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What's up Alpharetta????!

A Side of Town's mascot, Alphie, is still dancing because he is so excited about our launch! We’re riding that late-summer sun / early-fall pep with a tracklist of Top 5 feel-good events, kid-friendly jams, and civic notes worth a share—from AvalOM, sunset yoga to Grilling + Gridiron on Roswell St. to Hay and Horse shows at Wills Park. Vote in All the Hits, take a swing at our Play on Repeat puzzle, and peep Shop Around (yes, someone listed a mid-century record console for $3.50 and we’re not asking questions). Cue up the vibes—your hometown mixtape starts now.

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This weeks newsletter is sponsored by Elle C. Wolfe Interiors

*sponsored Elle C. Wolfe Interiors isn’t just furniture and fabrics—it’s a mood with a point of view. Alpharetta’s True Color Expert designs character-rich rooms that feel unmistakably you: color that tells a story, layouts that live beautifully, and details that photograph like a dream. From cozy residential refreshes to booked-solid short-term rentals, Elle blends fashion-forward flair with your personal treasures and a modern attitude. Book a free 30 min. consultation by clicking here to my calendar.​

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Thursday, Sept 11
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✨Hocus Pocus Pop‑Up
📍Mercantile Social
🕓 5pm-11pm
A themed, immersive bar experience inspired by Hocus Pocus—seasonal flair meets community fun.

Jeopardy Bar League​
📍Fetch Park
🕓7–9 p.m.
A team-based trivia showdown in the style of Jeopardy—interactive, competitive, and social.

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​Friday, Sept 12
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FairyTale Village​
📍North Point Mall
🕓11 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Family fun continues with storytelling and enchantment at this popular outdoor event.
​Alpharetta Moonlight Market​
📍City Center
🕓5–10 p.m.
Evening artisan marketplace showcasing local makers and creativity under the night sky.
​ ✨Avalon Nights Live​
📍Palmer Plaza
🕓6–8 p.m.
Free live music to launch the weekend in a vibrant outdoor plaza.
​ On The Green Concert Series​
📍City Center
🕓6–10 p.m.
A lively concert series by the Rotary Club featuring local talent—bring a chair and enjoy.

Peter and the Star Catcher, 7:30–10 p.m., Arcadia Theater
A whimsical prequel to Peter Pan, filled with imagination and fun for all ages. (
​ Hot Flash (80s Tribute Band)​
📍Roaring Social
🕓 8–11:30 p.m
Dance to New Wave and alternative classics reimagined with energy and nostalgia.

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Saturday, Sept 13
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✨Cheryl & Co. Horse Shows Inc.​
📍Wills Park Equestrian Center
🕓 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Family-friendly competitive equestrian showcases—horse lovers, unite.

Alpharetta Farmers Market​
📍Wills Park Equestrian Center
🕓 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Fresh produce, artisan vendors, and community buzz—a weekend staple.

Grilling & Gridiron​
📍Roswell/Old Roswell St. corner, Alpharetta
🕓 12–7:30 p.m.
A festive tailgate-style food event celebrating Southeastern college football culture. ​
Fermented Saturday Wine Tasting​
📍Fermented Venue Alpharetta
🕓 3–7 p.m.
Sample curated family-vineyard wines in rotating themes—perfect for casual connoisseurs.
​Symphony at Sunset with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (FREE) — classical favorites under the stars.
📍 Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Pkwy, Alpharetta
🕒 Sat Sep 13, 6:00–9:30pm
💲 Free (Tickets are free but you must reserve them)

✨AvalOM (sunset yoga/pilates + DJ ambience)
​ 📍 Avalon, Alpharetta
🕒 Wed Sep 17, 6:00–7:00pm
💲 Free

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Click 👉 here to submit your event.
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This Week’s Poll:
​What's your favorite, cheese, pepperoni, or meat lovers, who's got the best pizza slice in town? ​
​ 👉 Okay Alpharetta, where can we find the best pizza slice in town?
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Vote now- don't let it get cold ⇾

