Monday, March 9th, 2026
Good morning, Alpharetta. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of March.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Georgia DOT begins construction today on 16 miles of tolled express lanes on GA 400 from North Springs MARTA station to McFarland Parkway with daily and nightly lane closures planned to reduce congestion and add dedicated bus spots. The $11 billion public-private project will open the lanes in 2031. Atlanta News First
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ CVS Pharmacist Yemi Falokun offered seasonal allergy survival tips as tree pollen counts hit high levels this March in Metro Atlanta, explaining how to tell a cold from allergies (and warning against mixing medications). FOX 5 Atlanta
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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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BADITUDE Celebration
8-11:30 p.m. — 35 Milton Avenue, Alpharetta, GA — Free entry — Enjoy a night of good vibes and classic rock covers from the 80s to the 2000s.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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