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Alpharetta
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Alpharetta. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Loved ones of Benjamin Braithwaite ask neighbors for help finding the teen missing since Monday night in the Regency Trace neighborhood + officials say the investigation continues. FOX 5 Atlanta
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, gas prices in Georgia jumped 5 cents, fueling frustration among local drivers in Alpharetta — many say the increase is adding strain to their budgets. FOX 5 Atlanta
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students at FCS Innovation Academy engaged in a live virtual Q&A session with Apollo 13 pilot Fred Haise on Thursday. Organized by science teacher Steve Jones, the event offered North Fulton STEM students a close look into space history — inspiring their next steps in science. FOX 5 Atlanta
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Severe drought persists across Georgia as the latest monitor shows conditions remain exceptional despite brief rains providing slight relief. Forecasters expect more rain in May to help alleviate the dry spell statewide. FOX 5 Atlanta
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Twinkle (the featured pet of the day) was showcased on April 30, with adoption details available at Pawsatlanta.org for locals interested in adding a new companion. FOX 5 Atlanta
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ During Game 6 on April 30, the Hawks trailed the Knicks by a record 47-point gap at halftime after a midgame fight led to the ejections of Dyson Daniels and Mitchell Robinson (at State Farm Arena). Officials later ruled offset technical fouls as players and coaches intervened. FOX 5 Atlanta
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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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Sound Healing Meditation with Sneha
6:30-7:30 p.m. — The Salt Center: Float & Wellness Spa — Limited spots available — Experience a calming Sound Bath Meditation that rejuvenates the mind and body.
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Peach Kids Triathlon
7:30 AM – 1:00 PM — Wills Park — Registration fee required — A fun-filled youth triathlon fostering healthy competition for the whole family.
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Jordan Thorne & Dakota East Live Performance
7-9 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $26.70 — Experience the enchanting sounds of emerging coastal country artist Dakota East and the talented Jordan Thorne.
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Storybook Recital
4:30-5 p.m. — Denmark High School — Tickets required for ages 4 and up — A delightful showcase featuring our littlest dancers from the Storybook Class.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Andrew Carnegie
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