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Another "Snowpocalypse"?
Paul Landon
January 09, 2025
Highlights
❄️ Winter Weather Updates: Get storm updates, what to expect, & how to prepare
🐾 Adopt a Dog: Meet your new best friend at local dog adoption event this weekend
🥰 Great Indoors: Best spots to cozy up, sip hot cocoa, & enjoy warm fireplace dining
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What To Do This Weekend
THURSDAY, JANUARY 9TH
☀️ Sunny | 42° / 25°
Sweet Apple Farmers & Artisans Market
WHEN: Thursday from 2pm-5pm
WHERE: World Harvest Church (Roswell)
Brings locally grown food and local artisan products directly to you! Open every Thursday from 2pm-5pm.
Atlanta Boat Show (All Weekend)
WHEN: January 9-12
WHERE: Georgia World Congress Center, Hall C
Whether you’re just dipping your toe in the water or always dreamed of owning a boat, this is the event for you! Discover a wide selection of boats, must-see attractions, & fun for all ages. Tickets $15
Helium Comedy Special Event: Matt McCusker
WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 9 at 8pm (additional showings Fri-Sat)
WHERE: Helium Comedy Club (Alpharetta)
McCusker is a comedian, writer, and co-host of the immensely popular Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast with superstar comedian Shane Gillis. Tickets start at $27
FRIDAY, JANUARY 10TH
🌨️ Snow | 33° / 29°
WHEN: Friday, Jan. 10 from 9:30am-10:30am
WHERE: Wills Park Recreation Center
Free, fun, and interactive - this step class includes light exercise that gets your heart pumping and the endorphins flowing as you move into the weekend.
WHEN: Goes through Jan. 20 (see link for schedule)
WHERE: Avalon
Bring your family, lace up the skates, and take part in this beloved winter tradition.
Art of Elements Gallery Exhibit
WHEN: Through Jan. 25 from 8:30am-4:30pm
WHERE: Alpharetta Arts Center
This exhibition explores inspiration from the four elements–earth, air, fire, and water. From earthy ceramics to ethereal paintings to kinetic sculptures.
WHEN: Friday, Jan. 10 from 12pm-4pm
WHERE: Wills Park Rec Center
Throw on some layers, grab your paddle, and head to Wills Park for some pickleball this Friday! Free for Alpharetta residents ($3 for non-residents)
SATURDAY, JANUARY 11TH
🌥️ Mostly Cloudy | 37° / 17°
WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 11 from 2pm-4pm
WHERE: PetSmart (Alpharetta)
LifeLine Animal Project collaborates with PetSmart to offer dog adoptions and adoptable pets this Saturday. All family members are welcome, including your four-legged ones.
Drawing & Painting Creatively - Workshop
WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 11 from 10:30am-12:30pm
WHERE: Alpharetta Art Center
One-day creative workshop for those interested in learning different techniques, getting creative, and improving their drawing & painting. $25 supply fees
Helium Comedy Bucket Show - Open Mic with a Twist
WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 11 at 8pm (doors open at 7pm)
WHERE: Helium Comedy Club (Alpharetta)
Anyone is welcome to step up to the plate - throw your name in the bucket for a chance to get on stage. Names are drawn at random so bring your A-game! Tickets $10
SUNDAY, JANUARY 12TH
☀️ Sunny | 39° / 25°
Alpharetta Luxury Furniture Shopping Event
WHEN: Sunday, Jan. 12 from 2pm-5pm
WHERE: Trifecta Home Furniture (Alpharetta)
From stunning luxury inventory, priced up to 40% lower than other retailers, to delivery options & free design consultations–you’ll find what you’re looking for at this event.
Winter Morning Whispers! Add a Candle
WHEN: Sunday, Jan. 12 from 5pm-7pm
WHERE: Painting with a Twist (Alpharetta)
Sip, paint, & relax at Painting with a Twist! Get inspired and create your very own painting and candle. Cost $50
WHEN: Live music Thur-Sun from 8pm-11pm
WHERE: Truck & Tap (Alpharetta)
Delivering live music and delicious eats every weekend, Truck & Tap features Jacob Harshman Project (JHP) this week - a pop jam band with roaring guitars & smooth vocals.
Local Fever Lowdown: The Latest News
From snow, sleet, and ice - metro Atlanta and North Georgia are expecting to see it all this weekend. See the details and track in real-time with the Storm Team.
Business | Alpharetta in 2024: Year in Review
See the top 10 business, development, & real estate stories that drew the most interest from readers in Alpharetta this year.
In Memoriam | Jimmy Carter’s Boyhood Fishing Memories
The former president, and Georgia native son, reflects on a trip to the Okefenokee–including alligators, snapping turtles, and Southern characters who left lasting impressions.
Real Estate | Lincoln Property Acquires Data Center in Alpharetta
Real estate firm has acquired this underutilized site, which has 7.2MW available for lease immediately and planned expansion of an additional 30MW of data center capacity.
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