Happy weekend, North Fulton! In today’s happening-today edition: Data center pause, free RPG day, and national typewriter day + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New homes expand options: Toll Brothers opened the second phase of its Mariposa Collection in Alpharetta, adding 26 townhomes priced at $700,000. The move follows last year’s sales of 14 Monarch Collection single-family homes -- explore the new townhomes.
City takes a temporary pause: Milton City Council voted Monday to impose a 30-day pause on data centers, halting rezoning, land disturbance, building, and special and conditional use permits, with a possible extension under consideration -- see the council vote.
Headquarters find a new home: Church software firm Ministry Brands relocated its headquarters to Milton in May as a strategic move. The company processes over $6.5 billion annually and plans at least 100 onsite jobs -- learn about the relocation.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Baja Vibes Incoming: Keep Amasa Mexican Kitchen on your radar this week, a Baja-inspired, fully gluten-free spot from the Chichería crew landing at Alpharetta City Center with blue-corn tortillas, seafood-forward plates, and a serious tequila game. Peek their preview menu and get on the founding guest list while locals still have bragging rights.
Dial in your swing: Deer Valley Golf Range has two lighted ranges, real-grass tees, and a legit short-game area so you can chip, splash, and putt like you meant it. Grab a bucket after work, sneak in a lesson, and watch those fairways start feeling wider.
Chase the golden hour: If your week needs a lift, Sunset Alpharetta brings chef-crafted small plates and seasonal entrées, plus an immersive cocktail and wine lineup, in a space that actually feels like a night out. Rally a friend or two, make it a mini occasion, then linger.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🧶 ART- RUGGIT RUG MAKING @ Alpharetta Arts Center | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Think your floors deserve better than the same beige rectangle? Learn custom rug making with Tuft & Ruggit Creations in a hands-on workshop where you design, tuft, and finish your own piece. Calm vibes, good company, and a rug you will actually brag about.
👒 Design & Style a Spring Straw Hat Workshop @ Red Seal Craft Studio (Roswell) | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Skip the mall and build your own hat, like Pinterest with supervision. Pick a neutral straw or felt base, then dress it up with ribbons, leather, and accents. Feeling bold enough for fire, they can burn a custom design into the felt.
🎉 SanSe Atlanta @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre (Alpharetta) | Saturday (6/20) at 4:00 PM – Alpharetta’s going SanSe-style at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, with unlimited Puerto Rican food, beer, and cocktails, plus live reggaetón, salsa, and plena. An all-inclusive, culture-soaked hang that feels like the family party someone actually planned, and your $125 quietly supports Ser Familia’s mental health services.
🏃 Run4DAD 5K & 1 Mile Walk @ Wills Park Pool (Alpharetta) | Sunday (6/21) at 7:00 AM – Run4DAD serves up a 5K and a 1-mile walk, with every step backing ProstAware, Georgia’s prostate cancer pros. Go at your pace, trade hellos with neighbors, then bask in the virtuous glow. We all know a dad who treats checkups like optional accessories.
⌨ National Typewriter Day @ Mimms Museum of Technology and Art (Roswell) | Sunday (6/21) at 12:00 PM – National Typewriter Day at the Mimms Museum means click-clacks, inky fingers, and stories you can literally punch out. Typewriter Tom brings the machines that wrote America, and you get to channel Twain, Hemingway, or Mission Control on the actual models. No spellcheck, just conviction.
🎺 Sundays in the Park @ Roswell Town Square | Sunday (6/21) at 5:30 PM – Sundays in the Park swings into Roswell Town Square with Roswell New Horizons “Cool Blue” Jazz Band, mixing big band classics with modern favorites. Expect brass, nostalgia, and Stayin’ Alive Dance Crew adding pep so your knees do not have to, at a free hang.
🛶 Father’s Day Family Canoe Day @ Chattahoochee Nature Center (Roswell) | Sunday (6/21) – Let Dad lead the paddle this Father’s Day at the nature center. Dads and grandpas get in free, then you can picnic, canoe together, catch a program, wander the Wildlife Walk, and stroll the River Boardwalk, without an IKEA Allen key in sight. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The North Fulton report Weather forecastToday — High: 86°F — Low: 68°F — Precip: 1%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northwest wind around 0 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 87°F — Low: 71°F — Precip: 53%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 50%. This house is wildHomesite 6 at Little Lake Estates pairs private lakefront living with Downtown Roswell convenience in an exclusive eight-home enclave. This five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath residence features timeless architecture, a gourmet kitchen with butler’s pantry, soaring 10-foot ceilings, and a light-filled family room. A covered porch with fireplace, grilling deck, and versatile bonus room add extra appeal.
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