🌱 Golf Cart Fraud + Juneteenth Celebrations + Sewer Spill

Good morning, Alpharetta-Milton! I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Hope you all have a great day. Today you'll learn about:

• Golf cart purchased with stolen funds.
• Juneteenth celebrations.
• Sewer spill at Three Chimneys subdivision.

But first, today's weather: There will be showers and a heavier t-storm. The high will be 77 with a low of 66.

Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. A man in Texas had his bank account used to allegedly fraudulently purchase a golf cart from LSV golf carts on Mayfield Road in Alpharetta. The store was contacted by a man who offered to purchase the golf cart and used a wire transfer to pay for it. It was delivered to an address in Marietta. The owner of LSV golf carts is working with the Marietta Police to find the suspect who made this purchase. (Appen)
2. Yesterday was Juneteenth, which is a day that celebrates freedom for African American slaves. It was the day when slaves in Galveston, Texas, learned that they were free; they learned this over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed and two months after the Civil War ended. Celebrations in our area included food, music, education and more. "The City of Milton wishes a happy Juneteenth to all who are celebrating!" (City of Milton)
3. There was a sewer spill over the weekend at the Three Chimney's Farm subdivision in nearby Cumming. The spill was caused by a blockage in a manhole that included rags, grease and other materials; the spill was contained after it was cleaned. However, approximately 4,100 gallons of sewage entered "an unnamed tributary of James Creek in the Three Chimneys Farm community between Homestead Ridge Drive and Three Chimneys Lane." If you need more information, contact the Forsyth County Department of Water & Sewer at 770-781-2160. (WSB Atlanta)

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Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

Tuesday, June 20

• Beginner's Spanish Class at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (11:00 AM)
• Adults With Autism Support Group at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (6:00 PM)
• Evening Yoga Classes at the Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road (6:15 PM)
• History Book Club: "The True Flag: Theodore Roosevelt, Mark Twain, and the Birth of American Empire" at the Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road (6:30 PM)
• Yoga with Magda at the Wills Park Recreation Center, 11925 Wills Road in Alpharetta (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Would your child enjoy playing baseball? Tryouts for the 13u Alpharetta Junior Raider feeder team will be on July 9 and July 12 in Alpharetta. Eligible players must have a birthday between 5/1/10 and 4/30/11. If you need more information contact dburkett@alpharettayouthbaseball.org; here is a link to sign up. https://form.jotform.com/231664252679161
• Mark your calendar for June 25; there will be an opening reception at the Alpharetta Arts Center for the new Celebrations exhibit. The event will take place from 5-7 p.m. and there will be original art for purchase. It's free and there will be light refreshments and live music. (City of Alpharetta Recreation, Parks, Cultural Services via Facebook)
• Be So Well, which is a medicine wellness store in Milton, recently had a ribbon cutting ceremony. The business, located at 2955 Bethany Bend Road (right next to the Starbucks) opened in 2021 and hosted their first annual wellness celebration last weekend. Products at this store include vitamins, supplements, skin care and more for people and animals. There are other events planned in the future; here is a link to more information https://besowell.co/events. (City of Milton)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Gail Lafleche

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