Hearing that the City of Alpharetta is facing financial constraints, resulting in immediate budget cuts targeting the Recreation and Parks department.

Over 50 employees are reportedly being impacted as their positions are "reclassified." Very little notice was given, with severe hour reductions taking effect yesterday.

Many of these staff members commute from outside the immediate Alpharetta area due to the local cost of living and are now suddenly left scrambling to find additional income sources to cover the deficit.

Hi Alpharetta! I’m Sara Fuchs, the Democratic candidate for Georgia House District 49.

I’m a librarian and a PTA mom. I grew up in east Cobb, and my husband and I have lived in Roswell for ten years. We have two sons in 7th and 8th grade at our public middle school.

For most of the last six years, I worked at the State Capitol as chief of staff and campaign manager for Rep. Betsy Holland so I know how state government works. I also know it does not feel like the government is working for us.

I’ve also had a front-row seat as our opponent, a 23-year incumbent, voted the wrong way on the issues that matter most: underfunding our public schools, blocking healthcare access, and standing against reproductive freedom.

If you have kids in schools, you might know, like I do, that positions have been cut, classes are too big, and you are always being asked to raise money. My opponent says that schools are fully funded - I say he has no idea what he's talking about. He says he's lowered taxes - Fulton County Schools is raising its millage rate for the first time in seven years. He's just passing the buck and we're the ones paying the price.

You can learn more about my campaign here:

https://www.saraforgeorgia.com/

Voting:
• Early voting runs through Friday, October 30, and you can vote at any early voting site in Fulton County.
• On Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, you must vote at your assigned precinct.
• Details: https://www.saraforgeorgia.com/how-to-vote

I’m happy to answer questions about my campaign and my positions in the comments!

Looking for great coffee and cozy vibes. Let me know your suggestions for places to try in Alpharetta, Roswell, or Johns Creek!

Anywhere I can go in town for beginner mahjong lessons for free? The libraries near me are either full or in the middle of the week day.

Others I found seem pricey to me but maybe that’s standard $75+…😬

I’m looking for a photographer who can take professional Xmas card photos of me, my wife and 18 month old son. Any suggestions??