🌱 New Therapy Dog + Citizen Government Academy + Native Plant Sale

Good morning, Alpharetta-Milton! I'm back with your new edition of the Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter. Here's all the community news you need to know right now, including...

• New therapy dog in Alpharetta.
• Milton Citizen Government Academy class.
• Purchase native plants.

But first, today's weather:

Today will be cloudy with a thunderstorm. The high will be 78 with a low of 46.

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Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. The Alpharetta Public Safety Department has a new employee - Scout, who is a one year old beagle mix. His job as a therapy dog is to help calm down crime victims and witnesses during police interviews. Scout took a class with a detective and his presence can help peoples' memory when being asked questions after a traumatic event. He also helps boost morale for firefighters and police officers.(WSB Atlanta)
2. The Milton Citizen Government Academy (CGA) had its final session and students learned about the City's communications and IT. They learned how the public is notified about what's happening in city, and how it's communicated. The Milton's Geographic Information System (GIS) team explained how they analyze date on Milton's assets including properties. Lastly, they had a segment on the technology used by city employees to efficiently do their jobs. "To learn more about the CGA -- and, perhaps, to sign-up to join the next class, go to www.miltonga.gov/CGA".(City of Milton)
3. Are you interested in purchasing some native plants for the spring? Native plants are good for the environment and are easy to care for. Stop by the Chattahoochee Nature Center later this week. Their sale will take place at the CNC Unity Garden, located on 9135 Willeo Road in Roswell, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be another sale the following week. CNC members can shop early and receive a discount on their purchases during 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, March 30. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Gallery Exhibit: Black & White at the Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton Street(8:30 AM)
• Total Fitness at Wills Park Recreation Center, 11925 Wills Road in Alpharetta (9:30 AM)
• English/ESL Class at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (11:00 AM)
• Plant Based Cooking Demos with Chef Lynn at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (6:00 PM)
• CRAFTer Dark at the Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Great news - the Alpharetta Farmers Market will reopen soon on April one! It will be held every Saturday between spring and fall. Here is a link with more information, including an application to become a vendor. https://alpharettafarmersmarke... (City of Alpharetta GA via Facebook)
  
• The Alpharetta Fire Department is providing a free community First Aid Community Training Class next Sunday, April 2, from 1-4:00 p.m. It will be held at the Roswell-Alpharetta Public Safety Training Center. Registration is required, and there are only 30 spots in the class. (Alpharetta Department of Public Safety)
• Would your child like some new baseball swag? Check out the Alpharetta Youth Baseball Association sideline store. Save 25% by using the code SPIRIT. (Alpharetta Youth Baseball Association via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Gail Lafleche

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