🌱 Jog For A Cause Race Needs Sponsors + A Cappella Concert

Hello all. I'm back with your new edition of the Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Let's get this Saturday started off right with a quick dive into the most important things happening these days in town, including updates on...

• Milton Mayor’s Run: Jog for a Cause looking for sponsors.
• Song of Atlanta chorus a cappella concert.
• New outdoor recreation supervisor in Milton.

But first, today's weather: Today will have heavy rain and a thunderstorm with a high of 48 and a low of 41.

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Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. Milton Mayor’s Run: Jog for a Cause race will take place on June 3. It is a 5K, and a chance for runners to qualify for the Peachtree Road Race this summer. The city needs sponsors, who will have name recognition, and help to provide funds for local pediatric cancer patients. If your business is interested, check out our sponsorship packet. (City of Milton)
2. Mark your calendar for the Song of Atlanta chorus a cappella concert on April 30. It will take place at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center located at 950 Forrest St. This group is one of the top three choirs in the world according to "Sweet Adelines International, an organization of over 500 member groups presenting a cappella music across the world. " In addition, they have won 17 regional chorus champion competitions and are eight-time international medalists. Tickets are on sale now. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. Welcome to Jen Young, who is Milton's first Outdoor Recreation Supervisor. The purpose for this newly created position will be to manage all of Milton's greenspaces and add creative recreation programs. Prior to working in Milton, Young was a government veteran, and has 15 years' experience in recreation planning and youth development. She can be contacted at jen.young@miltonga.gov. (Press Release Desk)
4. Are you interested in learning about the City of Milton's financial activities? This data is available in the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, or ACFR, which is extremely detailed. Another report covers the same time period and is much more compact; it's called the Popular Annual Financial Report, or PAFR. Both reports are available online, and there are historic ones going back to 2018. (Press Release Desk)
5. Alpharetta is reaching out to all HOAs and asking for their current board's contact information. The reason is that the city wants to ensure open communication between the city and all neighborhoods. Alpharetta HOA board members are asked to visit the city website and complete an HOA registration form at https://bit.ly/3Ajx0tV (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Providence Baptist Church, 14500 Providence Road in Milton (11:00 AM)
• Easter Eggstravaganza at St James United Methodist Church, 3000 Webb Bridge Road in Alpharetta (11:00 AM)
• Rock Painting at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (2:00 PM)
• Stress Free & Healthy Living with Inner Engineering - Free and Open to All 15+ at 4640 Valais Court, Suite 103, in Johns Creek (4:00 PM)
• International Jazz Vocalist Lori Williams at The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you interested in a new used car? The City of Milton is auctioning off a 2012 Ford Explorer starting on Wednesday, May 3, at 9 a.m. A full description can be found at www.miltonga.gov by following the link provided for www.GovDeals.com. "Vehicles will be available for inspection, by appointment only, at Milton Fire Station #44, located at 13690 Highway 9 N, Milton, GA 30004. Please direct all inquiries to jason.baswell@miltonga.gov." (Press Release Desk)
• There is sad news for the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety. Arnold, A K9 officer, passed away this week. He was home with his family and handler Maj. Lindgren at the time. Arnold started service in the K-9 unit in 2007 and was trained in drug detection, tracking and searchers. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
• Are you interested in being in Milton's summer production of "Schoolhouse Rock Live!"? There will be auditions on April 14-15 in the Community Center at Milton City Park and Preserve. They need actors ages 16 and up to play several characters. The play is scheduled for July 21-23 at Mill Springs Academy in Milton. Here is a link to schedule your audition: https://form.jotform.com/220605724409048. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)

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• Taxes in Retirement Seminar at Milton Library (April 10)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday! I'll see you soon.

— Gail Lafleche

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