🌱 Shooting At QuikTrip + Drug Arrests + Juneteenth Celebrations

Morning, Alpharetta-Milton. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter, filled with all the local news you need to know right now. Including updates on:

• Shooting at Alpharetta QuikTrip.
• Drug arrests in Cumming after traffic stop.
• Area Juneteenth celebrations.

But first, today's weather: Today could have a thunderstorm in spots with a high of 80 and low of 64.

Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. There was a shooting early Wednesday morning at the QuikTrip on the 3100 block of Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta. As of Wednesday afternoon, the alleged shooter was at large, and officers were trying to identify the gunman using security tapes. The victim was brought to a nearby hospital and is expected to survive. Alpharetta Police are asking the public to provide any information on this shooting. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. Three individuals were arrested in Cumming on alleged drug and traffic violation charges following a traffic stop. They were driving "with no tag at the intersection of Mini Trail and Keith Bridge Road." Caleb Ingram, Melissa Mullinax and Susie Brogden were taken into custody for possession, driving with an expired license, canceled registration and other charges. Drugs found in the car include heroin and methamphetamine. (Appen Media)
3. There will be Juneteenth celebrations in our area next week to celebrate the emancipation of Black slaves in the U.S. In Alpharetta, the Phi Phi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. is holding an event at the Alpharetta Arts Center, located at 238 Canton St. It will be from 6-9 p.m. and will feature music and "guest speaker Penny Brown Reynolds, the deputy assistant secretary for civil rights at the U.S. Department of Agriculture." (Subscription - The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
4. You may have recently received a “Property Assessment Notice” from Fulton County. It is not a City Tax bill, and assessments are done by Fulton County, not the individual cities. The notices are sent out by mail and can be viewed at https://fultonassessor.org/. The City of Milton's Facebook page has additional information on assessments and how to challenge the amount if you believe it is incorrect. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)

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Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

Thursday, June 15

• Crabapple Business Club at Six Bridges Brewing, 1850 Heritage Walk in Milton (8:30 AM)
• English/ESL Class at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (11:00 AM)
• The Big Ticket "All Together Now" Summer Movie: "Black Panther - Wakanda Forever" at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (12:00 PM)
• Big Ticket Summer Movie: "ANTMAN and the WASP - Quantumania" at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (3:00 PM)
• Third Thursdays at The Clothes Horse at 28 Milton Ave. in Alpharetta (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you interested in learning about the history of the area that is now Milton? The City of Milton has created a webpage that details the area's history, and it is at https://www.miltonga.gov/residents/history/. If you're interested in learning more, check out https://www.miltonhistoricalsociety-georgia.org/. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• The City of Milton is reminding the public to help maintain trails, parks and other open areas. Dog owners are required to keep their pets on a leash and clean up after them. We need to keep our common areas safe and sanitary for all hikers, horses and other wildlife. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• The Wacky World playground at Wills Park is going to be rebuilt in the spring of 2024, and help is needed by volunteers and donations. If you're interested in helping out, visit www.wackyworld.org for additional information. Some funding will come from the Alpharetta Parks & Recreation bond, and additional funds are needed. (City of Alpharetta Recreation, Parks, Cultural Services via Facebook)
• Would your child enjoy meeting Maia, the character from "Maia's Whimsical Adventures," by Ken Holden? There will be a "Meet Maia" event at the Wacky World Playground in Alpharetta's Wills Park this Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (City of Alpharetta Recreation, Parks, Cultural Services via Facebook)
• Are you looking for something fun to do this Saturday, June 17? Join Alpharetta police and firefighters for Hero Day at the Wills Park pool. The event will include games and relays and will take place from 2-5 p.m. No registration is required. (City of Alpharetta)

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