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Alpharetta
Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Alpharetta. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fulton County is asking community members to volunteer for its annual homelessness count (to survey needs and identify service gaps) with street canvassing scheduled in South Fulton on Jan. 22 and in North Fulton on Jan. 23. Atlanta News First
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Jim Gilvin celebrated Alpharetta’s progress in 2025 by highlighting upgraded parks, improved sidewalks, and Alpha Loop enhancements while the revised land use plan invited community input — two new City Council members were sworn in on January 5 to guide future growth. Appen Media
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, Jan. 8, Dr. Susan C. Modesitt explained updated cervical cancer screening guidelines in Alpharetta — the new recommendations promote early detection to improve treatment outcomes. FOX 5 Atlanta
- ➤ State leaders have allocated funds to equip every public school with a Narcan kit (over 700 kits have been assembled so far) by the end of next school year so that trained staff can respond quickly if an overdose occurs. Atlanta News First
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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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