Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of June.
Good morning, Alpharetta.
MUST Ministries’ Summer Lunch Program is underway to provide free meals to 7,000 local children each week and now seeks monetary donations, food, and volunteers to help assemble and deliver meal kits across eight counties—efforts aimed at bridging the summer meal gap.
Entrepreneur John Lie-Nielsen, who founded one of the nation’s largest apartment management companies, died May 31 at age 90 in Bradenton, Florida from multiple myeloma—he led the Alpharetta-based HandyTrac Key Control until two months prior to his passing, and a funeral Mass is scheduled at Lord of Life Lutheran Church on June 26 from 11 a.m. to noon.
Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem asking how a $646 million cut, a 30% staff reduction, and the halt of local training might affect FEMA’s response during the ongoing hurricane season—he warned that these changes could leave communities less safe if a hurricane hits.
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.
Authentic Mexican Dinner at Fiesta Bar Y Parrilla
5-7 p.m. — Fiesta Bar Y Parrilla — Check website for details — Enjoy a night of flavorful Mexican cuisine and cocktails in a highly praised setting.
Run, White, & Blue 5k/10k + Fun Run
7 AM - 12 PM — Halcyon — Pricing varies — Celebrate Independence Day with a family-friendly 5k, 10k, or 1k Fun Run!
Thad Wilson Live Performance
7:30-11:00 p.m. — The Velvet Note — $59.00 — Experience Thad Wilson's unique blend of progressive tunes featuring blues, funk, Gospel, and hip-hop elements.
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