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Alpharetta
Friday, February 6th, 2026
Good morning, Alpharetta. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Storico Fresco now offers game day to-go orders as Chef Kati presented select menu items and explained order steps ahead of the big game. Local sports fans can take advantage of this convenient dining option. FOX 5 Atlanta
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A bill in the Georgia General Assembly will require all public schools to install weapons detectors at main entry points by July 2027 to strengthen safety; lawmakers passed the measure in committee while discussing cost concerns for both elementary and higher grade schools. WSB-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Following a unanimous subcommittee vote, Georgia lawmakers advanced House Bill 1009 that will extend the bell-to-bell cellphone ban from K-8 to high schools by fall 2027—supported by 71% of parents in a recent Emory University survey. FOX 5 Atlanta
- ➤ State lawmakers are focusing on proposed school safety bills this season to improve security in local schools. The measures, discussed in the Legislature, could lead to stronger protections for students and educators. FOX 5 Atlanta
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Madras Chettinaad on State Bridge Road scored 31 on Jan. 28 after a routine inspection revealed food safety issues (no manager was present during early reports), while Ichiban Steak and Sushi improved to 91 and Polanco in Sandy Springs earned a perfect 100 with the Golden Spatula award. Atlanta News First
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Chadwick shared a budget-friendly recipe for Cedar Plank salmon posted yesterday at 12:27 p.m. that will help locals make a quick, tasty dinner. FOX 5 Atlanta
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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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Kenny Wayne Shepherd Live
7-9:30 p.m. — Atlanta Symphony Hall — Tickets vary — Experience the blues with guitar virtuoso Kenny Wayne Shepherd revisiting his iconic debut album.
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~ Benjamin Graham
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