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New 943 Area Code Comes To Alpharetta Area March 15

Released March 14, 2022 03:15 PM

The Georgia Public Service Commission has approved an all-services area code overlay for the 404/470/678/770 area code overlay region

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Deadline To File For Homestead Property Tax Exemption Is April 1

Released March 14, 2022 10:02 AM

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.

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Rate Increase Likely For Alpharetta Residential Waste/Recycling Customers

Released March 10, 2022 07:53 AM

After absorbing costs from a rate increase from its contracted vendor for the past year, the City of Alpharetta is poised to pass the cost on to its residential waste and recycling collection customers later this year.

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Application Submitted For Redevelopment Of Mall Property

Released March 03, 2022 01:32 PM

The property owner has submitted an application to the City in which they request variances from City codes and a change in zoning they say are necessary to carry out the planned redevelopment.

Alpharetta Begins Community Engagement For Parks Bond Projects

Released February 23, 2022 02:16 PM

There are nine projects that were included in the referendum and the city will be begin their community engagement phase for Union Hill Park and Waters Road Park in March.

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Alpharetta To Engage Residents To Create More Walkable South Main Street

Released February 16, 2022 05:27 PM

A $200,000 contract for creating a vision and new conceptual plan for the corridor was approved by the Alpharetta City Council during their February 7 meeting.

Alpharetta to Receive $75,000 to Grow Local Food Access

Released January 27, 2022 09:06 AM

Alpharetta Selected to Develop a City Agriculture Plan by Food Well Alliance and the Atlanta Regional Commission

Public Input Requested On Regional Transportation Plan

Released January 26, 2022 02:22 PM

The Atlanta Regional Commission is seeking public comment for a proposed update of the region’s Transportation Improvement Program, which programs federal and state funding for transportation projects across Metro Atlanta.

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Contract Awarded For Sidewalk Replacement And Repair

Released January 21, 2022 10:54 AM

The project will include demolition, removal and disposal of debris, construction of 5,700 linear feet of new sidewalk panels and updated ramps, sodding or grassing, and replacement of traffic loop detection infrastructure.

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Help Us Stay Connected To Your Neighborhood

Released January 21, 2022 09:34 AM

City Council To Hold Annual Planning Retreat

Released January 19, 2022 04:11 PM

The Annual Planning Retreat is an opportunity for the Mayor, City Council, and senior City Staff to discuss and explore the goals, initiatives, priorities, and general direction for the City’s operations in the coming year.

Expect Smoke In Alpharetta For Next Few Weeks

Released December 15, 2021 01:23 PM

Residents of Alpharetta and surrounding areas are being advised that they may smell or see smoke around the community over the next five to six weeks...

Former Alpharetta Council Member Cheryl Oaks Has Passed

Released December 03, 2021 11:54 AM

Cheryl Ann Oakes, who served on the Alpharetta City Council from 2007 to 2011, passed away ...

Cold Weather Means Time To Turn Off Irrigation Systems

Released November 19, 2021 01:31 PM

With the potential for freezing temperatures in next week’s forecast, Alpharetta officials are reminding property owners and landscape companies to turn off outdoor irrigation systems...

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No Runoff Election In Alpharetta

Released November 18, 2021 04:11 PM

These are the official results of the 2021 Alpharetta and County-Wide Elections as reported by the Fulton County Board of Registrations and Elections.

Alpharetta Competes to Create City Agriculture Plan

Released November 17, 2021 02:18 PM

The city of Alpharetta invites residents to attend a Community Food Forum on Saturday, December 4th at 10 AM to voice their support for a strong local food system ...

City And Foundation Break Ground On $10 Million Equestrian Center Project

Released November 08, 2021 09:43 AM

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Some Mobile Phones Will Not Be Able To Make Calls Beginning January 1

Released November 03, 2021 01:10 PM

Consumers whose mobile phones rely on older 3G and 4G technology will not be able to place phone calls, including 911 calls, or send texts beginning as early as January 1.

October 23 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Released October 19, 2021 11:36 AM

Saturday, October 23 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, an event designed to draw attention to the importance of properly disposing of unused prescription medications...

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Alpharetta Seeks Input from Special Needs Community

Released October 11, 2021 09:27 AM

The City of Alpharetta is hosting a Special Needs Community Engagement Meeting.