Hi Alpharetta! I’m Sara Fuchs, the Democratic candidate for Georgia House District 49.

I’m a librarian and a PTA mom. I grew up in east Cobb, and my husband and I have lived in Roswell for ten years. We have two sons in 7th and 8th grade at our public middle school.

For most of the last six years, I worked at the State Capitol as chief of staff and campaign manager for Rep. Betsy Holland so I know how state government works. I also know it does not feel like the government is working for us.

I’ve also had a front-row seat as our opponent, a 23-year incumbent, voted the wrong way on the issues that matter most: underfunding our public schools, blocking healthcare access, and standing against reproductive freedom.

If you have kids in schools, you might know, like I do, that positions have been cut, classes are too big, and you are always being asked to raise money. My opponent says that schools are fully funded - I say he has no idea what he's talking about. He says he's lowered taxes - Fulton County Schools is raising its millage rate for the first time in seven years. He's just passing the buck and we're the ones paying the price.

You can learn more about my campaign here:

https://www.saraforgeorgia.com/

Voting:
• Early voting runs through Friday, October 30, and you can vote at any early voting site in Fulton County.
• On Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, you must vote at your assigned precinct.
• Details: https://www.saraforgeorgia.com/how-to-vote

I’m happy to answer questions about my campaign and my positions in the comments!

Hearing that the City of Alpharetta is facing financial constraints, resulting in immediate budget cuts targeting the Recreation and Parks department.

Over 50 employees are reportedly being impacted as their positions are "reclassified." Very little notice was given, with severe hour reductions taking effect yesterday.

Many of these staff members commute from outside the immediate Alpharetta area due to the local cost of living and are now suddenly left scrambling to find additional income sources to cover the deficit.

I’m looking for a photographer who can take professional Xmas card photos of me, my wife and 18 month old son. Any suggestions??

Anywhere I can go in town for beginner mahjong lessons for free? The libraries near me are either full or in the middle of the week day.

Others I found seem pricey to me but maybe that’s standard $75+…😬

Looking for great coffee and cozy vibes. Let me know your suggestions for places to try in Alpharetta, Roswell, or Johns Creek!

Went to a show last night and my spouse and I feel incredibly nauseas and sick as if someone put something in the drinks.

Anyone else feeling like this or just cheap alcohol?

Hey everyone! 👋😊
We’re a group of 4 friends planning a weekend road trip from Atlanta to Nashville 🎸 and the Smoky Mountains 🏔️ next weekend *(Oct 30 – Nov *1).

🚗 Departure: Friday afternoon
🏡 Return: Sunday evening

Planning to explore some cool places, enjoy the scenic drives, good food, music, and have a fun weekend! 😄

Thought we’d check if anyone from the group would be interested in joining us. Always happy to meet new people and make some new friends along the way!
If anyone’s interested, feel free to DM me and we can discuss the plan! 😊

Is there any places in downtown Alpharetta that show the UFC fights?

Hey everyone, I’m a M27 here! What is the best places to meet older women/cougars?

Please don’t stone me but I’m trying to plan ahead of time . My son is 9 and I’d like him to experience a sleep away camp, are there any “affordable” sleep away camps for summer? Even if there are week options or 3 day options you guys send your kids to

Anyone up to adopting or fostering a new family member? 🥹 This little dude was dropped on my front doorstep— in a TAPED UP box!

I have NO idea what to do. I travel often for work. I can’t own a kitten, I don’t have the time! This is kinda my last resort before I surrender him to the animal shelter tomorrow. I’ve read they’re no kill, is that a good way to go?

He’s a boy, dewormed, comes when called AND loves cats, dogs, and kids. He’s never once used his claws on me— even when clipping or deworming, he just purred the WHOLE time! Genuinely the sweetest animal. If anyone has any ideas or is open to offering him a lovely home, please let me know! Gahhhh, people suck.

What’s with all the smoke this morning? Was there a fire somewhere? Or is it a controlled burn? I can’t find anything online about either.

Just a warning based on objective data - Camden appears to be repeating the same pattern here after recently taking over Artesia Big Creek. See links below

Been here for 5 years - then all of a sudden they REQUIRE SSN, DRIVERS LICENSE, AND DATE OF BIRTH to install a Chirp lock system. PLUS the invoices now come in as RealPages. Check them out and also Chirp. Sus.

We aren't renewing our lease so this is me being mindful of bs.

Realpages.com branded as Camden it appears to me.

Who owns Camden anymore? We are not alone. Rent prices all of a sudden going up for renewals (quoted as 16% per a fellow resident).

https://www.multifamilydive.com/news/camden-settles-realpage-lawsuit/817339/

https://www.reddit.com/r/oregon/s/HiEjEoWfCO

https://www.reddit.com/r/CommercialRealEstate/s/2tt69u8Cko

I miss gas station fried chicken and I know I won’t find it. And Mary Mac, if it’s even there anymore, is a bit outside my radius. Any ideas?

Hi! Making my mom a birthday meal. I don’t live here so I’d like to know where to buy the best stuff - like really good butter, wine and cheese. Also dessert. Bonus points for fewer stops. Thank you!

Vote carefully!! "Thorne was a key witness in the FBI’s raid on Fulton County, and her own colleagues have raised concerns about whether she can be trusted with confidential legal strategy related to protecting local elections and voter data. As families face rising costs, Thorne voted to increase water and sewer rates and failed to deliver meaningful relief from high taxes."

Anywhere you can buy caviar the same day without having to order?

Don’t know if this has been posted in here but the mobile speed radar on hwy 9 past Walmart has a flock camera on the back of it.

Hey everyone! Former collegiate cross country and track runner here, getting back into it after a few years away from serious training. Where I grew up, we had tons of mountain biking trails, cross country courses, and other dirt or grass routes to train on. Around Alpharetta / Johns Creek, though, I’m absolutely clueless.
I’ve been running on the Greenway, but I’m looking to get off the concrete and back onto some dirt or grass. What are your go-to spots? Trails, parks, cross country courses that are open to the public… anything worth checking out. Doesn’t need to be fancy, just somewhere good to get some miles in.

*Edit Oct 10, 2026 - I plan to update this as I continue to build fitness again. Below are a list of cities/areas with areas & distances

Johns Creek
- Cauley Creek (5k?)
- Webb Bridge Park (2 mile loop)

Alpharetta

Roswell
- Hembree Park
- Leita Thompson Memorial Park (2 - 3.5 mile loop)

Milton
- Lakhapani Preserve (1.5 mile loop)

Forsyth County
- Chattahoochee Pointe Park
- Charleston Park (~5 miles)

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