🌱Election Day Locations + Milton Veteran’s Memorial Markers

Hey, friends! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Alpharetta-Milton Daily. Keep reading for the most important things happening in town. In today's issue of the Daily, we have these stories and more...

• Election Day - where to vote
• Milton Veteran’s Memorial Markers Organization
• Resources to help you quit smoking

Today's newsletter is sponsored by the Maxwell Adventure Team of Century 21 Connect Realty

How did this local real estate team get over 80 5-star reviews from clients?

• "The most responsive, thorough and results-driven agents I’ve ever worked with"
• "Beyond fantastic"
• "Knowledgeable, professional and responsive"
• "Impressive"
• "Highly recommended"

That's just a sampling of what clients say about local Realtors LeeAnn and Phillip Maxwell of the Maxwell Adventure Team. How do they get such raves?

It helps that they’ve lived in the area for over 25 years and are experts in the local market.

And also, that they have complementary skills: LeeAnn spent years in the mortgage industry and can help clients navigate tricky financing challenges. Phillip is data-driven and can help buyers and sellers assess value by the numbers.

But the real reason for the raves is this: the Maxwells are obsessed with customer service.

For buyers, that means a 16-step process to help you find a dream home that works with your finances. For sellers, it means concierge-level service that includes a pre-listing inspection, free professional staging, photography and marketing materials. And for both, it means having the skills, temperament and experience to get deals done — which is why The Maxwell Adventure Team is routinely in the top 5 percent of producers in the Atlanta area.

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Now, today's weather:

Today will be warm with sun and some clouds. The high will be 75 with a low of 44.

Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. Today is Election Day; you can vote in person from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.! Fulton County schools will be closed as a result. Here is a list of all polling locations in our area, make sure you know where yours is. Hopefully this will be the end of all the political ads! (Election Day)
2. Over the past weekend, the Milton Veteran’s Memorial Markers Organization placed 801 markers in different locations throughout the city. The purpose of the markers is to honor fallen veterans in our area. Each marker has the veteran's name and their conflict or time period. They are displayed each year around Veteran's Day and Memorial Day. (Milton Veterans)
3. Do you want to quit smoking, vaping or chewing tobacco? There are many resources/programs in our area to help you do just that. Northside Hospital offers weekly sessions, in person and remote, as part of their "Built to Quit" program. You could also have nicotine replacement therapy as part of the program. (Northside Hospital)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Gallery Exhibits: Juanita Bellavance, “Aliveness thru Repetition & Variation” and "All about Pastel" by Southeastern Pastel Society at the Alpharetta Arts Center 238 Canton St. (8:30 AM)
• The Original Selfie Museum at the North Point Mall, 1000 North Point Circle in Alpharetta (11:00 AM)
• Wine Class: Spanish Wine at Fermented, 50 Canton St. in Alpharetta (6:30 PM)
• Plant-Based Holiday Dinner Party Class at Publix Aprons Cooking School, 4305 State Bridge Road in Alpharetta (6:30 PM)
• Joe Gransden's Classic Jazz Quintet at Roaring Social, 35 Milton Ave. in Alpharetta (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Alpharetta Fire Department participated in a drill focused on what to do if we experience a nuclear crisis with mass casualties. It took place in Atlanta, and other the agencies include Atlanta - Fulton County Emergency Management Agency plus the Joint Task Force Civil Support. "Training for mass casualty events like this and building relationships with partner agencies are a key to being prepared, effective and efficient if they ever happen."
  (FOX 5 Atlanta)
• The City of Milton is welcoming back a valuable member of the community — Gary Mullinix. He is the new Chief Building Official, and will be overseeing inspections to enforce building codes, plus the permitting and inspection processes. "In addition to knowing our Code inside and out, Mullinix is a big believer in public education — whether you’re a big-time developer or ordinary citizen who wants to know when you do and don’t need a permit, and why. So you can look forward to more engagement opportunities with him in the future, whether in-person or online." (City of Milton)
• Over the weekend, a group of student volunteers spent the day helping out at North Fulton Charities. Students from the Emerging Leaders Program conducted a cleanup around the building, staffed the thrift store and organized the food pantry. Many residents in our area will be benefit from all of their hard work! (Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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Events:

• Holiday Market | Shop, Sip & Stroll on The Green at Crabapple Market (November 11)
• King's Ridge Christian School Hosts Preview Week (November 11)
• Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra — A Veterans Day Salute! (November 12)
• Justin! at Rock 'N' Taco (November 12)
• Winston Churchill Society Annual Birthday Dinner and Lecture (November 13)
• Taxes in Retirement — Forsyth Conference Center (November 14)
• Sales + Marketing = Growth Multiplier (November 17)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update.

— Gail Lafleche

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