🌱 Milton's State Of The City + Firefighters Skills + Stolen Checks

Hello, everybody! Gail Lafleche here with your Tuesday edition of the Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town, including updates on:

• Milton's State of the City meeting
• Alpharetta Firefighters take classes to improve skills
• Stolen checks in Johns Creek

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Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. Milton residents are invited to attend the Milton's State of the City presentation. The event is tomorrow starting at 6 p.m. at City Hall and there will refreshments from Milton's Restaurant. Mayor Peyton Jamison will present "State of the City" remarks around 7 p.m. It's free to the public and everyone is welcome. You can RSVP by emailing rsvp@miltonga.gov with the number in your party. (City of Milton)
2. Alpharetta Firefighters brushed up their skills at a two-day class at the Roswell-Alpharetta Public Safety Training Center. For example, they learned the optimal way to get water from the engine to the nozzle when putting out a fire. The method varies depending on the hose type, elevation and many other factors. This class included firefighters from many communities including Forsyth County and Johns Creek. (Alpharetta DPS)
3. A dental office in Johns Creek reported several stolen insurance checks worth over $2,500. Some were altered and all have been cashed. Staff at Johns Creek Dental Associates think that the checks may have been stolen from the free-standing mailbox outside. Since then, the business has added a lock to the box. (Appen)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Beginner's Spanish Class at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (11:00 AM)
• Book Sale at the Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road (1:00 PM)
• Taffer's Tavern Valentine's Day at Taffer's Tavern, 33 S Main St. in Alpharetta (5:00 PM)
• Alpharetta Open Mic Night at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (6:00 PM)
• Valentine’s Day Wine and Dine at Publix Aprons Cooking School, 4305 State Bridge Road in Alpharetta (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking for a summer job and would like to be at a pool? The Alpharetta Wills Park Aquatic Complex needs lifeguards, slide attendants and cashiers. Applicants must be at least 16 years old by start date. Here is a link to apply https://bit.ly/40Eyo6W?fbclid=....
• Canton Police are searching for three teenage girls who are runaways. They are asking the public for help in locating them. "Officials say 17-year-old Destiny White, 16-year-old Alyssa Smith, and 14-year-old Trinity Waters all went missing Sunday night around 9 from a location on Sam Nelson Road in Canton, Georgia." If you have any information, please call 770-928-0239 or 911. Pictures of these girls are in the article link. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
• It's possible that the Polo Fields Equestrian Center in nearby Forsyth County will be restored. In 2022, the County voted to demolish the stables due to damage and black mold; the cost to renovate them would be more than $600,000. The County is asking for bids through the end of April to repair the facility. "Interested bidders must cover the costs to restore and maintain the facility, like how the United Futbol Academy uses the soccer portion of the fields."(Appen)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you tomorrow for another update.

— Gail Lafleche

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