Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of July.
Good morning, Alpharetta.
🏘️ Community
Local residents Caden Steele and Makenzie Pilgrim won a $40,000 wedding giveaway from Weddings to Warriors, funded by 16 local businesses.
They will have their dream wedding planned for summer 2027 at the Pardue Family Foundation Center in Milton — an event honoring military couples.
FOX 5 volunteers including Christine Sperow and Denise Dillion assembled meal supplies at MUST Ministries to support local families and seniors — community members are invited to get involved.
🎭 Culture
Atlas Executive Chef Freddy Money released his second cookbook yesterday, demonstrating sample dishes at his restaurant — a flood watch remains active for several nearby counties from Wednesday, Jul.
22 at 8:00 p.m. to Saturday, Jul. 25 at 12:00 a.m. EDT.
🏛️ Government
Local officials have broken ground on a Monroe Drive safety project to improve conditions at Monroe and 10th Street + honor the memory of high schooler Alexia Hyneman who died in a 2016 tragedy.
🏥 Health
FurKids Animal Rescue opened a new 9-acre medical center and sanctuary in Alpharetta yesterday, expanding services after its 1,400 sqft facility performed over 3,500 surgeries and treated more than 5,400 animals in 2025 (including care for a three-legged pup).
Luke Frederick, GM of Big Blue Swim School, offers water safety tips for National Drowning Prevention Week & advises residents to use simple precautions at local pools or lakes during a flood watch in several counties from Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. until Saturday, midnight.
CDC officials and Dr. Stephen Palte at UnitedHealthcare of Georgia advise Alpharetta residents to take simple steps to avoid mosquitoes this summer after West Nile Virus was detected in a Fulton County mosquito.
🎉 Alpharetta Events
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James Murray Live Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Helium Comedy Club — $90 couple's package available — Experience Murr's interactive stand-up with never-before-seen videos and audience games.
Kids Social Game Night
5:45-7:45 p.m. — Aum Studio for Wellness — $20-$25 — Enjoy an evening of games that foster friendships and build confidence in a fun, supportive environment.
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