🌱Downtown Alpharetta Crosswalk Construction + Carvin' In Crabapple

Hi all. It's me, Gail Lafleche, your host of the Alpharetta-Milton Daily — here to tell you all the most important things happening locally. Today's briefing includes...

• New crosswalk in Alpharetta
• Carvin' in Crabapple this weekend
• Police officers wear pink

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Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. Drivers in downtown Alpharetta may experience delays due to construction for a new crosswalk. It will connect the parking deck at 92 Milton Ave. and the north side of the street. There will be lane closures during business hours over the next several weeks; motorists are encouraged to avoid the area until it's completed. (City of Alpharetta)
2. Carvin’ in Crabapple — Milton’s favorite family-centered Halloween-and-then-some event — is this weekend. "All are welcome to come to Broadwell Pavilion (located at 12615 Broadwell Road) between 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 23, for another exciting, fun edition of Carvin’ in Crabapple. This should be a great opportunity to enjoy some of the best the autumnal season has to offer in the company of awesome neighbors. As the name suggests, there will be carving involved — though you’ll need to bring your own pumpkins." The event will also have arts and crafts, music and much more. (City of Milton)
3. Police officers in the Atlanta area are wearing pink to support breast cancer awareness and research. For example, officers in Sandy Springs purchased pink badges for about $108, and 10 percent of the proceeds go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, according to Sgt. Michael McGinnis. "11Alive medical correspondent Dr. Sujatha Reddy, a gynecologist, said about 300,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year nationwide. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second leading cancerous cause of death in women. " (11Alive.com WXIA)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Wacoal Fit for the Cure Event on Oct. 14 at the Dillard's in Northpoint Mall (10:00 AM)
• HOT SOUP at From the Earth Brewing Company, 1570 Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell (8:00 PM)
• "A Midsummer Night's Dream" — ACT1 Theater at Brook Street Park, Alpharetta (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Milton-based Olde Blind Dog Cycling Club has some exciting news. Jim Russell
  won both Division I bicycle races — the 5K and 10K, besting 30 competitors — at the Special Olympics Georgia Fall Games in Valdosta. He did so wearing the colors of Olde Blind Dog Cycling club, which he represented along with St. Paddy O’Pedal and Just People Inc. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• Are you looking for a new job? The City of Alpharetta is truly an amazing place to work and is hiring some great new members for the professional team. There are several open positions, including civil engineer, police officer and firefighter. (City of Alpharetta GA via Facebook)
• The scarecrow contest in downtown Alpharetta ends next week! "If you haven’t already, be sure to cast your VOTE by posting a SELFIE with YOUR favorite scarecrow and tag us! The scarecrow with the most 'Selfie Votes' will win the People's Choice Award!" (City of Alpharetta Recreation, Parks, Cultural Services via Facebook)
• It's time to register for the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce annual Golf Tournament, which takes place in a few weeks. It will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the Manor Golf & Country Club, 16002 Hopewell Road in Milton. The package includes breakfast, lunch, prizes and a VIP after play celebration. (Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• The Milton Trails Advisory Committee is up and running and inviting others to be part of this exciting process. The committee's mission statement is “To preserve the rural nature of Milton through the planning and development of an all-encompassing trail network serving as the liaison between City Council, staff, and the residents of Milton.” Interested citizens are invited to participate and attend upcoming meetings. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• Are you interested in learning how to create art with pastels? There will be free demonstrations of how to create beautiful artwork with pastels next month at the Alpharetta Arts Center. They will take place on Nov. 11 -12. (City of Alpharetta Recreation, Parks, Cultural Services via Facebook)

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• DutchCrafters Alpharetta Showroom Grand Opening (October 15)
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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Gail Lafleche

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