🌱Shooting On GA-400 + Milton High Arts Scholarships

Hey, friends! 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's briefing includes updates on...

• Driver shot on GA- 400.
• Milton High students receive arts scholarships.
• Public input needed on upcoming road project.

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Now, today's weather: Today will be cooler will an afternoon t-shower. The high will be 70 with a low of 59.

Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. A driver on GA 400 was allegedly shot by another driver near exit 13 earlier this week. The victim said that he was driving in front of Joshua Kasparek, who became angry and started shooting at his truck. He had previously passed Kasparek, who was driving slowly in the passing lane. The bullets hit the driver's side window and a bullet fragment went into the victim's arm. He pulled over, called police, and they found the alleged shooter. Police arrested him and brought him to the Forsyth County jail. (WSB Atlanta)
2. Three talented Milton High School students received scholarships for their interest in pursuing a career in the arts. The Milton Arts Council and the Hogan family gave $1,500 scholarships to Aoife Donohoe, Chris Mayer, and Anabelle Wildes. Congratulations to these students; they were selected from a number of applicants. (City of Milton)
3. The City of Milton needs input from the public on a new road project located at the "Cox Road intersections at State Route 140/Arnold Mill Road, Etris/Ebenezer roads, and King Road." The purpose of this project is to improve safety and traffic flow along this route. You can view the project and make comments online, and at an in-person event this Saturday. Funding for this project is from TSPLOST and the city. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
4. Officials are reminding the public to be careful when cooling off in the Chattahoochie River. Twenty-eight people have drowned in the river since 2012, and more than half occurred in a section called East Palisades Unit called ‘Diving Rock at Akers Mill’ in Cobb County. Swimmers are encouraged to wear lift vests or other flotation devices, especially in that section. The river can be unpredictable due to currents and dam releases. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
5. There is a possibility that the Alpharetta City Council will revise rules that shield candidates from ethics complaints before the municipal election this fall. The changes involve not revealing complaints made on candidates who are running for office until after the election. The purpose of the revision is to prevent "political weaponization." Of course, individuals can still bring complaints forwards; they must be filed within six months of the alleged violation, and no later than one year after the alleged action. (Alpharetta-Roswell Herald)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• United Way of Greater Atlanta Presents: Child Well-Being 2023 Outlook: Insights for Impact at Alpharetta First Methodist United Church, 69 North Main St. in Alpharetta (10:00 AM)
• Milton Crochet Circle at the Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road (11:00 AM)
• Free Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training at Alpharetta First United Methodist, 69 North Main St. in Alpharetta (1:00 PM)
• Cricut Sessions! at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (3:00 PM)
• 1-Year Anniversary Celebration at Fogón and Lions, 10 Roswell St. in Alpharetta (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• High school seniors who attended Birmingham Falls Elementary School came back for the annual Senior Walk. This is a tradition at Birmingham Falls, and the seniors posted their pictures online. Many showed which colleges they are attending this fall. (Birmingham Falls Elementary School via Facebook)
• Now that the Milton Library is open, please make your book donations in the slot on the west side of the barn. The drive through book return should be used for library books only. In addition, please place books in the book return one at a time to prevent jams. (Friends of The Milton Library via Facebook)
• Mark your calendars for an upcoming fundraiser the Drake House's Rockin' the Runway Fashion Show. It will take place on June 13 at 5:30 p.m. at City Springs, 1 Galambos Way in Sandy Springs. The Drake House provides housing and programs for mothers and children. Tickets are on sale now! (Rockin' the Runway Fashion Show)
• The Milton Choral Association held a finale performance this week. It was a tribute to their seniors and a beautiful evening. (Milton Choral Association via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update.

— Gail Lafleche

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