🌱 New Alpharetta Dog Park + Redevelopment Model + FC School Changes

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First, today's weather:

An afternoon thunderstorm; humid. High: 90 Low: 71.

Here are the top five stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. At the Aug. 1 meeting, the Alpharetta City Council approved a land use request for an off-leash dog park and restaurant located at a busy downtown area. The dog park will be at Old Milton Parkway and South Main Street. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. Cary, North Carolina and other cities are looking to Alpharetta as a model for redevelopment. Alpharetta's redeveloped districts include Avalon, City Center, and North Point. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. Fulton County Schools Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney announced multiple changes for the new school year. Students at Fulton County schools will no longer be allowed to use their cell phones in class, unless given permission by their teacher. Fulton County Schools have also hired more campus security and security camera software, in addition to the already established school police force. The schools will also have a new emphasis on reading. (WSB TV)
4. To alleviate severe overcrowding at the Fulton County jail, a new plan suggests the Atlanta city detention center temporarily lease 700 beds to Fulton County. The Atlanta City Council and Fulton County commissioners still need to approve the final deal. (CBS 46)
5. Devil's Foot Beverage Company, a craft soda maker specializing in farm-to-can beverages, announced a new partnership with Modern Hops, an Alpharetta-based distributor. Modern Hops is Georgia's only independent craft beverage distributor. In early August, Modern Hops's retail customers will be able to purchase Devil's Foot craft sodas at local Georgia stores. (BevNet)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Colors of India At Alpharetta Arts Center (8:30 AM)
• Community Gallery Exhibit: Quiltmania At Alpharetta City Hall (8:30 AM)
• Girl Scout Gold Award Food Waste and Recovery Workshop At 180 Academy Street (10:00 AM)
• Stories For Shorties At Milton Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• Milton Crochet Circle At Milton Branch Library (11:00 AM)
• Thursday Morning Yoga Classes At Milton Branch Library (11:00 AM)
• English/ESL Class At Alpharetta Branch Library (11:00 AM)
• CHIC Thursday At CRU Lounge Alpharetta (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for ways to have fun with family in Alpharetta? Click here to check out 26 local family friendly activities and events! (Twitter)
• Do your kids love Legos? Don't miss Lego Club! On Aug. 8, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Alpharetta Branch of the Fulton County Library System. (FCLS)
• All rug hooking and fiber craft enthusiasts are invited to a bimonthly meeting at the Milton Library! Join the "Rug Hooking and Fabric Crafts- Meet-up" from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Aug. 5. (FCLS)

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

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.