🌱 Changes To Milton's Elections + 85 New Townhouses

Hello, everybody. It's me, Gail Lafleche, your host of the Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter — here to explain all the most important things happening in the community. Including news about:

• Changes in Milton's municipal elections.
• New townhouse development.
• Chattahoochee Nature Center Butterfly Encounter fun.

But first, today's weather: Today will be hot with plenty of sun. The high will be 93 with a low of 70.

Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. Milton's municipal election will be run by the city this fall; in the past it was run by Fulton County. Milton's City Council decided to make this change to save money; there is a projected savings of 50 percent. An information session was held last week to inform poll workers and residents about the changes they can expect. For example, all voting will take place in Milton. Advance voting will be at City Hall from Oct. 16 to Nov. 3, including two Saturdays. "Election day voting will take place at City Hall and the Milton City Park Preserve, formerly known as the Milton Country Club." (Appen)
2. There is a possibility that Alpharetta will have a new townhouse development located on the Mansell Road exit off Ga 400. This land is currently zoned for a senior living facility that was never built. The new development will have 85 townhomes; City Council will make the final decision on Aug. 3. Currently, there are 2,000 senior living units for the city's 65 and older population, which is approximately 10 percent of the total population. (Appen)
3. Visitors to Roswell's Chattahoochee Nature Center can enjoy the Butterfly Encounter experience, which will take place now through Aug. 6. You will learn about the different types of butterflies and nectar plants. It takes place inside a mesh tent in the property, and the cost is included in a general admission ticket. Here is a link for tickets. (FOX 5 Atlanta)

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Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

Tuesday, July 18

• Beginner's Spanish Class at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (11:00 AM)
• Picnic & Read at the Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road (3:00 PM)
• Adults With Autism Support Group at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (6:00 PM)
• History Book Club: "Rising Tide: The Great Mississippi Flood

  of 1927 and How It Changed America" at the Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety wants to remind citizens to make sure to use the proper size car seat for their children. They are required for children up to eight years old and vary depending on the child's age and weight. If your current car seat has been in an accident, you need to replace it. (Alpharetta Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
• Make sure to take advantage of the Booksale in the Barn today at the Milton Library. It runs from 1-5:30 p.m. and all books are $2 or less, including ones for youths. The proceeds are used to run programs at the library. (Friends of The Milton Library via Facebook)
• Are you interested in learning about how Alpharetta protects trees and other natural resources? The Alpharetta Natural Resources Commission is meeting tonight at 6:30 at Alpharetta City Hall; the agenda plus packet materials are available here https://bit.ly/43oIfhG. They will discuss those topics plus how to provide education to the public on environmental issues. (City of Alpharetta)

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Featured events:

• “Summer In the City” Art Show at the Cumming Arts Center (July 19)
• No Cost Boot Camp 4 Divorcing Women Workshop (July 19)
• Latin Night Wednesddays Atlanta @ T & G - Best of Salsa, Bachata (July 19)
• Rugs, Pillows, ottomans direct from wholesaler up to 80% off - 3 Days only (July 22)
• Summer BBQ Celebration (July 22)
• Christmas in July Home Show at the Avalon in Alpharetta (July 23)
• Steven Quartly Artist Show (July 30)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Gail Lafleche

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