🌱 Planned Bridge Replacements + Woman Excelling Program

Hello and happy Wednesday. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Today's issue includes updates on:

• Plans to replace bridges.
• Women Excelling Program event.
• "Meet the Neighbors" was a huge success.

But first, today's weather: Today will be sunny much of the time with a high of 82 and low of 51.

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Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. There are plans to replace three bridges in Milton, and the city recently asked for public input on these projects. Although construction won't start for years, GDOT has compiled the feedback received because the projects are being planned now. The bridges are at Birmingham Road between Henderson and Hopewell roads, Freemanville Road just north of Creek Road and Hopewell Road south of Birmingham Road/Fossil Trace and north of Kings County Court. You can learn more about these projects online. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
2. The Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Woman Excelling Program next month. Attendees will learn more about the program and have a chance to connect with other WE members. It will take place on May 16 from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Hamilton Hotel in downtown Alpharetta. Tickets include light hors d’oeuvres and two drink tickets. Register now at https://loom.ly/_n4bYoI (Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
3. Milton's “Meet the Neighbor” event last week was a huge success. Hundreds of people attended, and they met horses, learned about different animals, supported local businesses and more. They learned how the Milton Fire-Rescue Department rescues deer, cows and horses in distress. It took place in Milton's beautiful Freemanville-Birmingham greenspace. (City of Milton)
4. The City of Milton held ribbon cutting ceremonies for two popular restaurants that recently moved downtown! They are Six Bridges Crabapple and Spiced Right BBQ. Six Bridges is now located at 1850 Heritage Walk and is Milton's first brewery. Spiced Right BBQ is at the same location, and the establishments are a great place to "enjoy a tasty beverage, savor some BBQ, or participate in fun events like live music, trivia, bingo and disc golf." (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
5. The Daffodil Days Market in Johns Creek last month was a huge success. It was the final event in a series that promoted community service. Many organizations participated in the community service including the Rotary Club of Johns Creek North Fulton, Girl Scouts, local schools and other groups. There was music, baked goods, honey, candles, flower arranging, refreshments, children's activities and more. (Appen Media)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Gallery Exhibit: Black & White at the Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton St. in Alpharetta (8:30 AM)
• English/ESL Class at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (10:30 AM)
• Storytime at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (10:30 AM)
• Dino Safari…A Walk Thru Adventure at the North Point Mall, North Point Mall, 1000 North Point Circle in Alpharetta (11:00 AM)
• Sushi and More cooking class Publix Aprons Cooking School, 4305 State Bridge Road in Alpharetta (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Birmingham Falls Elementary School students competed in a Mini Mathlete tournament at Milton High School. The children in the competition are in fourth and fifth grade. Congratulations to Logan Seeney; he won "first place in the aerodynamic paper airplane competition!" (Birmingham Falls Elementary School via Facebook)
• Yom HaShoah, which was earlier this week, is Holocaust Remembrance Day. On that day, many citizens, especially Jewish ones, set out a lit candle at sundown to remember the more than six million who were killed in the Holocaust. The date marks the beginning of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising of 1943, which is when Jewish fighters rose up and fought against the Nazis. (City of Alpharetta GA via Facebook)
• Cheerleaders from Denmark High School visited Midway Elementary School last week. They helped students start off the day with smiles. They are offering cheerleading camps this summer and you can sign up now! (Midway Elementary via Facebook)
• Are there prescription drugs in your home that you need to safely dispose of? Bring them to the Johns Creek Police Department National Drug Take-Back event on Saturday, April 22. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Kroger parking lot at 10945 State Bridge Road. They cannot accept needles or liquids. For more information, please call JCPD at 678-474-1607. (Johns Creek)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update!

— Gail Lafleche

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