🌱 Alpharetta-Milton Patch: What's Happening Today (Wed, Jan 25)

Hello, hello. It's me, Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel, your host of the Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in our community. Today you'll learn about these stories and more:

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Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. PHOTOS: Career Exploration night in Peachtree Corners | Slideshows (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
2. Dunwoody urges human trafficking prevention ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. Victim of Cobb County Taco Mac shooting was father of 1-year-old, grandmother says (WSB Atlanta)
4. No Injuries After Plane Lands On I-985N, Crashes Into Tractor-Trailer (Patch)
5. City of Peachtree Corners Partners with Fusus to Launch Connect Peachtree Corners Camera Registration (Metro Atlanta CEO)
6. 8 Limited Edition Valentine's Day Treats That Will Make Your Heart Skip a Beat (MDJOnline.com)
7. Lilburn Police Department accepting applications for Citizens Police Academy (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
8. Here's how local couples can get married for free on Valentine's Day (Forsyth County News Online)
9. Why not consider a goat walking class? ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
10. Decision coming soon on Trump grand jury investigation, Fulton Co. DA says (11Alive.com WXIA)
11. Berkmar High School history teacher honored by Philadelphia Winn Chapter, DAR (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
12. Here's the final decision on controversial industrial park (Forsyth County News Online)
13. Fire causes evacuation at Peachtree Ridge High School ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
14. Heavy rain moving through metro Atlanta area, wind advisory in effect (WSB Atlanta)
15. Severe storms possible as heavy rain moves into metro Atlanta area Wednesday morning (WSB Atlanta)
16. Fox Theatre's Fox in a Box exhibit (Cobb County)
17. City of Buford, Georgia is requesting Bids for the construction (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
18. Sherman named to Kennesaw president's list | Briefs (The Mountaineer)
19. 🌱 Lawmakers Join Abortion Rights Activists + Georgia 400 Expansion (Patch)
20. Whitlock, surrounding streets back open after train gets rolling again (MDJOnline.com)
21. 🌱 Atlanta Spotlights Roswell Restaurant Weeks + City Meeting Minutes (Patch)
22. Bad check bounces another Mableton candidate from ballot (MDJOnline.com)
23. Fire crews work to extinguish flames at Sandy Springs home (11Alive.com WXIA)
24. AROUND TOWN: Smyrna wants councilwoman to beg pardon; 'dangerous territory' at Cobb legislative delegation; the Mableton election (MDJOnline.com)
25. Parkview's Haley Primm commits to Kennesaw State | Sports (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
26. Over 100 miles of express lanes to be added to metro Atlanta interstate highways in next decade (WSB Atlanta)
27. Duluth lands on contractor for Pine Needle intersection ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
28. Plane lands on I-985 in Gwinnett County | Chopper Footage (11Alive.com WXIA)
29. State Sen. Brandon Beach discusses Cherokee County road projects, statewide issues (Cherokee Tribune Ledger News)
30. 150 dogs at risk of being put down due to overcrowding in DeKalb, animal shelter says (11Alive.com WXIA)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

From my notebook:

