🌱 Child On Bike Approached By Strange Man + Scam Phone Calls

Hello all. It's me, Gail Lafleche, your host of the Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter — here to impart everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. In today's issue, we have these stories and more:

• Child riding her bike approached.
• Scammer phone calls.
• Plans for Highway 9 and Windward Parkway.

But first, today's weather: Today will have a brief afternoon shower with a high of 72 and a low of 53.

Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. A child was riding her bicycle in the Deerfield area of Milton when a white male wearing a ski mask drove by her in a black sedan and asked her where her friends were. He appeared to be in his late teens or early 20s. The child ignored him and rode her bike home. Milton Police are investigating this incident and have increased patrolling in that area. If you have any information, please contact 9-1-1 or email Lt. Christopher Ward directly at Christopher.Ward@miltonga.gov. (Milton Police Department via Facebook)
2. A scammer is making phone calls in our area and pretending to be an Alpharetta Police Officer. During the calls, they are telling people that there is an outstanding arrest and asking for money via gift cards. The Alpharetta Police never ask for money over the phone. In addition, do not share any personal information with someone who calls you. If you get a call and want to make sure it is legitimate, please call the police non-emergency line at 678-297-6300x1 or visit the lobby at 2565 Old Milton Parkway. (Alpharetta Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
3. A recent community meeting to discuss plans for the area around Windward Parkway and Highway 9 was productive. About 100 citizens attended and learned about the project and interacted with members of the project team. They gave feedback based on maps and other information that was provided. If you are interested in learning more about this project, here is a link: https://www.northfultoncid.com/windward-pkwy-hwy-9. If you have questions regarding the section that is in Milton, contact Engagement Manager Anita Jupin at Anita.Jupin@miltonga.gov. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
4. Due to the Memorial Day holiday, all Milton and Alpharetta City Hall, Police Administration and Fire Administration offices will be closed on Monday, May 29. Both libraries will be closed as well. Emergency personnel and services will be on their regular schedule. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)

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Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Alpharetta Farmers Market at Town Green by Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza (8:30 AM)
• Lift Yoga at Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza in Alpharetta (9:00 AM)
• Sip & Shop Saturdays at DutchCrafters Amish Furniture Alpharetta Showroom at 160 North Main St. in Alpharetta (9:00 AM)
• Total Fitness at Wills Park Recreation Center, 11925 Wills Road in Alpharetta (9:30 AM)
• Alpharetta Arts Streetfest at The Grove behind the Alpharetta Community Center, 175 Roswell St. in Alpharetta (10:00 AM)
• Justin – 70s, 80s, 90s & More at Roaring Social, 35 Milton Ave. in Alpharetta (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• An Alpharetta woman contacted the police following a "physical altercation" with a man at Halcyon. She posted information on Facebook about the man, who she knows. Then, she was harassed by a friend of the man, who called her business. (Appen Media)
• A resident of Atrium apartments in Johns Creek contacted police because suspects broke into the package area at his complex and allegedly stole a Samsung TV worth $325. When he went to pick up the TV, he noticed that the security door had been forced open. Security tapes show two individuals breaking into the room and taking several items including the TV set. (Appen Media)
• As part of the summer reading program, the Milton Library is hosting an event with Karen Strong, who writes books for middle-grade and young-adults. It will take place on June 2 from 3-4 p.m. She will discuss her newest book, which is "Eden's Everdark." Registration is required and there will be free copies while supplies last. (Milton Library)

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— Gail Lafleche

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