Good day Alpharetta! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
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Also on today's calendar: Double Take 80s Tribute at Matilda's and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Police reports: Bar fight, elder scam and drug arrests (appenmedia.com) — Recent Alpharetta police reports detail a traffic stop at Mansell and Old Roswell that uncovered drugs and a loaded pistol, plus arrests after a Milton Avenue bar fight that ended with three people jailed locally. The roundup also includes Forsyth County cases involving an alleged elder scam and a meth arrest, offering residents a snapshot of current public safety concerns nearby.
• 'Select' Alpharetta, Johns Creek schools briefly locked down (appenmedia.com) — Some Alpharetta schools briefly went into a 'soft lockdown' Thursday morning after Fulton County Schools received information about a potential threat tied to recent swatting hoaxes. The lockdowns were lifted and classes resumed, but extra police are remaining on campuses while officials and law enforcement investigate the credibility of the report.
• Investor Watch: October 8, 2026 (siteselection.com) — Economic development professionals are headed to Alpharetta on November 4–5 for a two-day Tech Summit focused on AI, GIS, automation, and data tools that shape business recruitment. If you work in local government, real estate, or marketing, this is a nearby chance to learn practical strategies, network with peers, and see how technology is changing how communities like Alpharetta compete for investment.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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