🌱 Pedestrian Paths To Big Creek Greenway + Car Robberies

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Alpharetta-Milton Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally. In today's Daily, you'll find news about these stories and more...

• Milton planning new pedestrian paths to the Big Creek Greenway
• Car thieves on camera
• GBI conducted operation to arrest 11 individuals who were charged with child sexual exploitation
• New Israeli restaurant in Alpharetta

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Today will have clearing and will be breezy. The high will be 47 with a low of 25.

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Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. The City of Milton wants to make it easier for residents to have access to the Big Creek Greenway. They are planning new pedestrian paths that connect to the Greenway along a couple of parks. These paths will allow residents to walk to the Greenway instead of having to drive there. Milton needs to obtain public input from both Alpharetta and Milton residents on these plans because federal grants will be paying for them. (City of Milton)
2. The City of Milton needs your help in identifying two individuals who allegedly broke into cars at the Centennial Village Subdivision. On Jan. 28, one suspect entered an unlocked car in a driveway. A neighbor confronted the suspects, who ran away. "If anyone can identify either of the pictured suspects, please contact Detective Bouziane at 678-242-2615 or Khalil.bouziane@miltonga.gov." (Milton Police Department via Facebook)
3. The GBI recently arrested 11 individuals and charged them with child sexual exploitation. The busts took months to plan and covered six counties in our area, including Fulton County. The cases targeted networks used to collect and distribute child sexual abuse materials and people allegedly conducting sexually explicit or obscene internet contact with a child. Here is a list of the suspects who were arrested: Sudesh Rajkooma (26) of Newton County, Jeoffrey Jenkins (18), Brent Felix (50) and La’Quantay Stevens (23) of Dekalb County, Miguel Castillo (45) and Louis Belgio (56) of Clayton County , Joshua Casey, (37) of Clayton County, Timothy Smallwood (41) of Spalding County, Omalin Jahir Perez-Carrasco (24) of Newton County , James Burns, Jr. (62) of Gwinnett County and Jesus Mireles-Aguila (25) of Fulton County. (WSB Atlanta)
4. There will be a new Isreali restaurant at the Alpharetta Avalon later this year. Rina will be in the location previously home to Goldberg's Bagels. This restaurant has been serving up Israeli specialties including mezze, falafel salad, and chicken shawarma pita since 2020.
   (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Rug Hooking and Fabric Art at the Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road (10:00 AM)
• The Work Zone at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (2:30 PM)
• Game On! Pokémon and MTG at the Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road (4:30 PM)
• Canelita Sabrosa Live at Cutters Cigars & Spirits, 4915 Windward Parkway in Alpharetta (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Creek View Elementary School is holding their "Books and Bingo event next Friday, Feb. 10th! It will run from 5:30 to 7 p.m. If you pre-register, you'll receive a surprise gift at the event!" There are tons of awesome prizes for the winners! (Creek View Elementary School PTA via Facebook)
• The City of Milton has a new Community Outreach Manager – Emily Salerno. Her job is building connections, spearheading events, and encouraging a strong sense of community throughout the city. In the past, she worked at a dance studio, planned events and managed social media. Welcome to Emily! (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce held an interesting presentation at a recent luncheon. Principal Economist Ian Wyatt discussed GDP projections plus the Georgia labor market and housing costs. The event was sponsored by Smith + Howard. (Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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