marketplace, 1890 Heritage Walk in Milton (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking for a new job? The City of Alpharetta is seeking a new cultural services supervisor-operations for the Recreation, Parks and Cultural Services department. The supervisor works on "public art installations, preservation projects, managing vendors, technical support with A/V equipment and maintaining resources with GIS software." You can apply online at bit.ly/3RQqhAB . (City of Alpharetta)
• Are you interested in working at the Wills Park pool in Alpharetta this summer? They need lifeguards, deck slide attendants and cashiers. Certification training will be provided. Applicants must be at least 16 years old before starting their jobs. (City of Alpharetta)
• The Johns Creek International Festival is accepting applications for vendors. It will take place on April 29, and they need handmade arts, crafts, clothing, accessories, and more. Here's a link to apply to become a food or retail vendor: www.JCInternationalFest.com.

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