🌱 HS Football Giants Face Off + Alpharetta Named The Top Place To WFH

Hello all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Alpharetta-Milton Daily — here to tell you all the most important things happening locally.

First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm in spots. High: 87 Low: 71.

Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. A man in Alpharetta was charged $44,000 for computer services. According to the man, he had contracted with an online service for computer help. The company, "Safe Tee Soft," offered services for $180, but when the charge applied to the man's bank account, it totaled $44,180. Investigators have identified phone numbers used by suspects in the transaction, but have been unable to find more information on the suspects. (Appen Media)
2. The No. 1 ranked high school football team in Alabama is visiting Alpharetta this week. Thompson High School, the reigning 7A Alabama football champions, will be playing against Buford's Wolves in what is promised to be a strong matchup. Although Thompson has its laurels, Buford is ranked highly among teams in Georgia, so it will surely be a Friday night matchup to watch. (AL.com)
3. Checks stolen from an Alpharetta business were altered for the purposes of fraudulently cashing. A business owner who sent two checks through the mail says that thieves stole and forged the checks. The two checks, which were for $810 and $952, were sent to a Roswell address in late June but never arrived at their destination. Officers were "unable to generate any leads" from the names on the deposited checks. (Appen Media)
4. Family and friends will gather to mourn the loss of Lorene Lord. Born in Alpharetta, Lorene passed on Sunday, Aug. 14. She leaves behind her family, including nine grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Aug. 18 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Ingram Funeral Home in Cumming. Interment will take place at Boiling Springs Cemetery in Alpharetta following services. (Legacy.com)
5. Alpharetta is the top city for working from home in the South, according to a recently released study. The study looked at the quality of outdoor amenities in cities across the country and ranked them. No surprise to us, Alpharetta made the top of the list when it comes to cities in the South, and 17th in the entire country. Click the link to see the full report and where other cities are ranked. (ownerly.com)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Beginner Line Dance at Preston Ridge Community Center (10:00 AM)
• Tropical Express Plant Pop-Up at Halcyon Farmer's Market (4:00 PM)
• Grace On The Green at Crabapple Market (7:00 PM)
• Trivia With Patrick at Fairway Social (7:00 PM)
• Plug And Play Open Mic at Dancing Skulls JC (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Awesome Alpharetta invites you to the Peach Kids Triathlon! There's still time to train before the Sep. 25 event. Click the link to register and reserve your spot. (Awesome Alpharetta, Georgia via Instagram)
• Fulton County Library System hopes you'll celebrate Julia Child's 110th birthday by trying out a new recipe. Click the link to see cooking books available through the library. (Fulton County Library System via Facebook)
• Friends of The Milton Library is hosting Booksale In The Barn every Tuesday. Stop by 845 Mayfield Road between 1:00 and 5:30 p.m. to support the Library and find a new favorite book. (Friends of The Milton Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another update!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.