🌱 Milton Adds To Wall Of Fame + Celebrities Visit For Elections

Hello and happy Friday! I'm back in your inbox this morning with all the most important things happening these days in Alpharetta-Milton. Today you'll find these stories and more:

• A Milton native heads to the Wall of Fame!
• Learn how to fight the flu this season.
• Our neighbors in Duluth are hosting their very own Oktoberfest — and we are invited!

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Now, today's weather:

Today will be warmer with plenty of sunshine. The high will be 68 with a low of 41.

Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. Exciting news for Milton native Mackenzie Kurtz, who will be honored as one of inductees at a ceremony for Milton's Wall of Fame at Bell Memorial Park. She starred in Milton High School productions such as “The Drowsy Chaperone” and “Legally Blonde.” After graduating from college, she made it to Broadway playing Princess Anna in the musical production of “Frozen”, and will be acting in additional upcoming productions. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
2. The flu season has started earlier this year and and our area has a high rate of the virus. Citizens are encouraged to get a flu shot and take other measures to stay healthy including frequent handwashing and staying home when not feeling well. There are effective medications that can reduce symptoms if taken early. (Cobb County Courier)
3. Love Oktoberfest? Then take a day trip to Duluth on Tap! The event takes place this weekend with fun for the entire family. It will be downtown at 3167 Main St, Duluth on Saturday. There will be German food, music, axe throwing contests plus much more. (Duluth on Tap)
4. Celebrities and politicians are coming to our area from other parts of the country to encourage young people to vote in the upcoming election. They include “Hamilton” star Lin-Manuel Miranda, Oprah Winfrey, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. Early voting is going well as 30,000 people have already voted.(WSB Atlanta)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Avalon Nights Live at 400 Avalon Blvd in Alpharetta(6:00 PM)
• John Paul White at Matildas Music Under the Pines, 850 Hickory Flat Rd in Milton (7:00 PM)
• RÜFÜS DU SOL – Surrender Tour at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Pkwy in Alpharetta (7:30 PM)
• ELECTRIC AVENUE at FTE's Back Porch Concert Series at 1570 Holcomb Bridge Rd in Roswell(8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Eligible Milton residents can get a COVID-19 booster today from the City of Milton Fire Department. The clinic will take place between noon and 6 PM at Community Place, the small building next to City Hall at 2006 Heritage Walk. There is another clinic planned at the same time and place on October 28. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• Cogburn Woods Elementary School families are encouraged to do something kind for school bus drivers this week for Bus Driver Appreciation. It has been a tough year for them because of the driver shortage. Families are encouraged to give a small gift or just say thank you!(Cogburn Woods Elementary School PTO via Facebook)
• NEARBY: Join us at the Adaptive Recreation Movie Night tonight at the Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater inside Newtown Park at 3150 Old Alabama Rd, Johns Creek . The movie “Hotel Transylvania” (PG) will be shown at sunset and gates will open at 7 PM. Adaptive Recreation programming is for individuals with special needs and their families.(Newtown Park)

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Events:

• Leather Crafting - Shoulder Bags, Totes, Phone Pouches, Belts and More (October 21)
• ELECTRIC AVENUE at FTE's Back Porch Concert Series (October 21)
• 5K RUN AND WALK / Registration 7 am, Race starts at 8:30 am (October 22)
• Michael Flohr Artist Show - SOUTHERN COMFORT (October 22)
• COWBOY MOUTH with DAVE FRANKLIN at FTE Back Porch Concert Series! (October 22)
• Mount Pisgah Christian School: Parent Preview Day (Grades 5-12) (October 25)
• Mount Pisgah Christian School Parent Preview Days (Grades JK-4th) (October 27)
• You're Invited to Fall Fest - Fall Fun for All at North Point Community Church (October 30)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. I'll see you around!

— Gail Lafleche

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