Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of February.
Good morning, Alpharetta.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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