Milton Police Searching for Suspect + Lawrenceville Teenager Charged

Hello again, neighbors! I'm back with your new edition of the Alpharetta-Milton Daily. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town. Today's issue includes news about:

• Milton Police Searching for Suspect Who Committed Lewd Acts
• Lawrenceville Teenager Charged with Murder
• New Restrooms for Providence Park

But first, today's weather:

Today will have occasional rain and a possible thunderstorm. The high will be 61 with a low of 55.

Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. The City of Milton Police need your help locating a suspect. This individual was recently performing lewd acts inside the Milton Target on Highway 9. If you recognize him, please contact the Milton Police Department. (City of Milton)
2. The police have charged a Lawrenceville teenager for killing a Norcross High School student. Brendan Young, 18 years old, has been charged in connection with the shooting of DeAndre Henderson. Henderson, 17 years old, was shot near school property in Peachtree Corners. Please contact the police if you know his whereabouts. (WSB Atlanta)
3. Providence Park in Milton is benefitting from a grant from the State of Georgia's Department of Natural Resources. In a few weeks, the porta- potties will be replaced by permanent restrooms. They will be located near the parking lot and the new wheelchair-accessible trail to the pier.(City of Milton)
4. As always, parents are urged to check their children's Halloween candy. This year, there are reports of fentanyl that looks like sidewalk chalk or candy. While the risk of trick or treaters getting these tablets is low, adults are overdosing on fentanyl at record rates. (WSB Atlanta)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Fall Fest, Mega Awesome Costume Party and More at North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Pkwy in Alpharetta (9:00 AM)
• Levi Ransom at the Painted Horse Winery and Vineyards, 54 Roswell Street in Alpharetta (2:00 PM)
• Argentinian Star Gabriela Anders at the Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Pkwy in Alpharetta (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Alpharetta has released a report card on the condition of streets in the city. The scores are used to determine which ones need repaving and other types of maintenence. This analysis was started last summer. Check out the report to see your street's score. (City of Alpharetta)
• Young professionals in the area are invited to a breakfast event at the new Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce office. It takes place at the Alpharetta Avalon, and you'll make new contacts, develop leads and and enjoy great coffee plus breakfast items. (Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Cogburn Woods School in Milton earned a grant to help boost their agricultural program. Four public schools in Milton will use these Environmental Educational grants to educate students on the importance of sustainability and educational awareness. Cogburn Woods has a garden with chickens and the funds will pay for composting for organic matter, paper, pencil shavings and chicken manure. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Sunday off right. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Gail Lafleche

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