🌱 2 Fulton Employees Positive For Monkeypox + No Leads In Hotel Death

Morning, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with all the most important things happening locally. I'll get right to it.

Now, today's weather:

Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid. High: 81 Low: 69.

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

1. Two Fulton County employees have tested positive for the monkeypox virus. “The affected employees have worked with the Board of Health to follow contract tracing protocols,” officials said. “They are adhering to the guidance of their healthcare providers. We are following all CDC guidance regarding isolation.” (WSB Atlanta)
2. Police are still searching for clues in the Jul. 24 death of a man in Alpharetta. According to investigators, police arrived at the Double Tree Hotel on Jordan Court in Alpharetta to find a man unresponsive. He was taken to the hospital for cardiac arrest and no further information has been provided as of press time. (Appen Media)
3. Despite the cancellation of Midtown Music, the "Black Parade" is still heading to Metro Atlanta! My Chemical Romance announced they will still perform in Alpharetta at the same time as the canceled festival. The band will be at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre on Sunday, Sep. 18 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the general public tomorrow, Aug. 12, at 10:00 a.m. Click here to learn how to get tickets. (11 Alive)
4. If you've ever dreamed of living in a big, gorgeous home, you'll want to check out an upcoming open house in Milton this weekend. A stunning 9,364 sq. ft, six-bedroom, seven-bathroom house at 12520 Waters Edge Dr. will be shown at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. See all the details including price specifications on Patch. (Alpharetta-Milton Patch)
5. Fulton County’s senior services department and the Atlanta Regional Commission are hosting the Georgia Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program multiple times in August and September. The program gives seniors over 60 years of age vouchers they can exchange for fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs from authorized farmers at Georgia Roots Urban Farm. There will be 350 vouchers available on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more about eligibility and see the locations a the link. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Historic Preservation Commission Meeting At Alpharetta City Hall (3:00 PM)
• CHIC Thursday At CRU Lounge Alpharetta (7:00 PM)
• Davis And The Love At Roaring Social (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Milton Choral Association shared throwback photos of Chorus Camp. View all the fun at the link! (Milton Choral Association via Facebook)
• Dick’s Sporting Goods are giving all Alpharetta Youth Baseball Association families 20 percent off their entire purchase Aug. 12-15. Stock up on all your gear for the fall season! (Alpharetta Youth Baseball Association via Facebook)
• Learn why Milton's housing market is remaining hot as the market in Metro Atlanta is cooling off. (Subscription: The Business Journals)

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