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🌱 Patch AM: Convention & Visitors Bureau 'A Great Supporter Of All Things Local': Best Of 2025

You won't want to miss $ 3.00 Winter Family Flicks--The Polar Express and Happy Feet at Aurora Cineplex on the Alpharetta Patch calendar

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Hi there, Alpharetta! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why locals say Awesome Alpharetta made 2025 brighter
  • How did an Alpharetta investment firm end up in a $300M scheme?
  • Planning your weekend? Don’t miss Alpharetta’s latke-filled menorah lighting

Also on today's calendar: $ 3.00 Winter Family Flicks--The Polar Express and Happy Feet at Aurora Cineplex and 3 more events.

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

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

Weather forecast:

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

  • Sunday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 63 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 57, low: 41.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 62 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Convention & Visitors Bureau 'A Great Supporter Of All Things Local': Best Of 2025 (patch.com) — Alpharetta residents are celebrating the Convention & Visitors Bureau as a Best of 2025 standout for helping locals uncover new things to do close to home. A resident praises “Awesome Alpharetta” promotions for spotlighting unique activities, local shops, and eateries, making it easier to entertain family and enjoy the city without traveling far.
   

2. Leader of Alpharetta firm accused in $300M Ponzi scheme pleads guilty (macon.com) — An Alpharetta-based investment firm is at the center of a massive alleged Ponzi scheme, and its former chief operating officer has now pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Prosecutors say Drive Planning raised hundreds of millions from investors nationwide, with millions allegedly lost. The executive faces up to five years in prison, significant fines, and restitution while cooperating with federal investigators.
   

3. A.M. ATL: Who's calling? (ajc.com) — If you’re looking for something festive close to home, an Alpharetta menorah lighting will feature a giant menorah, music, and plenty of latkes and donuts. The broader newsletter also highlights major Georgia political news, Atlanta holiday traffic expectations, and other metro-area weekend activities, but the Alpharetta celebration offers a nearby, family-friendly option for local residents.
   

4. North Fulton communities participate in Wreaths Across America (appenmedia.com) — Alpharetta volunteers played a key role in this year’s Wreaths Across America, with the local Patriots of Liberty DAR chapter placing 340 wreaths on veterans’ graves across North Fulton cemeteries. Alongside ceremonies in Roswell, Johns Creek and Milton, residents gathered to honor fallen service members and keep their stories alive for future generations.
   

5. Milton clamps down on County Development Authority (appenmedia.com) — Milton’s City Council has moved to require local approval before the Fulton County Development Authority can grant tax-incentive property deals, a step influenced by Alpharetta’s surprise Avalon tax abatement years ago. Alpharetta leaders previously said that deal cost their city about $1 million in revenue, and Milton officials now want to keep similar decisions closer to home while also advancing park upgrades and zoning tweaks.
   

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  • Looking for my dog Blanco that dug his way out of our gate yesterday.
    He is a 6 year old mix. He goes by Blanco. In the Stonecrest & Lithonia area. Panola road to be exact. (Nextdoor Avalon)
  • Good afternoon everyone been apart of this wonderful community for years wanted to say Happy Holidays to everyone and to let you all know that y’all are amazing and it’s an honor and pleasure to be apart of this family cause to me that’s what it
    feels like one be family GODS GRACE to you all (Nextdoor Preston Oaks)
  • J.Crew posted a job opening for Stock Associate (Seasonal) in Alpharetta. Apply here.
  • Sonida Senior Living Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Alpharetta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alpharetta here.

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