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Good morning Alpharetta! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Who’s taking over Alpharetta High’s football program after Landis’ exit?
  • Why Alpharetta police ended this high-risk pursuit on Ga. 120
  • Could Alpharetta stores be on the chopping block in 2026?

Also on today's calendar: Atlanta Workshop Players presents a New Year’s Eve Improv Extravaganza! and 4 more events.

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Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 51 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 57, low: 37.
  • Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 59 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Alpharetta football coach leaves for out-of-state opportunity (macon.com) — Alpharetta High School’s head football coach Brian Landis has left after just one season to pursue an out-of-state opportunity, prompting the school to name Ron Jankovich and offensive coordinator PJ Katz as interim co-head coaches. The Raiders are coming off a 2-8 season, and administrators praised Landis’ impact while signaling a transition period for the program.
   

• Police end vehicle pursuit after driver flees area (appenmedia.com) — Alpharetta police recently called off a vehicle pursuit on Ga. 120 after a driver who had been weaving through traffic without signaling fled past Ga. 400 and into Johns Creek. Officers ended the chase for safety reasons and later lost track of the vehicle, which remains unidentified but was classified as a fleeing or attempt-to-elude incident.
   

• Multiple GA Retailers Planning 2026 Closures: See List (patch.com) — Several major chains may close Georgia locations in 2026, and Alpharetta is specifically listed among cities with Carter’s stores that could be affected. While no exact Alpharetta closures are confirmed, residents should watch for updates from retailers like Carter’s, Macy’s, Kroger, Walgreens, and others as companies trim underperforming brick-and-mortar sites.
   

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  • And this is done!!!
    Happy new year everyone! I was able to finish this large (30x40”) painting before the year end! Yay! Very happy with it. #winterwonderland #snow … (Nextdoor The Crabapple Chase)
  • Please bring your pets inside!
    It’s getting down in the 30s with wind chill feeling colder! (Nextdoor Wyndham)
  • Samuel, Son & Co. posted a job opening for Material Handler in Alpharetta. Apply here.
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Alpharetta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alpharetta here.

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Johns Creek

  • Book events: Noted author sets 2 events on Roswell Reads schedule (appenmedia.com)
  • Basketball Recap: Cherokee Falls Short Against Ranked Johns Creek (maxpreps.com)
  • Nevada city named safest in state, but the picture is complex (rgj.com)

Roswell

  • Beloved children's author visits The Cottage School in Roswell (appenmedia.com)
  • How meditation can transform your new year goals into lasting change (ajc.com)

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