🌱 Milton Girls Win LAX Championship + Class With A Sloth

Hello there, Alpharetta-Milton. I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. In today's briefing, you'll read about these stories and more:

• Milton girls lacrosse team wins state championship.
• Class with a sloth and other animals.
• Teacher investigated for child exploitation.

But first, today's weather: Today will have partial sunshine with a high of 80 and a low of 63.

Check out what our local sponsor can do for you:

Attention music lovers! Don't miss out on The Roswell Music Festival, a one-day, ticketed event on Saturday, May 20. This exciting festival will take place in Historic Downtown Roswell, featuring six amazing bands, tent vendors, and local businesses serving up delicious food and drinks. You won’t want to miss original and tribute bands covering classic rock, soul, funk, country and blues music — including the incredible talents of Southern Avenue (Blues), End of the Line (Allman Brothers), Funk You (Funk, Dance), Frankly Scarlet (Grateful Dead), The Highwaymen Show (Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash), and TROY (Soul, Pop). Tickets are on sale now!

Click here to get your business featured in this spot.

Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. The Milton High School girls lacrosse team are celebrating a sweet 16 victory. They won their 16th state championship when they defeated West Forsyth by 11-6 last week. Now they have the AAAAAAA title, which is the top division in the state. Congratulations to the Eagles! (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
2. Are you curious about what it would be like to take a class with a sloth? There was one this past Saturday at Milton's City Park and Preserve. It was offered by Parks and Recreation, and students spent time with a sloth, fennec fox and a capybara. They also practiced mindfulness and relaxed with essential oils. (City of Milton)
3. An Ohio high school teacher is being investigated by Roswell Police for a child exploitation case. He was arrested last week for improper online communications with someone who posed as a 16-year-old female. Brandon Gordon, 40, is being brought to Fulton County "to face charges of Use of Computer Service to Seduce, Solicit, Lure or Entice Child to Commit Illegal Act, Electronically Furnishing Obscene Material to Minors, Child Molestation, and two counts of Solicitation of Sodomy." If you have information on this case, please contact Detective Sroka of the Roswell Police Department at 770-640-4386 or msroka@roswellgov.com. You can also provide anonymous information at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or online at www.StopCrimeATL.org. (Roswell Police)
4. A student at a Kennesaw High School was allegedly raped by a male student in a school bathroom. The incident took place at Harrison High School, and the 15 year old reported that the rape occurred in a stall of the girls bathroom. Warrants have been issued for "sexual battery, child molestation and rape." (FOX 5 Atlanta)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• English/ESL Class at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (10:30 AM)
• Storytime at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (10:30 AM)
• Dino Safari… A Walk Thru Adventure at the North Point Mall, 1000 North Point Circle in Alpharetta (11:00 AM)
• Kitchen Fundamentals: Knife Skills at Publix Aprons Cooking School, 4305 State Bridge Road in Alpharetta (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• A man tried to make a purchase with a possible fake $100 bill at the Walmart on Windward Parkway. He tried using it at the self-checkout lane, which wouldn't accept it. As a result, the store couldn't accept the bill, because they couldn't determine if it was legitimate. The bill was dated 1981, and the man was not arrested. (Appen Media)
• Firefighters put out a house fire in Roswell, and the house belongs to Gordon Muir, the president of the group which runs the Varsity restaurants. The home was heavily damaged by the fire, which happened on Monday. The family was able to safely get out of the home, which is located in the Lakeside at Ansley subdivision. (WSB Atlanta)
• Alpharetta is having a Memorial Day event in Brooke Street Park on Monday, May 29. It will start at 9:15 a.m. and is being run by the City of Alpharetta and the Alpharetta Rotary Club. There will be patriotic music, an invocation, speeches, and the laying of a wreath. (City of Alpharetta GA via Facebook)
• Tonight is Midway Elementary school's Math Festival. It will take place between 6-7:0 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Please RSVP if you're planning to attend. (Midway Elementary via Facebook)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• Atlanta Academy — (Visit website)
• Add your business here

Featured events:

• Maya Eventov Artist Show : Textures of Nature (May 20)
• Celebrate Memorial Day with a Veteran Comic! (May 27)
• Add your event

Featured job listings:

• Front Desk (Details)
• Add your listing

Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.

— Gail Lafleche

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter? Contact me at Alpharetta@Patch.com