🌱 Open Mic Night For Business + Cooling Stations In Fulton County

Hey, hello! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Alpharetta-Milton Daily. Keep reading to find out the most important things happening in town these days.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 88 Low: 70.

Here are the top 5 stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. Do you have a business pitch that you'd like to act on and share with others? The Alpharetta Chamber is hosting an open mic night for business on Thursday, Jun. 30 from 5-7 p.m at City Eats Kitchen. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with others, hear live music, have some great food, and enter a pitch competition. The best pitch will win a prize! Interested participants can register here. (Alpharettachamber.com)
2. A Marietta native and former NBA star came to visit Mill Springs Academy this week to help with the Milton youth basketball program. The program is organized by Halftime Sports and they hosted Dale Ellis in addition to more than 50 youth participants. Although Ellis retired from the NBA in 2000, he still enjoys helping to train and mentor young athletes. (Appenmedia.com)
3. The weather has certainly been hot lately, and not everyone has access to air conditioning or a pool to cool down. For those who need a respite from the heat, the Sandy Springs City Hall lobby will be open as a cooling station through Saturday, Jun. 25. There will also be cold water and light snacks provided. The Fulton County Sheriff's Office also reminds residents that the Dorothy C. Benson Senior Center and the Fulton County Library are always accessible on hot days. (Fulton County Sheriff's Office, via Facebook)
4. The Fulton County School district is looking to hire for various positions for locations in North Fulton. This Saturday, those interested can attend a job fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at North Springs High School. Some of the jobs available include maintenance, police and security, food service, and more. (ajc.com)
5. Cities across Georgia are advised to check their Freshpet pet food due to possible salmonella contamination. Freshpet can commonly be found in Target or Walmart. The specific product affected by the recall is Freshpet Select Fresh From the Kitchen Home Cooked Chicken Recipe's 4.5-pound bag pet food item with a sell-by date of Oct. 29, 2022. (Alpharetta-Milton Patch)

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Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Avalon Nights Live At Avalon (6:00 PM)
• Live Music At PHW Painted Horse Winery (6:00 PM)
• Dino Safari…A Walk Thru Adventure At North Point Mall (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Want to get off the grid? Find a new trail to explore and unplug for the afternoon at one of Alpharetta's 25 parks totaling more than 775 acres. To find a new spot to enjoy nature in the community, check out the link. (Awesome Alpharetta, Georgia via Instagram)
• Alpharetta Youth Baseball Association reminds the public that the 13u Junior Raiders feeder team has its first workout on Jun. 28. Workouts are open to all! See the flyer at the link for more info. Please give Coach Troutt a heads up so he knows you’re coming and please share with anyone you know who may want to join! (Alpharetta Youth Baseball Association via Facebook)
• The Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA is excited to announce extended weekend hours for the outdoor pool! Monday - Friday: 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. A reminder that the outdoor pool is for Y facility members only. (Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA via Facebook)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.