🌱 Phone Scams Continue + Fire Safety + Fentanyl In Envelope

Hello, neighbors. Gail Lafleche here with your Thursday edition of the Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter, filled with all the community information you need to know right now. Including updates on:

• Phone scams in Alpharetta and Milton.
• Fire safety event for children.
• Salon employee fentanyl overdose from mail envelope.

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Now, today's weather: Today will be humid with a t-storm or two. The high will be 72 with a low of 63.

Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. Unfortunately, there is a new phone scam taking place in both Alpharetta and Milton. Residents are receiving calls from scammers posing as current police officers, and they are asking for money to clear up an arrest warrant. For example, Alpharetta residents are being called by scammers using the names of lieutenants French or Freeman. Alpharetta and Milton police are asking the public to hang up immediately if they receive this type of call and check with your local police department regarding any outstanding warrants; do not give out any personal information or purchase any gift cards. (Alpharetta Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
2. Would your child benefit from learning about fire safety? There is an educational event this Friday, June 23 at the Alpharetta Library from 1-3 p.m. It is recommended for children ages 7 and up, and it will take place in a smokehouse RV! No registration is required. Don't miss it! (Alpharetta Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
3. An employee at nearby Dunwoody's Salon Colour was rushed to the hospital after opening an envelope that contained fentanyl. The stylist collapsed and was treated for breathing in the power dust. The envelope had been received in the mail and sat on a table for weeks before it was opened. It had stickers saying "return to sender" on it, and the return address was the salon. The police don't believe that it originated at the salon. (11Alive.com WXIA)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

Thursday, June 22

• TSP Live 2023 (3-day sales and marketing event for business owners and entrepreneurs) at 400 Avalon Blvd. in Alpharetta (tickets required) (8:00 AM)
• Stories for Shorties at the Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road (10:30 AM)
• English/ESL Class at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (11:00 AM)
• Milton Crochet Circle at the Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road (11:00 AM)
• Alpharetta Food Truck Alley at 37 Old Roswell St. (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• North Fulton Charities in Roswell will be celebrating being in service for 40 years. The family event will be on Friday, June 23 from 5-8 at the store located at 11270 Elkins Road in Roswell. There will be games, a DJ, food trucks and more! (City of Roswell)
• Are you interested in learning about financial aid for college? You're in luck — there will be a seminar at the Milton Library on June 26. It will be held by the Georgia Student Finance Commission at 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. (Milton Library)
• The Homestead at Milton has been named "the Development of the Year" by Vision Development Partners, LLC . This gated community has 30 homesites and used to be a golf course. If you're interested in learning more about properties there, contact the BHHS New Homes Division sales team at 678-578-6740 or visit https://thehomesteadatmilton.com. (KNOWAtlanta)

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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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