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Alpharetta
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Alpharetta. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fulton County high school seniors and educators north of the Chattahoochee River may apply for funding from the Roswell Women's Club by 5 p.m. on March 6. The club will award a one-time $2,000 scholarship and grants for classroom projects, with winners announced in late spring and funds given before May graduations (applications must be submitted online). Appen Media
- ➤ The Learning Experience in Alpharetta launches its Little Engineers program today for children as young as 6 weeks so they can build early STEM skills in AI+software and mechanics. The preschool program aims to support growing local demand for tech talent. FOX 5 Atlanta
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Shelter and Shelves Rescue introduced a new puppy named Charleston for adoption yesterday, giving local pet lovers a chance to welcome a furry friend into their home. FOX 5 Atlanta
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ At its Feb. 23 meeting, the City Council considered allowing 25 standalone homes and 27 townhomes on 6.46 acres along Lakeview Parkway near Ga. 400 at Haynes Bridge Road. Developer Traton proposed the plan due to weak office demand and increased need for housing (with 25 percent office vacancy). Appen Media
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Youth hockey players met at the Atlanta Ice House in Marietta on Monday morning to discuss Team USA's 2-1 overtime win over Canada that gave the nation its first hockey gold since 1980. They noted the victory signals hockey growth in non-traditional markets (including Arizona and Missouri). 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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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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