Saturday, February 14th, 2026
Good morning, Alpharetta. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Food Well Alliance is offering fruit trees as alternative gifts today instead of traditional flowers to raise funds for planting more trees around metro Atlanta. FOX 5 Atlanta
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Over 160 students from Fulton County took part in a student choice food challenge at local schools to decide the cafeteria menu for next school year. The event gave youth a direct way to share their meal preferences. Atlanta News First
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A report released on Feb. 13 shows nearly 40% of Georgia counties lack pediatricians, raising concerns about timely care for children. Health experts in Alpharetta are now reviewing the findings to determine next steps for improving access. Atlanta News First
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The City of Alpharetta approved a tax allocation district to clear the way for a multi-billion-dollar mixed use development at North Point Mall that will include a professional hockey arena seating 17,000 to 18,000 people & could attract an NHL franchise, though some locals worry about increased traffic. Atlanta News First
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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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Alpharetta St. Paddy Shamrock Crawl
12-8 p.m. — Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar — Ticketed event — Experience a day of Irish revelry with fellow crawlers in downtown Alpharetta.
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Mahashivratri Celebration with Sadhguru
6 PM – 6 AM — Sheraton Atlanta Perimeter North Hotel — Free entry — Celebrate Mahashivratri with spiritual meditations and live performances under Sadhguru's guidance.
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