Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 3rd of August.
Good morning, Alpharetta.
Local community rallied behind coach Anthony Riley after his lymphoma diagnosis.
Riley, who mentored hundreds of young athletes and helped lead Holy Innocents to a state championship over a decade, now receives widespread support as he begins treatment.
Local farmer Wayne Swanson Jr. appeared on a live show discussing how small scale regenerative agriculture supports local food security & builds consumer trust amid rising grocery costs.
He explained that these techniques strengthen communities and offer a reliable path to safer food.
A local columnist explains how North Fulton drove metro growth by detailing annexations and incorporations that transformed small towns into key employment centers.
The piece links milestones such as Sandy Springs and Johns Creek’s developments (historic markers) with today’s thriving Alpharetta tech scene.
Today, 21 school districts in metro Atlanta resume classes, with families, school buses + student drivers causing heavier morning traffic.
A beloved metro Atlanta soccer coach was diagnosed with lymphoma on Aug.
2 and his community has rallied to support his fight with cancer—neighbors and team members offer heartfelt encouragement. Plans to help with treatment costs are emerging to honor his decades of mentorship.
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