🌱 Injured Bear In Alpharetta + FC Monitoring Wastewater For Monkeypox

Good morning, everybody. It's Tuesday in Alpharetta-Milton and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in the community today. Let's do this...

First, today's weather:

A shower and t-storm; humid. High: 88 Low: 74.

Here are the top five stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. As of Jul. 25, an injured bear may still be wandering around the Avalon community in Alpharetta. Over the weekend, Alpharetta residents were urged to remain cautious due to the bear wandering around Highway 9. According to the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety, the bear was struck by a vehicle and then ran into the woods behind The Hotel at Avalon. Experts say not to approach the injured bear and to contact the Department of Natural Resources or local law enforcement if sighted. (Columbus Ledger-Enquirer)
2. Fulton County officials announced they will begin monitoring wastewater for monkeypox and COVID-19. Untreated wastewater will be collected from the county's treatment plants and regularly tested to measure a number of viruses. According to officials, “Through regular testing of the wastewater, the County and Emory University can measure the amount of the viruses and see whether the levels are increasing or decreasing within the area served by the treatment plant.” (WSB Atlanta)
3. Chief Judge Robert McBurney will not allow Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to investigate possible interference in the 2020 election in Georgia by state Senator Burt Jones. The judge agreed with Jones that it would be unfair if Jones was compelled to testify since Willis held a fundraiser for Charlie Bailey, Jone's opponent. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
4. Former Alpharetta Municipal Court Judge Barry Zimmerman retired suddenly after a June Georgia Judicial Qualifications Commission (JQC) report suggested there was "reasonable cause" that he "violated the code of judicial conduct." Recently, it was discovered that Zimmerman presided over thousands of cases argued by a solicitor who had hired him to be her private attorney. This conflict of interest may have triggered the JQC investigation. (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
5. Rock & Roll Hall Of Famer and longtime Fleetwood Mac member, Stevie Nicks, confirmed new 2022 tour dates. Stevie Nicks will perform in Alpharetta on Oct. 12 at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. Tickets go on sale Jul. 29. (Jam Base)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Halcyon Farmers Market At Halcyon Forsyth (4:00 PM)
• One Love Comedy Open Mic At Minston's Jamaican Deli (6:00 PM)
• Plug And Play Open Mic At Dancing Skulls (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Georgia's "Celebrate You 40th Anniversary Fundraiser" to support mental health in Georgia will be held Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Freight Depot in Downtown Atlanta from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (Reporter Newspapers)
• The Book Barn is open for sales every Tuesday from 1:00-5:30 p.m. at 845 Mayfield Road. There are over 10,000 selections and prices start at 50 cents! Proceeds pay for many of the programs in the Milton Library. (Facebook)
• Don't miss Awesome Alpharetta's free barre class at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 3, at Brooke Street Park! The class is a combination of barre, pilates, yoga, and cardio. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. (Instagram)

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