From the Publisher
FROM THE PUBLISHER

There is excitement in the air in Alpharetta and Milton.  You could feel it recently as the best of the best businesses in the communities gathered together at Copeland's of New Orleans Restaurant at North Point for the 1st Annual Around Town Alpharetta/Milton Readers Choice Awards Ceremony.  These businesses had the honor of being selected by the individuals whose opinions count the most, the readers of Around Town Alpharetta/Milton.  There were over 100 in attendance for a night of good natured celebration.  Please congratulate the employees as you see the awards displayed in their businesses.  Mayor Letchas was on hand to welcome and congratulate the winners.  The listing of the winners can be seen on pages 35 — 39.  In our May issue we will feature photos of the winners.

March revealed some beautiful weather . . . makes me want to get outside and play!  Check out the garden section on pages 22 — 29.  It is packed with information you can utilize this Spring.  And while you are at it, make sure you have made plans for the Summer Camps on pages 30 and 33.  They are filling up fast.  Your child can play, explore, and discover at one of the camps listed in our Camps Feature.  It is amazing how much our community has to offer.

On the cover this month is three of the fastest growing businesses in the Alpharetta community.  The Alpharetta Community Bank, Ferguson McManamy Attorneys at Law, and Lincoln Capital Advisors.  Each has a story to tell, see pages 16 and 17.

So Spring has sprung and with it the celebration of life.  Our desire is to reflect the best of our growing community.  We mail directly into 16,000 homes in Alpharetta and Milton.  The families, businesses, schools, and civic servants form a one of a kind community.  We are always looking for people and activities to celebrate and bring our community together.  Please give us your best ideas!

Herb Sims
Publisher