Milton Hispanic Heritage + Freezing Temperatures

Good morning, friends! It's me, Gail Lafleche, your host of the Alpharetta-Milton Daily — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town. Including news about...

• Milton Hispanic Heritage Month
• Be Prepared for Freezing Temperatures
• Cumming Non-Profit

But first, today's weather:

Today will be nice with plenty of sun. The high will be 71 with a low of 36.

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Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. The City of Milton celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of events. They were open to city employees and included Mexican, Argentinian and Cuban cuisine, all from local restaurants. "Hispanic Heritage Month runs nationally between Sept. 15 and Oct. 15 to celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spanish-speaking countries." (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
2. Later this week, temperatures in our area could go below freezing at night. It's important to make sure you're prepared to avoid any potential problems outside. For example, turn off and drain your outside sprinklers to avoid frozen pipes and icy spots. (City of Alpharetta)
3. A Cumming woman started a non-profit after losing family members to accidental drug overdoses. Jennifer Hodge, the head of Realty4Recovery , holds a teacup memorial annually that shows the faces of 5,000+ people who lost their lives to drugs. "Overdoses have increased 17% in the past year in Georgia. That's the 11th highest increase out of all states nationwide." (11Alive.com WXIA)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Food Truck - Breakdown Burger at Truck & Tap Alpharetta
  30 Milton Ave (4- 9:00 PM)
• Taxes in Retirement Seminar at Milton City Hall-Community Place,
  2006 Heritage Walk (6:00 PM)
• RNB + KARAOKE MONDAYS ! at CRU Lounge Alpharetta, 11105 State Bridge Road (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Milton City Council is meeting tonight to vote on many issues including changing elements of the City Code pertaining to alcohol-related businesses.
  Interested Citizens can attend the meeting in-person or watch it live online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LT0eAHiLzYNo. The agenda and meeting ground rules are on the City's facebook page. ( City of Milton)
• Early voting in Fulton County starts today! Alpharetta and Milton residents can vote anywhere in Fulton County that has a site. Full details and locations are available online. (Fulton County)

• Want to enjoy a delicious Italian meal and support the Alpharetta Lions Club? Head to Casa Nuova at 6570 Atlanta Highway in Alpharetta tomorrow evening, where a percent of all the proceeds will be donated. You can contribute by purchasing food, beverages, gift cards and catering. (Alpharetta Lions Club via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— Gail Lafleche

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