City contractor CW Matthews Construction Co. will begin work on the Buice Road resurfacing project from Alabama Road to Jones Bridge Road on Monday, November 17. Work is expected to be completed in 30 days.
The road will remain open to traffic throughout construction, but there will be lane closures between 9 am and 4 pm, and delays are expected.
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Brian Vanderhoff @ 2:53 PM
Volunteers are needed to help this week at Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia's North Fulton site, Centennial Village.
If you are available this Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, contact Bettye Maye at 678-672-5220 or bmaye@habitat-ncg.org. Centennial Village is located off of Hwy 9 just north of the intersection of Hwy 9 & Windward Parkway.
Labels: 150th anniversary of alpharetta, centennial village, habitat for humanity, hwy 9, milton, north fulton central georgia, volunteers, windward parkway
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Brian Vanderhoff @ 9:31 AM
The North Fulton Jaycees, a non profit young person's leadership development organization, announced the opening of House on Horror Hill will start on Thursday night October 2.
House on Horror Hill begins its 26th year operating the longest running show in the state. "Once again we're ready for spook season, says Wendell Whitfield, Chairman of House on Horror Hill and adds, "It is back and scarier than ever."
House on Horror Hill will operate every Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the month of October, as well as Saturday, November 1st. The House will open at dark. Tickets are $10 per person.
According to Kenny Buckles, President of the North Fulton Jaycees, profits from House on Horror Hill will be used to support future projects that will better our community. Among the many projects are the "Thanksgiving Assistance" that is a matching funds program with a local Alpharetta Wal-Mart, the "Christmas Assistance Program for Children" through area public schools, the "Noah's Ark Easter Program for Children" and the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life.
After moving three years ago from its location in what is today John's Creek, to its new home in Alpharetta, the Jaycees House on Horror Hill continues to provide a scare attraction at a price that doesn't hurt your wallet. House on Horror Hill is run by a group of area volunteers of all ages.
According to Whitfield, House on Horror Hill, is a place where kids can have fun in a controlled environment. "I have watched several kids grow up at House On Horror Hill. It is a way for us to make an impact on the younger generation by giving them somewhere to go instead of getting in trouble on the streets," said Whitfield.
House on Horror Hill is always looking for volunteers. If interested, need directions, or need more information about the scare, please visit www.houseonhorrorhill.com
Labels: 150th anniversary of alpharetta, Georgia, haunted house, house on Horror hill, north fulton jaycees
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Brian Vanderhoff @ 7:59 AM
Scottsdale Farms Garden Center
15639 Birmingham Highway
Alpharetta GA 30004
Schedule
Sat, 9/27 9:00 am - 12 Noon
Local produce, arts and crafts, baked goods, jewelry and herbal lotions and soaps. Sponsored by the Milton Garden Club.
Labels: 150th anniversary of alpharetta, city of milton, farmers market, scottsdale farm
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Brian Vanderhoff @ 7:57 AM
The Alpharetta Lions Club, Alpharetta Historical Society and the City of Alpharetta will offer up some foot-stompin’, good old-fashioned family fun at the OLD MILTON COUNTRY FAIR, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat and Sun, September 13 - 14.
Southern barbecue, live bluegrass, country music and demonstrations will highlight the fair, which will take place at the Historic Log Cabin on the old Milton High School grounds (Milton Center) at 86 School Drive in Historic Downtown Alpharetta. Admission and parking are free to the public.
A two-day long entertainment schedule features local and regional music groups including southern rock, classic country western, gospel, and bluegrass bands. A classic car show and period woodworking show will take place within the fair as well.
Family activities at the OLD MILTON COUNTRY FAIR will include historical craft demonstrations, an antique car demonstration, old-time carnival games, pony carousel, quilting, horse and buggy rides, Native American Indian crafts, trackless train rides, old-time dress-up portraits, clowns, face painting, storytelling, and a petting zoo. For the more competitive fair-goers, there will be a horseshoes tournament as well as watermelon, pickle and pie eating contests.
To commemorate the 150th Anniversary of Alpharetta, the City of Alpharetta and Old Milton History & Genealogy Group are excited to announce the publication of Alpharetta, Milton County-the Early Years. The 160 page, 8.5” x 11” hardcover pictorial history book will be available for purchase at the Fair. The front cover of the book shows a historic photo of Addie Mayfield DeVore displaying her contest entries at the original Milton County Fair, circa 1910. Stop by and meet the author and historians Sat and Sun from 10:30 am to 2 pm. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore our community’s rich history in this limited-edition volume.
“We look forward to celebrating our local heritage at the upcoming fair,” said Mayor Arthur Letchas. “With Alpharetta’s sesquicentennial birthday in 2008, we are proud to remember and preserve our history for future generations.”
A select number of crafters and artisans, antique dealers, produce and country store vendors will also participate in the fair, with items like mountain chairs, gourd art, vintage jewelry, antique trunks, quilts, wood carvings and Indian jewelry for purchase.
“I’m excited at the opportunity to work with the Alpharetta Historical Society and the City of Alpharetta to continue the annual tradition,” says Garner Andrews, chairman for this year’s Old Milton Country Fair. “The fair is a great place for families and individuals alike to come, relax and enjoy a weekend in Alpharetta.”
“Stars ‘N’ Stitches” quilt show is a celebration of the history and art of our ancestors in their design, production and use of quilts. This show is presented by the Chattahoochee Evening Stars Quilt Guild and will be held in conjunction with the Old Milton Country Fair and the City of Alpharetta’s 150th anniversary celebration. The show will take place in the Main Gym of The Connected Academy at the Milton Center (old Milton High School) Saturday and Sunday, September 13-14. Hours for the show are 9:00 - 6:00 Saturday and noon to 5:00 Sunday. Admission is $5 and children under 11 are free.
There will be approximately 300 quilts displayed in categories of piecing, appliqué, mixed techniques, hand pieced and hand quilted as well as Treasured Memories and Kids Quilts.
Attendees may purchase a ticket for a chance to win a quilt created by CES Guild members. The proceeds from the show and quilt giveaway will go to benefit community charities.
Highlighted by barbecue pork and chicken from Smoke Jack, A Southern Grill in Historic Downtown Alpharetta, food concessions at the OLD MILTON COUNTRY FAIR will include burgers, brauts, corndogs, funnel cakes, old-fashioned ice cream, lemonade, cotton candy and of course, boiled peanuts. The Alpharetta Lions Club will also present a special “nostalgic” snack booth, offering such combinations as: an RC and a Moon Pie, bottled Coke and peanuts, Nehi Grape and Orange sodas, and much more.
The OLD MILTON COUNTRY FAIR, formerly the ten-year old Alpharetta Heritage Festival, is presented by the Alpharetta Lions Club in partnership with the City of Alpharetta and the Alpharetta Historical Society. For more information, phone 770-783-2314 or visit http://oldmiltoncountryfair.com/home.html or www.alpharetta.ga.us. For more information about the “Stars ‘N’ Stitches” Quilt Show, visit www.quiltsites.com/ces.htm.
Labels: 150th anniversary of alpharetta, alpharetta historical society, alpharetta lions club, city of alpharetta, old milton country fair
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Brian Vanderhoff @ 8:04 AM
