Good morning, Alpharetta.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.