🌱 Milton's Community Development Department + Summer Camp Jobs

Hey, Alpharetta-Milton! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally, including:

• Milton's Citizen Government Academy students learned about Community Development.
• Milton is hiring summer camp staff.
• Gary Sylvestri retiring as Milton High School's athletic director.

But first, today's weather:

Today will be cold and breezy in the afternoon with a high of 46 and low of 25.

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Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. Students at Milton's Citizen Government Academy learned about the Community Development Department, which provides economic development to the City. Community Development Director Robert Buscemi presented an overview of the department, and discussed its goals, which are to preserve Milton's character while maintaining a safe and healthy environment. He encouraged citizens to participate in public meetings and to provide input. He reminded students that "one of the reasons the City of Milton was established in 2006 was citizen’s desire to have more local control of things like zoning, development, and how those things and more affect the look and feel of Milton." (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
2. Do you know anyone who's looking for a summer job? The City of Milton is hiring for their summer camp program. They need managers, lead counselors and counselors. These positions are fun, and can "make a difference in children's lives. " (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
3. Gary Sylvestri, Milton High School's athletic director, is retiring after 13 successful years at the school. The school’s athletics department has 23 varsity sports, 90 coaches and over 1,000 athletes. They have won many championships, including a football state one in 2018. The position has many responsibilities, including managing "buses, clubs, custodians, facilities and parking at the school." After retirement, Sylvestri plans to spend more time with his family, continue being an associate pastor and start a "podcast called “Behind the Bench”. (Appen)
4. 911 call centers across metro Atlanta are experiencing staffing issues,which could result in longer wait times in an emergency. Fulton, Gwinnett, DeKalb, Cobb and Clayton counties are reporting staffing shortages. Cobb County has suceeded in increasing the number of new employees by offering $4,000 signing bonuses for non-credited dispatchers and $8,000 bonuses for credited dispatchers. Other counties are offering $2,000 bonuses. However, it takes months for new employees to be ready to answer calls alone. (WSB Atlanta)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Total Fitness at Wills Park Recreation Center, 11925 Wills Road in Alpharetta (9:30 AM)
• Bunny Brunch at Milton’s Restaurant, 800 Mayfield Road in Milton (10:00 AM)
• Visit with the Easter Bunny at the North Point Mall, 1000 North Point Circle in Alpharetta (11:30 AM)
• Atlanta Bar & Bat Mitzvah Expo at the Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta, 5750 Windward Pkwy in Alpharetta (1:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is your child interested in learning how to play golf? The City of Alpharetta is offering a new program for children ages 3-12. There are classes for beginners and advanced learners, and they will take place at the Wills Park Recreation Center and Aussie Kids Golf Academy. Registration starts on March 20. (City of Alpharetta Recreation, Parks, Cultural Services via Facebook)
• North Fulton Community Charities is seeking donations to use in senior baskets. They will distribute the baskets to help seniors with expenses and limited mobility. The types of items needed include dish towels, toiletries, puzzles, cookies, toilet paper and paper towels. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
• Girl Scout day was last week, and Creek View Elementary School joined in the fun! Their employees enjoyed Girl Scout cookies, former scouts wore stickers and they "even had a visit from a huge group of CVES scouts on CNN". Many of the staff were scouts and had received the Gold award. (Creek View Elementary School PTA via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Social Security Seminar on March 22nd and 23rd at Gwinnett Technical College (March 22)
• High Revelry, a benefit for the High Museum Wine Auction (March 23)
• "Game of Clue Scavenger Hunt"-Fun Family Day & Art Supply Yard Sale (11am-5pm) (March 25)
• 3hr Bachata Boot camp Atlanta @ HDC Dance & Fitness Sat March 25, 2023 (March 25)
• John Stango Solo Artist Show (March 25)
• Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra - On Broadway! (March 25)
• Easter Family Fun Festival (April 9)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.

— Gail Lafleche

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