🌱 Fireworks Allowed For New Year + Insurance Claims Rise

Hello and happy Thursday! I'm back in your inbox this winter morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Today we have these stories and more...

• Fireworks allowed in Milton for New Year celebrations
• Increase in insurance claims due to cold weather
• Alpharetta man killed in wreck on Christmas Eve

But first, today's weather:

Today will be partly sunny and warm. The high will be 60 with a low of 39.

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Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. Fireworks are allowed in Milton later this week, with some restrictions. They can be set off starting on New Year's Eve from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m. New Year's day. They aren't allowed "on a public road, City park, or within 100 yards of a gas station/fuel tank, electric substation, historic site, nursing home or another health care facility." Please be mindful of possible negative reactions by children, pets and military veterans if you're planning to set them off. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
2. Many homeowners are filing insurance claims as a result of damage from burst pipes due to the extreme cold. Most damage and repairs will covered by insurance. However, renters who don't have insurance many have to pay for damage to their belongings. "If there are issues getting a claim processed, you can file a complaint online with the Insurance Commissioners Office. You can also call (404) 656-2070 or toll-free at (800) 656-2298. (WSB-TV)"
3. An Alpharetta man was killed in a car crash in nearby Forsyth county. James Allen, age 30, lost control of his truck in the Chattahoochee River Club Subdivision and crashed into a tree on Christmas Eve. He was pronounced dead by police and his passenger was taken to the hospital. (The Georgia Sun)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Avalon on Ice at 400 Avalon Blvd in Alpharetta (3:00 PM)
• Alpharetta Music Match Featuring Mary Kate Farmer at Central City Tavern 19 Academy Street in Alpharetta (6:00 PM)
• G-Clef and The Playlist at Roaring Social, 35 Milton Avenue in Alpharetta (8:00 PM)
• Open Mic Jam Hosted by Actor/Singer Eric Moore at The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Adult Activity Center at North Park in Alpharetta was closed yesterday due to a burst water line. The city is working to restore the water as quickly as possible; please contact the center for updates. For additional Active Adult programs, call Preston Ridge Community Center at 678-297-6194.(City of Alpharetta)
• The Alpharetta Rotary Club is running their annual fundraising event soon - the Polar Bear Plunge on Feb. 4! They are asking groups to put together a team to raise money for their favorite group. Beneficiaries include the Alpharetta Rotary Foundation, Drake House, North Fulton Community Charities and more. (Alpharetta Rotary)
• The Alpharetta library is now open but the Milton and Ocee ones will continue to be closed today due to maintenence issues. All Fulton County libraries will be closed Dec. 30- Jan. 2 for the New Year holiday. (Friends of The Milton Library via Facebook)

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