🌱 Middle School Student Stabbing + New Art Program

Hello, everybody. It's Thursday in Alpharetta-Milton and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town, including news about:

• Middle school student stabbed in lunchroom
• New children's art program in Milton
• Georgia residents might be eligible for tornado damage assistance

But first, today's weather:

Today will have a shower and thunderstorms. The high will be 67 with a low of 39.

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Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. A middle school student in nearby Cobb County was stabbed in the lunchroom by another student during an altercation. Summer Thomas was stabbed multiple times at Daniell Middle School in Marietta; she is in the hospital and is traumatized. The student who stabbed her was also injured. The school district is " handling this situation according to state law and district policies, including discipline and criminal charges." (WSB-TV)
2. The City of Milton and Kidcreate Art Studio have partnered to offer a new art program for children ages 3-12. It's being offered at the Community Center at Milton City Park and Preserve. Upcoming classes include weekly ones, plus mini "camps" during school vacation days. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
3. Residents of the following seven counties in Georgia might be eligible for assistance following the severe storms last week: Butts, Henry, Jasper, Meriwether, Newton, Spalding and Troup counties. The types of assistance may include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and debris removal. Interested individuals can get more information online, over the phone or via email. (GA Emergency Management)
4. Atlanta has the tenth worst traffic in the country. The cities with the most congestion are Chicago, Boston and New York. A typical driver in Atlanta would lose up to an average of 74 hours per year from being in traffic, according to a study done by INRIX. That amount is down 10 percent from pre-COVID levels. (WSB Atlanta)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Igloo & Chalet Dine & Drink Experiences at The Hotel at Avalon & Alpharetta Conference Center, 9000 Avalon Blvd. in Alpharetta (5:00 PM)
• Happily Ever After Divorce Virtual Support Group by the Atlanta Divorce Law Group (6:30 PM)
• Sophisticated Big Game Tailgate at Home cooking class at Publix Aprons Cooking School, 4305 State Bridge Road in Alpharetta (6:30 PM)
• WHERE DID MY HAT GOGH at Painting with a Twist, 11770 Haynes Bridge Road #801 in Alpharetta (7:00 PM)
• Harry Potter Trivia at Six Bridges Brewing, 1850 Heritage Walk in Milton (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking for a new job? The Milton Police Department needs a couple of public safety ambassadors. These positions support the Police Department and aren't sworn officers. For example, they perform vacation checks and help with community outreach. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• Here are spotlights on a couple of seniors on the Alpharetta High School Swim and Dive Team. Olivia has been swimming since she was six and was on the AHS Swim and Dive Team for all four years! Her favorite team memory is "cheering on her teammates at McCallie." Ayush started swimming at age six and was on the team for three years. His favorite memory is "playing football at McCallie." (Alpharetta High School Swim/Dive Team via Facebook)
• The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce annual gala is this Saturday, Jan. 21, evening at the The Hotel at Avalon, 9000 Avalon Blvd. in Alpharetta. Tickets are still available, and the event is black tie optional. The following members of our community will be honored:
  Kerry Armstrong, Robert J. Regus, and Dr. Mike Looney. (Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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