🌱 Suicide Prevention + Pizza Ingredients Workshop For Tots

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in town, including...

• Suicide prevention.
• Tot time for little ones.
• Alpharetta Brew Moon Fest.

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Today will be partly sunny and comfortable with a . High of 81 and a low of 58.

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Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. September is National Suicide Prevention Month. The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety wants to remind everyone that help is available 24/7.It is a public health issue that affects all of us. If you or anyone needs help, call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. (City of Alpharetta)
2. Does your little one like pizza? You're invited to learn about all the ingredients that go into a pizza at Tot Time, which takes place this Friday at 10:45 at the Wills Park Recreation Center in Alpharetta. The program is for children ages 1-4. Come and join the fun! (City of Alpharetta)
3. Mark your calendar for this Saturday, September 23 for the Alpharetta Brew Moon Fest. It will run from 6:30 – 10:30 p. m. in downtown Alpharetta rain or shine. Enjoy beer from Jeckyll Brewing and live music. You can bring your own chairs or purchase a table. (Awesome Alpharetta)

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Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

Tuesday, September 19

• Beginner's Spanish Class at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (11:00 AM)
• Virtual Reality Art Workshop at the Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road (5:30 PM)
• Karen White To Discuss, Sign New Book With A Novel Idea In Alpharetta at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (6:00 PM)
• GCA Metro Atlanta Social Support Group at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (6:00 PM)
• Trivia Tuesdays at Six Bridges Crabapple, 1850 Heritage Walk in Milton (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Have you checked out the book sale in the barn at the Milton Library? It is held on Tuesday from 1-5:30 p.m. You can browse over 10,000 gently used books at terrific prices. In addition, there is self serve in the library lobby during business hours. All proceeds benefit programs at the library.(Milton Library)
• Milton Avenue in Alpharetta will be closed this weekend for the Brew Moon Fest. The affected area is from Main Street to Roswell Street; the closure will start on Saturday at 6:00 a.m., and will remain in place until 2:00 a.m. on Sunday morning. You can park in the parking decks downtown. (City of Alpharetta)
• Are you on a septic system? The majority of Milton and portions of Alpharetta have them. There is a free workshop this Thursday covering how to best maintain your septic system. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow for another update.

— Gail Lafleche

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