Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of August.
Good morning, Alpharetta.
An Italian restaurant in Lawrenceville scored 54 on a health inspection after mold and pests were found and will receive new training and management.
Meanwhile, New York Deli and Bagel Café in Alpharetta earned 84 while Papi’s on Medlock Bridge won a Golden Spatula with a perfect 100.
Grand Tasting Alpharetta, presented by Taste of Atlanta, will take over The Hotel at Avalon on Thursday, Aug.
27 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., showcasing more than two dozen top restaurants and beverage partners and featuring live music by local favorites Bogey & the Viceroy.
On Wednesday night, Georgia lottery winners received prizes when four tickets won $50,000 each and several others earned $200 or $100, even though none claimed the billion-dollar jackpot in Illinois; hundreds of players across the state walked away with winnings.
Four Georgia Lottery tickets each won $50K and an Illinois ticket took a $1.04B jackpot with winning numbers 4-26-66-67-69 + 9.
The numbers were drawn last night, so players are advised to check their tickets.
I-285 is closed between MLK Jr. Drive and Cascade Road from Friday at 7 p.m. until 5 a.m. Monday to allow crews to rebuild the highway while high heat puts worker safety at risk and may lead to traffic delays.
At the Fulton County Board of Education meeting on Aug.
20, Superintendent Mike Looney will propose a one-mill tax increase to help cover a $57 million deficit and reduce reliance on reserve funds (he may adjust the rate if new tax data comes in).
Lidl is recalling Vitasia Chinese Style Asian Style Wok Spice Mix because it may be contaminated with salmonella.
The product, sold in Alpharetta and other markets, should be returned or discarded for a full refund (no receipt required).
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