🌱 Milton Recognized For Safety + 1965 Basketball Team Honored

Hello and happy Thursday! I'm back in your inbox this warm morning with all the most important things happening in Alpharetta-Milton these days. Today you'll read about...

• Milton is the 39th safest city in the country.
• Bailey Johnson's 1965 basketball team honored.
• Car robberies in Alpharetta.

But first, today's weather: Today will be humid with periods of sun. The high will be 91 with a low of 75.

Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. Great news for Milton. According to NeighborhoodScout, Milton is one of the safest cities in the country; it is number 39. The data they used includes information on many types of crimes including burglary, assault, murder and armed robbery for communities of 22,000 residents. Milton's crime rate is 6.0 per 1,000 residents; Johns Creek was also in the top 100. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
2. Seven surviving team members of Alpharetta's 1965 Bailey Johnson School's basketball team were recognized for winning the championship that year. At that time, schools in Georgia were segregated based on race, and Bailey Johnson was the only one for Black students in North Fulton County. The team received championship rings and team jackets from Alpharetta's mayor and City Council at Alpharetta City Hall, which was packed. Congratulations! (City of Alpharetta GA via Facebook)
3. A series of cars were robbed in Alpharetta in late June and early July. They were parked on North Point Parkway, Wills Road, Mansell Road and Misty Lane. The thieves made away with electronics, handgun, wallets, cash and other items. They also tried to steal one of the cars. Police are investigating the robberies, as there was camera footage. (Appen Media)

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Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

Thursday, July 20

• Miss Gail and the Jumpin' Jam Band at the Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road (10:30 AM)
• Milton Crochet Circle at the Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road (11:00 AM)
• Beginner's English/ESL Class at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (11:00 AM)
• Kringle Krawl Kick-Off at Six Bridges Brewing, 1850 Heritage Walk in Milton (7:00 PM)
• Third Thursday’s at The Clothes Horse, 28 Milton Ave. in Alpharetta (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you a golfer? Sign up for the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce's 9th Annual Golf Tournament! It will be held on Sept. 26 at the Manor Golf & Country Club. If you register before Aug. 1, you'll receive early bird pricing! (Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• King's Ridge Christian School held a fun Mini-Cheer Camp. A record number of girls signed up; thanks to all the coaches and Varsity Cheerleaders for making it a success! #krcs #christianschool #summercamp #krconnected KRCS Athletics KRCS Fine Arts
• An 18-year-old was arrested for allegedly killing a woman in the Cumberland Mall parking lot. Paige Jenkins was hit by a car driven by Vanessa Robinson; she was rushed to the hospital but didn't survive her injuries. Then, Robinson left the scene; police took her into custody in Fairburn. Please call the Cobb County Police Department at 770-499-3945 if you have any information about this crash. (WSB Atlanta)

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

— Gail Lafleche

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