Good morning Alpharetta! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
Want your toddler to make a "grandfriend" in Alpharetta?
Why an Alpharetta grad's diploma is on hold over insurance fees
How are Flock cameras and Halloween threats tied to Alpharetta?
Also on today's calendar: Labor Day Weekend: 40th Annual Marietta Art in the Park and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Thursday: Hot with blazing sunshine, temps: high: 95, low: 72.
Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Music therapy program connects toddlers and seniors (11alive.com) — Every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., Alpharetta's Arbor Terrace Crabapple hosts Groovin' with Grandfriends, a free music therapy program connecting local toddlers with senior residents. Run by Perfect Harmony Health, the sessions use songs, scarves, and shared play to build friendships, ease kids' comfort around medical equipment, and bring joy and connection to older adults in the community.
• Georgia college graduate's degree withheld by New York university over health insurance charge (cbsnews.com) — An Alpharetta graduate is unable to access his diploma or official transcripts after Long Island University placed a $6,824 medical insurance hold on his account, despite his family saying he had other coverage. The dispute is stalling job prospects and highlights how automatic university insurance charges and waiver rules can surprise students and families, with advocates urging use of aid and advocacy resources.
• Is 'De-Flock America' on Halloween real or just social media hype? (fox5atlanta.com) — Alpharetta is among several Georgia communities where law enforcement employees have been investigated over alleged misuse of Flock Safety license plate reader data, even as the company's cameras spread statewide. A social media push dubbed "De-Flock America" is urging vandalism of these cameras on Halloween, though there's little sign of a coordinated national campaign. Officials warn that damaging cameras can lead to criminal charges.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Lady Eagles Pace Milton Cross Country —Andy Carr Read on Patch
Hi neighbors — we're looking for a dependable landscaper who can help with both general yard maintenance and flower‑bed design/planting. Ideally someone who is: • Experienced with flower beds — soil prep, layout, seasonal color • Skilled in regular lawn care — mowing, edging, trimming… (Nextdoor Weathervane Drive)
It's GA Roundabout review time…so what do you "think"you're supposed to do when approaching a roundabout? …and why is it that so many don't seem to "know" what to do or ignore what to do? (Nextdoor Windward - New Port Bay)
Teleperformance USA posted a job opening for Payroll Tax Processor - Remote in Alpharetta. Apply here.
State of Georiga posted a job opening for Adjunct Faculty - Degree Level Mathematics (ANF) in Alpharetta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alpharetta here.
🗞 Nearby News
Johns Creek
Johns Creek programs could help property owners manage stormwater (appenmedia.com)
A Popular Brunch Spot Is Opening Its Second Georgia Location in Johns Creek (whatnow.com)
PGA HOPE Session - The Standard Club - Johns Creek, GA (pga.com)
Roswell
Roswell receiver gets advice from legendary football coach (appenmedia.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!