Good morning! Today's issue of the Alpharetta Patch AM includes upcoming events and news about:

• Alpharetta's own JD Bertrand joins the Falcons

First, today's weather:

Sunny in the morning, clear overnight. High: 82 Low: 57.

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Alpharetta in the news:

1. Falcons select ILB JD Bertrand with the No. 143 pick overall in 2024 NFL Draft: JD Bertrand, hailing from Alpharetta, Georgia, has been selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2024 NFL Draft. Bertrand, a standout linebacker from Notre Dame, is celebrated for his on-field instincts and leadership. (atlantafalcons.com)

Upcoming events:

Featured on Patch:

• Joint National Day of Prayer at Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, GA, 30009 (Thursday, May 2 at 6:30 p.m.)
• Atlanta Koi Club Auction at Cross of Life Lutheran Church, 1000 Hembree Rd, Roswell, GA, 30076 (Saturday, May 4 at 9 a.m.)
• 1st Annual Sutallee Car - Truck - Jeep Show at Sutallee Baptist Church, 895 Knox Bridge Hwy, White, GA, 30184 (Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m.)
• Beat Your Luck Casino Night & 150th Kentucky Derby Celebration! at Phase Events, 12150 Morris Rd, Alpharetta, GA, 30005 (Saturday, May 4 at 5 p.m.)
• Johns Creek Symphony presents CELEBRATING THE MAESTRO at Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA, 30097 (Saturday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m.)
• The Songs of Our Lives: Porter, Gershwin, Sondheim and Miranda at Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell, GA, 30075 (Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m.)
• Water Safety Day hosted by Goldfish Swim School Roswell Village at Goldfish Swim School - Roswell Village, 633 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA, 30076 (Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m.)
• Character Meet & Greet at Aurora Cineplex--Sun May 5th--Star Wars--The Phantom Menace at Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf, 5100 Commerce Pkwy, Roswell, GA, 30076 (Sunday, May 5 at 4 p.m.)
• 4th Annual Catrangers Charity Golf Tournament at Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course, 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford, GA, 30518 (Monday, May 13 at 9 a.m.)
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Thursday, May 2

• Celebrate Freedom Rodeo at 11915 Wills Rd (6 p.m.)

Friday, May 3

• Shakey Knees 2024 at Central Park (12 p.m.)
• Bourbon and Cigar Night at 201 Wills Rd, Alpharetta, GA, 30009 (7 p.m.)

Saturday, May 4

• Shaky Knees Festival at Central Park (12 p.m.)
• Kentucky Derby Party at 2200 Avalon Blvd, Alpharetta, GA, 30009 (9 a.m.)
• Pintwood Derby at Six Bridges Crabapple, 1850 Heritage Walk, Milton, GA, 30004 (1 p.m.)
• Kentucky Derby Watch Party at Chateau Elan Winery & Resort, 100 Rue Charlemagne Dr, Braselton, GA, 30517 (3 p.m.)
• Second Annual Down & Derby Fundraiser at Chukkar Farm, 1140 Liberty Grove Rd, Alpharetta, GA, 30004 (6 p.m.)

Sunday, May 5

• Cinco de Mayo at Fogón and Lions at Fogón and Lions Alpharetta, 10 Roswell St, Alpharetta, GA, 30009 (11 a.m.)
• Spring Concert - Confluence: Coming Together at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St, Alpharetta, GA, 30009 (3 p.m.)

See more events on our calendar

Note: Click the start time of an event to see more details. Please confirm event details with organizers before attending.

Alpharetta chatter:

Here's what your neighbors and local leaders are talking about.

• King's Ridge Christian School: "The Middle School production of “The SpongeBob Musical” was absolutely incredible! More photos available on our Facebook page. #krcs #christianschool #krconnected" (Instagram)
• King's Ridge Christian School: "The 7th/8th grade production of "The SpongeBob Musical" was amazing!" (Facebook)
• Cogburn Woods Elementary School PTO: "Thanks to all who joined us for Carnival 2024! 🎡 💚 Special thanks to our sponsors and volunteers!" (Facebook)

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