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Hey there, Alpharetta! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Alpharetta’s new city-run jail could change local public safety
  • How looming county costs could hit Alpharetta taxes and services next year

Also on today's calendar: Freddie B pays Tribute to Johnny Taylor and Lou Rawls and 9 more events.

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

Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Thursday: Mainly cloudy and warm, with a high of 68 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Friday: Warm with variable clouds, temps: high: 67, low: 60.
  • Saturday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 67 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Alpharetta in review: City ends 2025 with historic jail reopening (appenmedia.com) — Alpharetta has reopened the former Fulton County North Annex Jail as the city-run Alpharetta Detention Center, aiming to keep local inmates out of troubled county facilities and improve public safety. City leaders approved $1.6 million for initial operations, began staffing and renovations, and are negotiating cost-sharing with Milton, Johns Creek, and Roswell, while also reshaping the Public Safety Department and welcoming new council members.
   

• Fulton County in review: Justice system hamstrings county finances (appenmedia.com) — Alpharetta residents face potential property tax increases as Fulton County grapples with costly jail upgrades and justice-system mandates, even after keeping last year’s rate flat. The article also highlights a new Health and Human Services facility off Ga. 400 in Alpharetta, political shifts on the County Commission, and ongoing elections board disputes that shape local services and representation.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • URGENT FOSTER NEEDED FOR LAB MIX!!
    Castoff Pet rescue is in desperate need of an immediate foster takeover for precious Howie. Howie is between 1-2 yo and 40 pound. He is fully… (Nextdoor Downtown Alpharetta)
  • Hi, neighbors!
    My parents are looking to move to the area into a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) -- independent living, at first. They are hoping for a… (Nextdoor Henderson Heights)
  • Cooper's Hawk posted a job opening for Porter in Alpharetta. Apply here.
  • Honda Motor Company, Ltd. posted a job opening for Stock and Material Handler Part-time Position - Alpharetta, Georgia in Alpharetta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alpharetta here.

🗞 Nearby News

Johns Creek

  • Georgia HS State Champion Julia Pou Stays In-State, Commits To Georgia Tech For 2026-27 (swimswam.com)

Roswell

  • Roswell Garden Club to open exhibit celebrating 75 years (appenmedia.com)
  • What to know about new Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback JC French IV (dispatch.com)
  • Coyote Sightings on Berry College's CAMPUS. Wildlife wonder or SAFETY THREAT? (vikingfusion.com)

Milton

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