🌱 Mayors Attend Economic Expansion Meeting + Shredding Event

Good morning, neighbors. Gail Lafleche here with your fresh copy of the Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening in town these days, including updates on...

• Mayors meet with officials in Raleigh, North Carolina, to learn about business ideas.
• Shredding event next week.
• Summer employment opportunities.

But first, today's weather: Today could have a thunderstorm in the p.m. with a high of 83 and a low of 64.

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Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. The mayors of Alpharetta and Milton, plus other area leaders, recently met with officials in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina region to learn how they attract businesses. The trip was organized by the Greater North Fulton Chamber, and they traveled to Cary, Raleigh and Research Triangle Park. The reason for the meeting is that our leaders want to market North Fulton as a region for businesses, as opposed to individual cities, to encourage economic development. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. Do you have confidential documents that you need to safely dispose of? You can bring them to the Milton Police Department on Monday, May 15 from 2-4 p.m. for a shredding event. The address is 13690 Highway 9 in Milton. (City of Milton)
3. Are you looking for a fun summer job? The Milton Parks and Recreation Department needs part-time athletic assistants to help out at different events and team practices. You could help out during transitions between games, monitoring the weather and making sure the parks are being used properly. These jobs are perfect for high school and college students. Apply today! (City of Milton)
4. Jackson Healthcare, which is based in Alpharetta, is getting much larger. They are going to acquire LRS Healthcare, which is based in Omaha, Nebraska. Both companies are in the health care staffing space and provide medical professionals to organizations across the country. "Jackson Healthcare is Great Place to Work certified and consistently named an employer of choice both nationally and regionally." (Metro Atlanta CEO)
   

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• You're Invited to a House Party! home buyer workshop at 33 South Main St., Suite 200 in Alpharetta (10:00 AM)
• Boot Camp 4 Divorcing Women Seminar at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (10:00 AM)
• Mother's Day Sand Bottle Art (registration required) at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (3:00 PM)
• Interactive Movie on The Green | "The Wizard of Oz" at Crabapple Market, 12650 Crabapple Road in Milton (6:00 PM)
• Kenny Loggins with Yacht Rock Revue concert at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway in Alpharetta (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Alpharetta wants to thank everyone who worked to make the Taste of Alpharetta a success. That includes staff, volunteers, law enforcement, Georgia Department of Transportation and many others. The attendees enjoyed delicious food, music and Alpharetta's beautiful downtown. (City of Alpharetta GA via Facebook)
• The Milton Police Blood Drive is next Tuesday, May 16. It will take place at Stonecreek Church, located at 13540 Highway 9, from 2-7 p.m. Sign up today! (Milton Police Department via Facebook)
• There will be a book sale at the newly renovated Milton Library today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can select from over 10,000 gently used books for adults and children. Proceeds from purchases support library programs. (Friends of The Milton Library via Facebook)
• A toddler drowned in a Sandy Springs pond earlier this week, and her mother has been charged with her murder. The pond is near Concourse Parkway; there are several ponds in that area, which is a business park. The police received a 911 call about a missing toddler. When they found her, they tried to save her life, but she died at the hospital. (FOX 5 Atlanta)

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Featured events:

• You're Invited to a House Party! (May 13)
• Jupiter Coyote Playing Live! (May 13)
• Maya Eventov Artist Show : Textures of Nature (May 20)
• Youth Mental Health Public Policy Forum (May 20)
• Celebrate Memorial Day with a Veteran Comic! (May 27)
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You're all caught up for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Gail Lafleche

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