Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of August.
Good morning, Alpharetta.
Alpharetta drivers can look for the Top Tier logo on pumps to get fuel with extra detergents that protect engines from carbon buildup.
AAA found non-Top Tier fuel leaves 19 times more deposits, and in May TopTierGas announced TOP TIER+ for modern engines at over 7,500 BP + Amoco sites.
Mark J. Ross Agency advised caregivers to adjust medications and ensure proper hydration during extreme heat to protect seniors.
The health tips, released yesterday, aim to help local elderly residents stay safe in rising temperatures.
Health officials confirmed four new measles cases among close contacts of a positive case linked to a daycare in metro Atlanta.
The state health department continues efforts to notify exposed persons + stresses the importance of the two-dose MMR vaccine.
Georgia has been added to a multi-state cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce from Mexico, with 50-199 cases confirmed since May 1.
Local doctors say cases are being managed at area hospitals and expect the outbreak to decline by fall.
On Aug. 28, 2026, Pike Nurseries offered local gardeners garden solutions for pests, providing tips + tricks for effective plant care.
The Detroit-styled food truck Coney Factory rolled through town on Friday, Aug.
28, serving locals classic Detroit fare in Alpharetta. The Food Truck Friday event featured a special menu + lively atmosphere.
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