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While you vote on the Best Pizza Slice in town, bring the pizzeria home: stone for the blister, peel for the launch, wheel for the clean cut—then slip on the pizza socks and gloat (politely) when your favorite takes the crown.​
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Editor’s Picks — Pizza Night, Home Edition​
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• ✨Pizza Stone 🍕 (blister + crisp energy) — Level up weeknight pies with a heat-holding stone that gives you those leopard-spot bubbles.
• ✨Wheel Pizza Cutter 🔪 (one-cut wonder) — Glide through molten cheese without dragging toppings into the abyss.
• ✨Pizza Peel (launch + land like a pro) — Slide pies onto the stone and rescue them with dignity. Splinters not included.
• Wildcard Hit: Novelty Pizza Socks —For the inevitable victory lap when your slice wins the poll. 🧦
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  ​Next Week’s Teaser: Alpharetta’s best local brunch spot. 🥞​
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Patriot Day Commemoration (Johns Creek) — community remembrance hosted with local Rotary clubs.
📍 Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater, Newtown Park, Johns Creek
🕒 Thu Sep 11, 8:30am
💲 Free (donations welcome)
​Sunset Sips @ CNC (Chattahoochee Nature Center)
​ 📍 9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell
🕒 Thu Sep 11, 6:00–9:00pm
💲 $ General admission/memberships

Music on the Hill: “Piano Man” (Billy Joel Tribute) — City of Roswell
​ 📍 Roswell City Hall Lawn, 38 Hill St, Roswell
🕒 Fri Sep 12, 7:00–9:00pm
💲 Free

Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market — fresh produce & local makers.
📍 38 Hill St (City Hall grounds), Roswell
🕒 Sat Sep 13, 8:00am–Noon
💲 Free entry

Pup-a-Palooza (Johns Creek) — dog-friendly festival & contests.
📍 Newtown Park, Johns Creek
🕒 Sat Sep 13, 12:00–3:00pm
💲 Free
​Matildas Music Under the Pines (Michael Logen)​
​📍Matilda's Music Venue, Milton, GA
🕓 Sat Sep 13, 8–10 p.m.
An evening featuring soulful Americana/folk music under the stars

✨Shop, Sip & Stroll on The Green (Milton) — boutique hopping around walkable Crabapple.
📍 The Green at Crabapple Market, Milton
🕒 Sun Sep 14, 1:00pm
💲 Free entry (purchases extra)

Heroes, Hummers & Hops (Roswell) — Fundraiser — food, live music & auction benefiting first responders.
📍 From the Earth Brewing Co., 1570 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell
🕒 Sun Sep 14, 4:00–7:00pm (VIP 3:00pm)
💲 $ Tickets

Sundays in the Park (Roswell) — bring a picnic for early-evening tunes.
📍 Roswell City Hall Lawn
🕒 Sun Sep 14, 5:30–7:00pm
💲 Free

Johns Creek High School Orchestra — Fall Concert (School event)
​ 📍 5575 State Bridge Rd, Johns Creek
🕒 Tue Sep 16, 7:00pm
💲 Often free (check program)

Alive in Roswell — music, food trucks & local vendors.
📍 Historic Canton St & Roswell Antique & Interiors Lot, Roswell
🕒 Thu Sep 18, 5:00–9:00pm
💲 Free

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📸 Guess the Photo

This is a photo of an object around town, tightly zoomed in, can you guess what it is?
👉 Do you know what it is?

Answer revealed next week!

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ATL E-Bikes LLC
​Did you know you can rent e-bikes in Alpharetta? (formerly Pedego Electric Bikes Alpharetta), a local retailer offering rentals, sales, service, and guided tours, with the option for delivery to your hotel.

📍 6480 North Point Pkwy
Access to top-of-the-line electric bikes and the ability to explore local attractions like the Big Creek Greenway.
I had no idea? Did you?

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🏠 Lakefront Home + Private Island
📍 Vernon Township, NJ
2 BR 2 Bath
As we start thinking about fall we can still take advantage of the beauty of lake houses and the serene lake views. This a frame in Granby, CO looks so peaceful. Imagine being there as the leaves change curled up with a good book. Sign me up for a weekend getaway. This lakefront home with a private island (yes, a private island) is not for sale but you can rent it. See more of this gorgeous lake house here.​

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I popped into Trader Joe's the other day and they have pumpkins and gourds ready to purchase already. I think it's still a bit soon to be displaying pumpkins, lord knows they will be a rotten slimy pile in this heat by the time end of October / November rolls around. I did buy some pumpkin butter, should be delicious on toast. I can't believe I'm going to say this, but I'm a teensy bit ready for fall.
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The Saturday Starter Loop (90 minutes): Park once at City Center (follow the blue “P” signs), stroll the Town Green, pop into the Welcome Center for maps + this week’s events, then swing by Crabapple Market for a coffee and end at Avalon for dinner and a lawn sit. Skip the bookmark rabbit hole—stick with A‑Side’s weekly picks and our Newcomer Essentials mini‑pack (we sift; you just show up). coming soon.

