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Tuesday, January 6th, 2026

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Good morning, Alpharetta. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • St. James Community Church will host its annual Unity Walk on Monday, Jan. 19 at 9:30 a.m. at 3000 Webb Bridge Road. The event will begin with a 10 a.m. worship service featuring Rev. Olu Brown, followed by a walk ending at Brooke Street Park.  Appen Media

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Activate Atlanta Alpharetta, an immersive gaming facility at 3020 Winward Place just off Georgia 400 Exit 11, opened Monday, Jan. 5 + local visitor Paul checked out the new venue.  FOX 5 Atlanta

CULTURE NEWS

  • Good Day's Paul Milliken visited Activate Atlanta Alpharetta on Monday, Jan. 5 to see high-tech game demos + the event gave a look at emerging gaming experiences.  FOX 5 Atlanta

HEALTH NEWS

  • The CDC released updated flu numbers (one-third of tests were positive) and reported very high flu activity in Georgia; local health officials advise residents to take precautions to reduce spread.  FOX 5 Atlanta

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Activate Atlanta opened its immersive gaming venue in Alpharetta at 3020 Winward Place—just off Georgia 400 at Exit 11—where groups book 60- or 90-minute sessions to play interactive games like Strike, Pipes and Mega Grid that blend physical and mental workouts.  FOX 5 Atlanta

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 1/17/26

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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.

    Sun, 1/18/26

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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.

    Wed, 1/28/26

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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.

    Sat, 1/31/26

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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