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In today's newsletter:

• How a national church-planting tour spotlighted First Baptist Alpharetta

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Festival Concerts and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 36 degrees.
• Sunday: Sunny, breezy and much colder, temps: high: 42, low: 19. ⛄️ Brr!
• Monday: Sunny, but chilly, with a high of 43 and low of 23 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Send Network One Day events inspired, equipped thousands in 2025 (baptistpress.com) — A major 2025 Send Network One Day gathering was held at First Baptist Church of Alpharetta, drawing church leaders to focus on cooperation in church planting and missions. The nationwide series drew more than 5,400 attendees and will return in 2026 with 30 events across North America. Local churches are encouraged to participate to strengthen regional mission efforts.
   

📸 Around Alpharetta

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Alpharetta

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• Christmas Festival Concerts
  Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell
  7:30 pm

Saturday December 13

• Holly Jolly Market
  You42 Studios, 11000 Alpharetta Hwy, Roswell
  10:00 am
• Atlanta Workshop Players presents The Holidazed Improv Mania Show
  1580 Holcomb Bridge Rd Suite 13, Roswell, GA, 30076,
  7:30 pm

Sunday December 14

• Christmas Festival Concerts
  Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell
  3:00 pm

Friday December 19

• 3rd Annual Safety Third Improv Holiday Spectacular at Aurora Cineplex--Fri Dec 19th
  Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf, 5100 Commerce Pkwy, Roswell
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• The Nutcracker
  Roswell Cultural Arts Center , 950 Forrest St , Roswell
  7:00 pm
• Alpharetta Metropolitan Ballet
  125 Milton Ave , Alpharetta
  7:30 pm

Saturday December 13

• Parent and Me Cupcake Decorating Class - Christmas Edition!
  Milton Community Center , 1785 Dinsmore Rd , Milton
  10:00 am

Monday December 15

• Cork and Glass Trivia Nights
  Cork and Glass , 5670 Atlanta Hwy , Alpharetta
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Alpharetta Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl: 3rd Annual, December 13th
  Registration: UP on the Roof 33 South Main Street  Alpharetta, GA 30009
  2:00 pm

Monday December 22

• $ 3.00 Winter Family Flicks--The Polar Express and Happy Feet at Aurora Cineplex
  Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf , 5100 Commerce Pkwy , Roswell
  10:00 am
• Get ready for an evening of wine, trivia, and fun at Cork & Glass!
  Cork and Glass , 5670 Atlanta Hwy , Alpharetta
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• ***** LOST DOG ******
  ******UPDATE***** Unfortunately, she is NOT chipped. If this sweet girl belongs to you, please know she is safe and warm. She snuggled up in a warm… (Nextdoor Doublegate)
• Hi neighbors,
  I’ve been fostering a wonderful dog named Roscoe, and it’s time for me to find him a permanent home where he can truly thrive. Roscoe is an… (Nextdoor Avalon)

• From sweeping vistas of Downtown, Midtown, Buckhead, and Alpharetta, head here for outdoor dining with a bird’s eye view... (X: EaterAtlanta)
• Businesswoman says Alpharetta bank teller racially profiled her/... (X: wsbtv)

• Office Pride posted a job opening for Cleaning Early Evening Entry- Alpharetta and surrounding areas in Alpharetta. Apply here.
• PG Wireless posted a job opening for Retail Sales Consultant; Wireless - Full Time in Alpharetta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alpharetta here.

🗞 Nearby News

Johns Creek

• Mercer alumnus creates nonprofit for budding storytellers (mercer.edu)
• FL's Best Dog Park Ranks Top 10 In Nation: USA Today (patch.com)
• DUNWOODY, Ga. -- Robert Jacob Boxer peacefully passed away on December 9, 2025. Bob was born on April 9, 1935, in Brooklyn, N.Y. (statesboroherald.com)

Roswell

• InFocus Eyecare Expands Georgia Network with Partnership at Family Eyecare of Roswell (invisionmag.com)
• The Best Mac and Cheese In Atlanta, Ranked (theinfatuation.com)
• Final weekend to donate Toys for Tots at Metro Atlanta Publix locations (fox5atlanta.com)

Sandy Springs

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-- The Patch AM Team

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