🌱 U.S. Senate Debate + New Waters Road Park In Alpharetta

Hello all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Alpharetta-Milton Daily. Follow along for everything you need to know about what's happening around town...

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The high will be 83, and the low will be 67. There is a slight chance of rain in the afternoon.

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Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. There is a good possibility Alpharetta and Milton residents will be able to tune in for a Sen. Raphael Warnock/Herschel Walker U.S. Senate race debate next month. Warnock said that he will participate in the debate Walker prefers if Walker agrees to another forum Warnock wants; this would result in two debates. Georgia’s Senate race is one of the most closely watched in the country as Republicans try to take back control of Congress. (WABE 90.1 FM)
2. The City of Alpharetta will unveil on Tuesday, Sept. 13 a final plan for the new Waters Road Park that will be located near the intersection of Waters and Kimball Bridge roads. City leaders will discuss how the plans were adjusted based on resident feedback and the input collected during the March public meetings and surveys. The unveiling and discussion will be done as part of the Alpharetta Recreation Commission’s regular monthly meeting that begins at 5:30 p.m. at Alpharetta City Hall. Residents and others who are not able to attend in person can watch the discussion online at https://bit.ly/3BhTeyp or https://www.youtube.com/alpharettagov (City of Alpharetta)
3. A paraprofessional for a special needs education program in Forsyth County was arrested on Tuesday after an alleged altercation with a student. Felicita G. Herrington, 56, of Cumming, was arrested on charges of second-degree cruelty to children. According to a source familiar with the situation, Herrington was arrested after reportedly striking a student at the FUTURES Program’s Forsyth Center, located at 136 Elm St. in Cumming on Tuesday, Sept. 6. (Forsyth County News)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Listen to music by Lerogie at Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails, 800 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta. He will be playing solo acoustic starting at 5 p.m. (Milton's)
• Learn how to make Peruvian food at Publix Aprons Cooking School, 4305 State Bridge Road. The class will take place from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Their cooking classes are a unique way to spend time together as a family or enjoy a special night out. (Publix Apron)
• Enjoy the Decades Band at Roaring Social, 35 Milton Ave. in Alpharetta. The concert takes place from 8-11 p.m. The Decades is a professional high-energy band playing classic rock tunes from the 60’s-70’s-80’s through today that are guaranteed to get you singing and dancing all night long. (Roaring Social)

From my notebook:

• Citizens are invited to a ceremony to mark the 21st anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. It will take place at Milton High School, 3025 Birmingham Highway, at 7:30 a.m. on the lawn outside the school. Milton High seniors will participate, as will Mayor Peyton Jamison, Fire Chief Gabe Benmoussa and Police Chief Rich Austin. (City of Milton)
• Are you interested in volunteering at the Milton Library at 855 Mayfield Road? Sign up today and join us at our Volunteer Orientations at the Milton Library to learn more about the library and how you can help us serve our residents. Duties include shelving, searching for books on specialized lists, as well as a variety of other opportunities when and where available (crafts, program assistance, etc.). If you would like to participate, please send an email to Jason.Jonestock@fultoncountyga.gov for information and registration. (Milton Library)
• Alpharetta Health & Wellness offers many free classes throughout the week for everyone to enjoy! Every Tuesday, there are two classes held at the Wills Park Recreation Center, 11925 Wills Road, Alpharetta — Zumba at 6:30 p.m. and yoga at 7 p.m. (City of Alpharetta Recreation, Parks, Cultural Services via Facebook)

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Events:

• Art Show at Cumming Arts Center Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, 1-4 p.m. & By Appointment (September 8)
• ELECTRIC AVENUE at from the Earth's Back Porch Concert Series! (September 9)
• Corporate Therapy Rocks Alpharetta — Wild Wing Cafe! (September 9)
• THE GRASS IS DEAD — Billy Strings After Party at FTE! (September 9)
• Isaac Tovar Flamenco Concert (September 10)
• 3 hour Salsa class Atlanta — Beginner / Beyond Basics Sept 10th (September 10)
• St. James UMC Center for Excellence Renaming Ceremony and Legacy Concert (September 10)
• CIGAR STORE INDIANS with ALONG FOR THE RIDE @ FTE'S BACK PORCH! (September 10)
• 9/11 Patriot Day Commemoration (September 11)
• Social Security Seminar (September 13)
• Free Tickets to a Preschool Playhouse Family Show! (September 17)
• Leadership Labs Live with Bestselling Business Author Patrick Lencioni at North Point Church (September 27)
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• $200 Paid Research — Vapers Needed (Details)
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Housing:

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• Private Piano Lessons (Details)
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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Gail Lafleche

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