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🌱Milton Author Book Signing + Milton Spring Recreation

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Hello again, everybody. It's Tuesday in Alpharetta-Milton and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in our community. In this issue, you'll find news about:

  • Milton's Karen White is holding a book signing at Poe & Company Bookstore
  • Sign up for Milton Spring recreation
  • Bikes for Kids is still accepting donations
  • Atlanta holiday celebrations

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Today will be pleasant with plenty of sun. The high will be 65 with a low of 54.

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Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

  1. Mark your calendar for an upcoming event — author Karen White will be holding a meet and greet plus a book signing in Milton! It will be held on Dec. 15 at Poe & Company Bookstore, 1890 Heritage Walk #Suite P101 in Milton starting at 5 pm. Registration is required. There will be a raffle, and holiday attire is encouraged. After the signing, the party moves to Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub, one of Karen's favorite restaurants! (Holiday Pop Up Shop)
  2. Believe it or not, it's already time to sign up for Milton spring recreation programs. There are many to choose from including leagues and classes, for both children and adults. Here is a link to the guide. https://www.miltonga.gov/gover... (City of Milton)
  3. There's still time to donate bikes to Alpharetta's Bikes for Kids. This program provides bikes and trikes to North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC). More than 200 volunteers and community partners clean and repair the bikes in one day. "Since 2007, volunteers with Bikes For Kids have provided 4,310 bicycles, tricycles and scooters, as well as 1,620 new youth helmets, all free of charge to NFCC." (Bikes for Kids Alpharetta)
  4. While there are tons of holiday events going on in Alpharetta and Milton, this is a nice time of year to also check out what's happening in Atlanta. You can attend shows, concerts, shop, ice skate and see beautiful decorations. There are many locations in the area that are holding celebrations. (Rough Draft Atlanta - Reporter Newspapers + Atlanta Intown)

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Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

  • Alpharetta Tour of Homes at 210 Meadow Drive in Alpharetta (11:00 AM)
  • FREE Virtual Training: Community Resiliency Model offered by Summit Counseling (CRM) (1:00 PM)
  • Avalon on Ice ice skating at the Alpharetta Avalon (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • More good news for Alpharetta and Milton motorists — Georgia gas prices continue to drop. According to the weekly press release from Montrae Waiters, the spokeswoman for AAA – The Auto Club Group, Georgia drivers are now paying an average of $3.04 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. "Georgia pump prices are drifting lower as crude oil continues to decline," said Waiters. "The main reason for the fall is the decline in oil prices. Crude is the single largest factor influencing gas prices, accounting for more than half of what drivers pay at the pump." (Cobb County Courier)
  • Are you interested in seeing "The Nutcracker" at the Cobb Energy Centre? Here is a link to a raffle for four tickets! Prior to the performance, you can enjoy hot chocolate or cocktail and enjoy tasty snacks in the Centre's lobby. (WSB Atlanta)
  • You and your little ones are invited to Alpharetta's Jolly Jingle Jam! It will take place on Friday, Dec. 2 at the Preston Ridge Community Center from 10 am to noon. The celebration will include crafts, music, refreshments and Santa will be there! Registration is required. (City of Alpharetta Recreation, Parks, Cultural Services via Facebook)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Gail Lafleche

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