🌱 Election Day + Lower Gas Prices

Hello, neighbors. It's me, Gail Lafleche, your host of the Alpharetta-Milton Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Today's briefing includes updates on:

• Election Day voting
• Lower gas prices
• Alpharetta vacation home check service
• Milton home check service

But first, today's weather:

Today will be cloudy with a little rain and milder. The high will be 60 with a low of 56.

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Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. Today is Election Day for the Senate runoff! Incumbent Democrat Raphael Warnock is running against Republican Herschel Walker. You need to vote at your assigned polling place; they will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you are in line by 7 p.m., you are allowed to cast your ballot. (AARP)
2. Great news for motorists — gas prices in our region are continuing to drop. On average, the price in Georgia is below $3 per gallon for regular unleaded. Montrae Waiters, spokeswoman for AAA – The Auto Club Group, stated, “Pump prices have steadily decreased across Georgia over the past few weeks. Declining crude oil prices continue to be the single largest factor influencing gas prices, as well as the governor’s executive order to extend the suspension of the state diesel and gas taxes through Dec. 11.” (Cobb County Courier)
3. Are you planning to be out of town during the holidays? Alpharetta residents can take advantage of a free service offered that helps keep your homes safe. You can request a vacation home check, where the police will check on your house while you're gone. Here is a link with more information. (Alpharetta Department of Public Safety)
4. Milton residents can also have their home checked by your police department. To sign up, you need to fill out an online form for a vacation patrol request. It asks for specifics, including which car(s) will be on the property, alarm company name and if there are people who are authorized to be on your property. (Milton Police)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Santa at Avalon at the Palmer Plaza at the Alpharetta Avalon, 950 Third St. (12:00 PM)
• Santa’s Secret ‘Stache at the Alpharetta Avalon (3:00 PM)
• Avalon on Ice at 400 Avalon Blvd. in Alpharetta (3:00 PM)
• Kitchen Fundamentals: Knife Skills Cooking Class at Publix Aprons Cooking School, 4305 State Bridge Road in Alpharetta (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA holiday is coming up! The party will include pictures with Santa, cookie decorating, crafts and hot cocoa. It starts on Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. and registration is required. (Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA via Facebook)
• Attention all Cambridge High Bears football team seniors and alumni, the annual Christmas party is coming up! It's on Sunday, Dec. 18 starting at 6 p.m. All former players of Coach Bennett and current seniors are invited. Please text Coach Bennett if you did not receive specific information via groupme. (Cambridge Bears Football via Facebook)
• Kudos to the Alpharetta High School Swim and Dive Team. They won first place at the annual Water Warrior meet! They have won this meet for the past seven years! (Alpharetta High School Swim/Dive Team via Facebook)

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Events:

• Bollywood Neon Party (December 7)
• Lunch with Santa at From the Earth! (December 10)
• Annual Christmas Spectacular (December 10)
• Halcyon Hosts Fourth Annual Ugly Christmas Bar Crawl with the Grinch (December 15)
• Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra — A Kids' Christmas (December 17)
• Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra — Christmas Pops! (December 17)
• Atlanta New Years Eve Dinner & Dance Party @ Hilton Atlanta Northeast Dec. 31, 2022 (December 31)
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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Gail Lafleche

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