Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: Which new Cobb businesses list Alpharetta addresses on their licenses?
Also, don't miss Labor Day Weekend: 40th Annual Marietta Art in the Park on the Alpharetta Patch calendar

Hello Alpharetta! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which new Cobb businesses list Alpharetta addresses on their licenses?
- How an Alpharetta-schooled player became a Georgia Tech tennis standout
Also on today's calendar: Labor Day Weekend: 40th Annual Marietta Art in the Park and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 93, low: 71.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Cobb issues 57 new business licenses over the past week (cobbcountycourier.com) — Two Alpharetta-based businesses—Teddy's Market on Old Milton Parkway and The Aftercare Effect on Amber Park Drive—just received new Cobb County business licenses, signaling fresh regional connections for local shoppers and service-seekers. The full list spans 57 licenses countywide, from contractors and health providers to retailers and food businesses. Alpharetta residents may spot familiar brands expanding nearby.
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• Michael Kay - Men's Tennis 2017-18 (ramblinwreck.com) — A former Georgia Tech tennis standout, Michael Kay honed his game while attending Rivers Academy in Alpharetta before becoming a key Yellow Jackets captain and doubles force. The profile tracks his steady rise through college ranks, highlighting big ACC wins, national tournament appearances, and strong junior results across Georgia. Local tennis families may enjoy seeing how an Alpharetta-schooled player progressed.
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📸 Around Alpharetta
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Alpharetta
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★ Featured events ★
- Labor Day Weekend: 40th Annual Marietta Art in the Park →
Marietta Square, 99 S Park Square NE, Marietta
10:00 am - Patriot Day - Honoring Our Heroes →
Newtown Park Amphitheater - 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek, GA,
8:30 am - A Service of Remembrance →
Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Rd, Johns Creek
7:00 pm - Hometown Heroes w/ Live Music, Top Restaurants, Auction →
1570 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell
4:00 pm
Saturday September 5
Friday September 11
Sunday September 13
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Other local events
- Play. Sip. Connect. Mahjong at TBB 122 →
TBB 122, 122 Marietta St, Alpharetta
6:00 pm - The Sounds of the Jacksons! →
The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta
7:30 pm - Museums on Us® Offers Free Admission to Georgia Cultural Attractions for Labor Day Weekend 9/5-9/6 →
Atlanta History Center, 130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta
9:00 am - Saturday and Sunday, September 5th & 6th: Celebrating The Music of Sade →
The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta
9:00 pm - Museums on Us® Offers Free Admission to Georgia Cultural Attractions for Labor Day Weekend 9/5-9/6 →
Atlanta History Center, 130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta
9:00 am - The Gospel of Jazz →
The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta
2:00 pm - Tia Fuller & Lil' John Roberts →
The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta
7:30 pm - Pearls & Purpose: A Free Back-to-School Community Experience →
St James Alpharetta, 3000 Webb Bridge Rd, Alpharetta
10:00 am
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
📣 Alpharetta Shout Outs!
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Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Alpharetta PatchAM possible:
- Village Montessori School of Roswell — 7705520834
- Level Up Games — (770) 497-0202
- Fluid Lymphatics and Therapy Services — (404) 520-9598
- J.Michaels Family Orthodontics & TMJ — (678) 352-0919
- RolesPilot by 2am.tech — (561) 564-0117
- Touchmark National Bank — (770) 407-6700
- TAYP LLC
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Lady Eagles Pace Milton Cross Country —Andy Carr Read on Patch
- We have gone to Village Tavern on special occasions for many years.
We recently went on our Anniversary. While the food and service were very good as usual, what impressed me most was our server. This young man was… (Nextdoor Jones Bridge Plantation) - This sweet deer family and their friends are having the nicest little gathering right in my yard.
Mama, the babies, and the rest of the crew just casually strolling through like they own the place, so cute (Nextdoor Midway Rd)
- Sports Warehouse, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Supervisor - Tackle Warehouse/Riding Warehouse - Alpharetta, GA in Alpharetta. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Salesfloor Associate/Stocker in Alpharetta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alpharetta here.
🗞 Nearby News
Roswell
- Football Names 2026 Captains (vucommodores.com)
- Former Kohl's turns into worship venue after $28 million renovation (roughdraftatlanta.com)
Ok Alpharetta! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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