🌱 Police Smart Card Technology + Fulton County Staff To Receive Raise

Good morning, neighbors! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Alpharetta-Milton Daily, fresh off the presses. Let's get this Thursday started off right, with a quick dive into the most important things happening these days in town.

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 83 Low: 59.

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

1. Alpharetta Public Safety is piloting the new Police Smart Card technology. For the past few months, the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety has partnered with Montana-based Police Smart Card on a first-of-its-kind pilot to replace police officers' business cards with fully-featured smart cards. The cards include a QR code citizens can scan to access a police officer's badge information, download a vCard with the officer's contact information and a case number, and a survey to provide feedback on interactions with the officer. (Press Release Desk)
2. Fulton County Schools' $1.6 billion budget included raises. When the Fulton County school board authorized a nearly $1.64 billion budget on Tuesday, that approved a 3 percent raise for employees starting in July, followed by a midyear step increase. In addition, the district plans to pass along a $2,000 pay bump included in the state budget to teachers and other eligible employees. "This school district has a very fiscally conservative governing board, and we do our very, very best to make sure that the taxpayer dollars that we are blessed with receiving are spent wisely and to the benefit of students," said Superintendent Mike Looney. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. Toll Brothers just opened a new Design Studio nearby. Conveniently located in Alpharetta, Georgia, the new state-of-the-art Design Studio will serve as a retail-like shopping experience for Toll Brothers home buyers, offering luxury interior design options and premium products. This will be the Toll Brothers' 36th Design Studio. (Globe Newswire)
4. Mauricio Umansky just opened a real estate brokerage firm in Alpharetta. Umansky, a star of the reality TV show, "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," operates The Agency, a national luxury real estate brokerage firm. The Agency's North Atlanta office will serve buyers and sellers across Metro Atlanta. The Alpharetta location is The Agency's 36th franchise. (Appen Media)
5. Fulton County's elections board will meet Thursday to discuss voter challenges. The board, comprised of Democrats and Republicans, plans to discuss the general primary election report, an update on duplicates, voter challenges, and polling place changes. The meeting will be held at 10 a.m. inside the assembly hall of the Fulton Government Center as well as live-streamed at www.youtube.com/c/FultonGovernmentTV. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

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Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• "Juneteenth: What Freedom Means to Me" Art Exhibit At Alpharetta Arts Center (8:30 AM)
• The Art Experience At North Point Mall (11:00 AM)
• Considering A Divorce Virtual Webinar, Hosted By Atlanta Divorce Law Group (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• This Saturday night, Rock for Rescues returns to Milton with more music, more fun, and more animals that can be supported as part of it all. Join the City of Milton, Georgia - Government in enjoying provided entertainment and meeting adoptable rescues! (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• The Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce celebrated the Grand Opening of Brighter Health & Primary Care this past Tuesday! There were prizes, refreshments, and discounts available to all who attended. Be sure to stop by for all your future primary care needs. (Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce via Instagram)
• Bring your child to the Dogwood Branch of Fulton County Library System to enjoy an engaging story and have a great time. Sign up for or drop by the Mayor Summer Reading Program! (Fulton County Library System via Facebook)
• This summer, Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA announced the YMCA of Metro Atlanta will launch BOLD & GOLD. The program is a series of outdoor leadership development expeditions for youth, ages 12 to 16 years old, to build courage, confidence, and community awareness. (Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Sean Peek

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