🌱 Sign Up For Milton's Fall Programs + Sewage Spill In Chattahoochee

Hello, hello! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today, including...

• Milton's fall programs starting next month.
• Part of Chattahoochee closed due to sewage spill.
• American Legion scholarships

But first, today's weather: Expect a t-storm around in the p.m. The high will be 87 with a low of 72.

Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. The City of Milton has published its Parks and Activities Guide for this fall and winter, and it includes many fun and enriching activities. There are many exciting offerings including athletics, dance, photography, Tai Chi, community events and fun events like "Ladies Night." Some programs start next month; here is a link https://www.miltonga.gov/government/parks-rec. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook).
2. A large part of the Chattahoochee River has been closed since the first week in July due to a large sewage spill that originated at Fulton County's Big Creek Water Reclamation Facility in nearby Roswell. It was caused by "an issue in the biological processes used to treat wastewater." Fulton County officials are monitoring bacteria levels in the river and will announce when it's safe to swim there again. Currently, it's not safe for humans and pets. The affected section is 15 miles long downstream from the from the Chattahoochee Nature Center. (Appen Media)
3. Four recent high school graduates have received scholarships from the Alpharetta American Legion Post 201. Each scholarship is for $1,500. Recipients include Kayleigh Kilgore of Cumming, Chandler McDade of Marietta, Brady Kilgore of Cumming and Jack Parsons of Alpharetta. Congratulations to all of them! (Alpharetta-Roswell Herald)

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Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

Thursday, July 13

• Walk North Point Mall with Jazzercise! at the North Point Mall, 1000 North Point Circle in Alpharetta (10:00 AM)
• Beginner's English/ESL Class at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (11:00 AM)
• Ladies Night Out at the Alpharetta Avalon, 400 Avalon Blvd (5:00 PM)
• Child Custody Bootcamp Webinar offered by Atlanta Divorce Law Group, 3560 Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta (RSVP required) (6:30 PM)
• Fertility Q & A at Shady Grove Fertility, 3905 Brookside Parkway in Alpharetta (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Honey Baked Ham Company generously provided goodies to workers at the July 4 celebration at Alpharetta's Wills Park. Recipients included police, fire, 911 and even staff working at the jail. (Alpharetta Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
• Today is National French Fry day, and you can take advantage of it at McDonald's, no purchase required! Instructions on how to redeem the offer are on this link. If you don't get your free fries today, you can get a medium order for just $1 tomorrow. There are a few McDonald's locations in Alpharetta including one at 5210 Windward Parkway. (MDJOnline.com)
• Moviegoers at Atlanta's Regal at Atlantic Station cinema were thrilled by a surprise visit from Tom Cruise. He made an appearance during the new 'Mission Impossible' movie with Christopher McQuarrie, the movie's director. The pair visited movies in five cities to promote the new film. (11Alive.com WXIA)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Gail Lafleche

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