North Fulton Charity Coat Drive + COVID-19 Vaccines Offered

Good morning, everybody! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Alpharetta-Milton Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town, including updates on...

• North Fulton Charities needs coats donations
• Milton Firefighters offer COVID-19 vaccine clinic
• Scarecrow contest in Alpharetta

But first, today's weather:

Today will be sunny to partly cloudy. The high will be 75 with a low of 50.

Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. Do you have any gently used coats to donate? North Fulton Charities has an upcoming coat and winter accessories drive at the Alpharetta Cooler. They also need financial donations and grocery items for their food pantry. (AJC)
2. Milton firefighters will be holding a COVID - 19 vaccine clinic starting at 2 PM tomorrow at Community Place for people aged 12 and older. Please bring your health insurance card; you can save time by filling out this online form ahead of time https://ee.humanitarianresponse.info/x/xTeCxZ16. Additional clinics are scheduled for later in October. (City of Milton)
3. Scarecrows have appeared throughout downtown Alpharetta! The Peoples Choice Award contest starts on Oct. 5. You can vote for your favorite scarecrow by taking a selfie and posting it. #alpharettascarecrowselfie (City of Alpharetta)
   

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Dino Safari…A Walk Thru Adventure at the Alpharette North Point Mall (12:00 PM)
• Mother Goose Tea Presented by Atlanta Dance Company at Mansell House & Gardens, 1835 Old Milton Pkwy., Alpharetta(1:00 PM)
• Alpharetta Music Match Featuring Sherri & Larry at Currahee Brewing Company, 25 South Main St. (2:00 PM)
• Alpharetta Community Chorus 10th Anniversary Performance at the Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton St. (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Starting soon, Milton City Park and Preserve's Community Center will be offering "Bootcamp" classes. These classes will give you a chance to "get your blood pumping, muscles moving, and lungs active -- all aimed at making you feel better inside and out. " Zumba classes will also be offered. (City of Milton)
• Former president and Georgia resident Jimmy Carter turned 98 yesterday. He is the longest- living president, and celebrated his birthday with family and friends in Plains. One of his most important accomplishments is establishing the Carter Center, which has been establishing peace and health worldwide for 40 years. (People)
• Creekview Elementary School in Alpharetta is having their annual Walk to School day on October 5th. Parents are encouraged to walk their children to school that day. Parking is available at the Windward Club on Lake Windward Drive. (Creek View Elementary School PTA via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Gail Lafleche

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