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🌱 Patch AM: Few Alpharetta Roads To Temporarily Close Due To 5K

Also, don't miss Labor Day Weekend: 40th Annual Marietta Art in the Park on the Alpharetta Patch calendar

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Good morning Alpharetta! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Downtown Alpharetta streets closing for Mayor's Corporate Challenge 5K
  • Set sail for Alpharetta's free pirate-themed Family Day this October.
  • How Alpharetta's NHL deadline could reshape North Point Mall's future

Also on today's calendar: Labor Day Weekend: 40th Annual Marietta Art in the Park and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 94 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 71.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Few Alpharetta Roads To Temporarily Close Due To 5K (patch.com) — Alpharetta drivers are being warned about rolling road closures downtown on Thursday, Sept. 17, for the Mayor's Corporate Challenge 5K. The family-friendly event, benefiting nonprofits supported by the Alpharetta Rotary Club, will bring games, food trucks, kids activities, and a fun run, with detailed street closures and parking options laid out for residents.
   

2. Family Pirate Day (macaronikid.com) — Families in Alpharetta can look forward to a free pirate-themed Family Day at the Alpharetta Arts Center on Saturday, October 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids and adults can enjoy hands-on art activities, a treasure hunt, special guests, and chances to meet instructors and arts leaders while exploring upcoming local cultural programs.
   

3. Will Atlanta Follow Houston into NHL Hockey? (realtynewsreport.com) — Plans for a 20,000-seat arena at Alpharetta's North Point Mall hinge on the NHL awarding Atlanta a new franchise by August 24, 2031, or the site's zoning will revert and apartments must stay empty. The article compares Alpharetta's bid with a rival Forsyth County project and explains how metro demographics and TV markets shape the league's expansion decisions.
   

4. Georgia Restaurant Owner Accused of Aggressive Behavior (themarysue.com) — An Alpharetta diner says he was aggressively told to leave Lin's Chinese Cuisine on Windward after unknowingly trying to eat inside a takeout-only restaurant, sharing video of the confrontation online. The post and past Yelp reviews have sparked criticism of the owners' customer service and led the customer to urge Alpharetta residents to be cautious when visiting the establishment.
   

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