🌱 Missing Roswell Man + Stolen Cars + Hit-And-Run

Hello all! I'm here with your Friday edition of the Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter, full of all the things you need to know about what's going on in town. Including updates on...

• Missing Roswell man.
• Stolen cars in Alpharetta.
• Milton man arrested for hit-and-run.

But first, today's weather: Today will be partly sunny with a high of 86 and a low of 64.

Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. A Roswell man is missing, and police are asking for the public's help to find him. His name is Raymond Zwaagstra, and he left with his dog to go to a park in a white Kia Niro with GA tag ANF3661 on Wednesday. As of yesterday, he hadn't returned home. He is white, 6 feet tall, weighs approximately 160, has white hair and is 84. His dog is a brown/yellow doodle. (WSB Atlanta)
2. There were several cars stolen in Alpharetta recently. One was parked at the Hilton Garden Inn lot off Windward Parkway, and a motorcycle was stolen from a lot on Carriage Trace. Police believe that the vehicles were stolen without force. (Appen Media)
3. Alpharetta Police arrested a Milton man following an alleged hit-and-run. A driver reported that his parked car was hit in the Taco Mac parking lot on North Main Street in Alpharetta. Then, the driver left the scene and went home after going to the QT gas station nearby. He was arrested by police at his residence. (Appen Media)

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Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

Friday, September 8

• Beginner's English/ESL Class at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (11:00 AM)
• Mah Jong Meet Up at the Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road (1:00 PM)
• Badger & Fox Book Club at the Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road (4:30 PM)
• Avalon Nights Live at the Alpharetta Avalon, 400 Avalon Blvd. (6:00 PM)
• "12 Angry Jurors" at the Act1 Theatre, 180 Academy St. in Alpharetta (8:00 PM)
• Off Key Is All We Need at Fetch Park, 11440 Maxwell Road in Alpharetta (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you curious about the best way to maintain your septic system? You can attend a virtual workshop on September 19 that will provide information on how prevent problems on your property and waterways. Here is a registration form https://forms.gle/jxK1C7iHC1H9X2516. (City of Alpharetta)
• Are you interested in learning how to be a fantastic babysitter? Check out a class on Sept. 16 at the Alpharetta Preston Ridge Community Center. Items covered include CPR, activities, how to market yourself and more. Here is a link to sign up bit.ly/3sAXiYH. (City of Alpharetta)
• There is a fundraiser at Creek View Elementary School to help the Alpharetta High School lacrosse team. You can bring your gently worn shoes to the collection box. Donations will be accepted until Oct. 31. (Creek View Elementary School PTA via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Introduction to Plein Air Painting - Sept 8 Workshop with Artist Mary Negron (September 8)
• Cumming Arts Center Hosts an “A World of Art Outdoor Festival” (September 9)
• Storytime LIVE at Kiddie Academy of Alpharetta (September 9)
• Paint Medicine Classes (September 11)
• The Transition Network - Prospective and New Member Dinner (September 13)
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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Gail Lafleche

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