🌱 Speed Limit On GA-400+ Jim 'N Nick's Opening + Summer Activities

Hello, friends. It's me, Gail Lafleche, your host of the Alpharetta-Milton Daily — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town these days. Including news about:

• Speed limit on GA-400
• Jim 'N Nick's new location on Windward Parkway
• Summer activities in Alpharetta
• Roswell joining other North Fulton Cities to manage local elections

But first, today's weather:

Today will have periods of rain with a high of 48 and low of 39.

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Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. Here's an important update for GA 400 drivers — yesterday's article about lowering the speed limit to 55 in Alpharetta was incorrect. That change won't happen until later this year. GDOT is changing the speed limit signs back to 65 mph on the stretch been Haynes Bridge Road to north of Atlanta. (City of Alpharetta GA via Facebook)
2. Jim 'N Nick's just opened its 40th location at 5150 Windward Parkway, right in front of Walmart. They serve 12-hour, slow-smoked meats and sides, and donate to North Fulton Community Charities. "The restaurant is open every day, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and from 4:30-9 p.m. (10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday)." (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
3. Soon it will be time to sign up for summer activities in Alpharetta! Registration will start on March 8 for residents and March 22 for non-residents. If you want to check your residency status ahead of time, call 678-297-6100. Scholarships are available; contact cthurber@alpharetta.ga.us for more information on them. (City of Alpharetta Recreation, Parks, Cultural Services via Facebook)
4. Roswell has decided to partner with other north Fulton cities in managing their own local elections, instead of having them managed by Fulton County. The other cities are Milton, Alpharetta, Mountain Park and Johns Creek. The reason these cities are making this change is that they believe they will save tens of thousands of dollars. Alpharetta and Milton have already approved this change. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Exhibit: Down Home on the Farm at the Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton St. (8:30 AM)
• English/ESL Class at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (11:00 AM)
• Dino Safari…A Walk Thru Adventure at the North Point Mall, 1000 North Point Circle in Alpharetta (11:00 AM)
• Date Night at the Avalon, 400 Avalon Blvd. in Alpharetta (5:00 PM)
• Igloo & Chalet Dine & Drink Experiences at The Hotel at Avalon & Alpharetta Conference Center, 9000 Avalon Blvd. in Alpharetta (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Here is a spotlight on an important city of Alpharetta employee: Paul Miller. He is a training officer and works in the Communications Center. He has been working there for 15 years and educates new Communications officers. Our city is fortunate to have him working here as he is very dedicated to our community. (Alpharetta Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
• Signing day for Alpharetta High School football players was yesterday. Congratulations to the following players: Kenyon Pipes - Alabama State University; Ben Guthrie - Georgia Tech; Ben Henry - Amherst College; Will Reed - Tulane University; and Garrett Young - Air Force Academy. Go Raiders! (Alpharetta Raiders Football via Facebook)
• Alpharetta Department of Public Safety employees recently enjoyed a delicious lunch. It was provided by the North Fulton Rotary Club and Alpharetta High School Culinary students. They also gave a donation to the Alpharetta Public Safety Foundation! (Alpharetta Department of Public Safety via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Gail Lafleche

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