🌱 Plans For Windward Parkway And Highway 9 + $25,000 Scam In Roswell

Hi there, Alpharetta-Milton! I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today you'll find these stories and more...

• New strategic plan for Windward Parkway and Highway 9.
• Roswell man scammed for over $25,000.
• Traffic light improvements on Windward Parkway.

But first, today's weather: Today will be partly sunny and warmer. The high will be 78 with a low of 52.

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Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. Are you interested in learning about plans for Windward Parkway and Highway 9? There is a strategic plan for this area, which is in both Alpharetta and Milton, to improve traffic, green space, mobility and more. The plan includes a market study to aid developers, updates to the 2012 Strategic Master Plan and economic development strategies. There have been many changes to this area in the past 10 years. Check out this link to learn more about this project and other ones in the works. (North Fulton)
2. Roswell police are investigating a scam where someone called a resident claiming that he was his son and asked for bail money. The man who made the phone call was sobbing and was hard to understand. Then, the resident received another call from someone else claiming to be a lawyer and instructed the victim to place over $25,000 in cash into a sealed box and wait for someone to pick it up. The "courier" showed up in a black Honda Civic and took the box. Later, the victim spoke with his son, who told him that he hadn't been arrested. (Appen)
3. There is good news for drivers who use Windward Parkway driving east of GA 400 in Alpharetta. Due to construction between North Point Parkway and Alderman Drive, the sensors (called traffic loop detectors) that influence traffic signal timing were damaged. As a result, the traffic lights in this area aren't changing at the appropriate times. The work to repair the sensors will start in a couple of weeks and will take just a few days to be completed. (City of Alpharetta GA via Facebook).
4. Milton Veterans Memorial Markers volunteers have placed markers in Crabapple, Highway 9 and Webb Road areas to honor late veterans. All of these veterans have a connection to Milton, and some date back to the Revolutionary War. Here is a link where you can find specific markers in this region: https://miltonveterans.org/findamarker/. In addition, there will be a Memorial Day Ceremony at The Green at Crabapple Market on Monday, May 29 starting at 10 a.m. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Total Fitness at Wills Park Recreation Center, 11925 Wills Road, Alpharetta (9:30 AM)
• English/ESL Class at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (10:30 AM)
• Special Storytime with Bonnie Busbin at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (10:30 AM)
• Copa Sin Fin Bottomless Wine Wednesday at Fogón and Lions, 10 Roswell St. in Alpharetta (5:00 PM)
• Fashion Group lnternational Goes OTP at The Hamilton Alpharetta, 35 Milton Ave. in Alpharetta (6:00 pm)

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From my notebook:

• The City of Alpharetta is holding an acoustic jam band camp this summer in the FFA Log Cabin. Students will play the ukulele and acoustic guitar if they already have one. The program includes singing and fun musical styles. There will be a performance the last day of camp. (City of Alpharetta Recreation, Parks, Cultural Services via Facebook)
• Alpharetta's Memorial Day Tribute will take place on Monday, May 29 at Brooke Street Park, which is located behind City Hall. It will begin at 9:15 a.m. and is hosted by the City of Alpharetta and the Rotary Club of Alpharetta. Here is a link to more information: https://bit.ly/3Ic4DmK. (City of Alpharetta Recreation, Parks, Cultural Services via Facebook)
• Did you know that this week is National EMS Week? It's an opportunity to celebrate those citizens who help our community every day. We have EMT's and Paramedics in the fire and police department, and trained dispatchers who provide care to our residents. (Alpharetta Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
• The Wills Park Pool in Alpharetta will open this Saturday, May 27 at 10 a.m. Parents are reminded to watch your children at all times. Don't try to converse with lifeguards except for quick questions. Make sure you and your children are familiar with the pool's rules. (City of Alpharetta Recreation, Parks, Cultural Services via Facebook)

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