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Fireworks Laws And Reminders

Released June 30, 2021 01:41 PM

While we encourage anyone wanting to enjoy fireworks to take advantage of the July 4th events at Wills Park or Avalon, we also know that some of you will choose to use your own consumer fireworks, instead. For those who do (and their neighbors), we want to share a few reminders.

Downtown Intersection Getting Scrambled

Released June 18, 2021 01:43 PM

Pedestrians in Downtown Alpharetta will soon have a new way to cross the street at the intersection of Milton Avenue and Roswell/Canton Street.

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Weekend Events Bring Fun, Crowds, Heavy Traffic To Wills Park Area

Released May 28, 2021 11:03 AM

The Alpharetta Arts Streetfest, the opening of the Wills Park Pool, and the Special Olympics Georgia State Horse Show are expected to fill Wills Park with fun and laughter...

Northern Extension Of Big Creek Greenway Opens For Public Use Friday

Released May 27, 2021 02:16 PM

The City of Alpharetta will open the northern extension of its Big Creek Greenway to use by the general public beginning Friday, May 28.

Summer Events Return To Alpharetta As COVID Restrictions Lift

Released May 20, 2021 01:16 PM

The City of Alpharetta is excited to bring back several of the community’s favorite, free summer events for 2021!

State Begins 3-Year Project To Widen State Route 9

Released May 14, 2021 09:14 AM

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has kicked-off its State Route 9 Improvement Project...

Alpharetta To Begin Public Events, Conclude COVID Recovery Plan

Released May 07, 2021 12:44 PM

The Alpharetta City Council has authorized staff to begin hosting public special events and take other steps to immediately conclude the City’s phased pandemic recovery plan.

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Residents Invited To Attend Community Input Session For Old Rucker Park Design

Released May 06, 2021 02:39 PM

The City of Alpharetta invites residents to attend a community input session to review the proposed design concepts for the future Old Rucker Park site.

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Conversion Of Alpharetta Town Green To Artificial Turf Begins June 1

Released April 29, 2021 07:14 AM

On June 1 contractors will remove the grass from the Town Green in Downtown Alpharetta as the conversion of the popular park space to artificial turf begins.

City Awarded LCI Planning Grant from Atlanta Regional Commission

Released April 22, 2021 01:18 PM

The Atlanta Regional Commission has awarded a $160,000 Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) grant to fund a planning study in the City of Alpharetta.

New Grow-A-Row Program Receives Abundant Volunteer Support

Released April 01, 2021 02:05 PM

The City of Alpharetta launched a new Grow-A-Row Program at Old Rucker Farm

Alpharetta Police Operations To Be Reviewed In March

Released March 19, 2021 09:37 AM

The City of Alpharetta’s Department of Public Safety will virtually host a team of law enforcement professionals from around the country who will be assessing all aspects of the department’s police operations and management.

Registration Now Open For Summer Camps And Programs

Released March 04, 2021 09:59 AM

Registration for our recreation and cultural arts summer programs and our summer camps is now open for Alpharetta residents.

Food Truck Alley Event Not Returning To Downtown Alpharetta

Released March 01, 2021 12:10 PM

The City of Alpharetta has decided that the time has come to park its popular Food Truck Alley and not bring the weekly event back to Downtown Alpharetta.

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Residential Trash Service Schedule Changing For Several Neighborhoods

Released February 26, 2021 09:40 AM

The trash and recycling service schedule for residents of nine neighborhoods will change beginning March 15. See the full list of affected addresses here.

File New Property Tax Exemption Applications By April 1

Released February 24, 2021 12:41 PM

Eligible homeowners who have not already done so must file for homestead exemptions before April 1 in order for them to be effective for the current tax year.

Alpharetta Considers Seeking Proposals For Residential Waste Collection Service

Released February 23, 2021 01:30 PM

During their March 1 regular meeting, the Alpharetta City Council will be asked to consider soliciting proposals from sanitation companies...

County Launching COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program

Released February 19, 2021 10:46 AM

Fulton County is preparing to launch a COVID-19 emergency rental and utility assistance program based on an $18 million federal funding ...

Alpharetta Maintains Top Fire Service Rating

Released February 19, 2021 10:36 AM

Following an in-depth review and assessment by the Insurance Services Office, the City of Alpharetta Department of Public Safety’s Fire Services has maintained its Class 1 rating.

State Launches Assistance For Seniors Wanting COVID-19 Vaccine

Released February 19, 2021 10:32 AM

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) are joining efforts to ensure vulnerable seniors get access to the COVID-19 vaccine.