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Murder-trial memoir author visits Milton's Poe & Company Oct. 15

Georgia defense attorney McCracken Poston Jr. will discuss his award-winning book "Zenith Man" at Poe & Company Bookstore in Milton on Thursday, Oct. 15, recounting his defense of a reclusive TV repairman acquitted of murder and later diagnosed with autism.

October 12, 2026 · 2 min read

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Murder-trial memoir author visits Milton's Poe & Company Oct. 15

October 12, 2026 · 2 min read

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Murder-trial memoir author visits Milton's Poe & Company Oct. 15

October 12, 2026 · 2 min read

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Sandbox VR opens third Georgia location at Alpharetta City Center on July 18

Sandbox VR opens its third Georgia location at Alpharetta City Center on Saturday, July 18, with a ribbon-cutting celebration featuring DJ Smash Kash and an animatronic baby Triceratops, bringing nine immersive VR experiences to downtown Alpharetta.

July 16, 2026 · 2 min read

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Resident registration opens July 22 for Alpharetta's new school year program guide

The City of Alpharetta published its 2026–2027 School Year Connect Guide online Friday, July 10, with resident registration for programs opening Wednesday, July 22.

July 15, 2026 · 1 min read

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Crabapple Stroll, World Cup Party, Praise Walk highlight Alpharetta-Milton week ahead

A Praise Walk fundraiser honoring Dr. Sabin P. Strickland's 30th pastoral anniversary headlines the Alpharetta and Milton community calendar this week, alongside a Crabapple Summer Stroll, a free World Cup Final watch party, and more.

July 15, 2026 · 1 min read

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Alcohol permits move forward for Alpharetta Arts Center, other city venues

The Alpharetta City Council gave first-reading approval on Monday, July 13, to an ordinance amendment that would allow alcohol service at the Alpharetta Arts Center and other city-owned facilities under a new permit system, with a second reading still required before the change takes effect.

July 15, 2026 · 2 min read

A young male performer crouching on stage in a dramatic pose wearing a navy blazer and olive vest.

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Milton High's Jake James wins national Jimmy Award on Broadway stage

Milton High School student Jake James won the Jimmy Award for Best Performance by an Actor at Broadway's Minskoff Theatre on June 22, earning a $25,000 scholarship and becoming only the third Georgia student to win the national high school theater honor.

July 14, 2026 · 2 min read

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Eleven scouts earn Eagle rank after completing projects for Alpharetta, Milton organizations

Eleven scouts from the Northern Ridge Boy Scout District earned Eagle rank on Thursday, June 25, at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, completing service projects that delivered 55 refurbished laptops to Alpharetta's Meals by Grace and rebuilt an outdoor classroom at Elkins Pointe Middle School.

July 14, 2026 · 2 min read

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Downtown Alpharetta breaks ground on 34,000-square-foot dining and retail destination

McKibbon Places and Market District Development broke ground June 30 on Alpharetta District Places, a 34,000-square-foot restaurant, retail, and entertainment project on Roswell Street in downtown Alpharetta, with businesses expected to open by late fall 2027.

July 14, 2026 · 2 min read