🌱Portion of State Road 9 Closed + Toys For Tots

Good morning, hello! It's me, Gail Lafleche, your host of the Alpharetta-Milton Daily. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's happening around town, including updates on:

• Part of State Route 9 closed today
• Partnership between Alpharetta and Milton for recreation programs
• Parks without Borders program between Alpharetta and Johns Creek

But first, today's weather:

Today will be cloudy with a high of 59 and low of 41.

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Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. Due to utility work, there will be lane closures and detours on State Route 9 today in Alpharetta. They will be between Old Milton Parkway and Brady Place; in addition, part of Maxwell Road will also be closed. Motorists are encouraged to avoid driving in this area today; heavy delays are expected between Old Milton Parkway and Wills Road. (City of Alpharetta)
2. Starting this spring, Milton residents can play recreational softball in Alpharetta and pay the same rates as Alpharetta residents. The games will take place at North Park, which is on the Alpharetta and Milton border. This arrangement also covers both city's special needs, football and lacrosse programs. This partnership was made between the two cities earlier this fall. Registration for softball ends on Jan. 6. (City of Milton)
3. Soon, Alpharetta residents may be able to participate in programs offered in Johns Creek for the same price as Johns Creek residents. The Alpharetta city council will be voting on a Parks without Borders agreement that will affect each city's softball, lacrosse, soccer and baseball programs. "Johns Creek has already approved the tentative agreement. Between the two cities, Johns Creek has become the main provider for youth lacrosse and Alpharetta has become the main provider for youth softball. " If approved, this partnership will help residents of both cities save money on these programs. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Jingle Jog at The Hotel at Avalon & Alpharetta Conference Center, 9000 Avalon Blvd.(9:00 AM)
• Milton’s 10th Annual Santa Brunch at Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails, 800 Mayfield Road in Milton (10:00 AM)
• Avalon on Ice at 400 Avalon Blvd in Alpharetta (12:00 PM)
• Roswell Dance Theatre's The Nutcracker at Byers Theatre at at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, 1 Galambos Way in Sandy Springs (2:00 PM)
• Alpharetta City Band Holiday Concert at the Alpharetta Adult Activity Center at North Park, 13450 Cogburn Road in Alpharetta (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Join us for a celebration of music and art with “The KT Collaborative” at the Alpharetta Arts Center Black Box Theater! It takes place on Sat., Dec. 10 from 6-9:00 p.m. at the Arts Center, located at 238 Canton St. It is free to the public and light refreshments will be provided. (City of Alpharetta)
• The Roswell E-911 center is collecting for their annual Toys for Tots drive. You can bring new, unwrapped toys to either lobby of the Roswell Police Department at 39 Hill Street.
  "According to their website, Toys for Tots has distributed 627 million toys since 1947, impacting 281 million children." ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
• Mark your calendars for next Saturday, Dec. 10 for Pancakes with Santa at Milton Fire Station 44, which is at 13690 Highway 9. The Milton firefighters will be hosting the event and serving food. It takes place from 8-10 a.m. and is free. Reservations aren't required. You will enjoy being with your neighbors and meeting Santa! (City of Milton)
• North Fulton Community Charities needs donations for their food pantry. Items that are most needed include canned vegetables, (especially corn), tomato products, broth, juice boxes, ramen, jelly and canned beans. Donations can be dropped off at 11270 Elkins Road in Roswell, Mon-Sat from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (NFCC)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Sunday. I'll see you soon!

— Gail Lafleche

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