Good morning! Here is our list of the most important things happening today in Alpharetta. This issue of the newsletter includes updates on:

• Hootie & The Blowfish to rock Alpharetta in 2024 tour
• Alpharetta's own Gehrig Frei shines in ASUN series
• Alpharetta's Sen. Beach supports Jack amid Iran-Israel tensions

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Partly Cloudy for the morning, patchy rain nearby for the afternoon and evening, partly cloudy overnight. High: 74 Low: 64.

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Alpharetta in the news:

1. Hootie & The Blowfish ‘Summer Camp with Trucks' 2024 tour: Where to buy tickets to Pa. shows: Hootie & The Blowfish are embarking on their 'Summer Camp with Trucks Tour' in 2024, marking their first full tour since 2019. The tour includes a stop in Alpharetta, Georgia, on September 20, featuring special guests Collective Soul and Edwin McCain. This return to touring promises to reinvigorate fans with performances across the U.S., celebrating the band's storied career and hits. (pennlive.com)
2. North Alabama's Gehrig Frei picks up ASUN weekly honor: Gehrig Frei, a redshirt sophomore from Alpharetta, GA, has been honored as the ASUN Player of the Week after an outstanding performance in North Alabama's series with Bellarmine. (waaytv.com)
3. PG A.M.: Georgia lawmakers spar over Iran's missile attack on Israel: Georgia lawmakers react to Iran's missile attack on Israel, with notable support from Alpharetta's Sen. Brandon Beach for Brian Jack in the 3rd Congressional District race amid broader political discussions. (ajc.com)

Upcoming events:

Featured on Patch:

• Live Comedy Improv-Safety Third at Aurora Cineplex--Fri April 19th at Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf, 5100 Commerce Pkwy, Roswell, GA, 30076 (Friday, April 19 at 8 p.m.)
• Roswell Woman's Club 2024 Spring Home & Garden Tour and Silent Auction at Roswell, GA (Saturday, April 20 at 9 a.m.)
• Simon Kenevan at Vinings Gallery Solo Show at Vinings Gallery on Canton, 938 Canton St, Roswell, GA, 30075 (Saturday, April 20 at 9 a.m.)
• Garden Faire 2024 at Wills Park in Alpharetta at The Grove at Wills Park, 175 Roswell St, Alpharetta, GA, 30009 (Saturday, April 20 at 9 a.m.)
• Children's Entrepreneur Market Alpharetta at Art in the Park at 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, GA, 30009 (Saturday, April 20 at 9 a.m.)
• No Cost Boot Camp 4 Divorcing Women- EDUCATIONAL at East Roswell Public Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA, 30076 (Saturday, April 20 at 10 a.m.)
• Improv Mania Show - Atlanta Workshop Players at 1580 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, Suite 13 GA, 30076 (Saturday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m.)
• Dinner & Latin dancing Atlanta @ Tonys Johns Creek April 20, 2024 at Tony's Sports Grill, 10305 Medlock Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA, 30097 (Saturday, April 20 at 10 p.m.)
• 3hr Salsa Boot Camp Atlanta - Beginner 1, Beginner 2, Beyond Basic Sat April 20, 2024 at Drake School of Irish Dance, 4790 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Norcross, GA, 30071 (Saturday, April 20 at 11 p.m.)
• Root Renewal Retreat at West Milford Farms (Sunday, April 21 at 10 a.m.)
• Crush Your Self-Tape Audition w/AMT's Madison Junod - Atlanta Workshop Players at 1580 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, Suite 13 GA, 30076 (Sunday, April 21 at 2 p.m.)
• Victoria Hill Pendley and Isaac Pendley In Concert at Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell, GA, 30075 (Sunday, April 21 at 3 p.m.)
• Taxes in Retirement Seminar at Northeast Spruill Oaks Library on April 22nd & 24th at Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Rd, Johns Creek, GA, 30022 (Monday, April 22 at 1 p.m.)
• Wine & Roses Derby Day Fundraiser for Beads of Courage at Canoe Vineyard and Winery, 119 Inland Dr, Talking Rock, GA, 30175 (Saturday, May 4 at 4 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.)
• 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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Wednesday, April 17

• Live Music - Doug Easterly at Wild Wing Cafe (7 p.m.)
• Open Mic! — Ground & Pound Coffee at Ground & Pound Coffee (7:30 p.m.)
• Music Bingo - Beatles at 1850 Heritage Walk, Milton, GA, 30004 (6:30 p.m.)
• Picnic on The Green at Crabapple Market, 12650 Crabapple Rd, Milton, GA, 30004 (7:30 p.m.)

Thursday, April 18

• Live Music - John McKnight at Smokejack BBQ (6 p.m.)

Friday, April 19

• Avalon Nights Live at Avalon (6 p.m.)
• Live Music - Savanna Bassett at Cue Barbecue (6 p.m.)
• Live Music Every Friday Night at Ground&Pound Coffee at Ground & Pound Coffee (7 p.m.)
• Riley Green at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre (7:30 p.m.)
• Live Music - Danielle McLean and Devon Hirsch at Ground & Pound Coffee (7:30 p.m.)
• CDA Benefit & Live Music at 1850 Heritage Walk, Milton, GA, 30004 (6 p.m.)
• Alpharetta Symphony Presents: Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5 at Alpharetta First United Methodist, 69 N Main St, Alpharetta, GA, 30009 (8 p.m.)

Saturday, April 20

• Couch @ Pullman Yards at Zarate at Dailies (9 a.m.)
• Alpharetta Art in the Park at Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, GA, 30009 (9 a.m.)
• Happily Ever After Divorce Virtual Support Group at Atlanta Divorce Law Group, 3560 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA, 30005 (10 a.m.)
• The Sugarmans at Windward Tavern, 5206 McGinnis Ferry Rd, Alpharetta, GA, 30005 (7 p.m.)
• Cambridge Theatre: Senior Directed One Acts! at Cambridge High School, 2845 Bethany Bend, Milton, GA, 30004 (7 p.m.)

Note: Please double-check event details with organizers. Click the start time of an event to learn more.

Alpharetta chatter:

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

• King's Ridge Christian School: "Chandler will be attending Flagler College, where he has committed to play baseball 🎓#krcs #classof2024 #seniorspotlight #krconnected" (Instagram)
• Milton Police Department: "Everyone please help us welcome our newest officer, Officer Huffman, to the Milton Police Department. Officer Huffman graduated from Milton High School and continued his education at the University of North Georgia where he graduated..." (Facebook)
• King's Ridge Christian School: "Ben will be attending Auburn University 🎓#krcs #classof2024 #seniorspotlight #krconnected" (Facebook)

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