🌱 Distracted Driving + New Interchange On GA -400 + Theft At Church

Hello all. It's me, Gail Lafleche, your host of the Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Today's issue includes:

• Preventing distracted driving.
• New interchange at GA -400.
• Robbery at Roswell church.

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Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety wants to remind the public that distracted driving is dangerous for car passengers as well as pedestrians. Using your phone improperly while driving is also against the law. It's much more important to focus on driving for everyone's safety. (Alpharetta Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
2. Starting next week, there will be a new interchange on GA-400 at Abernathy Road. It is scheduled to be opened on Monday, weather permitting. Starting tonight at 9 p.m., drivers who exit off GA-400 to Abernathy Road will only be able to turn right, and there will be detours. This temporary traffic pattern will allow for the final construction at the new interchange, which is big part of the construction to improve the junction of GA 400 and I-285. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. Roswell Police are investigating a theft from the drop-off collections box at Fellowship Bible Church on Crossville Road. An employee told police that a gray car pulled up on March 6, and a man exited the car and took the donations. This robbery was captured on camera, and the amount stolen could be up to $1,500. (Appen Media)
4. Johns Creek Police were contacted by a man who reported that he was being stalked and had received harassing texts from a former co-worker. He is concerned for the safety of his employees. It's possible that the suspect obtained the victim's home address and other personal information from an ex-girlfriend. (Appen Media)
5. The Davis Drive to Westside Parkway extension in Alpharetta was opened this week after a year of construction. The purpose of this extension is to create a direct connection between Westside Parkway near Top Golf, Sanctuary Park, Mansell Road and other businesses. Previously, there were parking lot cut throughs in this area. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Today in Alpharetta - Milton:

• English/ESL Class at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (11:00 AM)
• Milton Crochet Circle at the Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road (11:00 AM)
• Senior and Senior Parent Meeting at Cambridge High School, 2845 Bethany Bend in
  Milton (6:00 PM)
• Couples Cooking: Bring it to the Party at Publix Aprons Cooking School, 4305 State Bridge Road in Alpharetta (6:30 PM)
• Friends Trivia at Six Bridges Crabapple, 1850 Heritage Walk in Milton (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Cameron Walker, a former Milton High School basketball player, is appearing in court at the Fulton County Courthouse for a “case management hearing.” He and Johnathan Murray are accused of killing Connor Mediate during a drug transaction in November 2021. After the arrest, Walker lost a basketball scholarship from George Mason University. (Alpharetta-Milton Patch)
• The Milton Police Department has a few open positions and will pay for up to 10 years of law enforcement experience in salary and PTO accrual. New employees will receive 24 hours of PTO! If you're interested in applying for a position, contact recruiter Lieutenant Chris Ward at Christopher.Ward@miltonga.gov. (Milton Police Department via Facebook)
• The Creek View Elementary School PTA wants to thank everyone who participated in their recent Basket Raffle and Online Auction. Over $21,000 was raised for the school. They are looking forward to more community events. (Creek View Elementary School PTA via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next update!

— Gail Lafleche

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