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Good morning, Alpharetta. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • MUST Ministries Summer Lunch Program will provide meals over the summer to students who normally rely on free or reduced-price lunches, ensuring they have food when school is out. CEO Ike Reighard spoke with Buck Lanford about the program and urged local support for the initiative.  FOX 5 Atlanta
  • FOX 5 Storm Team meteorologist Laurann Robinson interviewed Peppa Pig and a representative from the British Swim School of Alpharetta at Taste of Alpharetta on May 8 — the event provided local families a fun chance to see beloved characters.  FOX 5 Atlanta

CRIME NEWS

  • Scammers targeted pet lovers and one of our largest animal shelters yesterday—raising alarm among local residents.  FOX 5 Atlanta

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Fulton County Schools added three new K-9 officers to patrol school hallways—each officer has four legs—and their appointment is expected to boost school safety.  Atlanta News First

SPORTS NEWS

  • Alpharetta has launched a study to see if a new sports venue can bring a professional hockey team back to the area — the study will evaluate costs and benefits to guide future plans.  FOX 5 Atlanta

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • RTW Music Event

    8:00-11:30 p.m. — Roaring Social — $10 cover after 7 p.m., $20 after 10:30 p.m. — Enjoy a mix of Funk, Pop, Rock, Dance, R&B, and Alternative hits from the 70s to the 2000s.

    Sat, 5/10/25

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  • Mother's Day Brunch Celebration

    8 a.m. - 2 p.m. — South City Kitchen Avalon — $70 for adults, $35 for kids — Celebrate Mom with a delightful Southern brunch featuring comfort food made with love.

    Sun, 5/11/25

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  • Sturgill Simpson Live

    7-9 p.m. — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the Grammy-winning country star's bold new sound on his highly anticipated tour.

    Sat, 5/17/25

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  • Peach Kids Triathlon

    7:30 a.m. — Wills Park Recreation Center — Commemorative medals for finishers — Experience a high-quality youth triathlon focused on fitness, fun, and safety.

    Sun, 5/18/25

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  • Keith Urban: High and Alive World Tour

    7:00-8:30 p.m. — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying night with country superstar Keith Urban performing live.

    Fri, 5/23/25

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  • Alpharetta Arts Streetfest

    10 AM – 5 PM — Alpharetta Community Center — Free entry — Explore over 100 artists and discover whimsical original art.

    Sun, 5/25/25

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  • Ignite Your Health Experience

    11 AM – 3 PM — Phase Family Learning Center - Alpharetta — Check for admission details — Experience a unique blend of health, fashion, and fitness in the tech community.

    Fri, 5/30/25

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  • Saxophonist Tony Exum, Jr. Live Performance

    7:30-11 p.m. — The Velvet Note — $40 — Experience an evening of soulful Contemporary Jazz, R&B, and Funk with acclaimed saxophonist Tony Exum Jr.

    Sat, 5/31/25

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  • Dierks Bentley's Broken Branches Tour

    7-8:30 p.m. — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of country hits with Dierks Bentley and special guests in a guy-friendly atmosphere.

    Thu, 6/5/25

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  • Tuck Everlasting the Musical

    7:30-9:30 p.m. — ACT1 Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a heartfelt tale of adventure and the choice between eternal life and the beauty of living.

    Fri, 6/6/25

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