🌱 GA-400 Lane Closures + Milton Police Searching For Suspect

Welcome back, Alpharetta-Milton! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including news about:

• Permanent and temporary lane closures on GA-400.
• Milton Police looking for a suspect who drove his car into a store.
• Alpharetta ladies' night out.

But first, today's weather: Today will have a couple of thunderstorms with a high of 60 and a low of 35.

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Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. Starting at 9 p.m. today, there are significant changes to GA 400. The flex lanes that allowed drivers to drive on the highway shoulder between the Pitts Road overpass and Holcomb Bridge Road are permanently closed. In addition, the left lane will temporarily be closed in both directions starting at 7 p.m. Friday through 7 p.m. on Sunday. (WSB Atlanta)
2. The Milton Police are asking for help from the public to identify a suspect who allegedly drove his car into the Vapor King store, located at 631-130 North Main St. in Milton. This incident happened on March 5 around 4:30 in the afternoon. The suspect became angry after being asked for identification in the store. Please check out the image in this link and contact the police at 678-242-2615 or Khalil.bouziane@miltonga.gov with any information. (Milton Police Department via Facebook)
3. Would you enjoy a ladies' night out in Alpharetta? There is a special event on April 25 starting at 5 p.m. Tickets are just $10 and you'll receive a free swag bag plus coupons! Here is a link to purchase tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../ladies-night-out-discover...
4. Milton's fall Crabapple Fest is looking for sponsors. This event, which is scheduled for Oct. 7, will draw "tens of thousands of people to Milton’s downtown for fun, food, and fellowship." Becoming a sponsor is an opportunity to increase your business's exposure to many local citizens. Sponsors will be promoted on social media, printed materials and on-site. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Total Fitness at Wills Park Recreation Center, 11925 Wills Road in Alpharetta (9:30 AM)
• Rug Hooking and Fabric Art informal gathering at the Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road (10:00 AM)
• Love, Sex and the IRS presented by City Center Players at Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton St. in Alpharetta (7:00 PM)
• Silent Sky by Lauren Gunderson at FCS Innovation Academy, 125 Milton St. in Alpharetta (8:00 PM)
• The Bill Hart International Jazz Fusion Band at The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Creek View Elementary School PTA is running its annual online fundraising auction. Items for auction include jewelry, restaurant gift certificates, personal training, reserved parking at the school and more! Click on this link to bid on them; the auction is live through March 26: http://cvespta.ptboard.com/
• King's Ridge Christian School students will be performing one act plays on March 23. There will be two performances, one at 3:30 p.m. and another at 7 p.m. Tickets are just $5, and students can watch for free! (King's Ridge Christian School via Facebook)
• The Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA is hosting an Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 18. This event is for facility members only and will have a photo booth, refreshments and more! There are different times for the Easter Egg Hunt depending on your child's age. Registration is required. (Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA via Facebook)

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• Irish Song and Dance (March 17)
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• John Stango Solo Artist Show (March 25)
• Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra - On Broadway! (March 25)
• Easter Family Fun Festival (April 9)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update.

— Gail Lafleche

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