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Alpharetta
Friday, February 20th, 2026
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
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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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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.
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