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đŸŒ± Patch AM: See which new Cobb businesses list an Alpharetta address this week.

Also check out All School First Look - Preview Grades PreK to 8 - Saturday, October 3 9:45AM on the Alpharetta Patch calendar

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Hey hey Alpharetta! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which new Cobb businesses list an Alpharetta address this week.
  • Alpharetta's Thai Candle is expanding—see where it's opening next.
  • How do Alpharetta's premium gas prices stack up across Fulton County?

Also on today's calendar: All School First Look - Preview Grades PreK to 8 - Saturday, October 3 9:45AM and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Some clouds, then sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 86, low: 59. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New Cobb County Business Licenses Issued Sept. 20-27 (cobbcountycourier.com) — Cobb County's latest batch of business licenses includes a new barber shop, Reesha, whose mailing address is in Alpharetta 30004, reflecting regional business ties. The broader list spans restaurants, contractors, consultants, and retailers, offering a snapshot of nearby economic activity that may interest Alpharetta residents who work, shop, or do business in Cobb.
   

2. Thai Candle Joining The Forum Peachtree Corners (whatnow.com) — An Alpharetta-based Thai restaurant, Thai Candle, is expanding from its 2025 Alpharetta location to open a new spot at The Forum Peachtree Corners, though no opening date is set yet. Locals can expect Northern Thai dishes, fresh seafood specialties, and a full bar when the Peachtree Parkway restaurant debuts.
   

3. Lowest premium gas price in Fulton County available at $4.49 per gallon in week ending Sept. 19 (southfultontoday.com) — Premium gas in Fulton County recently dipped as low as $4.49 per gallon, with Alpharetta stations among those tracked in a city-by-city breakdown. For Alpharetta drivers, the report shows how local prices compare with nearby cities and the statewide and national averages during a volatile fuel market.
   

4. 3 Georgia communities ranked among best places to live in U.S. (thestate.com) — Alpharetta has been ranked the No. 2 place to live in Georgia and 34th in the nation, with strong income levels, low unemployment, and high marks for quality of life. Johns Creek and Roswell also scored highly, underscoring North Fulton's appeal. For Alpharetta residents, the rankings highlight how desirable and competitive the local housing market has become.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Author of 'The Frozen River,' Ariel Lawhon, Anchors Johns Creek Literary Fair Nov. 14 with New Book, New Site —Kathy Cioffi Read on Patch
  • I have two amazing boy dogs they are doberman/pit, they are big but very sweet n goofy boys, I can't have them with my situation right now and need an immediate foster home for them i can pay for dog food and whatever they need, but i can't afford a
    pet sitter or a boarding facility and don't want to take them to the shelter and never get them back if you or anyone you know can help please let me… (Nextdoor Alpharetta Estates)
  • Just now lost dog on N Bridges trying to go after two other dogs at their walk.
    She rang door bell for my help and I had to go outside with air horn to prevent attack. Looks like an Husky with chain collar from distance. Tried to… (Nextdoor North Bridges)
  • YMCA Metro Atlanta posted a job opening for Afterschool Counselor II in Alpharetta. Apply here.
  • SelecSource Industrial Workforce posted a job opening for Shipping in Alpharetta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alpharetta here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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