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Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek & Roswell Events: Feb 26 – Mar 4 Hey Neighbors,I guess we are still 'wintering'. Might as well turn seasons into verbs during these false spring sprints. We shouldn't get our panties too much in a bunch considering our Notheastern family just got 18" of snow dumped on them. Officially, it is still February so we should stop whining already. What fun events can we get into while wintering? Forwarded this? Get the free Thursday drop → Here NarayPublisher A Side...

Alphie, The A Side of Town mascot sitting in a jazz cafe. watercolor rendering

Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek & Roswell Events: Feb 18 – Feb 25 Hey Neighbors,Hope you had an enjoyable Valentine's. We are smack dab in the middle of Black History month events still going strong. RIP to activist, Rev. Jesse Jackson who passed away yesterday.🙏🏾 The Lunar New Year, rolled in on blazing flames with the Year of the Fire Horse. I need to look up its meaning but the imagery is a shift in energy for sure. There is lots going on, let's get into it. NarayPublisher A Side Of Town...

A graphic image of the town mascot, robot, Alphie holding a large red heart-shaped box with a blue ribbon bow tied around it. watercolor background

Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek & Roswell Events: Feb 11 – Feb 18 Hey Neighbors,Welcome back! Nice to see it's warming up a bit, yeah?! How did your team do in the big game? I hope you got out and participated in some of the events from last week. The Arabian NightsFamily Valentine's party seemed super cute. If you attended share some pics with me! I'll ooooh and ahhhhh with you. P.S. On Tuesday did you get your chicken-nuggets and caviar pairing kit from McDonalds? It included the nuggets,...

watercolor graphic of Alphie, the robot holding a heart balloon bouquet.

Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek & Roswell Events: Feb 05 – Feb 11 Hey Neighbors,It's February!!! The month of Love and remembering Legends. We all need so much more love and grace these days. February is a big LOVE month in our house because both of our kids were born in February. (They're currently the same age for the next 3 weeks) 😬 When they were growing up I refused to host two parties in February so we split the difference and usually held a coed theme party in the middle of the month...

Alphie helping out with neighbors in the community.

Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek & Roswell Events: Jan 29 – Feb 04 Hey Neighbors,It's been a tough couple of weeks, right?! I don't know about you, but I'm exhausted and unmotivated. Good thing I work on this project a little bit every day or I don't think It would have gone out. I came across this video Lady Gaga did of a rendition of Mr. Roger's song, "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" Take a listen. It's a warm hug. Stay Safe, NarayPublisher A Side Of Town Subscribe and share the A Side Of Town,...

Alpharetta mascot, Alphie ice skating cartoon sketch

Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek & Roswell Events: Jan 22 – Jan 28 Hey Neighbors,The temperatures have officially dropped into winter territory. I saw a funny video online with an active blizzard and a voiceover commentary that croaked, " If the temperature is lower than my age, don't invite me." 😂 I can seriously relate, but I'm not that bad-yet! Although the way the forcast is looking we might all be hibernating this weekend. ❄️. Stay Warm, NarayPublisher A Side Of Town Subscribe and share...

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Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek & Roswell Events: Jan 15 – Jan 21 Welcome back, January always feels a little… quiet. The holidays are packed away, the inbox is full again, and suddenly we’re all staring at the calendar like, okay, now what?This week’s A Side is here to ease you back in — low-lift plans, hidden gems, and just enough reasons to leave the house without overcommitting. No pressure. Just good stuff, right where you are. NarayPublisher, A Side Of Town Subscribe and share the A...

modern fireplace mantle with cozy winter eucalyptus leaves white lanterns with candles, and a wood bowl with white yarn.

Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek & Roswell Events: Jan 08 – Jan 14 Welcome back, Come inside, it's nice and cozy in here. I hope you like what I've done with the place. I have edited and made some changes you may notice. This experiment is ever evolving and I appreciate all of you being here, sending suggestions, sharing and supporting. You have any goals for yourself this year? Besides growing this passion project I'm always struggling to move my body more. I'm thinking about trying out...

Alphie, Alpharetta's digital robot mascot is baking holiday cookies illustration line drawing.

Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek & Roswell Events: Dec 18 – Dec 31 👉 New here? Get the weekly A Side of Town email (plus the free GA-400 Escape Plan) at asideoftown.com so you never miss the good stuff.If this week feels a little… untethered, you’re not alone. The stretch between Christmas and New Year’s has a way of bending time — routines disappear, calendars blur, and suddenly it’s Tuesday but also somehow Saturday. That’s part of the charm. This issue leans into that energy. Whether you’re...

A watercolor graphic of Santa having breakfast with Alphie, the Alpharetta mascot.

Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek & Roswell Events: Dec 11 – Dec 18 Burrrrrr 🥶 December has been cold, right?! It's also in full sprint and so are we. Santa has at least six appearances this week, holiday concerts are multiplying like elves, and even the coffee shops are showing up in full dessert-mode. So take a deep breath, stretch your social muscles, and let’s see how much festive fun we can cram into seven days without losing a mitten. NarayPublisher, A Side Of Town Subscribe and share the...