🌱Traffic Delays On GA-400 + Armed Man at Perimeter Mall

Hey, neighbors. It's Monday in Alpharetta-Milton and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in the community, including news about:

• Lane closures on GA-400
• Armed man in Perimeter Mall Macy's
• Runoff election day
• Fulton County Jail in Alpharetta

But first, today's weather:

Today will be cooler with occasional rain. The high will be 48 with a low of 47.

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Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. Unfortunately, Alpharetta and Milton residents can expect more traffic delays when driving from Atlanta. Due to the ongoing construction, one lane of GA-400 northbound will be closed for the next several months. This will affect the stretch between the Glendridge Connector and Hammond Drive. The crews will first work on the right lane; when that's finished, they will work on the left lane. (WSB-TV)
2. Shoppers at the Perimeter Mall in Dunwoody on Saturday called police after seeing an armed man in Macy's. One individual reported hearing a gunshot. Dunwoody police surrounded the entrance of Macy's and searched the store. They couldn't find the person with a gun; it appears that the individual left the store.(Fox 5)
3. In case you haven't heard, there will be a runoff election tomorrow for the United States Senate between incumbent Democrat Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker . You need to vote at your assigned polling place; they will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. If you are in line by 7:00 p.m., you are allowed to cast your ballot. (AARP)
4. Milton’s City Council is meeting tonight regarding the use of the Fulton County Jail located in Alpharetta. This facility recently reopened after being closed due to COVID-19. If the agreement between Milton and Alpharetta is approved, Milton Police could bring arrestees to the Alpharetta facility for processing. "There would be no charge for inmates housed on State misdemeanor or felony charges; otherwise, Milton would be responsible for a $60 processing fee for each arrestee and $60 daily lodging fee (starting after 4 hours of holding). The jail would provide booking services to Milton Police, immediate medical care to inmates, and beds for up to 12 Milton inmates." (City of Milton)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• English/ESL Class at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (11:00 AM)
• Avalon on Ice at 400 Avalon Blvd in Alpharetta (3:00 PM)
• Spill the Tea! followed by Gingerbread House Build at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (4:00 PM)
• Alpharetta Open Mic Night at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (registration required) (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Head out to Milton's Holiday Market next Wednesday, Dec. 7 at Milton City Hall. The event will run from 3-6:30 p.m. and will feature "well-crafted products and hand-made delicacies that (due warning!) may prove hard to resist." Many local merchants will be there. It is being run by the same group behind the Milton Farmers Market in Crabapple.(City of Milton)
• It's time to enjoy your Christmas tree; it's important to water it daily. This will help keep it alive and will prevent dried needles from falling off. Dried needles will make a mess and can cause a fire hazard. (Alpharetta Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
• Due to the election on Tue., the Milton Library won't be holding their booksale that day. If you're interested in buying books, you can do so on Sat., Dec. 10 between 10-2. Meet us at the Book Barn for the monthly sale! (Friends of The Milton Library via Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— Gail Lafleche

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