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Alpharetta
Friday, May 29th, 2026
Good morning, Alpharetta. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Georgia Department of Transportation announced an I-285 closure that will block all lanes between MLK Jr. Drive and Cascade Road from June 5 to 8—drivers should plan extra travel time. FOX 5 Atlanta
- ➤ The Georgia Public Service Commission approved lower rates for Georgia Power that will save a typical customer about $50 a year starting in June, with total annual savings of $285 million. Atlanta News First
- ➤ Alpharetta city council will hold its final vote on a proposed ordinance that bans new pickleball courts within 250 feet of homes on June 1 — residents in Glen Abbey said the noise makes it hard to work or study, and existing courts will be grandfathered in. WSB-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Three metro Atlanta family members tested positive for measles after international travel, and state health officials are tracking anyone who may have been exposed after symptoms appeared. The family was not infectious during travel (symptoms developed post-return), according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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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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Carly Gibson Live Performance
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Ground & Pound Coffee — Free entry — Experience the powerful sounds of Atlanta's own singer-songwriter blending Americana, rock-n-roll, and R&B.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Soren Kierkegaard
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