http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/ News & Articles en-us Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:06:35 -0400 News & Articles http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=709 Police & Fire Demonstrations Set Tactical police and K-9 demonstrations including simulated gunfire will take place under the covered equestrian arena at Wills Park on Tuesday, Aug. 3, as the Cit... http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=709 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=707 Beginning Monday, July 19, 2010 a 150’ section of the Big Creek Greenway will be closed south of Old Milton Parkway. The closure is scheduled to last for three days and will re-open on Thursday,... http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=707 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=708 Get those running shoes on and join us for the 32nd Annual Old Soldier’s Day Race, sponsored by the City of Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department. The race will be held on Saturday, August ... http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=708 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=706 Alpharetta Arts Center to Feature: KITCHEN MAGICIAN – An Introduction to Cooking Secrets! KITCHEN MAGICIAN will feature simple tips from a professional chef on how to make mouth-watering dishe... http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=706 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:30:00 -0400 http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=705 Fourth of July Activities Map What better way to spend your July 4th holiday than celebrating close to home with family and friends? The City of Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department has planned... http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=705 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=704 Registration for the City of Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department’s Fall Men’s Basketball league begins on Tuesday, June 29th for returning teams. New teams may register beginning Ju... http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=704 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=609 Effective June 2, 2010 new outdoor watering restrictions and guidelines are in effect for residents of Fulton County, including the City of Alpharetta. The new guidelines were announced by the Fulton ... http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=609 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=703 The City of Alpharetta has become one of a handful of communities around the country to leverage smartphone technology to encourage citizens to report service needs or issues of concern. Leveraging Se... http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=703 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=702 Beginning Thursday, June 10, 2010 Webb Bridge Road will be closed between Alpharetta High School and Westwind Point. The closure is scheduled to last until Monday, August 2, 2010. The purpose of this ... http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=702 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=701 Looking for a unique item you can’t find in the stores? Make plans to stop by the City of Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department’s 2nd Annual Community Yard Sale on Saturday, June 5th.... http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=701 Fri, 28 May 2010 15:15:00 -0400 http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=700 The City of Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department sponsors Camp Happy Hearts, a summer day camp for children with mild disabilities. Boys and girls ages 7-15 enjoy swimming, sports, arts and craf... http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=700 Fri, 28 May 2010 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=699 The City of Alpharetta was recently allocated funding from the Department of Justice through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY2009 Local Solicitation. The JAG pro... http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=699 Fri, 28 May 2010 12:45:00 -0400 http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=698 Two of the Alpharetta Arts Center’s most popular art classes for kids have been extended. Clay Works for kids 6 -12, will be held on Monday’s from 4 – 5:30pm, May 10 – June 21.... http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=698 Fri, 07 May 2010 16:30:00 -0400 http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=697 City of Alpharetta residents needing to safely discard bank statements, medical history papers, and other documents containing confidential personal information are invited to take advantage of free d... http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=697 Fri, 07 May 2010 16:15:00 -0400 http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=696 Summer Art Camp Kicks Off on June 7, 2010 Art USA - 2010 Creativity Tour kicks off the summer art camp for kids at the Alpharetta Arts Center the week of June 7th. For 6 weeks, different regions of t... http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=696 Fri, 07 May 2010 16:15:00 -0400 http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=691 Competition Heats Up As Local Chefs Prepare For The Taste of Alpharetta Taste of Alpharetta Information The City of Alpharetta announces the schedule for the Culinary Arts Competition at the... http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=691 Thu, 06 May 2010 10:15:00 -0400 http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=695 New Alpharetta PAL CEO Laurie Nicholson was asked some hard questions Monday, April 12, by the people who are most important to the Police Athletic League program- the children. Officer Nicholson cam... http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=695 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=693 Georgia Department of Transportation To Hold Public Information Open House For State Route 9 Projects On May 18, 2010 at the Alpharetta City Hall the Georgia Department of Transportation and the Cit... http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=693 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:00:00 -0400 http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=694 Do you dream of dancing like the folks on “Dancing with the Stars?” Make it a reality! To get started on your path to being a Fred or Ginger, sign up for Ballroom/Latin Dance offered by th... http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=694 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=690 Artists from throughout the U.S. hone their craft, preparing for the 6th Annual Alpharetta Arts Streetfest. This colorful festival will take place 10 am to 6 pm Saturday and Sunday, April 24-25, 2010 ... http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=690 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:30:00 -0400 http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=692 Students in Alpharetta’s Public Safety Citizens Academy got an inside look at how trauma patients are transported via air on Saturday, March 27, as Air Rescue One dropped down to pick up a &ldqu... http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=692 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:15:00 -0400 http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=688 The City of Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department proudly presents the 8th Annual Children’s Festival on Saturday, March 27 from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM. This event will take place on the Al... http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=688 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=689 This event was canceled due to rain Children age 10 and under are invited to join the fun and festivities at the Children’s Easter Egg Hunt to be held on Sunday, March 28. The City of Alpharett... http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=689 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=687 The City of Alpharetta, Georgia is pleased to announce that the City Planning Firm of Urban Studio, Inc. of Atlanta has been hired to produce a survey of the Historic Downtown Business District. This... http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=687 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=686 Spring art classes for ages 3 and up begin soon at Alpharetta Recreation & Parks Department. Our youth programs teach students a variety of art mediums including drawing, painting, colors, shapes,... http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=686 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=685 The City of Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department (ARPD) is offering new and exciting tennis lessons for all levels of tennis players ages 4 & up. • Join the Alpharetta Aces Quick Start... http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=685 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:45:00 -0500 http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=684 The City of Alpharetta is seeking citizens who are interested in helping to shape the community through service on one of the city’s boards or commissions. Alpharetta operates eight citizen boar... http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=684 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:30:00 -0500 http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=683 Alpharetta PAL Website The Alpharetta Police Athletic/Activities League (Alpharetta PAL) is pleased to host its 14th annual benefit and recognition ball Friday, March 12, from 6:30 to midnight at the... http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=683 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:15:00 -0500 http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=682 Go to Open City Hall In an ongoing effort to engage with citizens and other members of the public, the City of Alpharetta is launching a new online forum to seek and encourage input on c... http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=682 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:45:00 -0500 http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=681 What’s your New Year’s resolution? Do you want to learn a new skill? Exercise more? Meet new friends? If your New Year’s resolutions sound like these, then Alpharetta Recreation and ... http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?m=articles&id=681 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:30:00 -0500