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Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek & Roswell Events: May 7 – May 25 Wake-y Wake-y you crispy croissant. You've done hard things before and this May is taking off like a star-dazed rocket. You've done hard things before and you can do it again. We've got graduations, and anniversaries, and hearing loss. (JK wanted to see if you were paying attention. Lol). If you're a parent of school-age children, peace be with you. The PTA is driving you bonkers with theme days and teacher appreciation weeks...

watercolor illustration of a robot Jockey on Kentucky Derby horse

Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek & Roswell Events: Apr 30 – May 6 Good Morning you spicy grasshopper — shimmy yourself awake and remember you are the biggest personality in the garden. Shake your maracas and strut into the day daring the meanies to bring you down. Lets's go! P.S. Who's excited about this weekends premiere of The devil Wears Prada 2? That's all......👓 NarayPublisher A Side Of TownWere you Forwarded this? Get the free Thursday drop → Here Subscribe and share the A Side Of Town,...

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Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek & Roswell Events: Apr 23 – Apr 29 Rise and Shine you little cheesy biscuit, they're just two more sleeps until the weekend so put your back into it, dust yourself off and be the hot stuff you are. So a couple of months ago I was asked to play American Mahjong. Sure I said, it sounded fun. Girlfriends and snacks., total fun right?? What in the whaaaaaaat?! I don't know the difference between a chow, a pong, or a pain in my hip. But I'm obsessed with all the...

water color illustration of a robot dancing on an outdoor patio to a band in spring

Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek & Roswell Events: Apr 16 – Apr 22 Hey Neighbors, How's it going??? Loving this weather, right?! It's nice to be out and about and in the sunshine. After the winter you almost forget how tiring the heat of the sun can be. I was reminded of this last weekend while out at the Dogwood Festival (👋 It was nice seeing some of you down there. 😎). The heat nearly did me in but it was sooo much fun. Met some great artist and bought a couple of pieces. LOVE supporting...

This is Alphie, Alpharetta's robot mascot, standing next to a fancy red sports car in the foreground and in the background are other sports cars. Watercolor style

Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek & Roswell Events: Apr 9 – Apr 15 Hey Neighbors, Everything's in bloom. Can you stand the pollen? I don't even have allergies but my eyes have been itchier than a Shetland wool sweater! Send me all the remedies. 👁️ Besides rubbing our eyes we have other stuff to do. Let's get into it! Were you Forwarded this? Get the free Thursday drop → Here NarayPublisher A Side Of Town Subscribe and share the A Side Of Town, here ⭐ Gold Star Editor’s PicksEditor’s Picks This...

watercolor graphic of a robot holding a pink daisy in a field with a bunny rabbit

Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek & Roswell Events: Apr 2 – Apr 8 Hey Neighbors, It's officially spring, yeah!! Hello April!! 🦋 I think the kiddos (k-12) are on spring break this upcoming week so traffic should be a little bit lighter but more kids out and about so be cautious of them playing in the neighborhoods. This means it's officially patio season and finding all the good places with patios to sip and people watch. I'm looking forward to the farmer's market starting again and the outdoor...

Graphic illustration of a friendly robot at the farmers market

Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek & Roswell Events: Mar 26 – Apr 2 Hey Neighbors, A big welcome to all the new subscribers. We are glad you're here.Spring is starting to show up for real—farmers markets are (almost) back, daffodils are doing their thing, and yes, we’re already debating parking in downtown Roswell again.This week leans a little more intentional than packed: a legit comedy headliner, a standout live music set, and a few reasons to actually get out during the day. How's your Sweet...

water color graphic of Alphie the town mascot walking a dog on the town green

Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek & Roswell Events: Mar 19 – Mar 25 Hey Neighbors, I could have sworn last week this time we were on the verge of summer. 🥵 And this week I'm back to my fleeced-lined leggings and the down duvet back on the bed....you? It's suppose to officially be spring in the next few days and mid 80's this weekend. We will see.... What's happening this week? Were you Forwarded this? Get the free Thursday drop → Here NarayPublisher A Side Of Town Subscribe and share the A Side...

watercolor illustration of Alphie with a green beer on St. Patricks Day

Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek & Roswell Events: Mar 12 – Mar 18 Hey Neighbors, Some weeks the world feels a little heavy, doesn’t it? The kind of week where you briefly wish there were a big red button labeled pause. Since that doesn’t exist, the next best thing might be doing something small and local—seeing some live music, wandering a park, or raising a glass of green beer with friends. Lucky for us, Alpharetta has a few of those options this week. P.S. My current carbonated beverage...

Alphie, The Alpharetta bot, mascot dressed as a wizard watercolor graphic

Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek & Roswell Events: Mar 5 – Mar 11 Hey Neighbors,Yay, its March! We are marching right into Women's History Month, spring-like temps, ( don't look but some predict the 80's) and Bridgerton season. I hear the movie theater CMX over at Halcyon is closing. Considering it's the closest theater to me I never remembered it was there for some reason. I think it should turn into a Studio Movie Grill, what do you think? Will you miss it? P.S. 🕖 Turn the clocks ahead 1...