Boehringer Ingelheim’s new U.S. Animal Health headquarters is opening this morning at Medley in Johns Creek.

A major GA 400 exit change begins today, while North Fulton residents have another chance to influence the region’s long-range transportation priorities. Southwest Forsyth has reopened a local road, strong afternoon storms remain possible, and several notable business and cultural events arrive this weekend.

1. GA 400’s temporary Exit 5 arrangement begins today

Georgia DOT is scheduled to close the existing Exit 5 on southbound GA 400 near North Springs today and replace it with two temporary ramps.

Exit 5B will serve the North Springs MARTA station. Exit 5A will carry drivers toward Abernathy Road and Hammond Drive. The temporary configuration is expected to remain in place for approximately two years while construction advances on the GA 400 express lanes.

The change is particularly important for drivers traveling south from Roswell, Alpharetta and the rest of North Fulton. Choosing the wrong temporary exit could add a considerable detour, so drivers should follow the new signs rather than relying on habit. The work remains weather-dependent. Georgia DOT’s GA 400 project update and WSB-TV’s explanation of the two-year arrangement.

2. North Fulton transportation planners gather input in Alpharetta

The team developing North Fulton’s next Comprehensive Transportation Plan will gather public input at the Alpharetta Farmers Market from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today.

The regional plan covers Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell and Sandy Springs. It will examine roads, intersections, transit, pedestrian safety, bicycle connections and other ways people travel between the cities.

This early stage matters because the plan will eventually help determine which projects qualify for local money and compete for regional, state and federal funding. The online survey remains available through Sept. 18 for residents unable to attend today. Alpharetta’s public-engagement notice.

3. Some afternoon storms could become strong

Scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon, with the greatest coverage along and south of the Interstate 85 corridor.

A few storms may become strong enough to produce gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall. That makes timing uncertain for outdoor programs across North Fulton, Forsyth and Gwinnett, even if the morning remains dry.

Storm coverage should become more isolated Sunday. A different weather concern develops next week, when heat-index values could approach hazardous levels in parts of North Georgia from Monday through Friday. National Weather Service outlook.

4. Tidwell Road reopens, but Tidwell Park remains closed

Forsyth County says the closed portion of Tidwell Road in southwest Forsyth has reopened following replacement of a creek feeder pipe.

The reopening restores the local connection after approximately two weeks of construction. It should reduce detours for residents traveling through the area during the final weekend of August.

The road update should not be confused with the separate closure of Tidwell Park on Lake Lanier. The park and boat ramp are expected to remain unavailable for approximately three years while Forsyth constructs its new raw-water intake facility. Forsyth County’s Tidwell Road reopening notice.

5. Johns Creek formally welcomes a major headquarters Monday

Boehringer Ingelheim will celebrate the opening of its new U.S. Animal Health headquarters at Medley on Monday.

The approximately 73,000-square-foot office is expected to bring close to 500 employees from the company’s former Duluth headquarters. It becomes one of Johns Creek’s largest recent corporate arrivals and the first major workplace anchor operating at Medley.

Monday’s headquarters ceremony is separate from the mixed-use development’s public grand-opening celebration, which remains scheduled for Oct. 28–30. Restaurants, residences, shops and public gathering areas will continue opening in phases. North Atlanta Star’s headquarters report and Medley’s public-opening schedule.

6. A locally founded bagel business opens its fifth location Monday

The Bagel Hole will open its fifth location at 6:30 a.m. Monday at 3560 Browns Bridge Road in Cumming.

Brick storefront with The Bagel Hole sign above the entrance and an OPEN neon sign in the window — The Bagel Hole will open its fifth location Aug. 31 on Browns Bridge Road in north Forsyth County.

The restaurant occupies approximately 1,400 square feet at Coal Mountain Shops, near Browns Bridge and Hammond’s Crossing roads. Its arrival reflects the continued movement of neighborhood retail toward the growing northern and eastern portions of Forsyth County.

The business began in South Forsyth in 2020 and has expanded into Alpharetta, Braselton and Dawsonville as well as additional Cumming locations. Complete opening details from North Atlanta Star and the company’s location directory.

7. Roswell’s short-film festival celebrates 10 years today

The Southern Shorts Awards International Film Festival begins at 11 a.m. today at Aurora Cineplex in Roswell.

Its 10th-anniversary program includes 29 short films. The opening session revisits 12 previous Best Picture winners, followed by a founder’s showcase at 2:15 p.m. and screenings from the current season beginning at 4 p.m. A formal awards presentation follows at 8:45 p.m.

Two men stand on a theater stage beneath a large screen that reads 'Filmmaker Q & A.' — A filmmaker talks during a Q&A session at the Southern Shorts Awards International Film Festival.

Full-day admission costs $10. The program includes drama, comedy, animation, documentary, science fiction, fantasy and films produced in several countries. North Atlanta Star’s festival preview and the verified event listing.

8. Jones Bridge Park offers a quieter Saturday morning

Gwinnett County’s Rise and Shine on the River runs from 9 a.m. to noon today at Jones Bridge Park in Peachtree Corners.

The free program includes calming live music, moving meditation, a small farmers market and a hands-on nature and science activity for children. It is open to all ages.

The riverside location makes the weather relevant. Visitors should monitor approaching storms and be prepared to leave exposed park areas if thunder develops. Gwinnett County’s weekend program information.

9. Duluth closes Saturday with a K-pop competition

The Korean Festival Foundation’s K-pop Cover Dance and Vocal Competition runs from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Duluth Festival Center.

The free program is part of Duluth’s Multicultural Week and brings performers together for dance and vocal interpretations of Korean popular music.

Because the Festival Center is an outdoor downtown venue, attendees should check for a weather update before leaving. Duluth’s official event page.

10. “On Golden Pond” begins its Sugar Hill run

The Players Guild production of “On Golden Pond” continues today at the Eagle Theatre in downtown Sugar Hill.

The American comedy-drama follows an older couple returning to their longtime summer home while confronting memory, family tension and an unsettled relationship with their adult daughter.

The production runs through Sept. 6, giving audiences several opportunities beyond opening weekend. Performance times and ticket availability vary by date. Sugar Hill’s official production information.