Suspect Charged In Fatal Shooting + Help Needed In Identifying Suspect

Welcome back, Alpharetta-Milton! I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Let's dive in...

First, today's weather:

Today will be partly cloudy with a high of 85 and low of 69.

Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. A suspect has been charged in the fatal shooting in Johns Creek earlier this week. Police have charged a 33-year-old man with murder in the shooting death of his wife during a domestic violence incident in Johns Creek Tuesday morning. It is being investigated as a domestic violence incident. The suspect is being treated for injuries and hasn't been sent to jail. (Johns Creek Herald)
2. The public is being asked to help identify a suspect at large from an armed robbery at Zaxby's . On Aug. 11, a man forced two workers into the back of the Zaxby's and demanded money. He was armed with a rifle and AK-47 and may have commited another robbery earlier this year. (Milton Police Department)
3. Do you want to learn how to best maintain your septic system? The City of Alpharetta is offering a free webinar on septic systems on Sept. 21 from 6-7 p.m. Most problems can be prevented with good maintenance and best practices. (City of Alpharetta)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• You can meet the artist, Marianne B. van der Haarr, at the Oya Yoga Studio, 50 Canton St., Suite 5114 in Alpharetta at 4:30 p.m. (Awesome Alpharetta)
• Bring your chair and enjoy a free concert at the Avalon, 400 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta at 6 p.m. (Awesome Alpharetta)
• There will be a concert on the Alpharetta green in front of Alpharetta City Hall at 6 p.m. This concert is free and will feature RadioStar. (Awesome Alpharetta)

From my notebook:

• The Milton Library will host a Dungeons and Dragons game this Saturday at noon. It will be on YouTube and will feature a group of local players playing through a special session. Watch as they bond and grow solving the problems that plague the storyline. (Milton Library)
• Enjoy a relaxing family retreat in a cabin at Camp High Harbor this weekend. Leave behind the daily stresses of life to make memories. (Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA)
• Starting on Sept. 8, your little ones can dance their wiggles away — and look great doing it — through the City of Milton’s dance program. Classes will be held the Milton Community Center at 1785 Dinsmore Road (in Milton City Park and Preserve). (City of Milton)

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That's it for today! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— Gail Lafleche

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