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Alpharetta
Thursday, January 1st, 2026
Good morning, Alpharetta. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of January.
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A metro Atlanta woman paid $7,700 to a Chicago-based debt relief law firm that collected nearly $6,600 in fees, prompting her to cancel the contract and file consumer protection complaints while the firm, under a pending investigation, said it will reach out to address her concerns. Atlanta News First
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Residents at The Veranda at Auburn Point have reported ongoing safety concerns including elevator outages & infestations, with some residents becoming stranded on upper floors. Families have raised these issues for months and are calling for urgent measures to protect the seniors. FOX 5 Atlanta
- ➤ MedShare is reviving its medical mission in Atlanta to collect surplus supplies from hospitals and clinics for communities in need globally. Local professionals are invited to donate equipment, volunteer time or offer financial contributions + boost lifesaving care. FOX 5 Atlanta
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Real estate investor Sahib Arora faced a $4.7 million penalty from the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control in November for handling a Russian socialite’s former mansion in Alpharetta, after his actions violated U.S. sanctions & he claims the penalty was unfair. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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The Art of Public Speaking Workshop
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Intelligent Office - Atlanta - Sandy Springs — Free entry — Unleash your voice and transform your public speaking skills in this engaging seminar.
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Greater Atlanta Coin Show
9 AM - 4 PM — IAM Union Hall — Free admission — Discover coins, currency, and collectables while enjoying free appraisals.
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Track Stars Showcase
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Helium Comedy Club — Ticketed event — Experience a night of live performances at Helium Track Stars that promises to entertain the Alpharetta community.
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The Art of Public Speaking Seminar
10 a.m.–12 p.m. — Intelligent Office - Atlanta - Sandy Springs — Free entry — Transform your public speaking skills and overcome your fears in just two hours.
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