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Road Closure To Impact Waters Road October 14th

Released October 05, 2020 04:51 PM

Waters Road will be closed to all thru traffic on Wednesday, October 14 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. This closure is necessary as crews install a prefabricated pedestrian bridge over Long Indian Creek.

WALKTOBER is Back!

Released October 01, 2020 02:01 PM

Get MOVING and join Alpharetta's month long Walktober Challenge!

Live recording returns to the Alpharetta Arts Center with Podcast Series

Released September 24, 2020 03:19 PM

Fulton County Arts & Culture, Arts Alpharetta, The City of Alpharetta, and Home By Dark Productions bring A Song Can Change Your Life...

Unique Partnership Between City & Local Elementary School Expands Playground Use While Increasing Park Space

Released September 17, 2020 01:46 PM

It is common for city governments to work with their local schools to engage children in recreation programs and afterschool enrichment.

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Team Gymnastics Program Suspended For 14 Days

Released September 14, 2020 02:40 PM

The City of Alpharetta has been advised that three individuals associated with our team gymnastics program have tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend. Per our protocol, the gymnastics team program is being suspended for 14 days and the individuals who tested positive are quarantined.

Park PE Gets Kids Moving After Virtual School

Released September 11, 2020 02:40 PM

“Park P.E.” features a certified trainer leading kids in kindergarten through 8th grade through various exercises in a fun and safe environment.

Wills Park Pool Closed Due To Positive COVID-19 Test

Released August 03, 2020 09:13 PM

An employee who did not have direct contact with the public has tested positive for COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution and in accordance with our safety protocols, the pool will be closed until further notice.

Alpharetta Inks New Agreement On McGinnis Ferry Road Project

Released July 23, 2020 01:45 PM

The Alpharetta City Council entered into a new agreement this week committing to additional funding for the widening of a section of McGinnis Ferry Road...

Project Advances To Add Lanes To Old Milton Parkway

Released July 23, 2020 01:05 PM

The City of Alpharetta’s plans for improving traffic flow on Old Milton Parkway took an important step forward this week as the city approved contracts totaling $2.8 million...

Alpharetta To Make Sidewalks & Parking Spaces Available As Businesses Reopen To Support Social Distancing

Released July 21, 2020 11:00 AM

As Alpharetta businesses work to meet State requirements to reopen and begin serving customers, one of the biggest challenges for restaurants and retail shops is having enough space to meet social distancing requirements.

Farmers Market Returns To Downtown With Added Safety Protocols

Released July 09, 2020 02:05 PM

The Alpharetta Business Association will bring its farmers market back to Downtown Alpharetta this Saturday with a number of safety protocols in place to address social distancing and other heightened public health guidelines.

Testing Program Identifies COVID-19 Antibodies In First Responders

Released June 19, 2020 12:34 PM

Voluntary antibody testing of the City of Alpharetta’s first responders found that 10 police officers and fire fighters have SARS-CoV-2 antibodies, an indication that they have previously been exposed to the COVID-19 virus. The employees have subsequently undergone swab testing to determine if they currently have COVID-19, and none tested positive for infection.

New Ordinance Bans Skateboarding In Downtown Area

Released June 17, 2020 05:38 PM

The use of skateboards and longboards is prohibited in most of Downtown Alpharetta following the Alpharetta City Council’s adoption of an ordinance on June 15.

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Alpharetta Awarded $1.6 Million To Design North Point Parkway Enhancements

Released June 16, 2020 11:38 AM

The City of Alpharetta has been awarded a $1.6 million grant from the Atlanta Regional Commission to design pedestrian corridor enhancements...

Wills Park Pool Opens Saturday

Released June 10, 2020 01:55 PM

Travel Delays On Bethany And Mid Broadwell Roads June 11 - 13

Released June 05, 2020 02:40 PM

Expect heavy travel delays on Bethany and Mid Broadwell Roads from June 11 thru 13 between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM each day.

Zagster Ends Bike Share Service In Alpharetta May 29

Released May 28, 2020 10:30 AM

Late Wednesday the City of Alpharetta was notified by Zagster that the company will end bike share service to the Alpharetta market effective this Friday, May 29.

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Council Considers No Change To Millage Rate For Coming Budget Year

Released May 21, 2020 11:58 AM

City Council proposes to leave the millage rate at its current 5.750 level through the 2020 tax year/2021 fiscal year. The City has maintained that rate since 2009 while providing additional tax relief through expansion of the homestead property tax exemption.

Alpharetta First Georgia City To Provide Antibody Testing To Emergency Responders

Released May 20, 2020 11:59 AM

This week the City of Alpharetta became the first municipality in Georgia to provide COVID-19 antibody testing to first responders.

Alpharetta Food Truck Alley Cancels 2020 Season to Spotlight Local

Released May 14, 2020 09:56 AM

The City of Alpharetta has cancelled the 2020 Food Truck Alley series as part of its efforts to encourage patronage of local brick and mortar restaurants and shops in Downtown Alpharetta and throughout the city.