🌱Wall Of Fame Nominations + Contact Police When Suspicious

Hi all. It's me, Gail Lafleche, your host of the Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in the community. Including news on...

• Milton's Wall of Fame nominations.
• Contact police about suspicious activity.
• Lane closures on Windward Parkway.

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Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. Do you know anyone who should be added to Milton's Wall of Fame? For example, athletes, coaches, artists, and other key contributors to the community are all good choices. The Wall of Fame is in Bell Memorial Park and includes a Broadway star, World Series champion, and many others. The deadline for nominations is May 15 and induction will be this fall. This webpage has more information on requirements and how to nominate someone. (Wall of Fame)
2. The Milton Police want to remind citizens to contact them if you see suspicious activity in your area. That way, they can investigate situations while it's easier to solve crimes and catch bad guys. "If you notice something suspicious, please call 911 or the non-emergency dispatch number at 678-297-6300 to have an officer dispatched to investigate immediately." (Milton Police Department via Facebook)
3. Starting on April 23, there will be maintenance on Windward Parkway between GA- 400 and Alderman Drive / Windward Plaza in Alpharetta. This section is being rebuilt, and there will be lane closures on that section for two weeks. The road work will be done 24 hours per day to make sure it's completed within the shortest amount of time possible. Motorists are encouraged to avoid that area during rush hour if possible. (City of Alpharetta GA via Facebook)
4. Are you familiar with any of Milton's historic barns? The city is interested in placing information on them on social media. It's part of Milton's partnership with the Milton Historical Society on creating a monthly feature on the city's past. This month, they are focusing on barns, including the "Dinsmore Barn" which is on Redd Road. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Gallery Exhibit: Black & White at the Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton St. in Alpharetta (8:30 AM)
• Learning to see: a beginners guide to Photography at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (6:00 PM)
• Child Custody Bootcamp Webinar by Atlanta Divorce Law Group (6:30 PM)
• Spring Side Dishes cooking class at Publix Aprons Cooking School, 4305 State Bridge Road in Alpharetta (6:30 PM)
• History Book Club: "The Quest for Mary Magdalene" at the Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you interested in learning about how water quality is measured? There are three free classes being offered at Milton's City Park and Preserve next Wednesday. They will take place at 3, 3:30 and 4 p.m. and will be taught by members of the Fulton County Public Works Department. Registration is required. (Press Release Desk)
• Are you looking for a new job in our area? Here is a link to the newest openings. There are many types of jobs available including customer service, service desk manager and dispatch. You can learn more about a specific job by clicking on its title. (Alpharetta-Milton Patch)
• There will be a Free Healthy Kids Day at 18 YMCAs in the metro Atlanta area. These events will feature games, refreshments, inflatables, and other types of family fun. Here is a link to find out where the celebrations are taking place ymcaatlanta.org/healthykidsday. (Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Alpharetta Garden Club Annual Plant Sale 4/22 and 4/23 (April 22)
• 2023 Annual Atlanta Koi Club Auction (April 22)
• Doxie Day Out-DREAMing in the Park (April 22)
• Fight Night! (April 22)
• Casa Nuova Community Block Party (April 30)
• Clinton Nature Preserve Exploration Challenge Group Hike (May 13)
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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Gail Lafleche

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