🌱 Zumba Starts This Week + Milton's Election + Town Green Fence

Good morning, friends. Gail Lafleche here with your Tuesday edition of the Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days, including updates on:

• Zumba classes this week.
• Upcoming Milton election.
• New wall on Alpharetta town green.

But first, today's weather: Today will be humid with a t-storm or two. The high will be 82 with a low of 70.

Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. Are you interested in taking Zumba this fall? Check out “Bombay Jam"; the music is "hot Bollywood tracks and American Top 40 hits" and it's a great workout. The class starts this week on Thursdays at Milton City Park and Preserve's Community Center (1785 Dinsmore Road). It costs just $40 for Milton residents for five sessions. You can also sign up for individual classes. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
2. Here is a list of who's running for election in Milton this fall. Carol Cookerly (incumbent) is running against Helen Gordon for City Councilmember District 1, Post 2. Doug Hene is running for City Councilmember District 2, Post 2, and Phillip Cranmer is running against Rick Mohrig (incumbent) for City Councilmember District 3, Post 2. You can apply now for an absentee ballot for this election with this link: https://www.miltonga.gov/govern.../elections/absentee-voting.
3. Construction is beginning on three walls to protect Alpharetta's Town Green from cars driving on Main Street. It is scheduled to be completed by the first week in October, and there is a temporary chain link fence in place. Young children love to play on the Green and the walls will prevent them from running into the street. (City of Alpharetta)
4. Did you know that Alpharetta's 911 operators are trained to help expectant mothers who are in labor? Over the weekend, Communications Supervisor Paul Miller helped a mother who gave birth, just as help arrived. Later that day, supervisor Heath Stolton spoke to another woman whose baby was crowning, just as help arrived. They delivered the baby shortly afterwards. Both deliveries went well, and the babies plus their moms were brought to the hospital. (City of Alpharetta)

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Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

Tuesday, August 29

• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! at 5755 North Point Parkway in Alpharetta (9:00 AM)
• Beginner's Spanish Class at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (11:00 AM)
• Taxes in Retirement Seminar at the Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road (11:00 AM)
• Dungeons and Dragons: Tuesday Edition at the Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road (5:30 PM)
• Yoga with Magda at the Wills Park Recreation Center, 11925 Wills Road in Alpharetta (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Milton residents have an opportunity to safely dispose of paint and other hazardous waste next month. On Saturday, Sept. 9, they can bring many of these materials such as chemicals and light bulbs to the Cambridge High School back parking lot from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration is limited to 300 spots, so sign up at starting this Friday at 1 p.m. www.miltonga.gov/HHWCollection if you're interested. A complete list of what will be accepted is on this link. (City of Milton)
• Now that school has started, watch out for police and crossing guards who are directing traffic near the schools. Be prepared to slow down and watch for flashing blue or yellow lights. (Milton Police Department via Facebook)
• Is your Alpharetta High School student interested in the swim/dive team? There is an informational meeting this evening at 6 p.m. in the school' media center. Parents and students are invited. (Alpharetta High School Swim/Dive Team via Facebook)
• Attention Birmingham Falls Elementary School parents. Curriculum Night is this week. There are sessions on Aug. 30 and 31, depending on your child's grade. (Birmingham Falls Elementary School via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.

— Gail Lafleche

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