🌱 Six-Lot Subdivision Approved + Unexplained I-75 Hole Repaired

Morning, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this summer morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in Alpharetta-Milton these days. Without further ado...

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Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. Police are searching for a thief who altered a check stolen from a mailbox in Milton. The victim reportedly wrote a check for $799 as a payment on her credit card account. Later, in June, her bank notified her that the check had been made out to an unnamed person for over $20,000. Police are still investigating the case. (Appen Media)
2. A hole opened in the middle of I-75 on Saturday. According to authorities, I-75 in Marietta at the Canton Road Connector was closed overnight while crews worked to fix the large hole in the highway. The road was re-opened on Sunday and is now safe for drivers. (CBS 46 News)
3. A missing DeKalb County teen was found safe after an amber alert was issued on Saturday. According to police, 15-year-old Ta'Niaya King was kidnapped by 22-year-old Dana Utley. The amber alert was issued at about 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. Ta'Niaya was found at about 10:00 p.m. Saturday evening, and the amber alert was canceled. Click the link to see police announcements of the amber alert and subsequent notice that the teen was found. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
4. A six-lot subdivision has been approved by the Alpharetta City Council. The council approved the zoning changes necessary for the subdivision at a recent public hearing. The subdivision will be constructed by Madewell Homes and will feature six lots of single-family homes. The location is on Webb Bridge Road. Read the full list of 23 conditions included in the zoning approval at the link. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
5. The Georgetown Gateway water main realignment work on Chamblee Dunwoody Road will continue today. Officials say that this may result in a water outage in the area. The project is underway between Cotillion Road and Chancery Road. Work is planned to take up to four hours today, barring any unforeseen circumstances. (On Common Ground News)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Jo Jo Siwa Dance Camp at Alpharetta Community Center (1:00 PM)
• Kid's Camp: At The Lake With Monet at Painting With A Twist (1:00 PM)
• Couples Cooking: Mexican-Style Comfort Food at Publix Aprons Cooking School (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Alpharetta Department of Public Safety posted some photos of service dogs in training getting to know the sights, smells, and sounds of the fire service. It's important for dogs to stay calm in an emergency and protect the people they serve. Click the link to see photos of the pups in action. (Alpharetta Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
• City of Milton, Georgia - Government wants to let you know about an important update for the Suicide Prevention Hotline. Anyone experiencing a crisis can call 9-8-8 to reach the hotline. Dialing 1-800-273-825 will also still reach the National Suicide Prevention Hotline. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• Friends of The Milton Library invites you to visit the Reading and Writing With Anne Frank traveling exhibit. The exhibit, which invites young people to learn about the Frank family's lives, will open in August. (Friends of The Milton Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.