🌱 Cox Road Improvements + Purchasing Packaged Beer and Wine Changes

Hey, friends. Gail Lafleche here with your fresh copy of the Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the community news you need to know right now, including updates on:

• New project on Cox Road.
• Purchasing packaged wine and beer from eating establishments.
• Giant Scrabble board at Farmers Market.

But first, today's weather:

There will be a heavy thunderstorm in the afternoon. The high will be 77 with a low of 63.

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Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. The City of Milton needs the public's input about a new road project. There are plans to improve Cox Road, including all of its intersections with other streets. Today, stop by Legacy Park , located at 170 Cox Road, between 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to learn what's being discussed and provide input. You can also do the same online through May 26 at https://planningatpond.com/cox-road.
2. Alpharetta's laws regarding how alcoholic beverages can be delivered were recently changed by a City Council vote. They are now in alignment with the state's laws regarding wine and beer purchases for off-premises consumption. Now, customers can purchase packaged wine and beer for off-premises consumption from eating establishments. If an eating establishment, supermarket or brew pub wants to sell packaged wine and beer for off premises they need to submit an application for a license. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. Milton's Farmers Market will have a special activity today. In addition to fresh produce, flowers and hand-made items, you'll be able to play on a giant Scrabble board and support the Friends of the Milton Library. The market is located at City Hall Plaza, 2006 Heritage Walk from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (City of Milton)
4. You're invited to attend an Alpharetta City Council meeting on Monday, May 22. It will take place at City Hall starting at 6:30 PM. You can access the agenda and meeting packet here https://bit.ly/436fIxw. The public can attend either in person or online. (City of Alpharetta GA via Facebook)
5. In 2019, a newborn baby girl was found in the woods in Forsyth County in a plastic bag. Neighbor Alan Ragatz heard her crying and called police, who rescued her. An arrest has just been made in this case, over three years later. "Under Georgia's Safe Haven Law, a mother who does not want a newborn can take the child to a designated area such as a police department or fire station and hand the child over to law enforcement officers under no penalty of the law." (FOX 5 Atlanta)

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)
• Alpharetta Art in the Park at Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza (9:00 AM)
• Youth Mental Health Public Policy Forum (Virtual) (10:30 AM)
• T-shirt Tote Bag Craft at the Alpharetta Branch Library, 10 Park Plaza (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• First grade students from King's Ridge Christian School visited a High School AP Chemistry class this week : The first graders had fun learning about safety, made fluffy glitter slime and learned about fireworks production. (King's Ridge Christian School via Facebook)
• Are you a small business owner? Check out a free session of Michael Connor's ActionCOACH Small Business Coaching series on May 25 from 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM. The location is in the Offices of Geerdes & Associates, 1100 Cambridge Square, Suite B in Alpharetta, Registration is reommended; here is a link https://loom.ly/dK4a3K8.
• Did you know that Alpharetta has a community art garden? It's for outdoor art; Girls scouts troop 22084 recently exhibited at the Backyard Community Art Garden Exhibit. Contact us if you are interested in exhibiting outdoor art. (City of Alpharetta Recreation, Parks, Cultural Services via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update!

— Gail Lafleche

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