🌱 Pétanque Program + Carson Kitchen For Sale + GA 400 Accident

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• Milton's pétanque program
• Carson Kitchen restaurant for sale
• Accident on GA 400

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Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. It's time to sign up for Milton's pétanque program; it starts on March 14. This game, which is a lot of fun, involves tossing balls (called boules) towards targets. Instruction will be provided, and games will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Bell Memorial Park's parking lot. Adults 18 and up can sign up and get more information at www.miltonga.gov/Registration; click on the “Adult Petanque” tab. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
2. Downtown Alpharetta's Carson Kitchen restaurant is for sale. This restaurant opened in February 2020 and was closed for four weeks during the pandemic. The new owner could keep the current chef and staff. It seats 80 in the dining room but could be reconfigured for 100. There is additional seating on the outdoor patio and at the bar. (BizBuySell)
3. A serious accident occurred yesterday morning on GA 400 south of Buford Highway during rush hour. It started when the driver of a Hyundai Elantra heading south crossed into oncoming traffic. It hit a truck that was carrying compressed CO2 and CO2 containers. Both vehicles flipped over, and the Hyundai passenger was airlifted to a trauma center because of serious injuries. (11 Alive)
4. Motorists who drive on Westside Parkway in Alpharetta should avoid the section between Haynes Bridge Road and Old Milton Parkway starting on March 15 as there will be lane closures. "Travel will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Rainwater Drive and Gardner Drive for approximately four months as crews install a pedestrian tunnel under the road as part of the AlphaLoop." Alternative routes include North Point Parkway and Kimball Bridge Road. (Press Release Desk )

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• 50+ MMM Soul Satisfying Meditation at the Preston Ridge Community Center, 3655 Preston Ridge Road in Alpharetta (8:30 AM)
• Total Fitness at the Preston Ridge Community Center, 3655 Preston Ridge Road in Alpharetta (9:30 AM)
• 50+ Basic Beginner Line Dance at the Preston Ridge Community Center, 3655 Preston Ridge Road in Alpharetta (10:00 AM)
• Beginner's Spanish Class at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (11:00 AM)
• Spill the Tea! tea tasting at at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• King's Ridge Christian School students recently learned about the college admissions process. The school held a Junior Breakfast, where students met with representatives from over 30 colleges and universities. They learned about how to prepare for the application process, as well as how to fill out applications. "We are grateful to our wonderful college counselors, Kaylee Havens, Tara Tenore and Howard Silverman for putting this event together." (King's Ridge Christian School via Facebook)
• Are you interested in purchasing plants? The Alpharetta Garden Club Annual Plant Sale is coming up! It will take place at the Mansell House, located at 1835 Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta on April 22-23. The sale will include plants, vegetables, garden containers and more. (City of Alpharetta Recreation, Parks, Cultural Services via Facebook)
• Midway Elementary School students who play soccer are invited to watch Denmark High School Varsity play games this Wednesday, March 8. The girls play at 6 p.m. and the boys are playing at 8 p.m. The first 25 kids at each meet and greet with our players will get a free mini soccer ball. All feeder school students can get in for free! (Midway Elementary via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Milton Theatre Co presents Disaster! (the Musical) (March 9)
• Viernes Tropicales Latin Night Atlanta @ Sanctuary Night Club (March 10)
• Parent Summit Live (March 11)
• The Piedmont Division Model Train Show (March 11)
• Zoom meeting about roof replacement in Alpharetta, Georgia (March 16)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Gail Lafleche

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