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1. New Construction For A Coffee Shop To Be Considered In Alpharetta (patch.com) — Alpharetta residents could soon see a new 7 Brew drive-thru coffee shop at 11378 State Bridge Road, pending Design Review Board approval. The board will hold a public hearing Friday morning at City Hall to consider construction details, color and materials, potentially attaching conditions before the project moves forward.
2. Fulton County homeowners face potential tax increases after temporary bills issued (wsbtv.com) — Alpharetta homeowners are exempt from Fulton County's new temporary property tax bills, which rely on 2025 valuations while officials resolve delays in certifying the 2026 digest. Other county residents may later owe more or receive refunds, but Alpharetta, Milton, and Roswell will continue under their regular tax processes, easing confusion for many local seniors and families.
3. Roswell woman charged with cocaine possession after crash (appenmedia.com) — Alpharetta police arrested a Roswell woman after an Aug. 1 crash on Georgia 400 near Haynes Bridge Road, where officers say they found suspected cocaine and drug paraphernalia. She was taken to the Alpharetta Detention Center and charged with cocaine possession and obstruction, while the driver was investigated separately for possible intoxicated driving. The incident also involved her 4‑year‑old son, who was riding in the wrecked vehicle.
4. How Athens-area high schools ranked in U.S. News' latest list (onlineathens.com) — Innovation Academy in Alpharetta earned the No. 3 spot in Georgia in U.S. News & World Report's latest high school rankings, just behind top-ranked Gwinnett and Columbus schools. The piece mainly highlights Athens-area schools but underscores how competitive metro Atlanta options remain for families comparing academic performance statewide.
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