Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
Good morning, Alpharetta.
Yesterday at Avalon, the Little Acorns event featured a real petting zoo—engaging preschool children as part of a twice-monthly ‘Party Animals’ themed session at the Plaza; Avalon also announced that The Hotel at Avalon will soon offer day passes for its renovated pool deck to help guests beat the summer heat.
Mexican national Edson Aregullin was sentenced to 71 months in federal prison + three years of supervised release after he trafficked over 150 guns from Georgia to Mexico, where some of the weapons were later tied to violent crimes including a 2022 shooting that killed eight people.
Chattahoochee Riverkeeper has launched a weekly water quality guide that will share E. coli test results from local waterways every Thursday—using green check marks for low-risk areas and red X symbols for areas with high risk—to help residents plan safe summer water outings.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained Daniela Joy Landin—after handcuffing her at her Alpharetta apartment on May 12—while her asylum appeal is pending, leaving her husband Richard shocked and separated from her.
Daniela was moved to the El Paso Service Processing Center on May 25 and remains in federal custody as her legal process continues.
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.
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.
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.
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.
June 2025 Open House
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Fusion Academy Alpharetta — Free entry — Explore personalized learning and innovative programs at this engaging open house.
K9 5K Fundraiser
7:30-11 a.m. — Dave & Buster's Alpharetta — Registration fees apply — Participate in a lively 5K run to support the Alpharetta Public Safety Foundation.
Father's Day Sunday Dining at Vinny's
4-9 p.m. — Vinny's on Windward — Cost varies — Enjoy a cozy dining experience every Sunday featuring your favorite Italian-American dishes.
Freedom Tournament 2025
All day — North Park Tennis & Pickleball Center — Registration required — Compete in this exciting pickleball tournament in Alpharetta, GA.
Alpha Jazz Is Back!
7:30-11 p.m. — Veterans Field — $12 entry — Enjoy free dance lessons before grooving to live jazz music.
Alpharetta Member Networking Lunch
3:30-4:30 p.m. — THRIVE Coworking — Free for members — Enjoy networking, coffee, and snacks at this vibrant coworking lunch event.
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