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Hello, friends and Happy Easter! Gail Lafleche here with your fresh copy of the Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter, filled with all the community information you need to know right now. Today you'll find news about...

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• Alive in Roswell starts soon.
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Today will be cloudy and warmer with a high of 63 and low of 43.

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Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. Do you want to know about events and other types of information in Alpharetta? There is a weekly newsletter, sent out on Fridays, that includes information to help you connect with what's happening in the community. You can see this week's newsletter and subscribe for future ones with this link https://bit.ly/3UgB3kK (City of Alpharetta GA via Facebook)
2. The Alive in Roswell festival has its first celebration on April 20. It takes place on the third Thursday of each month through October on Canton Street and the Roswell Antique and Interiors lot. There are refreshments, face painting, music and more! Motorists will experience road closures in the area. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. Did you know that there is an art tunnel in Johns Creek? It runs under Medlock Bridge Road just south of McGinnis Ferry Road, and connects pedestrians from businesses to restaurants and shopping. The art includes geometric shapes, letterforms, heart and a peace sign, which all symbolize different aspects of the Johns Creek community. It was painted by mural artists Hanif Kureshi and William Massey. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
4. Alpharetta has made an agreement with Roswell, where individuals charged/convicted of violating laws (or held as a material witness) in Roswell will be held at the Alpharetta Jail, located at 2555 Old Milton Parkway. Roswell will compensate Alpharetta for the costs associated with holding the inmates. Roswell Police will bring the inmates to the jail, court and healthcare facilities when needed. Roswell has budgeted $250,000 for these costs at the Alpharetta jail. (Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Easter Sunrise Service on The Green at Crabapple Market, 12650 Crabapple Road in Alpharetta (7:00 AM)
• Easter Gatherings at First Baptist Church Of Alpharetta, 44 Academy St. in Alpharetta (8:15 AM)
• Easter Family Fun Festival at Influencers Church Alpharetta, 12150 Morris Road in Alpharetta (9:00 AM)
• Easter Sunday Brunch & Celebration at Fogón and Lions, 10 Roswell St.(10:30 AM)
• Resurrection Sunday Services at St James United Methodist Church, 3000 Webb Bridge Road in Alpharetta (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• There is an "Easter at The Fringe" celebration today starting at noon at 5100 Commerce Parkway in Roswell. It will include an Easter egg scavenger hunt, crafts, cookie decorating and more! If your child is one of the first 50 to attend, they will get a free prize! (Creative Loafing)
• Mark your calendars - there will be a free Healthy Kids Day event at the Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA on Saturday, April 29. It will have games, refreshments, inflatables and fun for the entire family! This celebration will take place at 18 YMCA locations across metro Atlanta (Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA via Facebook)
• Did you know that there is a holiday in Atlanta on April 4 called 404 day? This day is named after the Atlanta area code, and celebrates everything Atlanta. The Atlanta Braves had a free festival at the battery, which was attended by thousands. It included a watch party and live entertainment. The Braves won that day, 4-1 against the St. Louis Cardinals! (Cobb County Courier)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— Gail Lafleche

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