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Alpharetta
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Good morning, Alpharetta. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Vine & Olive founders Malatrice Montgomery & Ayanna Carver discussed building a growing business while managing day jobs in an interview posted Feb. 17. FOX 5 Atlanta
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Metro Atlanta restaurants and cultural centers are hosting Lunar New Year events from Feb. 17 to March 1, offering festive dinners, live music, fireworks, and traditional performances to celebrate the Year of the Horse. FOX 5 Atlanta
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ More than 160 elementary, middle and high school students took part in Fulton County Schools’ eighth annual Student Choice Food Challenge on Feb. 13, where they sampled and rated new recipes that will influence next year’s cafeteria menus. Their feedback is expected to help the district increase use of fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Appen Media
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Forsyth County officials and Krause Sports and Entertainment are negotiating with the NHL for an expansion team as part of The Gathering at South Forsyth, with a reported fee ($2 billion, nearly double recent costs), while a rival bid led by Anson Carter from Alpharetta is in discussion. FOX 5 Atlanta
- ➤ Portia talked with four local pickleball players to show how they boost mental and physical health plus share life lessons from the court. Aisha Stitch launched a lifestyle club, a power couple is preparing for pro play, and another player enjoys fun on the court. FOX 5 Atlanta
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Mark Caine
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