🌱 New Paper HQ In Alpharetta + Fun CHOA Event In Milton

Good morning, friends! It's Thursday in Alpharetta-Milton and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town, including news about...

• New global headquarters in Alpharetta.
• Free CHOA event for Milton residents.
• 'Alabama Store' playing in Roswell.

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Today will be mostly sunny and hot. The high will be 91 with a low of 57.

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Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. Alpharetta is gaining the global headquarters of a new paper materials company, located near the Avalon. Neenah and Schweitzer-Maudit recently merged and are leasing space at 100 Kimball Place. The combined company will have over 7,500 employees and over $3 billion in revenue. (Subscription/Busnow)
2. "Milton residents are invited to The ColLab at 14355 Providence Road from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sept. 25, for a free, fun, family-friendly event to officially launch the Milton Friends of CHOA group. The inaugural 'Boo Bash' (because, ready or not, Halloween is around the corner) will feature decorations, snacks, items to buy at the 'BooTique,' games and activities for adults and children alike. The CHOA Friends of Milton (like other such groups) will aim to raise funds to support health care staff and children battling medical issues, many of whom might be spending this upcoming Halloween and future holidays in the hospital." (City of Milton)
3. Georgia Ensemble Theatre’s production of 'Alabama Story' is playing through Sept. 25 at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. The play includes "political foes, star-crossed childhood friends, and one feisty state librarian taking the stage for a uniquely poetic love letter to reading." It's a drama based on true events. (GA Ensemble)

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Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Junk Food & Wine Pairing takes place tonight at Painted Horse Alpharetta, 54 Roswell St., from 5-8 p.m. "We are of the mind that wine works with any food, enhancing the experience; this includes the evenings when adulting is hard and you want to grab some pizza rolls and sit on the couch. Join us between 5-8 p.m. at Painted Horse Alpharetta and we will help you pair those pizza rolls, twinkies, chips and cookies with our favorite Painted Horse wines!" (Painted Horse)

• Check out the Alpharetta Food Truck Alley tonight from 5-9 p.m. at 37 Old Roswell St. "Kick off the weekend a little early at Alpharetta’s Food Truck Alley and enjoy some live music. Culinary options include more than 10 food trucks, offering a diverse range of cuisine types. Attendees should bring a blanket or chair and leave pets at home." Parking is available in the parking decks at 92 Milton Ave. and 2 Park Plaza. (Awesome Alpharetta)

• Learn simple baking at Publix Aprons 4305 State Bridge Road in Alpharetta. The class starts at 6:30 p.m. and students will learn how to bake four delicious desserts. Reservations are required. (Publix Apron)

From my notebook:

• The Fulton County Board is voting on a proposal to install license plate readers at all 106 schools. District leaders said the cameras would improve security in the wake of shootings at schools around the nation. Flock Group Inc. would install the cameras. They would cost the district $626,000 and will be installed in January if approved. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
• Are you interested in crocheting? The Milton Library hosts Milton Crochet Circle on Thursday mornings from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All skill levels are welcome. (Milton Library)
• The Milton Library also hosts Mah Jong Meet Up on the 2nd and 4th Fridays in September. You're welcome whether you are an experienced player or a new one.
  No registration needed. (Milton Library)

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