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Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Alpharetta. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Alpharetta Business Council was inaugurated at a ribbon cutting on Aug 13 following the Chamber’s dissolution on July 1 — local business members now have expanded resources and a dedicated platform for Alpharetta programs. Mayor Jim Gilvin said the council will drive economic growth as nominations for the 2026 board open in October. Appen Media
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Fulton County woman said that ending her long-term relationship led her ex to shoot her house and set it on fire with Molotov cocktails while she and her 15-year-old daughter slept—Ring doorbell footage captured the attack and a threatening text reading 'U won’t see yo bday' was sent. WSB-TV
- ➤ A Fulton County jury found Christopher Wolfenbarger not guilty of his wife's 1998 murder after just hours of deliberation on Friday—he had been arrested in 2024 based on new DNA evidence. WSB-TV
- ➤ A 5K event will honor Officer Jeremy Labonte, who was fatally shot while responding to a suspicious person call at a Roswell shopping center—his death on February 7 has deeply affected the community. Atlanta News First
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ More than 20 top restaurants will showcase their finest cuisine at The Hotel at Avalon during Grand Tasting Alpharetta — where local chefs including Dale Desena, Kayla Russell, and Ethan Charleston discussed the event on Good Day — and residents will soon have a chance to sample new local flavors. FOX 5 Atlanta
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Experts at Pike Nurseries have shared garden basics—explaining how fall is a second spring for planting—to guide locals in preparing for the season. FOX 5 Atlanta
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Collins Hill Eagles and the Woodward Academy War Eagles will square off in a football game Friday at 8 p.m. at Graham Hixon Field as both teams try to recover after losing their Week 1 games—this is the second meeting between them and the game will be broadcast live on Atlanta News First and Peachtree Sports Network. Atlanta News First
WELLNESS NEWS
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Grand Tasting
6-10 p.m. — Foundation Social Eatery — Ticketed event — Savor tastes from 30+ chefs while enjoying drinks and live music at this Alpharetta culinary showcase.
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Live Blues Night with the Bill Sheffield Trio
7:30-10 p.m. — Ground & Pound Coffee — 20% added to bills — Experience soulful blues and dynamic storytelling from Georgia's authentic blues legend.
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RADIOSTAR Cover Band Live Performance
8:00 – 11:30 PM — Roaring Social — Check venue for entry — Dance to the hits of all eras with local favorite RadioStar.
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