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(Free Outdoor Fitness — Zumba (Morning)
​ 📍 Cauley Creek Park, 7255 Bell Rd, Johns Creek
🕒 Thu Sep 11, 8:00–9:00am
💲 Free

Patriot Day Commemoration (Johns Creek)
​ 📍 Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater, Newtown Park
🕒 Thu Sep 11, 8:30am
💲 Free (donations welcome)

Yoga @ Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library
​ 📍 9560 Spruill Rd, Johns Creek
🕒 Fri Sep 12, 11:00am–12:30pm
💲 Free

Music on the Hill (City of Roswell)
​ 📍 Roswell City Hall Lawn
🕒 Fri Sep 12, 7:00–9:00pm
💲 Free

Sundays in the Park (City of Roswell)
​ 📍 Roswell City Hall Lawn
🕒 Sun Sep 14, 5:30–7:00pm
💲 Free

Atlanta Humane Society Golf Classic (Fundraiser)
​ 📍 Country Club of the South, 4100 Old Alabama Rd, Johns Creek
🕒 Mon Sep 15, 9:00am–3:00pm
💲 $ Player entry / sponsorships

Free Outdoor Fitness — Zumba (Evening)
​ 📍 Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater, Newtown Park, Johns Creek
🕒 Wed Sep 17, 6:00–7:00pm
💲 Free

Alpharetta Mayor’s Corporate Challenge 5K + Kids Fun Run (Rotary fundraiser & block party)
​ 📍 Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza
🕒 Thu Sep 18, 4:00–8:00pm (Kids Fun Run 6:00pm; 5K 6:30pm)
💲 $ Race reg (Kids Fun Run free)

Click 👉 here to submit your event.

Avalon Nights Live​
📍Palmer Plaza
🕓 Friday, Sep 12, 6–8 p.m.
Free live music to launch the weekend in a vibrant outdoor plaza.
​ On The Green Concert Series​
📍City Center
🕓Friday Sep 12, 6–10 p.m.
A lively concert series by the Rotary Club featuring local talent—bring a chair and enjoy.

Pup-a-Palooza (Johns Creek) — contests & dog-zone fun.
📍 Newtown Park, Johns Creek
🕒 Sat Sep 13, 12:00–3:00pm
💲 Free

✨“Peter and the Starcatcher” (Family-friendly play)
​ 📍 Arcadia Theater, 180 Academy St, Alpharetta
🕒 Fri Sep 12, 7:30–10:00pm • Sat Sep 13, 7:30–10:00pm • Sun Sep 14, 2:00–4:30pm
💲 $ Tickets
​Cheryl & Co. Horse Shows Inc.​
📍Wills Park Equestrian Center
🕓 Sat Sep 13, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Family-friendly competitive equestrian showcases—horse lovers, unite.

FairyTale Village (immersive pop-up)
​ 📍 North Point Mall, Alpharetta
🕒 Open daily this week; also Thu Sep 18, 11:00am–7:30pm
💲 $ Tickets

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Click 👉 here to submit your event.

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Job postings for the creative economy (by which I mean totally imaginary. 😉)
Event Photographer — City Center Saturdays​
Sat 6:00–10:00p through Oct. $40/hr + gallery credit. Must wrangle candids and low‑light without fear.
​Contact: Reply SHUTTER with a portfolio link.

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​Retail Stylist (PT) — The Vinyl Room Records​
2–3 shifts/wk, evenings + one weekend day. $18–$22/hr + staff picks. Must pair albums with vibes and never gatekeep a great find.
​Contact: Reply STYLIST with a one‑liner about your favorite fall album.

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​Dog Walker — Windward​
Weekdays 11:30a–2:30p window. $20–$25 per 30‑min visit. Golden retriever experience = bonus face licks.
Click 👉 to here to submit your posting (Free during launch)

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Can you solve this week’s scramble?
​ Scramble: GLIGGE
Hint: What kids do when they can’t stop laughing?
Blanks: _ _ _ _ _ _ (number of letters)
Answer revealed at the bottom see The Fadeout section! 👇

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It's restaurant week, next door in Milton, GA. Get your fill at some of their finest spots this week. Sept 8–14 – Milton Restaurant Week
​ A week-long celebration of local dining—discover special menus from favorite area eateries. Check the cities RW participants.
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​Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails — garden-grown Southern, date-night energy​
📍 800 Mayfield Rd, Milton, GA 30009.
🕒 Times vary (see their website)

Vintage Pizzeria — cracker-crisp pies, neighborhood hang, red-check energy​
📍 12540 Broadwell Rd. , Milton GA
🕒 Lunch & dinner; hours vary—see RW menu.
💲 $–$$ (RW combo deals).

