🌱 Rod Stewart Concert + Election Workers Needed

Hey, everybody! It's Thursday in Alpharetta-Milton and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today.

First, today's weather:

There will be a high of 79 and a low of 68. Showers are expected in the morning.

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Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. Exciting news for Rod Stewart fans — he will be performing at the Ameris Bank Ampitheature, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta on Aug. 31 at 8:30 p.m. Cheap Trick will also play as a special guest. Tickets can be purchased online here. (Live Nation)
2. Are you interested in becoming a poll worker for the upcoming election this fall? Fulton County is hiring more than 2,000 poll workers to staff its polling locations. Workers are needed for advanced voting, which takes place from Oct. 17 through Nov. 4, and for the general election on Nov. 8. Additional information and an application to apply are here. (46 News)
3. A new Market by Macy's just opened in Johns Creek on Aug. 19. Market by Macy's is a smaller version of Macy's stores located in strip malls. The new store is at 3630 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 100, Suwanee, Georgia. More information, including upcoming events, is available here. (Macy's)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Alpharetta Food Truck Alley will take place at 37 Old Roswell St. from 5-9 p.m. This is a family-friendly event, with live music; attendees are recommended to bring a blanket or chair and leave pets at home. (Awesome Alpharetta)
• Live music by John McKnight at Smokejack BBQ, 29 S Main St., Alpharetta from 6-9 p.m. (Alpharetta events)
• David and the Love are playing at Royal Social, 35 Milton Ave., Alpharetta from 8-11 p.m. (Awesome Alpharetta)

From my notebook:

• The Alpharetta Brew Moon Fest is BACK! Join us on Sept. 24 from 6:30 to 11 p.m. on Milton Avenue between Highway 9 and Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta for the ultimate street party with live music and local brews from Jekyll Brewing. There will also a variety of food tents from local eateries. Tickets are available at https://loom.ly/0gHoOxw. (City of Alpharetta)
• The A in downtown Alpharetta is gone. Last month, the city acquired full ownership of the artwork and determined that the piece had not been constructed to be a long-term art installation. It was made of untreated plywood, and its once vibrant colors were created using low-grade paint. City Council and the Alpharetta Arts Commission are determining what to do to replace it. (City of Alpharetta)
• Milton Parks and Recreation is thrilled to welcome its newest team member — Matthew Graney! Prior to working in Milton, Graney was the athletic coordinator for Cherokee County, where he managed the County’s sprawling, 4,000-plus participant youth basketball program, among other duties. There will be lots for him to do in Milton, as the newly named Legacy Park off Cox Road is reopening with two newly turfed, full-sized, multi-sport fields, and new equestrian-friendly features at Birmingham Park should open soon. (City of Milton)

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Events:

• Alive at 5 with 🎸WADE & BARRY🎸@ Town Square! (August 18)
• Books-N-Bites with Karen White (August 18)
• THE SHADY RECRUITS and CORDOVAS at FTE! (August 19)
• Come Train Like a Fighter (August 20)
• Leather Crafting Workshop Saturday, Aug. 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. See What You Can Make in One Day! (August 20)
• Row For a Day! (August 20)
• Salsa Atlanta Latin Night — Salsa, Bachata & more @ Tonys Johns Creek Aug. 20 (August 20)
• EMPIRE STRIKES BRASS with RAE AND THE RAGDOLLS at FTE's Back Porch! (August 20)
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That's it for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Gail Lafleche

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