🌱 New Roundabout in Milton + Tax Revenue

Hi all. It's me, Gail Lafleche, your host of the Alpharetta-Milton Daily — here to explain everything you need to know about what's happening locally. In this issue, you'll get updates on:

• New roundabout in Milton causing traffic delays
• Fulton County demanding tax revenue from from the cities
• Condemned Roswell apartments

But first, today's weather:

Today will be another beautiful day with sun through high clouds. The high will be 80 with a low of 57.

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Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. The City of Milton is creating a new roundabout at the intersection of where Hopewell Road intersects with Bethany Bend and Bethany Way. There will be lane closures with flaggers, and motorists are encouraged to avoid this area. The project should be completed by spring of 2023. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
2. Fulton County is continuing to demand more tax revenue from the 15 cities within the county. They currently receive 5% of Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) revenue and want to increase their share to 35%. Friday negotiations went downhill " when the county countered with a ridiculous proposal that demanded $550 million – a $341 million or 163 percent increase over what the County would collect under the existing agreement." (City of Alpharetta GA via Facebook)
3. Condemned Roswell apartment residents are very concerned about their living conditions. The Pelfrey Pines Apartments on Grove Way have tons of structural problems including ceilings falling down. However, it has been very difficult for them to find a new place to live in the Roswell area. (WSB Atlanta)
4. Are you looking for a new community oriented job? The City of Milton is hiring a new Communications Coordinator. "You can have a pivotal, hands-on role in sharing the good word, not to mention pictures, of exciting things happening in Milton by joining our team." (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Free Family Mini Photo Sessions in Alpharetta at 12825 Cogburn Rd! (9:00 AM)
• Party in Pink Brunch & Beats Breast Cancer Weekend Finale at Antico Pizza Avalon (11:00 AM)
• FitLife EXPO – 2nd Annual at Alpharetta City Center (12:00 PM)
• The Atlanta Wind Symphony Opens 43rd Season with Free "A Sinfonia, A Symphony, and Sousa!" Concert at Milton High School (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Milton Police Department needs your help identifying a white male who stole another person's take out order at at the Milton Chik-fil-at 5180 Windward Pkwy. The theft took place on the afternoon of October 10. The order was already paid for and was worth more than $40. (Milton Police Department via Facebook)
• Mark your calendar for a fun evening with Alpharetta's Department of Public Safety. It will take place on October 20th from 5PM to 8PM at the Avalon. The event will have live demos and interactive fun for the entire family! (Alpharetta Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
• The Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA needs your help. They are looking for volunteers for their Fall Festival, which will be held on October 22. Volunteer as an individual or as a whole family! (Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update!

— Gail Lafleche

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