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Thursday, July 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Alpharetta. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members learned how to use rain barrels to save water during a free workshop held on July 12 at the Bill Johnson Community Active Building at Roswell Area Park + the event provided barrels, installation kits and clear instructions by local experts. Appen Media
- ➤ A threatened strike by Teamsters Union Local 728 could leave 22,000 Alpharetta homes without trash and recycling service, as sanitation workers have been picketing since July 8 at the Cumming Republic Services facility. City officials are working with Republic Services to manage the situation—residents are asked to leave bins on the curb while new contract talks are set for the end of July—adding uncertainty to local waste collection. Appen Media
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta, The Offspring performed Tuesday night in a dynamic set featuring classic hits, inflatable props, and engaging visuals. The band honored a lost friend with a quiet tribute—when the crowd lit their phones—and also played a new song that discussed how people absorb information today. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Three candidates—Bart Dean, Katie Reeves and Donna Shaw Murphy—are seeking the Council Post 2 seat after former Councilman Brian Will resigned in early June to run for a state Senate seat. City officials will wait until the November vote to select a replacement. Appen Media
- ➤ Fulton County officials said the county twice violated state law by not collecting environmental records correctly for bidding on a major sewage treatment project. This error led to canceling a $153 million contractor recommendation and the county reissued the solicitation on Monday — a decision now protested by one joint venture that includes Inframark. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- ➤ Roswell officials joined an amicus brief on July 14 to support the appeal of a wrongful death verdict that awarded $35 million against Milton—oral arguments for the case are scheduled for late October. At the same meeting, City Council reviewed the 2025 Community Work Program and Capital Improvement updates to guide future roadway and redevelopment projects—neighbors may see changes as the city outlines its spending plans. Appen Media
WELLNESS NEWS
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Public Speaking Skills Workshop
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Intelligent Office - Atlanta - Sandy Springs — Free entry — Enhance your public speaking prowess with expert strategies and engaging techniques.
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Toto with Christopher Cross & Men at Work
6:00 – 8:15 PM — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience an epic soft rock evening with legends bringing their timeless hits and fresh tracks.
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Counting Crows & The Gaslight Anthem Concert
7-9 PM — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre — Ticket prices vary — Get ready for a high-energy night with Counting Crows and The Gaslight Anthem performing new music and classic hits.
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Alpharetta Moonlight Market
5-10 p.m. — Alpharetta City Center — Free entry — Explore a vibrant open-air marketplace featuring a curated collection of artwork and unique goods under the moonlight.
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Mumford and Sons Live
7:30-9 p.m. — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre — Ticket prices vary — Indie giants Mumford & Sons return with a new album and much-anticipated tour.
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Taylor Swift Music Camp
9 AM – 3 PM — School of Rock — $50/day — Experience the magic of Taylor Swift's music and perform live at this engaging camp for young musicians.
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Rod Stewart Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre — Varies — Experience an unforgettable evening with legendary rock icon Rod Stewart.
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Thomas Rhett: Better In Boots Tour 2025
7:30-11 p.m. — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre — Cost Info Unavailable — Enjoy an evening of country music with Thomas Rhett and his electrifying performance.
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Halestorm Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience an epic rock performance featuring Volbeat, Halestorm, and The Ghost Inside.
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AJR Live Concert
6:20-7:50 p.m. — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre — Cost info unavailable — Experience an electrifying live performance from AJR as they bring their innovative sound to the stage on their Somewhere in the Sky Tour.
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