🌱 Milton Parks + Recreation + Thompson Road Repaving

Hello, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through the most important things happening locally. In today's issue, you'll learn about these stories and more:

• Sign up time for spring art activities in Alpharetta
• Eagles Nest Church moving to Holcomb Bridge Road in East Roswell
• $1,000 group wedding in Atlanta on Valentine's Day

But first, today's weather:

Today will be sunny and cool. The high will be 54 with a low of 41.

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Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. Are you interested in learning about what's happening with Parks and Recreation in Milton? The Milton’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting next Thu. at 6:00 p.m. and the public is invited to watch in person at City Hall, or online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSTXBF3u5uc. The discussion will include "programs in session this winter, such as basketball and Milton’s new arts program, as well as what’s to come". Another topic will be how to recogize Milton's athetes and programs at Legacy Park. (City of Milton).
2. Thompson Rd. in Milton is being repaved between Francis and Hopewell Rds. Therefore, there will be delays as one lane will be closed during the project. Weather permitting, it should be done by the beginning of next week. (City of Milton)
3. It's time to sign up for spring art activities in Alpharetta! There are many to choose from, including multimedia projects, painting, pottery and much more. Alpharetta residents can register now, and non-residents can start on Feb. 1. Go to www.alpharetta.ga.us/arts to register!

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Lift Yoga at the Preston Ridge Community Center, 3655 Preston Ridge Road, Ste 100 in Alpharetta (9:00 AM)
• Total Fitness at the Wills Park Recreation Center, 11925 Wills Road in Alpharetta (9:30 AM)
• 293 BAND at Roaring Social, 35 Milton Avenue in Alpharetta (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you curious about roundabouts? They can be confusing if you aren't sure how to enter them. You don't need to stop when entering unless there isn't an open lane. Their purpose is to keep traffic at a slower speed, not to stop it.(City of Alpharetta)
• Attention coffee lovers, there's a new brand based in Alpharetta called the Collab. It is a specialty coffee company that supports small artists by featuring their work on the bags. The first series of bags is done by local artist Ali Leja https://www.vscoffeecollab.com/ (Collab)
• Roswell Restaurants Weeks has started; it runs from Jan. 19 to Feb. 5. Over 45 restaurants will be participating, and many will have prix fixe menus. A list of the restaurants can be found here https://www.roswellrw.com/

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• Lift Every Voice and Sing (January 20)
• Jr. K-8th grade Open House (January 21)
• Alexi Butirskiy 'Mystery & Belonging' (January 21)
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• RUMC Job Networking (Face to face meeting) (January 23)
• Social Security Seminar at East Roswell Recreation Center (January 24)
• Marketplace Leaders Invited to Live Event with Communicator, Author and Pastor Andy Stanley (January 26)
• Intuitive Painting Classes — Ignite the Healing Power of Your Creative Process (January 30)
• Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra Hearts and Harmony Gala (February 10)
• Home Buyer Workshop — This is for ANY Buyer - Your First Home or Your Forever Home! (February 11)
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• Senior Independent living, assisted living, and memory care listings!!! NEW LISTINGS (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with another update.

— Gail Lafleche

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