7 Acre Bar n’ Grill — Southern-leaning comfort, craft-beer friendly​
📍 850 Hickory Flat Rd., Milton, GA
🕒 Lunch & dinner; hours vary—see RW menu.
💲 $$ (RW specials).
​’cue Barbecue — hickory-smoked plates, neighborhood favorite​
📍 13700 Hwy 9 N, Ste 300.
🕒 Sun–Thu 11–9; Fri–Sat 11–10.
💲 $–$$ (RW plates).

Hyde Brewing — Crabapple Market brewery + kitchen​
📍 3300 Heritage Walk, Ste 102.
🕒 Tue–Thu 11–9; Fri–Sat 11–10; Sun 12–9; Mon closed.
💲 $–$$ (RW pours + bites).

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Kurt Thomas Band @ Roaring Social
​ 📍 35 Milton Ave, Alpharetta
🕒 Thu Sep 11, 8:00–11:30pm
💲 $ Cover at door

Avalon Nights Live (Free outdoor concert)
​ 📍 Avalon, Alpharetta
🕒 Fri Sep 12, 6:00–8:00pm
💲 Free

Hot Flash (’80s dance tribute) @ Roaring Social
​ 📍 35 Milton Ave, Alpharetta
🕒 Fri Sep 12, 8:00–11:30pm
💲 $ Cover at door

Groovin’ on the Green @ Halcyon
​ 📍 6365 Halcyon Way (Green), Alpharetta area
🕒 Sat Sep 13, 6:00–9:00pm
💲 Free

PHISH — Night 1
​ 📍 Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, Alpharetta
🕒 Tue Sep 16, 7:00pm
💲 $ Tickets

PHISH — Night 2
​ 📍 Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, Alpharetta
🕒 Wed Sep 17, 7:00pm
💲 $ Tickets

Judas Priest & Alice Cooper (co-headline)
​ 📍 Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, Alpharetta
🕒 Thu Sep 18, 6:45pm
💲 $ Tickets

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Blue Ridge Scenic Railway — About 70 miles north, 1h 20m on GA400 & Hwy 76. Ride a vintage-vibe train along the Toccoa, then sip cider at Mercier Orchards or dip your toes at Lake Blue Ridge’s Morganton Point. Quick, cozy, mountain air included.

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway — departs from the historic depot at 241 Depot St, Blue Ridge and runs a 26-mile, ~4-hour roundtrip along the Toccoa River to McCaysville/Copperhill. Blue Ridge Scenic Railway​
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Optional add-ons (all within a few minutes’ drive)

• Mercier Orchards — hot cider, hard-cider tastings, and seasonal U-Pick at 8660 Blue Ridge Dr (check hours).
• Morganton Point (Lake Blue Ridge) — beachy day-use area for swims/picnics/kayaks.
• Fall Branch Falls — easy 0.9-mile out-and-back waterfall hike.
• Toccoa River Swinging Bridge — short hike to the longest swinging bridge east of the Mississippi.
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These are just some all in good fun, made-up post for subliminal suggestions. 😉

Roast: Avalon deck stripe-straddlers — your SUV isn’t a duplex

Boast: The Porch Parade Committee on Canton Street—neighbors who traded hydrangeas and turned three stoops into mood boards. Carry on, color geniuses.

Toast: Alpharetta Farmers Market growers & makers — late‑summer tomatoes and fresh loaves still headlining our plates. Clink!
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👉 Anyone you want to roast, boast, or toast? Submit here Free during launch month!
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These are made-up classifieds to fill this category, if have stuff to sell or swap , see the link below to post your situation.

For Sale: Mid‑Century Record Console (restored)​
56" walnut‑look cabinet with hidden cord cutouts—perfect for vinyl + router hide‑and‑seek. Excellent condition from a smoke‑free home. $3.50 OBO (nope, not a typo) pickup only.

Wanted:Scone Slinger Moonlight Biscuit Co. needs a weekend morning pro (Sat–Sun, 6:30a–12p). Must love jazzy playlist and people. $17–$20/hr + tips + shift biscuit. Start this weekend.

Lost Mind: Sleep deprived and perimenopausal mom has lost her mind, if found please return with rosé and a personal sized fan
Click 👉 here to submit your item / opportunity. Free during launch month.

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Word Puzzle Answer: Giggle
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Last Week's Guess the Photo Answer: The Laborer Sculpture on the library lawn. Have you ever climbed in his left leg? You should, it's a visual feast!

See ya on the A Side!

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