🌱 Alpharetta-Milton Patch: What You Need To Know Today (Wed, Aug 16)

Hello, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this warm morning with everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town. In today's briefing, we have these stories and more...

• Brookhaven Parks and Recreation director arrested
• Sandy Springs Powers Ferry survey available
• Cherokee County sonographer charged with sexual assault

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Now, today's weather:

Sunny; pleasant, less humid. High: 86 Low: 61.

Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. Brookhaven Parks and Recreation director arrested in underage sex sting (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. Sandy Springs Powers Ferry survey available online ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. Sales begin at Ward's Crossing in Johns Creek (Atlanta Agent magazine)
4. Sandy Springs agreement adds to multi-use path on Glenridge Drive ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
5. Cherokee County sonographer charged with sexually assaulting patient at hospital (FOX 5 Atlanta)
6. Alabama Inno - Birmingham's WineView raises seed round (The Business Journals)
7. Metro Atlanta school bands fine-tune how to practice in the heat ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
8. Sandy Springs I-285 E Crash Blocks 3 Lanes (Patch)
9. Cobb County parent: Reinstate teacher who read 'My Shadow is Purple' ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
10. Kickoff '23: Is it east Cobb's time to win a state title? (MDJOnline.com)

From my notebook:

• Awesome Alpharetta, Georgia: "Ready to take on a fitness challenge? @alpharettaparks offers a number of free fitness classes, from yoga to dance cardio and everything in between. Find your favorite at Avalon, Brooke Street Park or the Wills Park Recreation Center and..." (Awesome Alpharetta, Georgia via Instagram)
• City of Milton, Georgia - Government: "Look who’s smiling … here at City Hall. We have plenty of reasons to do so every day while serving the great people of Milton. On Tuesday, we had a particularly good one: It’s #CityHallSelfieDay, as organized by Engaging Local Government..." (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• City of Alpharetta GA: "TRAFFIC ALERT: State Route 9 is closed to all traffic in the vicinity of Henderson Parkway/Cogburn Road due to a gas leak. Atlanta Gas Light crews are en route. Estimated 1 hour until the road reopens." (City of Alpharetta GA via Facebook)
• Creek View Elementary School PTA: "‼️ATTENTION ALL CHEETAHS 🐆 If you haven't joined yet and would like your student(s) to participate in this epic event, join the PTA at the $100 level or higher! Visit the PTA website at www.creekviewpta.org. !. Remember to update your f..." (Creek View Elementary School PTA via Facebook)
• Alpharetta Department of Public Safety: "TRAFFIC ALERT: State Route 9 is closed to all traffic in the vicinity of Henderson Parkway/Cogburn Road due to a gas leak. Atlanta Gas Light crews are en route. Estimated 1 hour until the road reopens." (Alpharetta Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
• City of Alpharetta Recreation, Parks, Cultural Services: "Are you interested in becoming a volunteer coach? We have tons of opportunities available! Email wprcprograms@alpharetta.ga.us or call 678-297-6130 to get started. 🏀⚽️🏈 #Alpharetta #Coach #Sports #Recreation" (City of Alpharetta Recreation, Parks, Cultural Services via Facebook)
• Alpharetta Raiders Football: "Only 2 more days until the big game! Let’s show up in force to support our team! (ticket link below)🏴‍☠️ #RoadTrip https://tinyurl.com/Raider-Tickets" (Alpharetta Raiders Football via Facebook)
• Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce: "With exciting new products and services at Staples , it’s easier than ever to upgrade your travel. Like TSA PreCheck® enrollments available at select stores* - just $78 for 5 years of breezing through security. Now through 9/13/23, you’l..." (Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Nesbit Lakes: "Let's play a game #NameThatSnake - Found him curled under our garbage when taking the trash out. Be careful!!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Ashley Forest: "New Preschool!!!! - Rainbowtreepreschool.com Enrolling children ages 6 weeks-5 years old. Full time and part time options available. Come by for a tour 🌈💙🌈💙" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Pennbrooke: "There’s guy is wondering around the Penbrook neighborhood. - No collar." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, The Crabapple Chase: "Last week I was able to paint the portrait of this beautiful American Eskimo named Jasmine. - This painting will be going to her happy owner in the week or so - as soon as the oil paint is dry enough to be packaged. I wish I could show..." (Nextdoor)

That's it for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update.

— Contributing Writer

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