🌱 Comedy Night For Charity + Absentee Ballots

Hello there, Alpharetta-Milton. I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including updates on:

• Comedy night for charity.
• Milton absentee ballots.
• Sports field concerns.

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Now, today's weather: It will be partly sunny and hot with a high of 92 and low of 69.

Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. Are you interested in enjoying a comedy night and supporting local charities? Check out Southern Magnolia Charities' “Comedy on the Green” on Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Crabapple Market in Milton. The show will feature comedian and actress Caroline Rhea. Proceeds from the show will benefit Children’s Development Academy, Georgia National Cemetery Advisory Council and Meals by Grace. Tickets are on sale now; you can learn more at www.SouthernMagnoliaCharities.org.
2. Milton residents can now request absentee ballots for the upcoming election. You can access the application and get additional information at www.miltonga.gov/Elections. Applications for absentee ballots can be submitted in person at City Hall and firehouses, emailed, mailed or faxed. (Subscription - The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. A Milton couple is concerned that the city's potential plans to create sports fields on an adjacent property will affect their horse farm. Kyle and Cindy Hester own Seven Porches Farm on Hopewell Road, and train horses there. It's possible that the horses will be affected by lights and noise from the fields. They have started an online petition called “Stop the Hopewell Road MegaPark.” (Subscription - The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

Wednesday, September 6

• Storytime at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (10:30 AM)
• English/ESL Class (Intermediate-Advanced Level) at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (10:30 AM)
• Dungeons and Dragons 5e: Q&A Event at the Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road (2:00 PM)
• An Evening at the Metropolitan Club at 5895 Windward Parkway in Alpharetta (6:30 PM)
• Ales, Tails & Trivia at Fetch Park, 11440 Maxwell Road in Alpharetta (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A serious accident occurred on the corner of Haynes Bridge Road and Rainwater Drive earlier this week. When rescue crews arrived, there was an SUV upside down and resting on its roof. Thankfully, the driver was able to get out of the vehicle and had only minor injuries. There were no passengers in the SUV. (Alpharetta Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
• Mark your calendars for this Friday, Sept. 8 and Saturday, Sept. 9. During those days, Atlanta area YMCA's will gather volunteers for two days of service. There are many opportunities to help out during those days; here is a link to sign up. (YMCA)
• There will be an event on Sept. 16 to clean up the banks of the Chattahoochee River in Roswell. Volunteers are needed that day; it is a statewide initiative to clean up our state's rivers and streams. You can register at Keeproswellbeautiful.org. Last year, 184 volunteers collected over 4,000 pounds of trash and invasive plants. (Subscription - The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

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Featured events:

• Introduction to Plein Air Painting - Sept 8 Workshop with Artist Mary Negron (September 8)
• Cumming Arts Center Hosts an “A World of Art Outdoor Festival” (September 9)
• Storytime LIVE at Kiddie Academy of Alpharetta (September 9)
• Paint Medicine Classes (September 11)
• The Transition Network - Prospective and New Member Dinner (September 13)
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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Gail Lafleche

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