$80,000 Raised For Alpharetta, Milton First Responders

ALPHARETTA-MILTON, GA — The Alpharetta Public Safety Foundation and the Milton First Responders Foundation raised more than $80,000 to support local first responders. The foundations joined together to host the second Concert on The Green at Crabapple Market, raising funds through ticket sales, sponsorships, a silent auction, and a live auction.

The concert took place on Nov. 5, and featured an opening act from Billy Allen and Unfinished Business followed by the incomparable John Driskell Hopkins of the Grammy award-winning Zac Brown Band as the headliner, providing guests with hours of awesome music and fun. “Hop” took the guitars sold in the live auction on tour the following day to be signed by all members of the Zac Brown Band and returned to the winners.

Brian Dolan, chairman of the Milton First Responders Foundation helped Hop on-stage with the auction and working the crowd for additional donations.

“It is so nice to have events again, to see people together and ready to support our First Responders who leave their families to help ours,” Dolan said. “What a great night!”

As a result of the turnout for the event and the generosity of local business sponsors, the foundations will split the proceeds evenly, with more than $40,000 to each foundation. Proceeds raised by the Alpharetta Public Safety Foundation and Milton First Responders Foundation go directly to providing financial assistance to first responders in times of need.

Janet Rodgers, the chairman of the Alpharetta Public Safety Foundation, looks forward to an even bigger 2022, saying, “We are so grateful to those who supported this fundraiser through buying tickets, silent auction items, and giving donations! We look forward to making this an annual event and providing the North Fulton community with a fun opportunity to support their local First Responders.”

The Alpharetta Public Safety Foundation and the Milton First Responders Foundation are both non-profit 501c3 organizations dedicated to providing financial support to first responders when they are in need, and providing funds for additional equipment and training for police and firefighters.

For additional information, contact Lara Dolan at Lara.dolan1969@gmail.com or 404-514-6533.