Good morning, Alpharetta.

North Georgia State Fair held Special Friends Day — a VIP event started by Superior Plumbing five years ago — that reserved the fairgrounds exclusively for children and young adults with special needs and their families, welcoming about 550 guests.

The City of Alpharetta is asking locals to help convert a farmhouse at Old Rucker Farm into an Agriculture Sustainability Education Center—raising $650,000 for environmental learning and workshops—with construction set to begin in April.

Paul Milliken visited the North Georgia State Fair on Monday morning to see a circus act—one of the fair's diverse attractions.

The latest Drought Monitor released Thursday showed over 77% of Georgia is abnormally dry with a flash drought that is stressing crops and lawns in metro Atlanta.

Farmers worry that nearly a month without rain is harming later plantings—pop-up showers are expected later in the week.

Attorneys say several seniors and low-income homeowners risk losing their homes after Fulton County delayed billing heirs for property taxes years after their loved ones died—two class-action lawsuits filed this month claim that the county illegally reversed tax exemptions for heirs.

Treaty Oak Revival Concert

8:00 p.m. — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre — Starting at $183 — Get ready for an unforgettable night with Treaty Oak Revival featuring energetic performances and classic acoustic vibes.

POParazzi Concert

8-11:30 p.m. — 35 Milton Avenue, Alpharetta, GA — $10 cover after 7 p.m., $20 after 10:30 p.m. — Experience a dynamic performance by a female-fronted band playing your favorite pop and rock hits from the decades.

Night of Hope with Home by Dark

8 PM – 2 AM — Union Hill Park — Admission ticket required — Enjoy a premium musical experience under the stars in a peaceful park setting.

Pasta, Piano, and Open Mic Night

5-9 p.m. — Altobeli's Restaurant and Piano Bar — Ticket Info Unspecified — Enjoy an evening of pasta and live performances in a vibrant community atmosphere.

BRASSTASTIC: Atlanta Wind Symphony & Georgia Brass Band Concert

4-6 p.m. — Milton High School — Check the website for ticket costs — Experience a powerful evening of music from two world-class ensembles featuring a wide-ranging program.

Beauty & Bubbles Spa Event

5-7 p.m. — Dermatology Specialists of Georgia — Special offers on treatments and products — Experience live demos and festive giveaways for a rejuvenating evening.

Quilt Exhibit Reception

5-7 p.m. — Alpharetta Arts Center — Free entry — Explore the creative uses of quilts in art, decor, and fashion with live music and refreshments.

Vibe Fest 2025 featuring Justin Borgman

7-10 p.m. — Union Hill Park — Children 15 and under free — Enjoy a Halloween-themed concert with local bands and family-friendly festivities.

Festivals of Speed

11 AM – 3 PM — Avalon — Free entry — Experience a stunning display of exotic cars, motorcycles, and luxury brands in a vibrant atmosphere.