🌱 Freeze Warning + High School Football Playoffs In Milton

Hey, neighbors! It's me, Gail Lafleche, your host of the Daily. Let's get this Saturday started off right with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town, including updates on:

• Freeze warning in our area at night
• High school football playoffs in Milton
• FOGÓN AND LIONS in Alpharetta
• Heartfelt Holiday Craft Market

But first, today's weather:

Today will be mostly sunny and slightly warmer. The high will be 50 with a low of 28.

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Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. Temperatures in our area are expected to drop below freezing the next few nights, and the state has issued a freeze warning. Make sure to secure your pets/outdoor plants, shut off outside water and take measures to prevent your pipes from freezing. In addition, watch for ice on the roads, especially in the morning. This cold weather should ease starting on Monday. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. Last night, three GHSA football teams from Milton had playoff games. Milton High played Norcross, Cambridge High played Cartersville, and St. Francis High School played Trion High. They all advanced to the "Sweet 16" in their divisions and earned hosting privilege in this round! We are hoping they all will play in the state championships! (City of Milton)
3. Have you checked out FOGÓN AND LIONS, one of the newer restaurants in Alpharetta? A recent review described it as a place that "fuels the senses with influences from Central and South America as well as the Caribbean. At the helm is chef Julio Delgado, who strives to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for everyone who walks in." The cuisine is Spanish, with tapas, wood fired glazed Chilean Salmon, and unique seasonal cocktails. (Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Magazine)
4. Are you looking for some unique holiday gifts? Check out the Heartfelt Holiday Craft Market at the Preston Ridge Community Center in Alpharetta on Dec. 3. There will be items for sale made by adults with disabilities and Santa will be there for pictures! You can purchase jewelry, pottery, treats and much more. (City of Alpharetta)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Alpharetta Farmers Market at Alpharetta City Center, 2001 Commerce St. (8:30 AM)
• Puzzle Time at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (1:00 PM)
• Inner Engineering Completion Yoga Instruction at the Hilton Garden Inn Windward, 4025 Windward Plaza Drive in Alpharetta (2:00 PM)
• Finding Affordable Housing Presentation at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (2:00 PM)
• Once Upon A Holiday performance at The Hotel at Avalon, Autograph Collection, 9000 Avalon Blvd. in Alpharetta (3:30 PM and 7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Gina Ayres, a longtime member of Central EMS EMT, passed away in a tragic accident in the line of duty. "Gina and her partner, Paramedic Kristi Adams, were responding to a 911 call in Forsyth County when their ambulance was struck by another vehicle. Kristi is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries she sustained in the accident. Gina was an extraordinarily dedicated EMT and was a respected member of the Forsyth County 911 response team." (Alpharetta Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
• The Cogburn Woods Elementary School PTO wants to thank the community for recent donations. As a result, each staff member and teacher will receive a $30 Amazon gift card, and a few lucky winners will get larger ones! "Everyone got to come in and grab a yummy treat from Great Harvest Bread Company along with their gift card. " (Cogburn Woods Elementary School PTO via Facebook)
• Donations are needed for an upcoming Bike Alpharetta and the Bikes for Kids event, where local children will receive bikes for the holidays. You can donate bikes at several locations in our area, and 10-inch to 20-inch ones are especially appreciated. If you would like to make a monetary donation, you can do so online. There are still a few more weeks to donate. (Alpharetta Department of Public Safety via Facebook)

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Events:

• Cumming City Center Winter Pop-Up Market (November 19)
• Once Upon A Holiday 2022 (November 19)
• Salsa ATL Dinner & Latin Night @ Tony's John's Creek Sat Nov 19, 2022 (November 19)
• Roswell Music Club presents fabulous tenor James Arthur Douglas! (November 20)
• Drinksgiving at Rock 'N' Taco with Justin! (November 23)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— Gail Lafleche

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