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Alpharetta attracts crowd of thousands for softball tourney By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia,com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Thousands of families descended on Alpharetta for the national Triple Crown Sports softball tournament July 17-20, bringing a healthy bump to the city’s economy. The tournament drew some 1,500 players representing more than 100 teams, marking a two-fold increase from last year. With teams from across the eastern U.S., the players and their families rented lodging, ate at restaurants and purchased snacks, sporting supplies and other items during their visit. As one of the city’s largest sporting events, the competition created a powerful “ripple” effect for local businesses, said Anita Jupin, director of PR and communications for the city’s convention and visitors bureau, Awesome Alpharetta.
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Access Forsyth buses provide transport within the boundaries of the county. Residents must call to arrange rides.
County raises fares for its public transit By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com
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Leslie Bethune, foreground, cheers for her daughters, with Allison Huter during a softball tournament at North Park in Alpharetta July 18.
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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Commission approved fare hikes July 17 for the two public transportation services it assists with funding. The fare increase will affect passengers who take more than 50,000 trips each year. Access Forsyth fares increased from $2 to $3. Common Courtesy trips, which previously cost $2, were increased so that passengers pay the first $5, with the county paying the remain-
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ing cost up to $13. Should a single fare exceed $13.01, the passenger would pay the difference. The change will be implemented Aug. 1 and are expected to add about $42,000 in revenue to Access Forsyth and $368,000 to Common Courtesy. Access Forsyth provides rides on small buses to all passengers but requires a reservation. Common Courtesy connects seniors and disabled passengers with rideshare services Uber and Lyft.
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