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Thursday, March 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Alpharetta. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After March 31, The Cooler (a nearly 30-year-old ice skating rink) will convert to host 16 pickleball courts. Owner Tom Bardis said high operating costs and the sport’s growing popularity (despite community opposition) drove the change. WSB-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After a one-month federal funding freeze ended, 17 cities and counties in Georgia resumed energy projects with nearly $2.6 million from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program; a March 14th letter from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority said local officials could now use the funds as planned. In metro Atlanta, Covington received a grant for EV charging stations and Fairburn was awarded funds for energy audits and building upgrades—meant to cut energy use and fossil fuel emissions. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- ➤ Metro Atlanta 911 centers improved their call response times, with many agencies nearly reaching the standard of answering 95% of calls within 20 seconds after facing long delays last year. Local officials increased staffing and upgraded technology (including new call-prioritizing systems) and expect further gains as they work to ensure quick help for those in crisis. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
WELLNESS NEWS
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Stand-Up Comedy with Steven Ho
Steven Ho, a former ER technician turned comedian, brings his unique blend of humor and insight from his medical background to the Helium Comedy Club.
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NAF-ATL Annual Bike Ride Event 2025
The event features a scenic bike ride along the Big Creek Greenway Trail, including activities for children and a chance to win an e-bike, all supporting scholarships for underserved college students.
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Georgia Cup Match
Match Play — The Golf Club of Georgia — Registration required — Experience exciting amateur golf at the prestigious Georgia Cup tournament.
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Acoustic Evening with Jim Brown
7:30-10 p.m. — Ground & Pound Coffee — 20% entertainment charge — Enjoy an intimate acoustic set featuring nostalgic hits from the '70s, '80s, and '90s.
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Tribute to Roberta Flack by Toni Byrd
7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. — The Velvet Note — Ticket details unavailable — Experience a heartfelt musical tribute to the legendary Roberta Flack performed by award-winning Toni Byrd.
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Easter Bunny at Avalon
8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Avalon — Starting at $15 — Create memorable moments with vibrant new family photos alongside the Easter Bunny this spring.
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