🌱 MLK Day Celebration + "Snow Much Fun" In Halcyon

Hello, Alpharetta-Milton! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including news on:

• MLK Day event at the Atlanta History Center
• Halcyon "Snow Much Fun" today
• Roswell Beer Festival

But first, today's weather:

Today will have clouds rolling in. The high will be 54 with a low of 47.

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Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and there are many celebrations in our area. For example, the Atlanta History Center has a celebration including "civil rights-themed trivia, crafts, choir performances, Freedom Rider simulations on an authentic 1952 Greyhound bus, panel discussions, and more, including free access to our exhibitions."The Center is located at 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW in Atlanta. There is free parking at the center or you can take MARTA. (Atlanta History Center)
2. Are you looking for something to do with your children today? Halcyon in Alpharetta has a "Snow Much Fun" event from noon to 3:00 p.m.. The winter fun celebration will feature snow in the Village Green, face painting and crafts at the Tutu school, and special offers from merchants including Hobnob. This event is free, and participants are asked to bring a new pair of winter pajamas to donate to Family Promise. (Halcyon)
3. The Roswell Beer Festival will be in March, and sponsers and volunteers are needed. It will take place on March 4 and will feature 350+ unique beers, unlimited tastings, music and food from local restaurants. Proceeds will be donated to the STAR House mission. (Roswell Beer Festival)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Color and Light Gallery Exhibit at the Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton Street (8:30 AM)
• Total Fitness at the Wills Park Recreation Center, 11925 Wills Road in Alpharetta (9:30 AM)
• Unity Walk for MLK Day on Webb Bridge Road (Webb Bridge will be closed from Westside Pkwy to Haynes Bridge Rd.) (10:30 AM)
• Sushi 101 cooking class at Publix Aprons Cooking School, 4305 State Bridge Road in Alpharetta (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Alpharetta Rotary Club is hosting a human trafficking summit this Saturday, Jan. 21 at Innovation Academy. The address is 125 Milton Ave. in Alpharetta. Speakers will include First Lady Marty Kemp, Former Ambassador to the State Dept., Susan Coppedge, Special Agent Renee Green and Survivor Rachel D. Fischer. You will learn how to prevent children from being recruited, which can happen in our area. Attendence is free but registration is required. (Alpharetta Rotary)
• Believe it or not, it's time to sign up for summer camp atEd Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA. "Jessica’s favorite part of summer camp is going on hikes on the Greenway! Join us this summer for a fun filled adventure! "Full facility members can sign up now! (Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA via Facebook)
• Do you see any potholes or other issues in your area? You can report them in Milton at https://www.miltonga.gov/i-wan.... Issues in Alpharetta can be reported at https://seeclickfix.com/web_po... (app available) .

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— Gail Lafleche

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