• King's Ridge Christian School: "Repost from @krcs.jrtigers • Just a few pictures from this past weekend. Great coaching by our Varsity Boys @krcsathletics @kingsridgecs" (King's Ridge Christian School via Instagram)
• King's Ridge Christian School: "Repost from @krcsathletics • Both MS teams defeated Fellowship yesterday to advance to the Metro 10 semifinals. Semifinal game details TBD later this afternoon. Great job Tigers! 🏀" (King's Ridge Christian School via Instagram)
• King's Ridge Christian School: "Repost from @kingsridgealumni • Summer, a KRCS 2nd grader, attended a UGA basketball game recently where she met Hailey Castano ‘22, now a member of the Dance Dawgs. Hailey made the connection after noticing Summer’s mom wearing a KR hat..." (King's Ridge Christian School via Instagram)
• Awesome Alpharetta, Georgia: "We love ramen all year round, but especially during these chilly winter months! #AwesomeAlpharetta has plenty of slurp-worthy options to satisfy even the most intense ramen craving. Want to find your favorite? Grab your chopsticks and he..." (Awesome Alpharetta, Georgia via Instagram)
• King's Ridge Christian School: "Tuesday Truth ✝️ Philippians 4:13 #krcs #christianschool #tuesdaytruth #krconnected" (King's Ridge Christian School via Instagram)
• King's Ridge Christian School: "Repost from @krcs.jrtigers • Here are our Varsity Girls with their players. Great developmental season 🏀 @kingsridgecs @krcsathletics" (King's Ridge Christian School via Instagram)
• Birmingham Falls Elementary School: "It was a busy day at BFES! We started our day with the kindergarten 100th Day parade and then PTO celebrated teachers and students with compliment day and flowers! Our awesome cafe celebrated with special T shirts and a coloring contest ..." (Birmingham Falls Elementary School via Facebook)
• Milton Police Department: "***TRAFFIC ALERT*** EXPECT MAJOR DELAYS DUE TO AN ACCIDENT*** ARNOLD MILL RD AT GREEN RD*** Arnold Mill Road is down to one lane at Green Road due to a traffic accident. Please avoid the area if possible and seek alternative routes. If y..." (Milton Police Department via Facebook)
• Midway Elementary: "Our Mustangs had a wonderful time celebrating the 100th Day of school! #OneMidway" (Midway Elementary via Facebook)
• Alpharetta Department of Public Safety: "Because we have currently been experiencing a high volume of unexpected and hazardous weather, we would like to remind you to be mindful of how fast you are driving on the road during these conditions. This is in accordance with the "Too..." (Alpharetta Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
• City of Milton, Georgia - Government: "When it comes to supporting the Special Olympics, members of the Milton Police Department and other law enforcement agencies are all in … and plan to be all under (the water). Even if that water feels very close to freezing. Swimming in ..." (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• Creek View Elementary School PTA: "Thank you and Congratulations to Tracy Lynn Wagner - GA School Nurse Of The Year!!! Alpharetta is lucky to have you!!👩‍⚕️🎉👏" (Creek View Elementary School PTA via Facebook)
• Creek View Elementary School PTA: "‼️‼️Pre pay now!‼️‼️ Pre pay now to skip the lines at Books and Bingo Friday February 10 530-7. Doors open at 5!! ! $5 will get you 1 bingo card, a water and a snack! If buying for multiple children, you will just need to put down 1 stud..." (Creek View Elementary School PTA via Facebook)
• Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce: "Join the Alpharetta Chamber as we celebrate Sid's Pizza & Grill's Grand Opening of their Alpharetta location! Sid’s award-winning Sicilian-style pizza is inspired by a childhood growing up in California’s Mediterranean climate and eating..." (Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce via Instagram)
• King's Ridge Christian School: "Tuesday Truth ✝️ Philippians 4:13 #krcs #christianschool #tuesdaytruth #krconnected" (King's Ridge Christian School via Facebook)
• Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce: "Join the Alpharetta Chamber as we celebrate Sid's Pizza & Grill's Grand Opening of their Alpharetta location! Sid’s award-winning Sicilian-style pizza is inspired by a childhood growing up in California’s Mediterranean climate and eating..." (Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce: "It’s a new year and a great time to get a new headshot and learn new leadership insights! You're invited for both, and breakfast as well, this Thursday, January 26, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. for Leadership Labs Live at Northpoint Community ..." (Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Cogburn Woods Elementary School PTO: "Register for Girls on the Run and join our CWES team! Practices are Monday/Wednesday after school! In GOTR, girls are given the opportunity to unlock confidence, build friendships and stay active!! 🏃🏽‍♀️ Register for the lottery today:..." (Cogburn Woods Elementary School PTO via Facebook)
• Milton Choral Association: ""If I cannot fly, let me sing!" - Stephen Sondheim It's time to join our Chorus family! For more information, or to register for a placement exam for the '23-'24 school year, go to: https://www.miltonchorus.com/join" (Milton Choral Association via Facebook)
• City of Milton, Georgia - Government: "Milton’s Planning Commission on Wednesday will be the next City committee to consider a proposed use permit for a downtown indoor wedding venue while also continuing to review parts of an ongoing initiative – the creation of a “Unified D..." (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• City of Alpharetta GA: "The Alpharetta City Council will conduct its Annual Planning Retreat on Sunday and Monday, January 29 and 30, 2023 at The Inn at Serenbe, which is located at 10950 Hutchesons Ferry Road, Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia 30268. The Sunday ses..." (City of Alpharetta GA via Facebook)
• Ed Isakson/Alpharetta YMCA: "January is National Mentoring Month, and in today’s Pathways to the (Y)episode we’ll hear from Erika Swales, the Y’s Reach & Rise Mentorship Program Director and Group Mentoring Director Kaday Kabba-Howard, as they both share their perso..." (Ed Isakson/Alpharetta YMCA via Instagram)
• Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA: "January is National Mentoring Month, and in today’s Pathways to the (Y)episode we’ll hear from Erika Swales, the Y’s Reach & Rise Mentorship Program Director and Group Mentoring Director Kaday Kabba-Howard, as they both share their perso..." (Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA via Facebook)
• PIO Manuel Gomez, City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management: "POTENTIAL ICIDENT: 422 HERRINGTON DR NE - Crews are investigating a potential water main break at 422 Herrington DR NE, which could result in a temporary disruption of water service for residents and businesses. We will provide additiona..." (Nextdoor)
• PIO Manuel Gomez, City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management: "POTENTIAL INCIDENT: 70 MADDOX DR NE - Crews are investigating a potential water main break at 70 Maddox DR NE, which could result in a temporary disruption of water service for residents and businesses. We will provide additional updates..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Vicarage: "Here is this week's accurate real estate update about our area and more. - Past 7 days real estate update in Cherokee, Cobb, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett. - New Listings (276) - (Previous week was 270) - Back On Market (77) - They failed ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Sandy Lane: "So I wanted to share this story so others can learn I ended up with a pretty good cough and went to Urgent care It was diagnosed as Bronchitis. - Of course they gave me meds. After almost 2 weeks - I followed up with primary care phys..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Greenmont Walk: "Join us for another night of laughs. - Tickets can be purchased at the legion or by calling 770-475-9023 or use the QR code." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Brierfield: "Responses wanted! - Hello everyone, my name is Kipras Kairys and I am a senior at Milton High School. I am in AP Research and am currently collecting data for my project that discusses Alpharetta’s urban planning. (AP Research is a class..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, St Clair Mayfair: "Hello! - My name is Cami, I'm 22 years old and I'm looking for babysitter job,I speak two languages, Spanish and English. I'm good with kids, dogs a and cats. If you're interested or want more information can text me and I'II answer all ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Southpointe: "Hit a curb last Saturday and created road rash on 2 of my 2021 Toyota Rav-4 Limited. - It only has 3400 miles on it after owning new for 2 years. 80+ yo doesn’t drive much. Since the ready of the car is show run condition with 3400 miles..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Stonebridge Condos: "Hi there. - Looking for a dog sitter? Contact me 🐶. I can go to wherever your pets is and feed/ walk… with him/her or you can drop him/her in my home (let’s say you’re going to be out of town for a few days). Thanks so much everyone 🐶❤️" (Nextdoor)
• Georgia Department of Public Safety, Georgia Department of Public Safety: "Traffic Advisory. - 6:49pm- All lanes are back open 5:03pm-985 is shut down at the 985/85 split and all traffic is being diverted to 85 due to a plane making an emergency landing. Will update as new information is provided." (Nextdoor)
• Assistant City Administrator James Drinkard, City of Alpharetta: "Alpharetta City Council Annual Planning Retreat - The Alpharetta City Council will conduct its Annual Planning Retreat on Sunday and Monday, January 29 and 30, 2023 at The Inn at Serenbe, which is located at 10950 Hutchesons Ferry Road, ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Deerfield: "Hello Neighbors - My son is a Boy Scout and he is selling camp cards which will give you lots of savings ( more than 100$ ). The cards are for $10 only. Let me know if you are interested to purchase the card . Thank you and looking forw..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Jones Bridge Plantation: "I was having a conversation with my daughter today. - She told me about a week or so ago four young men in a work truck knocked on the door and asked her if they could clean our gutters for free. Thankfully, she said no and closed the d..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Henderson Heights: "HOME! - THANKS TO GOOD NEIGHBORS! Sleeping like babies. Dreaming about chasing rabbits. These 2 have wandered about! I put galaxy smart tags on them! It apparently only works with an entire network of galaxy phones. I cannot find them o..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lake Windward: "Looking for a woodworking person/carpenter. - I need a custom breakfast table made. Know anyone? TIA" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Wellington: "Wellington Subdivision. - Is Waste Management supposed to pick up cardboard boxes? I’ve left them out there and sometimes they pick them up and sometimes they don’t. What is the policy?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, West Milton /Triple Crown: "Where do ppl get those white oval car magnets with the City of Milton horse logo? - I've seen them on some cars and would like to get a couple, but can't find them online." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Kingsley Estates Milton: "Hello my name is Blaine Noone. - I am offering a car washing and interior detailing service. I use high quality products and care about the small details inside and out of your car. Text or call me for any interest at 817-888-5422" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Wyndham: "Hi all, Just moved to the Wyndham neighborhood in November 2022. - I would love to connect with some more artists, anyone know of any art clubs or art organizations in town?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Devonshire at Nesbit: "Does anyone know if you can walk at Northpoint Mall in the morning? - If so, what time do they open to walkers? It’s been a bit too cold to walk outside in morning. Thanks for any details!!😊" (Nextdoor)

That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

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