🌱 Plans For Bethany Bend + Milton Man Sentenced To Prison

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's going on in town. In today's issue, you'll find news about:

• Road improvements for Bethany Bend.
• Milton resident sentenced to prison.
• School starts next week.

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Now, today's weather: Today will be partly sunny with a high of 88 and low of 73.

Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. A group of citizens met recently to discuss plans for the intersection of Bethany Bend and Bethany Creek Drive in Milton. The goal is to make driving in this area safer and better for pedestrians. Current plans include a "small roundabout, two medians, crosswalks (two with flashing beacons for pedestrian crossings of Bethany Bend) and filling in sidewalk gaps." Construction is planned to start in early 2024. If you have questions or comments about this project, contact Robert Dell-Ross at robert.dell-ross@miltonga.gov. (City of Milton)
2. A Milton resident has been sentenced to prison for his role in the attack on the U.S. Capital on Jan. 6, 2021. Bruno Cua, 21, attended the event and assaulted a Capitol Police Officer after separating from his parents. He then ran into the Senate Gallery and sat in the Vice President's chair. Prior to the attack, Cua posted online about his plans to interrupt the certification of election results. After being released from prison, Cua will have supervised release. (Appen)
3. School starts next Monday, and there will be more drivers on the road, traffic near schools and children crossing the street. In addition, school speed zones will be in effect again. The Milton Police want to remind motorists to allow for extra time when driving near schools and to drive safely. Milton Police will be stationed near the schools to remind drivers that school has started. (Milton Police Department via Facebook)
4. Do you enjoy working with plants or want to learn more about them? The Alpharetta Community Agriculture Program is looking for volunteers! If you volunteer, you will learn about plants, flower arranging, farming and don't need to have any experience. For example, every Thursday between 8:30-10:30 a.m. through August, a group creates bouquets for North Fulton Charities. If you would like to plan a volunteer day for a large group, or if you would like to offer other skills (mowing grass, tool maintenance, etc.) please email Kristen at korr@alpharetta.ga.us. (Alpharetta Community Agriculture)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

Wednesday, August 2

• Storytime at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (10:30 AM)
• English/ESL Class (Intermediate-Advanced Level) at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (10:30 AM)
• Dino Safari… A Walk Thru Adventure at the North Point Mall, 1000 North Point Circle in Alpharetta (11:00 AM)
• Dungeons and Dragons: Wednesday Edition at the Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road (4:30 PM)
• Copa Sin Fin Bottomless Wine Wednesday at Fogón and Lions, 10 Roswell St. in Alpharetta, (5:00 PM)
• Ales, Tails & Trivia at Fetch Park, 11440 Maxwell Road in Alpharetta (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Milton Fire Department has moved to their new modern Station 42 off Thompson Road, which is where their prior station was located. Improvements compared to their prior building include a nicer living area, sleeping quarters, longer driveway and more. While the new station was being built, they were working from the Bethwell Community Center. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• Congratulations to Mike Scheifflee; he was recently promoted to be the principal at Alpharetta High School! He has been working in education for 20 years. (Alpharetta Raiders Football via Facebook)
• Have you ever wondered what happens during a cat show? "This is Loving Cats Worldwide" took place at the Duluth’s Gas South Convention Center earlier this year. The show had 3,500 attendees, and judges ranked them based on personality, looks and other factors. A different show associated with the Cat Fanciers' Association took place at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds. (Atlanta Magazine)

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Featured events:

• We CARE Veterans Fair (August 4)
• HUGE YARD SALE! Lots of stuff MUST go! (August 5)
• Taxes in Retirement Seminar on August 7th and 9th at Forsyth Conference Center at Lanier Technical (August 7)
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You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— Gail Lafleche

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