Good morning, Alpharetta.

Local events are set this weekend with Juneteenth parades and family fun at Piedmont Park from June 19-21, plus live music, comedy and arts shows in metro areas including Alpharetta (check local listings for details).

Residents met at City Hall on June 10 to discuss plans for redeveloping North Point Mall into an entertainment district featuring a 20,000-seat hockey arena, community rink, music hall, and mixed-use space.

Some raised concerns about nearby retail while others supported preserving the mall’s history + boosting local growth.

Veterans + first responders and their partners enjoyed free two-step lessons on June 11 at the American Legion Post, led by volunteer Elizabeth Williams.

Future classes will run from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the first three Thursdays of June, July, and August.

Weddings to Warriors is accepting applications (until July 4) to grant a free wedding for a local service member or veteran couple valued at over $35,000.

The winning couple will be announced (July 13) at the Pardue Family Foundation Center.

On Saturday, June 13, 2026, Electric Soul performed at Guston's Grille in Woodstock.

Roswell chiropractor Charlie Weiss created a spreadsheet tracking over 350 bands—organizing outings for the South Florida Rejects, a group of high school friends living along the Ga. 400 corridor.

Alpharetta will host a Juneteenth celebration at the Alpharetta Arts Center on Saturday, June 20 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event offers live music + an art reception and is free and open to the public.

Portia sat with four girl dads yesterday to discuss dating, parenting styles, and communication as they explored the joys and challenges of fatherhood in a local segment.

Seven new firefighters from Alpharetta Fire Department graduated on June 5, marking the department’s third academy class and the first to include only local recruits (Class 25-03).

They completed 37 weeks of rigorous training in emergency medical care, firefighting operations, search and rescue, and hazardous materials response.

Alpharetta held a World Cup watch party on the Town Green on June 12 that featured live music, a large TV screen, and food vendors & community activities.

Recurring watch parties are scheduled every Saturday at Central City Tavern until July 11, with a finals viewing on July 19.

Speak with Confidence Workshop

10 AM - 12 PM — Intelligent Office - Atlanta - Sandy Springs — Free entry — Explore the essentials of public speaking for professionals and entrepreneurs.

Father’s Day Celebration at Fairway

11 a.m. – 9 p.m. — Fairway Social Alpharetta — Check for costs — Celebrate Father's Day with a fun-filled day of experiences that Dad will love.

Die Laughing Comedy Show

7-9 p.m. — Roaring Social Alpharetta — Ticketed event — Enjoy Daniel Dellanno's witty off-the-cuff humor and intelligent, introspective jokes.

Fourth of July Rooftop Celebration

5-10 p.m. — UP on the Roof — $75 adults, $45 kids — Enjoy epic fireworks views with food stations and live DJ on Independence Day.

Up Close And Personal with Dynasty Smith

7-10 p.m. — Sulit Coffee & Wine Bar — Free entry — Enjoy an intimate night of beats and real talk with Dynasty Smith.

Frankie Mincey Live in Alpharetta

7:30-10:00 p.m. — Ground & Pound Coffee — 20% entertainment charge — Experience world-class soul music from legend Frankie Mincey with artisan pairings in a vibrant atmosphere.