🌱 Mail Stolen From Post Office Collection Box + Glass Recycling Ends

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

1. Postal inspectors are investigating claims that checks put in the mail at an Alpharetta post office have been stolen and had the dollar amounts changed. Due to the investigation, the collection boxes at the Webb Bridge Post Office have been taped off to prevent use. The post office urges community members who suspect their mail may have been stolen to call the local police and put their mail on hold. (WSB-TV)
2. Milton City Council will hold two back-to-back meetings this evening at City Hall. A Work Session meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. discussing agenda items relating to the budget and the former Kennedy property purchased using greenspace bond funds. A Special Called Meeting will immediately follow, resulting in the second of three public hearings on the millage rate. (City of Milton)
3. It is the final week for Alpharetta's curbside glass recycling program. City homeowners are asked to put their glass out on their normal scheduled day, and a crew will come and collect the bins as well. Starting Aug. 15, Alpharetta residents are asked to put their glass in their regular trash. (City of Alpharetta)
4. Five new homes have been listed for sale in the Alpharetta-Milton area. Available properties range from a 1,924 sq. ft., 4-bed, 4-bath home for $560,000 to a $1,425,000 home with 5 beds, 6 baths, and 6,178 sq. ft. Get all the details at the link. (Alpharetta-Milton Patch)
5. About 200 customers in Fulton County were without water on Saturday morning. A water main break occurred just outside of Peachtree Corners, affecting those around Nesbit Ferry Road between Rivermont Parkway and Holcomb Bridge. (11Alive.com WXIA)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• RidersGiveBack At Alpharetta Arts Center (8:30 AM)
• Taxes in Retirement Seminar At Milton Branch Library (6:00 PM)
• Kitchen Fundamentals: Knife Skills At Publix Aprons Cooking School (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you missing family and looking to host a reunion but don't know where to start? Awesome Alpharetta is hosting a FREE workshop with its family reunion specialist on Saturday, Oct. 15. (Awesome Alpharetta, Georgia via Instagram)
• Friends of the Alpharetta Library invite you to tour the bookstore! Proceeds from book sales — generally ranging 25 cents to two dollars — help fund free programs at the library. (Friends of the Alpharetta Library via Facebook)
• REMINDER: Carpool drop-off at Creek View Elementary takes place between 7:05-7:38 a.m. Arrive before 7:20 a.m. to ensure your child makes it inside before the drop-off window ends (which will result in a tardy pass). (Creek View Elementary School PTA via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for 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.