Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Good morning, Alpharetta. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ More than 200 volunteers gave back on Martin Luther King Jr. Day by assisting with local projects at Christian City, helping residents through service initiatives. The community effort took place yesterday. FOX 5 Atlanta
- ➤ Volunteers turned MLK Day into a community service event by supporting more than 1,000 residents + a local non-profit delivered essential services during the holiday, marking a meaningful day in community engagement. FOX 5 Atlanta
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rev. A.R. Bernard Sr. was the keynote speaker at the MLK service held yesterday in Alpharetta — he highlighted Dr. King’s legacy and urged community service, social justice, and the power of faith for positive change. FOX 5 Atlanta
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Siara White, a 7th grader from Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy, read a tribute honoring Coretta Scott King yesterday (highlighting the value of youth voices in preserving history and promoting justice). FOX 5 Atlanta
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Georgia faces a mix of rain and snow this weekend as forecasts predict rain starting Thursday and cold temperatures late Friday night into Sunday morning. Details remain uncertain as forecasters adjust predictions and the rainfall could help ease local drought conditions. FOX 5 Atlanta
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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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Galentine's Tea
6-8 p.m. — Swan Coach House — Tickets required — Celebrate friendship with delightful tea, tasty bites, and sweet treats in a charming setting.
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