🌱Homestead Exemption Improvements + Milton's Trees

Hello, everybody! It's Saturday in Alpharetta-Milton and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally. In today's issue of the Daily, we have these stories and more...

• Milton seniors can qualify for better homestead exemptions on property taxes
• Tree study results for Milton
• Free YMCA pass for veterans and active service members

But first, today's weather:

Today might have a shower and it will be colder in the evening. The high will be 63 with a low of 29.

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Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. Milton's seniors will benefit from some of the ballot items on the recent election. One change will affect residents aged 65 and older, as there will be no income requirement to have an $25,000 exemption. Until now, these residents could have two exemptions, one for $10,000 based on income and another one for $15,000 that didn't have an income requirement. Another change increases the income requirement for residents aged 70+ to have a full exemption from $80,000 to $100,000 These voter-approved changes should take effect in 2023. (City of Milton)
2. The Milton City Council will meet on Monday to discuss several issues, and one involves trees. Sandra DeWitt, who is Milton's arborist, will present the results of a study on how much tree coverage there is. Milton has an ordinance that requires the amount of tree canopy coverage to be 57 percent, which is what was present in March 2017. The public is invited to attend this meeting. (Press Release Desk)
3. The Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA is inviting all veterans and active service men and women to sign up for a free one day pass today. This offer is to honor our veterans; they can take advantage of it at any YMCA in the Metro Atlanta area. In addition, veterans and active military qualify for discounted membership fees. (Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA via Facebook)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Alpharetta Farmers Market- Alpharetta City Center, 2001 Commerce St. (8:30 AM)
• City of Johns Creek Recognition of Veterans at 3125 Old Alabama Road in Johns Creek (10:00 AM)
• Friends of the Milton Library 2nd Saturday Book Sale at 845 Mayfield Road (10:00 AM)
• Adult Art Class: Painting Autumn Gnomes at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (2:00 PM)
• A Veterans Day Salute (Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra) and Color Guard at the Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Motorists are encouraged to slow down and be cautious when the roads are wet, as they were yesterday. There were many accidents on GA400 during rush hour, and some were due to hydroplaning. Wet leaves can make the roads even more slippery. (Alpharetta Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
• Kudos to Milton's Joy Lim Nakrin and her rescue horse, Enduring Honor. They were winners at a recent Incentive Program championship that was in Aiken, S.C. “This brings me so much hope for the future for rescues," Nakrin said in a news release. "It just shows that when given the right opportunities and care, rescues can hang with the best. They absolutely deserve a second chance." (Patch)
• The Cogburn Woods Elementary School is asking dads to help out with carpool on Friday mornings. Parent volunteers have been doing this for years. If you're interested in volunteering, please contact Isaac Howard at howardisaac4@gmail.com. He has been organizing our dads and father figures to be visible at the school. (Cogburn Woods Elementary School PTO via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll see you soon!

— Gail Lafleche

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