🌱 Doobie Brothers Postpone In Alpharetta + Health Equity Partnership

Good morning, Alpharetta-Milton! I'm Sean Peek and I'll be your new source for all the events, news, and general happenings in your town. Here is everything you need to know today in five minutes or less.

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First, today's weather:

A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 84 Low: 70.

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Here are the top five stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. The Doobie Brothers have postponed multiple upcoming shows, including tonight's scheduled performance in Alpharetta, after several touring party members tested positive for COVID-19. This is the second time in the last year that the band has postponed performances due to COVID cases among tour personnel. The Alpharetta show will now take place on Jul. 17 at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. Check out the band's full schedule at TheDoobieBrothers.com. (KSHE 95)
2. Yesterday, the Alpharetta-based Hispanic Health Coalition of Georgia announced the launch of a partnership with HIA Technologies, Inc. that will help promote health equity among the state's underserved communities. According to a press release, the Coalition and HIA have created an interactive education platform called HIA TOPICS, that will "reduce misinformation, increase engagement, and improve health literacy" among socio-economically challenged populations, particularly Georgia's Hispanic and Latino community. "By partnering with HIA, [we] can now deliver a library of healthcare topics, sourced from known and respected subject matter experts to the Hispanic/Latino community," said Shirley E. "Bella" Borghi, executive director of HHCGA . (PR Newswire)
3. The US Golf Association has announced a seven-tournament lineup to round out its 2022 Senior Amateur Schedule. One tournament will be happening right here in Alpharetta next month. The US Super Senior, Legends, & Super Legends National Championship will be taking place at the Golf Club of Georgia's Lakeside Course on Jul. 5 through 7. Get more details on the full Senior Amateur schedule at the link. (Yahoo! Sports)
4. Summer is a great time to pick up some new books to read! Friends of The Milton Library hosts a "Book Sale in the Barn" on Tuesdays from 1:00 to 5:30 p.m. at 845 Mayfield Rd., with more than 10,000 gently used books to choose from. Adult hardbacks are $2, youth books are $1, and paperbacks are $0.50. Proceeds from these sales benefit your local Milton Library. (Friends of The Milton Library via Facebook)
5. Looking for a new job in the Alpharetta-Milton area? Plenty of local employers are hiring for positions across multiple job functions, including sales, customer service, logistics, and more. Full-time, part-time, and remote opportunities are available. Get all the details on the latest Patch employment roundup. (Alpharetta-Milton Patch)

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Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• "Juneteenth: What Freedom Means To Me" Art Exhibit At Alpharetta Arts Center (8:30 AM)
• The Original Selfie Museum At North Point Mall (11:00 AM)
• Georgia Grown: Peaches & Peanuts At The Farm At Old Rucker Park (12:30 PM)
• Wade Shows Carnival At North Point Mall (5:00 PM)
• Laila Biali At The Velvet Note (7:30 PM)
• The Human DJ At Roaring Social (8:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• On Saturday, Milton firefighters joined colleagues from around the area at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the Fight for Air Climb. They scaled the stadium's stairs (about 3,000 total!) in their full firefighting gear to support the American Lung Association. Check out the photos shared by the City on Facebook. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• If you missed the opening weekend of Act1 Community Theater's production of "Little Shop of Horrors," there are still more performances coming up! The show runs Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through Jun. 19 at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. Get details and ticket information here. (City of Alpharetta)
• Alpharetta and Milton residents who use vape products may be eligible for a $200 paid research opportunity. Get the details on Patch. (Alpharetta-Milton Patch)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.