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Alpharetta
Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
Good morning, Alpharetta. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Alpharetta is seeking volunteers 21 or older to rebuild the new Wacky World playground at Wills Park in two phases from March 9-14 and March 23-25. Volunteers will work in three shifts per day—with snacks and meals provided—as part of a $29.5 million parks bond project. Appen Media
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fulton County Arts & Culture will host an event for young men featuring director David Manuel and former NFL player Stevie Baggs Jr. The event is scheduled for a future date and will offer local youth a chance to engage with arts & culture. FOX 5 Atlanta
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ FurKids welcomed a puppy named JoJo for adoption on Feb. 24. Local residents can visit Furkids.org for details + next steps in the adoption process. FOX 5 Atlanta
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ At its Feb. 23 meeting, Alpharetta City Council postponed a vote until April 13 on master plan changes that would let developer Traton build 25 standalone homes and 27 townhomes on a 6.46-acre lot near Ga. 400 on Haynes Bridge Road — a shift from the original office plan amid low demand. Appen Media
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Falcons announced plans to release veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins when the new NFL league year begins on March 11 so he can enter free agency; General Manager Ian Cunningham said the move follows Cousins being benched in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. 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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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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THIN ICE Cover Band Performance
8-11 p.m. — Roaring Social Alpharetta — $Ticket Info TBD — Dance the night away with THIN ICE, a vibrant Rock & Pop/Rock cover band delivering iconic hits you love.
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