🌱New Boutique In Milton + Snow Day At Alpharetta City Center

Hi all! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Alpharetta-Milton Daily, full of all the things you need to know about what's happening in town. Including updates on...

• New boutique for women in Milton
• Snow Day at Alpharetta City Center event
• Voting in the U.S. Senate runoff election
• How to prevent a fire when cooking

But first, today's weather:

Today will be warmer with clouds and sun. The high will be 65 with a low of 43.

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Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. A new boutique for women has opened in downtown Milton, just in time for the holidays! Ameline Shoppe, in the Crabapple Market, "specializes in timeless styles and bold statement pieces for women of all ages." You'll be able to find many types of attire including cocktail as well as athleisure. They offer 36 different brands. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
2. Mark your calendars for Alpharetta's “Snow Day at Alpharetta City Center” in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, Dec. 10 from noon to 3 p.m. This free event will feature snow machines on the town green, music, holiday llamas, food and treats. “Local band Lilac Wine will add to the festivities with live music throughout the event. The trio is known for performing covers of popular songs from the past 50 years with the blends of traditional folk, bluegrass and jazz music.” (AJC)
3. In case you haven't heard, Georgia is holding a runoff election for the U.S. Senate. Early voting starts in less than one week on Saturday, Nov. 26 and continues through Friday, Dec. 2. Registered voters from Alpharetta and Milton can cast their early ballots at any of the Fulton County voting locations during this period. People also have the option of voting by absentee ballot. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
4. Many of us will be cooking this week, and it's important to stay safe by avoiding any type of house fire. Here are some reminders: if something on your stove catches fire, cover the pan with a lid and shut off the heat. The best way to stop a fire in your oven is to leave the door closed and shut it off. Don't use water to put out a fire when you're cooking with oil, as it could spread. If all else fails, don't hesitate to call 911. (Alpharetta Department of Public Safety via Facebook)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Santa’s Workshop at the Alpharetta North Point Mall, 1000 North Point Circle (11:00 AM)
• Dino Safari… A Walk Thru Adventure at the Alpharetta North Point Mall, 1000 North Point Circle (11:00 AM)
• Pastel Forest at Painting with a Twist, 11770 Haynes Bridge Road, #801 in Alpharetta (5:30 PM)
• Live Music at Palm 78, 5325 Windward Parkway in Alpharetta (6:00 PM)
• Kitchen Fundamentals: Custards cooking class at Publix Aprons Cooking School, 4305 State Bridge Road in Alpharetta (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• North Fulton Community Charities in Roswell received a generous donation from Six Bridges Brewing. The restaurant presented NFCC with a check for $1,000 after collecting for three weeks. The funds will be used to help make sure families in our area have healthy food this winter. They are planning to make another donation before Christmas. (NFCC)
• Are you interested in taking an ESL class? You can take advantage of free classes at the Alpharetta Library. They are held on Monday and Wednesday at 11 a.m. and no registration is required. Textbooks and exams aren't required. (Alpharetta Library)
• Cocina Sofia in nearby Duluth did not score well during a recent inspection, 48U compared to a 95 earned in 2020. The restaurant was temporarily closed as a result. The violations included the following: employees were unaware of their responsibility to report foodborne illnesses, no written procedures for cleaning up accidents and minimizing contamination, no hot water in the hand sink, and employees were also handling food while wearing jewelry on their wrists and without wearing hair restraints. Cocina Sofia will be re-inspected. (AJC)
• Enter to win a very merry Hallmark holiday getaway in Alpharetta. The lucky winner will receive prizes worth approximately $1,200. The gifts include a hotel stay plus gift cards for local restaurants and retailers You can enter by signing up for the Awesome Alpharetta newsletter or visiting the Alpharetta Welcome Center between Nov. 1 – Dec. 31 to enter in person. (Awesome Alpharetta)

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That's it for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Gail Lafleche

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