🌱 Traffic Studies + Recycling Event + Alpharetta's Millage Rate

Hello, neighbors. It's Wednesday in Alpharetta-Milton and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally, including news on...

• Milton's traffic studies.
• Alpharetta recycling event.
• Alpharetta's tax revenue.

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Now, today's weather: Today will have some wind and rain. The high will be 83 with a low of 64.

Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. The City of Milton is gathering research on what needs to be done to improve the city's roads as part of the Comprehensive Traffic Plan. Motorists are encouraged to fill out the survey on this link: https://engagekh.com/milton2023ctpsurvey. In addition, they will be gathering data on the amount of traffic and driving speeds at several locations throughout Milton. Here is a link to additional information on the traffic plan: www.miltonga.gov/CTP.
2. Do you have electronics, documents and other items that need to be recycled? There will be a recycling event on Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Alpharetta Department of Public Works, located at 1790 Hembree Road. It will run from 8:30 a.m. until noon. Some electronics will be accepted free of charge, and there will be charges for other ones. In addition to electronics and documents, you can bring plastic and Styrofoam. This link has a list of what materials can be accepted that day, plus other important information. (Alpharetta Recycling)
3. The City of Alpharetta will maintain its millage rate at 5.75 mills, which hasn't changed since 2009. Additional tax revenue expected to come in as a result of higher property values. These funds will be placed into an unallocated capital projects account that will be used for one-time items such as improvements to roads, parks, sidewalks and other big-ticket items. (Alpharetta-Roswell Herald)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

Wednesday, August 30

• Storytime at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (10:30 AM)
• English/ESL Class (Intermediate-Advanced Level) at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (10:30 AM)
• Dungeons and Dragons: Wednesday Edition at the Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road (4:30 PM)
• Copa Sin Fin Bottomless Wine Wednesday at Fogón and Lions, 10 Roswell St. in Alpharetta (5:00 PM)
• Ales, Tails & Trivia at Fetch Park, 11440 Maxwell Road in Alpharetta (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Four Alpharetta 911 employees were recently promoted. Congratulations to Lexi Remec, Shawna Pope, Paul Miller and Machell Stone. We are fortunate to have these dedicated individuals answering 911 calls! (City of Alpharetta)
• This is a great time to join the Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA. Joining fees are being waived through the end of August. If you join by tomorrow, you'll save $100! (Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA via Facebook)
• It's time to sign up for the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce's 9th annual golf tournament. It will be taking place on Sept. 26 at The Manor Golf & Country Club. Sponsorships are available as well. (Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— Gail Lafleche

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