🌱 Milton To Pay $35M Settlement + Fulton Co. New Training Center

Hi all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter. Come along for the most important things happening these days in town.

But first, today's weather:

An afternoon t-storm; humid. High: 90 Low: 68.

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

1. The City of Milton has been ordered to pay $35 million to the parents of Joshua Chang, a Yale student who died in a car accident in 2016. The accident occurred when Chang swerved to avoid an obstacle and hit a planter on Batesville Road. The court ruled in favor of Chang's parents, who argued that the city's failure to remove the planter contributed to their son's death. (Appen Media)
2. Fulton County's plan to construct a $15 million public safety training center, which was recently reported as breaking news, was actually introduced over two years ago. The proposal has been part of the county's capital improvements package since June 2021 and was included in the budget since January 2022. Despite the lack of public attention and media coverage, the plan has been in progress, with officials citing the need for a new facility due to the deteriorating condition of the current one. (Atlanta Civic Circle)
3. Retired Fulton County Superior Court Judge and former Atlanta City Council president Marvin S. Arrington Sr. has passed away at the age of 82. Arrington died at home surrounded by his loved ones, leaving behind a legacy of dedicated service and a commitment to Atlanta's growth. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens expressed his condolences and highlighted Arrington's love for the city and its people, acknowledging his significant contributions as a lawyer, judge, and public servant. (GPB)

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Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

Friday, July 7

• Cabinet Painting Workshop At Hive Crafts (9:30 AM)
• Canelita Sabrosa Live At Cutters Cigars & Spirits (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Alpharetta-Milton area at the link! (Alpharetta-Milton Patch)
• It's fawning season in Milton and baby deer are becoming more and more prevalent. Learn how you can support these animals at the link. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• Mark your calendar for a night of music at The Eclectic Lawn Series at the Alpharetta Arts Center. The next show will be Jul. 14 at 7:00 p.m. (Awesome Alpharetta, Georgia via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll see you soon!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.