🌱 Homestead Exemption Deadline + Yard Waste Disposal

Good morning, friends! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town, including:

• Homestead exemption filing date is April 1.
• Proper yard waste disposal.
• Marietta teacher fired for allegedly drinking in the classroom.

But first, today's weather: Today will have a shower and thunderstorms. The high will be 64 and a low of 38.

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Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. Make sure to file your homestead property tax exemption paperwork prior to April 1 to save money on your property taxes this year. You can get information on programs available to Alpharetta homeowners at https://www.alpharetta.ga.us/homestead . "Please note that application for the basic homestead exemption is automatically done when you file for your Fulton County Homestead Exemption. " You can learn more about the Fulton County exemptions at https://bit.ly/3t8VG6t . There are different options available based on your age, income, type of property and other factors. (City of Alpharetta GA via Facebook)
2. As people are getting their property ready for spring, it's important to make sure that yard waste is properly disposed of. Otherwise, it won't be picked up. In Alpharetta, it should be placed on your curb before 7 a.m. on the same day when your trash and recycling is picked up. Waste needs to be in paper lawn bags or 35-gallon trash cans. In addition, there are limits on how much you can put out each week, and guidelines on the size of tree limbs. (City of Alpharetta)
3. A teacher at Marietta's William Milton Davis Elementary School is no longer working at the school after she was allegedly found to have alcohol in her classroom. Jean Warnken has been accused of drinking alcohol out of a "reusable plastic cup with lid and straw" on the morning of March 3. She had previously been named the school's 2020-2021 classified employee of the year. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
4. Pollen counts in our area are already very high and are at record breaking amounts. For example, the count was 2,592 on March 8, compared to 110 on the same date in 2022. It was even higher on March 7, at 3,937. While the rain washes it away temporarily, it will come back quickly when the sun comes out. (11Alive.com WXIA)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Leaps and Beats Dance Class (children ages 4-7) at the Alpharetta Community Center, 175 Roswell St. (5:15 PM)
• Florida Seafood Wine and Dine cooking class at Publix Aprons Cooking School, 4305 State Bridge Road in Alpharetta (6:30 PM)
• Young Adult Paint Night at Saint James Fellowship Hall, 3000 Webb Bridge Road in Alpharetta (6:30 PM)
• Love, Sex and the IRS presented by City Center Players at the Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton St. in Alpharetta (7:00 PM)
• Silent Sky by Lauren Gunderson at the FCS Innovation Academy, 125 Milton St. in Alpharetta (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to students at King's Ridge Christian School who were nominated for National Honor Society! There are many categories including International Thespians, Science, Spanish, French, Math, Senior Beta and Tri-M Music. "We are proud of your hard work and dedication!" (King's Ridge Christian School via Facebook)
• International Women's Day was earlier this week, and the City of Milton has many female employees who are worth celebrating! For example, many work in the fire department. "We are fortunate to have many caring, talented, hard-working female public servants who make our city, and our department, better every day as firefighters, paramedics, EMTs and support staff." (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• Alpharetta was included in the list of the South's best by Southern Living! It is number nine on their list. This link shows the article about living and working in Alpharetta. (Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• The Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce is hosting an after hours social next Wednesday at Sulit Coffee & Wine Bar, located at 4150 Old Milton Parkway, Suite 120 in Alpharetta. It will include two hours of networking with other Alpharetta business owners. You can register for this event here https://business.alpharettachamber.com/.../the-wednesday... : (Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Viernes Tropicales Latin Night Atlanta @ Sanctuary Night Club (March 10)
• The Piedmont Division Model Train Show (March 11)
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Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Gail Lafleche

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