Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Alpharetta. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Facts Only Trivia is celebrating its 10th anniversary at Westside Motor Lounge as organizers plan a party, and Paul Milliken visited to discuss celebration details. FOX 5 Atlanta
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday night, Shirley Sorohan was bitten on her foot by a copperhead outside her Alpharetta home; she received antivenom at a nearby hospital and her husband later killed the snake with a shovel. WSB-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Giulia Italian Bakery will open in downtown Alpharetta this summer, offering a selection of croissants, sourdough breads (made with ingredients sourced from Italy) and seasonal pastries. The new bakery aims to become a warm spot for community members to gather and enjoy authentic treats. Appen Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Georgia Department of Transportation announced the I-285 construction shutdown to begin Friday, closing both northbound and southbound lanes between State Route 139/Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (exit 9) and Cascade Road (exit 7) until 5 a.m. Monday, weather permitting. WSB-TV
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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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Alpharetta Brew Moon Fest
6-10:30 p.m. — Downtown Alpharetta — Check event page for pricing — Rock the night away with a 'Dancing in the Street' party featuring your favorite beers.
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Babies & Bumps Atlanta
10 AM – 4 PM — The Hotel at Avalon, Autograph Collection — Ticket purchase required — A boutique event filled with seminars and expert discussions for expecting and new parents.
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2026 Golf Invitational
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Golf Club of Georgia — Registration includes team fees, gifts, prizes, and food — Compete and unwind at a prestigious golf tournament alongside fellow enthusiasts.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The reward for conformity is that everyone likes you but yourself.
~ Rita Mae Brown
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