🌱 Drop-Off Sports Camp + July 4 Fireworks + Johns Creek Fraud Call

Hello again, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Alpharetta-Milton Daily. Keep reading to find out the most important things going on in town, including updates on:

• Drop-off sports camp for children ages 3-6
• Alpharetta July 4 fireworks vendor selected
• Johns Creek woman receives fraud call
• Armed man arrested near Perimeter Mall

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Tomorrow will be mostly cloudy with a high of 60 and low of 45.

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Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. Attention Alpharetta and Milton parents: are you interested in a drop-off sports camp for your children over the holidays? The Wills Park Recreation Center in Alpharetta will be having two sessions (Dec. 19-22 and Dec. 27-3) for children ages 3-6. They will learn a new sport each day, including basketball, football, soccer and t-ball. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. It's only December, but the Alpharetta City Council is thinking ahead to next July 4. They selected Pyro Shows East Coast for the July 4 fireworks celebration at Wills Park. This event requires coordination between many different groups within the city due to traffic and potential hazards associated with fireworks. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. A Johns Creek woman was targeted by fraudsters who were trying to steal $5,000 from her. She received a call in November from someone who said they were from Amazon, and she had $8,000 in charges on her Amazon charge card. They demanded a copy of her driver's license and told her to withdraw $5,000 from her bank accounts and open a cryptocurrency account. She didn't open the account or transfer any money but did send them her license. She ended the call and then contacted the police, who instructed her to fill out an Identity Theft Victim Resources sheet and notify the Department of Drivers Services that her license had been compromised. (Appen Media)
4. An armed man was arrested close to the nearby Perimeter Mall after pointing a gun at Dunwoody Police. The police arrived at the Perimeter Square shopping center on Perimeter Center West after receiving a 911 call. The officers both shot at the individual and missed him. No injuries were reported, and the Sandy Springs police haven't released any additional information, including the armed man's identity. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Children’s Development Academy Toy Drive – Free Bundtlets for a Year! at Nothing Bundt Cakes, 5230 Windward Parkway, Milton (9:00 AM)
• Alpharetta Holiday Market at the Alpharetta Community Center, 175 Roswell St. (9:00 AM)
• Happily Ever After Divorce Virtual Support Group offered by Atlanta Divorce Law Group, 3560 Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta (10:00 AM)
• 15th Annual Toys for Tots/TurningPoint Holiday Golf Tournament at Echelon Golf Club, 501 Founders Drive East in Alpharetta (10:00 AM)
• Lunch with Santa at From the Earth! at From the Earth Brewing Company, 1570 Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell (11:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Last week's Christmas in Crabapple, held in Milton, was a huge success. Despite the soggy weather and SEC games, hundreds came to the event and ate treats, made crafts, and met with Santa Claus! The crowd included neighbors, firefighters and police officers, all part of the Milton community. (Press Release Desk)
• City of Milton residents aged 12 and older can get a COVID-19 vaccine at an upcoming clinic on Dec. 16. It will take place run from noon to 6 p.m. in Community Place, the small building next to Milton's City Hall at 2006 Heritage Walk. Please bring your insurance card and fill out the online form to save time. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• Are you interested in seeing family movies over the holidays? Check out Aurora Cineplex’s $ Winter Family Flicks during the December holiday break. "Polar Express," "Trolls," "Puss and Boots: The Last Wish" and "Avatar: The Way of Water" are playing. Some of the movies cost just $3.00! Aurora is located at 5100 Commerce Parkway in Roswell. (Creek View Elementary School PTA via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow for your next update.

— Gail Lafleche

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