🌱 Milton Ethics Panel + North Point Mall Plan + Milton Elections

Hello and happy Tuesday. I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening in town these days. Follow along for the latest.

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Now, today's weather:

Humid; an afternoon t-storm. High: 86 Low: 70.

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

1. On Aug. 2, an ethics panel said it was not ready to render a decision regarding whether Councilman Paul Moore had violated city code by voting on the matter in May. The Milton City Council will compensate the White Columns Homeowners Association for traffic calming devices on the streets. (Appen Media)
2. The Alpharetta Planning Commission approved the preliminary plan for a $500 million redevelopment of North Point Mall. The developer made the changes the commission wanted, including having less rental units and more units for homebuyers. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. On Aug. 3, the City of Milton's Election Feasibility Committee discussed the practicalities of the city conducting its own municipal elections. The Milton panel must decide on whether Milton's election independence is possible in only three more scheduled meetings. (Appen Media)
4. Former President Donald Trump's personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani, is trying to delay his testimony before a Fulton County special grand jury for Georgia's 2020 elections. Giuliani will challenge his subpoena today, Aug. 9, at 12:30 p.m. in front of Fulton Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney, according to a new court filing. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
5. Don't have plans for Labor Day weekend in Alpharetta? View the link to see spas, restaurants, shopping, and more for a "staycation." (Awesome Alpharetta)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Colors Of India Exhibit At Alpharetta Arts Center (8:30 AM)
• AOMCHS Board Of Directors Meeting In Log Cabin At 210 Milton Avenue (10:00 AM)
• Divorcing A Narcissist Webinar At 3560 Old Milton Parkway (6:30 PM)
• Alpharetta Community Chorus Registration At Alpharetta Presbyterian Church (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• This Thursday, Aug. 11, Bolay Kitchen is having its grand opening! Come celebrate at 3:00 p.m., at 10920 Haynes Bridge Road, Suite 200, in Alpharetta. (Instagram)
• With school back in session, Milton's City Pool is reducing its hours. The City Pool will be open from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekdays, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekends, and "senior" swim will continue for one hour beginning at 10:00 a.m.! This schedule will continue until Sep. 5. Click here for more information. (Facebook)
• Join the Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA for free through Aug. 15! Click here for more information. (Facebook)

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— 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.