🌱Woman Robbed At Costco + Stay Safe During Cold Snap

Good morning, Alpharetta-Milton! I'm here in your inbox this chilly morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. In today's issue of the Daily, you'll learn about these stories and more...

• Woman has wallet stolen while giving directions at Costco
• How to stay safe during the cold
• Woman scammed out of $1,100 with fake jury summons call

But first, today's weather:

Today will be windy and frigid with a high of 20 and low of 9.

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Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. A woman was robbed while giving directions in the parking lot of Costco in nearby Cumming. She was at the store on Bald Ridge Marina Drive during the day when the pair asked for directions. While she was looking on her phone, they stole her wallet, as her purse was in her shopping cart. Two hours later, she found out they had charged more than $10,000 on her credit cards at Best Buy and Nordstrom. The police are looking for the pair, who are on camera. (WSBTV)
2. The temperatures will be dropping tonight, which means everyone needs to be careful, especially on the roads. There is a good possibility of black ice in the morning. It will be windy, which could result in tree branches and other debris on the roads. In addition, the wind could result in downed power lines, causing electric outages. Stay inside if possible and avoid driving until it gets warmer on Sunday. (City of Milton)
3. A Fulton County woman was scammed out of $1,100 over a fake jury duty summons call. The callers had her maiden name, date of birth and address. They claimed she missed jury duty and demanded the payment to keep her out of jail. (Fox 5)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Avalon on Ice at the Alpharetta Avalon, 400 Avalon Blvd. (3:00 PM)
• Christmas Lights at North Point Community Church, 4350 North Point Parkway in Alpharetta (6:00 PM)
• The Western Steakhouse cooking class at Publix Aprons Cooking School, 4305 State Bridge Road in Alpharetta (6:30 PM)
• Yolanda Rabun’s Songs of Holiday Cheer at The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta (6:30 PM)
• Live Music at Palm 78, 5325 Windward Parkway in Alpharetta (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you need to use a generator due to the weather, make sure to use it safely. Don't use it indoors, as they emit carbon dioxide, which is deadly. Make sure your home has a battery-operated carbon dioxide detector; if it goes off, leave your house immediately. Use the correct power cords and make sure the generator isn't damaged before starting it.
  (Alpharetta Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
• Many of us will be on the roads during the holidays, and it is important to stay safe. Did you know that simply wearing a seat belt will lower your chance of a serious injury by 50 percent? Car wrecks are a main cause of death for people ages 1-54, so travel safely! (Alpharetta Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
• The Alpharetta Arts Center Spring 2023 guide is coming soon! It will be available on Jan. 11 and contains information on upcoming classes and events. There are classes for all age groups and skill levels! (City of Alpharetta Recreation, Parks, Cultural Services via Facebook)

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— Gail Lafleche

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