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Friday, February 20th, 2026

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Good morning, Alpharetta. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Milton Fire Department’s specialized unit rescued a 30-year-old mare that slipped near The Painted Horse Winery and Vineyards after rain made the ground slippery. Firefighters used a slide transfer — gently comforting her until she safely returned to the farm and reunited with her 17-year-old son, Rodeo.  WSB-TV

CULTURE NEWS

  • Skye shares four metro Atlanta spots where locals can enjoy a taste of Italy & try an easy cocktail recipe on Good Day Atlanta. The piece creatively weaves a nod to the Winter Olympics into a flavorful local experience.  FOX 5 Atlanta

HEALTH NEWS

  • The North Fulton Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta sorority will host its inaugural health and wellness fair on Saturday, Feb. 28 at Preston Ridge Community Center (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) offering free health screenings and informational sessions on fitness and nutrition.  Appen Media

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 2/27/26

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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.

    Sat, 3/14/26

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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.

    Sun, 3/15/26

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  • Americana Night with Just Another Jimmy

    7:30-10 p.m. — Ground & Pound Coffee — 20% Entertainment Charge — Enjoy soulful music from a veteran of the Atlanta music scene featuring Rock, Blues, Country, and Folk tunes.

    Sat, 3/21/26

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