Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Good morning, Alpharetta. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State troopers and local police are stepping up patrols from today until April 13 to enforce the Hands-Free Georgia Act as part of a national distracted driving safety campaign. The effort comes amid rising concerns over drivers using phones behind the wheel. FOX 5 Atlanta
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Alpharetta District Places plans to begin construction at the end of May on 2.4 acres along Roswell Street (between Old Milton Parkway and Marietta Street) for 34,000 sqft of retail and dining space that will match the neighborhood's scale and character. Phase 2 options remain under review. Appen Media
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bars and restaurants across the metro are gearing up for Masters watch parties this week, offering themed cocktails + Augusta-inspired bites paired with big-screen tournament coverage. Local spots in Alpharetta and beyond provide a lively setting for fans to enjoy the tradition. FOX 5 Atlanta
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10th RNB $500 Moneyball Tournament
4:00 – 4:30 AM — Webb Bridge Park — $500 prize — Compete in this exciting pickleball tournament in Alpharetta, Georgia.
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Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit Live
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre — Ticketed event — Experience a night of fantastic music with Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit sharing the stage with Tedeschi Trucks Band.
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Aeroponic Gardening Workshop
6:30-8:30 p.m. — ATL Urban Farms — $20 per person — Learn how to grow plants without soil in a hands-on gardening workshop.
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