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What's up Alpharetta! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Is Alpharetta’s GameStop closure a sign of more changes coming?
  • How an Alpharetta native lineman navigated the transfer portal twice

Also on today's calendar: Warehouse Liquidation FINAL Sale! 50% OFF! and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the shovel say to the dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Alpharetta-Miltonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 67 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Saturday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 69, low: 39.
  • Sunday: Turning sunny; breezy, cooler, with a high of 45 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Several metro Atlanta GameStop stores evidently close as part of larger wave of closures (11alive.com) — Alpharetta shoppers are losing their GameStop at North Point Mall as part of a broader wave of store closures across metro Atlanta and the country. The report details several permanently closed locations and ties them to the company’s ongoing plan to shut more stores this fiscal year.
   

• Nothing but good vibes about UCF from new offensive lineman Tyler Gibson (orlandosentinel.com) — An offensive lineman who grew up in Alpharetta is continuing his college football journey, transferring from Charlotte to UCF after an earlier stint at Georgia Tech. He describes how relationships with coaches, lessons from the transfer portal, and his versatile offensive line experience shaped his decision and his goals for protecting his new quarterback.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 🚨PLS BE ON LOOK OUT🚨
    Newly rescued dog ran away from his Foster in Peachtree Corners. His name is Reno. Friendly just confused. If found, please call the rescue: (404)… (Nextdoor Spring View)
  • A vehicle fire on the I-285 South exit to I-85 South blocked the right lane, causing delays, but all lanes are now clear.
    5:31AM on Jan 8: Fulton County fire department responds to a car fire on I-285 southbound at I-85, blocking the left side of the ramp. (Nextdoor )
  • Government Jobs posted a job opening for Camp Director- WP Summer Camp, WP:Extreme, WP: Level-Up, Camp Happy Hearts in Alpharetta. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Alpharetta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alpharetta here.

🗞 Nearby News

Johns Creek

  • Judge clears way for removal of century-old tree in Johns Creek (wsbradio.com)
  • Georgia HS State Champion Julia Pou Stays In-State, Commits To Georgia Tech For 2026-27 (swimswam.com)

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