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

• New bridge to enhance Alpharetta's connectivity
• Alpharetta resident fined for speeding

First, today's weather:

Thundery outbreaks in nearby for the morning, clear in the afternoon and evening, patchy rain nearby overnight. High: 88 Low: 67.

Alpharetta in the news:

1. New bridge along busy North Fulton County road expected to open on Wednesday: Alpharetta is set to see the opening of a new bridge over GA 400 on Kimball Bridge Road this Wednesday, enhancing local infrastructure with added lanes and pedestrian paths. (wsbtv.com)
2. Brookings-area court report published 05-06-24: Ella Victoria Domenicone, a 21-year-old resident of Alpharetta, Georgia, was fined $106.50 for municipal speeding in a school zone, highlighting local legal enforcement actions. (brookingsregister.com)

Upcoming events:

Featured on Patch:

• Red Clay Comedy Festival | May 9-11, 2024 at The EARL, 488 Flat Shoals Ave SE, Atlanta, GA, 30316 (Thursday, May 9 at 8 p.m.)
• Live Comedy Night--Safety Third Improv at Aurora Cineplex-- Fri May 10th at Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf, 5100 Commerce Pkwy, Roswell, GA, 30076 (Friday, May 10 at 8 p.m.)
• 2024 Guardian Angel Ride - 10:00am-1:30PM at Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd, Cumming, GA, 30040 (Saturday, May 11 at 10 a.m.)
• Marvelous Mother's Day Event at Evimero Marketplace, 1890 Heritage Walk, Milton, GA, 30004 (Saturday, May 11 at 11 a.m.)
• Beach Cabaret Show - Atlanta Workshop Players at 1580 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Suite 13, Roswell, GA, 30076 (Saturday, May 11 at 4 p.m.)
• My Audition Nightmare - Show Atlanta Workshop Players at Studio 13, 1580 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Suite 13, Roswell, GA, 30076 (Saturday, May 11 at 7:30 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.)
• The Atlanta Community Symphony Orchestra Presents, 'En tu Vecindario; Serie Para Participar' at Pleasant Hill Church, 725 Pleasant Hill St, Roswell, GA, 30075 (Tuesday, May 14 at 7 p.m.)
• #YGKidpreneur Expo - May 18, 2024 at Phase Events, 12150 Morris Rd, Alpharetta, GA, 30005 (Saturday, May 18 at 11 a.m.)
• Evening Vacation Bible School | SCUBA: Diving into Friendship with God at Cross of Life Lutheran Church, 1000 Hembree Rd, Roswell, GA, 30076 (Monday, June 3 at 5 p.m.)
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Wednesday, May 8

• 55 & Up Fit Class: Stretch, Stability and Strength Class for May 8th at Milton Community Center, 1785 Dinsmore Rd, Milton, GA, 30004 (11 a.m.)
• Live Music - Doug Easterly at Wild Wing Cafe (7 p.m.)
• Family Gathering at St James Alpharetta (7 p.m.)
• OPEN MIC NIGHT @ GPC — Ground & Pound Coffee at Ground & Pound Coffee (7:30 p.m.)

Thursday, May 9

• National Nurse Week at Cherry Street Brewing! at Cherry Street Brewpub at Halcyon, 6640 Town Square, Alpharetta, GA, 30005 (11 a.m.)
• Live Music - John McKnight at Smokejack BBQ (6 p.m.)
• Orchestra Awards Banquet at Alpharetta High School (6:30 p.m.)
• Citizen Soldier at The Loft (6:30 p.m.)
• Mike Goodwin @ North Point Community Church at North Point Community Church (7 p.m.)
• Taste of Alpharetta at Downtown Alpharetta, 1 S Main St, Alpharetta, GA, 30009 (5 p.m.)
• Taste of Alpharetta at Downtown Alpharetta (5 p.m.)

Friday, May 10

• Alpharetta High School FBLA Chapter's American Enterprise Project at Alpharetta High School (1 p.m.)
• Live Music - Steve Ward at Cue Barbecue (6 p.m.)
• Groovin’ on the Green at Halcyon (6 p.m.)
• Live Music on the Patio! at 1850 Heritage Walk, Milton, GA, 30004 (6 p.m.)
• Grace on The Green with Kevin Swan & The Well Collective at Crabapple Market, 12650 Crabapple Rd, Milton, GA, 30004 (7 p.m.)
• Live Music with Lee Gamble! at Currahee Brewing Company, 25 S Main St, Alpharetta, GA, 30009 (7 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: "A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made the Senior Dinner an unforgettable evening for our seniors and their parents! More photos on our Facebook page. #krcs #christianschool #krconnected" (Instagram)
• Alpharetta Department of Public Safety: "Alpharetta Officers Prevent Felony Theft from Local Business Last week, we were proud to award a department commendation to several of our officers for their coordination and outstanding work in helping prevent a felony theft from a..." (Facebook)
• Milton Police Department: "Please join me in welcoming two new officers to the Milton Police Department! Both officers were sworn in yesterday by Chief Griffin. They will begin their field training later this week. Officer Pishock (L) comes to us with over 24..." (Facebook)

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