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Hey, everybody. It's Saturday in Alpharetta-Milton and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town, including news on:

• Sign up for the North Atlanta Football League
• Stamps Expo in Roswell
• Infrastructure projects funded by Fulton County

But first, today's weather: Today will have plenty of sunshine. The high will be 66 with a low of 40.

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Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. It's time to sign your child up for the North Atlanta Football League; practices start this summer. There are programs for tackle and flag football, plus cheerleading. The first games will be in August and many activities will take place at Bell Memorial Park, Legacy Park and North Park. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
2. Are you interested in learning more about stamps? Check out the North Georgia Stamp Expo on March 10 and 11 at the Best Western Hotel located at 907 Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell. You can buy and sell stamps, and there will be a youth table. This event is offered by the North Atlanta Stamp Club and admission is free. Contact Bill Barr wbarr@stampsforfun.com or 404-895-4556 for more information. (Stamps)
3. Fulton County will be funding $9 million for four infrastructure upgrades, and three are in our area. One project is extending sewer lines on Manning Drive, Pinetree Circle and Cold Creek Drive in Alpharetta. Property owners in this area will pay for connections from their homes. Also, water mains, hydrants, service lines and valves are being relocated as part of improvements to Webb Bridge Road. In addition, the county will fund relocating water mains in Milton along the intersection of Hopewell Road and Bethany Bend. These upgrades in our area will cost more than $3.8 million. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
4. There will be a wine festival today in Cumming at the Cumming City Center. You can sample wines from over 50 wineries plus enjoy food, full bar and live music. "Music will be provided by local band Liquid Southern, a five-member female rock n’ roll band that plays hits dating from the 1960s through today, including Johnny Cash, Metallica and Widespread Panic." Festival proceeds will benefit The Place of Forsyth County. There will be VIP tent for higher quality wines and lunch at a discounted price. (Newsbreak/Explore GA)
5. A Suwanee Elementary School bus driver has been arrested for allegedly exposing and touching himself at the school. Steven Wilkins, 63, was charged with crimes that occurred on Jan. 30. A parent reported him after describing "suspicious behavior." He was prevented from driving the school bus after the accusations and was released with a $9,600 bond. (11Alive.com WXIA)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Friends of the Alpharetta Library Book Sale at 10 Park Plaza (10:00 AM)
• Badger & Fox Book Club at the Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road (10:30 AM)
• Georgia Beer Day at Six Bridges Crabapple, 1850 Heritage Walk in Milton (11:00 AM)
• Puzzle Time at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (1:00 PM)
• Help for Ukraine Art Exhibition and Auction at 31 Church St. in Alpharetta (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• King's Ridge Christian School's second graders benefitted from a competitive market event that was part of their economics unit. Their classes sold their own creations and had opportunities to purchase items from the other classes with fake money. This program helped them to understand the laws of supply and demand. (King's Ridge Christian School via Facebook)
• Be extra mindful of traffic regulations when driving at one intersection in Sandy Springs. Officers have issued 100 tickets at an intersection of Glenridge Drive north of Interstate 285 over the last couple of days! Most of the violations were for illegal U-turns. Drivers are reminded to watch the signs when using detours around the construction. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
• Would you like to enjoy a delicious dinner and support Midway Elementary School at the same time? You can take advantage of their Dream Dinners PTO fundraiser. Just order three dinners online, pick them up at their Cumming location, and the PTO will receive a $10 donation for each purchase! (Midway Elementary via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right! I'll see you soon.

— Gail Lafleche

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