🌱 Taste Of Alpharetta Vendor Needed + Core Value Awards

Hi all! Gail Lafleche here with your fresh copy of the Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter, full of all the community news you need to know right now. In today's issue, you'll find news about...

• 2024 Taste of Alpharetta.
• Milton's "Core Value Awards."
• Piano artist needed.

But first, today's weather: Today will have an afternoon thunderstorm in spots. The high will be 83 with a low of 65.

Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. The City of Alpharetta is searching for an experienced events management company to run next year's Taste of Alpharetta. This event will occur on May 9, and typically has 45,000 attendees. The management company will be responsible for financial management, marketing, logistics, sponsors, and much more. (Subscription - The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. Would you like to honor a City of Milton employee for going above and beyond? The city is collecting nominations for its “Core Value Awards.” You can nominate someone by filling out this form: http://www.miltonga.gov/i-want-to/honor-a-city-employee. The deadline for applications is 10 a.m. Sept. 21. The winners will be honored at a ceremony. Last year's winners came from "Police, Fire, Finance, Parks and Recreation, and Community Development departments." (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
3. Alpharetta is looking for an artist to seal and paint a piano that will be placed at Cogburn Park at 12825 Cogburn Road. It will be accessible to everyone in our area. If you're interested in applying, you must be least 18 and submit three views which can be sketched or painted. Digital samples of existing art should be included as well. This project is being sponsored by a partnership between nonprofit Play Me Again Pianos and Alpharetta Parks, Recreation and Cultural Service. (Subscription - The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
4. The Alpharetta Fire Department will be conducting its annual inspection of fire hydrants in the city from now through November. If you have one in your yard, please clear out any brush around it. Also, report any leaks or damaged hydrants. During this time, you may see changes in your water pressure and some discoloration, which can be cleared by running your water. (Alpharetta Department of Public Safety via Facebook)

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Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

Saturday, September 9

• Storytime LIVE at Kiddie Academy of Alpharetta, 3200 North Point Parkway in Alpharetta (10:00 AM)
• Happily Ever After Divorce Virtual Support Group offered by Atlanta Divorce Law Group, 3560 Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta (10:00 AM)
• Children's Fashion Show at the North Point Mall, 1000 North Point Circle in Alpharetta (10:00 AM)
• 2023 Lighthouse Family Retreat Gold Party at Roaring Social, 35 Milton Ave. in Alpharetta (7:00 PM)
• Home by Dark at Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• There's great news if you're planning to submit an application for Alpharetta's Scarecrow Harvest and missed the deadline. The deadline has been extended to Monday, Sept. 11! You can apply through this link: https://bit.ly/ScarecrowApp (City of Alpharetta Recreation, Parks, Cultural Services via Facebook)
• A former employee of OMS 360, located in Alpharetta, has been arrested for embezzling. Cristi Hanniford allegedly stole $200,000 while employed there. The company hired a third-party investigator to determine what happened. (WSB Atlanta)
• Are you interested in having a fun evening and supporting suicide prevention? There will be a Sowing Seeds of Hope Concert at Matildas Music Under the Pines, located in Milton, next Friday, Sept. 15. The band will be Slippery When Wet, a Bon Jovi tribute band. (Rotary Club of Alpharetta via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Cumming Arts Center Hosts an “A World of Art Outdoor Festival” (September 9)
• Storytime LIVE at Kiddie Academy of Alpharetta (September 9)
• Paint Medicine Classes (September 11)
• The Transition Network - Prospective and New Member Dinner (September 13)
• Atlanta Police Department Recruitment Event (September 16)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right!

— Gail Lafleche

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