🌱 Webb Bridge Road Construction + Tai Chi Class

Hello again, friends. It's Monday in Alpharetta-Milton and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town, including news on:

• Construction along Webb Bridge Road.
• Tai Chi classes.
• Counterfeit items seized at airport.

But first, today's weather:

Today will have some rain and a thunderstorm with a high of 83 and low of 65.

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Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. There is construction and tree removal taking place along Webb Bridge Road in Alpharetta. The affected area is between Alpharetta High School and the Big Creek Greenway. Currently, the bridge over Big Creek is being replaced and a new roundabout at the interesection with Webb Bridge Way is in the works. Please avoid driving in the area if possible and plan for delays. Here is a link to more information on all the work that is taking place on Webb Bridge Road https://bit.ly/3nQtrK5 .(City of Alpharetta)
2. Are you interested in learning Tai Chi? As of Friday, there were still open spots in the advanced beginner Tai Chi class that starts today in Milton. It is held at the Broadwell Pavilion at 10:15 a.m. To register, go to www.miltonga.gov/Registration and click on the Tai Chi tab. Benefits of Tai Chi include movements that improve calm and relaxation. (City of Milton)
3. When you're returning to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson after being overseas, please note that Customs and Border Protection officials are on the lookout for people bringing home counterfeit products. If they determine that an item is not legitimate, it will be seized. "Customs and border protection officers in America seize up to $25 million worth of counterfeit stuff a day." Of course, drugs will be seized as well. (WSB Atlanta)
4. Carolyn Bell, the founder of Fortitude Farm on Wood Road, has received approval from Milton City Council for zoning variances. She can update the farm to add a covered riding area and 14 additional stalls. Residents of nearby White Columns had expressed concerns about the impact to their property, including visual impact and water runoff. (Appen)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Gallery Exhibit: Paint the Town 2023 at the Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton St. (8:30 AM)
• The Original Selfie Museum at North Point at the North Point Mall, 1000 North Point Circle in Alpharetta (11:00 AM)
• Dino Safari…A Walk Thru Adventure at the North Point Mall, 1000 North Point Circle in Alpharetta (11:00 AM)
• English/ESL Class at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (11:00 AM)
• Weekly Sahaja Meditation at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Alpharetta Development Authority is meeting tomorrow starting at 5:00 p.m. at Alpharetta City Hall. You can access the agenda and meeting materials at https://bit.ly/3VXGmX7. "The Alpharetta Development Authority is a group of residents appointed by the Mayor and the City Council to promote the public good and general welfare, trade, commerce, industry, general tax base and the employment opportunities available in the City of Alpharetta." (City of Alpharetta)
• The Alpharetta Natural Resources Commission is meeting tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. You can access the packet and agenda at https://bit.ly/3pxQCsR. This group consists of residents appointed by Mayor and the City Council to protect Alpharetta's trees and promote environmental issues.(City of Alpharetta)
• A pitbull dog was found near the pool at Wills Park. It is female and is not chipped, plus there isn't information on her collar. If you're the owner, please call 678-297-6300 option #1. (Alpharetta Department of Public Safety via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow for your next update.

— Gail Lafleche

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