The beginning of a new year marks the kickoff of Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau’s tourism campaign titled “Relax, Reset & Recharge In Alpharetta, GA” to celebrate the city’s abundance of wellness and self-care focused activities and experiences. Alpharetta is the perfect destination to refuel visitor’s bodies, minds, spirits and souls. Whether travelers are looking…
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Made a Lasting Impact
Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. was the leader of America’s greatest nonviolent movement for justice, equality and peace. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on January 15, 1929 into a family of pastors from the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. He later served as the co-pastor of this church until his death by assassination on…
Try the Big Dawg Smoothie While it Lasts at Smoothie King Atlanta Stores
Smoothie King is celebrating college football season with a new limited-time smoothie sure to have Georgia Bulldog fans cheering for more. The Big Dawg Smoothie, created by Smoothie King Alpharetta store owner Andrew Gehl, is the perfect, better-for-you treat on gameday and every day. Made with whole strawberries, raspberries, passionfruit juice, turbinado and protein blend,…
Thank You Note Day
Handwritten thank you notes will always be a grateful and proper gesture to send in my opinion even though in today’s digital world they may feel like a lost art. Verbally saying thanks is always nice as well as in email, but taking the time to handwrite and mail a note to show your appreciation…
A-Z Things to Do Around and About Alpharetta
From A-Z, AlpharettaMoms.Org keeps you updated weekly on fun family things to do! Bunches of information in one place to make our lives a little easier! Starting with happenings in Alpharetta and the Atlanta Botanical Garden to the World of Coca-Cola, you can keep up to date with events through this article! Atlanta Botanical Garden …
Free Holiday Light Shows Around and About Alpharetta
The Holidays bring so many wonderful things to do with your spouse, family and/or friends including checking out local light shows. Several homes and neighborhoods in the area put on light display shows for FREE. Drive by, tune in on your radio and enjoy the holiday light shows without having to get out of your…
Kiddos in the Kitchen Helping to Prepare for the Big Thanksgiving Meal
Thanksgiving can be made more special by bringing the kids into the decorating, meal planning and prep! We have a few ideas to incorporate the kiddos into this annual holiday meal! Having the kids more involved can make Thanksgiving more memorable and special because everyone had a part and not just you 😉 Turkey Centerpiece:…
Make Your Holidays Merry in Alpharetta
As we eagerly anticipate a new year and a new beginning, Alpharetta’s got all the perfect merriments to brighten up 2020 and help you find that festive feeling. Shopping galore? Yes, please! Outdoor holiday displays and life-size nutcrackers? Yup! Open air events and holiday cooking classes? Sign us up! It’s time for a break so…
Free and Fun Library Events for the Kiddos Around and About Alpharetta
Fulton County Library System Debuts New Website The Fulton County Library System is getting a digital makeover. The Library System debuted a redesigned website and library catalog, offering library patrons a more modern platform for their library experience. The new website will offer an updated look and feel, as well as mobile responsive design which…
Helpful Hints to a Happy Halloween
Halloween is a time of year most children look forward to long before it arrives. Kids can hardly contain their excitement as they decide on a costume and look forward to Trick-or-Treating. Here are some quick reminders to help ensure you and your children have a safe, fun Halloween! Halloween 2020 may look very different…
Haunted Houses and Spooky Events this Halloween Around and About Alpharetta
Halloween can be Haunted ~ do you believe in the supernatural? If you like to be scared check out some of the haunted houses and events below! Fear the Woods Haunted House and Trail Stockbridge Closed for Fall 2020 – With the uncertainty associated with the Covid-19 pandemic, we have made the difficult decision of…
Kids Learn to Swim Year-Round at Big Blue Swim School Johns Creek
As parents, one of the most important things we can do for our kids is teach them to swim and ensure they are safe when near water. According to the CDC, drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 1-4. Swim lessons reduce the risk of drowning by 88 percent which is…
Ways Kids Can Make a Difference
Make a Difference Day is October 24 and was established to help encourage us to take one day a year to try to make a difference in the world.” Make a difference day is a day to help those in need or do something positive in the neighborhood. This article concentrates on ways we can…
Fun Halloween Crafts
Halloween and all it brings is so exciting for kids and adults too! The leaves are changing, its getting cooler outside and darker earlier which leads us to thoughts of how to dress and decorate for Halloween! We found some adorable and easy Halloween crafts to do with the kids to put everyone in the…
Apple Pickin’ on Apple Orchard Alley and Beyond
I love everything about the Fall in the North Georgia Mountains. Fall brings autumn foliage, apple pickin’ and festivals that compliment the beautiful mountain views. These gorgeous mountain towns such as Ellijay, Blue Ridge, Blairsville, Murphy and Helen offer apple/seasonal fruit picking, horseback riding, boating, hiking, fishing, rodeos, tubing, festivals and so much more! Ellijay…
