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City Center Project Wins Multi-State Awards

Released September 13, 2019 09:59 AM

Downtown Alpharetta’s City Center Project is the 2019 award winner for Excellence In Town Center Development and the People’s Choice for the Public Realm winner from the Urban Land Institute’s Atlanta District.

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Partnership To Bring Community Center To East Alpharetta

Released September 13, 2019 09:10 AM

The Alpharetta City Council has approved a partnership with the Alpharetta / Ed Isakson Family YMCA to bring a new community center to the east side of Alpharetta.

Scarecrow Harvest Moves To Brooke Street Park On Saturday, October 5th

Released September 10, 2019 12:22 PM

Stroll through the scarecrow village, dance on the great lawn to the sounds of a live DJ or sit back and relax as you listen to the storyteller at the 14th Annual Scarecrow Harvest Festival.

Road Closure To Impact Bethany Road Evening Commute On September 11 & 12

Released September 10, 2019 09:17 AM

A portion of Bethany Road located just south of Mayfield Road will be closed from 9:00 AM until 6:00 PM this Wednesday and Thursday as crews from Atlanta Gas Light relocate two high pressure gas lines.

Alpharetta Offering Free Composting Workshop

Released September 09, 2019 10:27 AM

Beautiful plants can and value to any property; but, often homeowners have questions about the proper way to achieve great looking, healthy plants in Georgia’s clay soil.

Trash & Recycling Services Delayed

Released September 09, 2019 08:57 AM

On Monday, September 9 the City was advised by Republic Services that our residents may experience a one-day delay in the provision of trash and recycling services this week.

Volunteers Needed to Help Protect Alpharetta’s Waterways!

Released September 06, 2019 02:24 PM

Join hundreds of volunteers for the 31st Annual Rivers Alive! The Alpharetta event will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 8:30 am to Noon.

21st Annual Alpharetta Touch-A-Truck Event Returns To A New Location

Released September 05, 2019 03:56 PM

Children of all ages will get up-close to trucks of all shapes and sizes at the City of Alpharetta’s 21st Annual Touch-A-Truck.

Alpharetta Proposes Changes To GA400 Express Lanes Concepts

Released August 30, 2019 09:17 AM

The City of Alpharetta has sent correspondence to the Georgia Department of Transportation requesting that the agency alter plans for its GA400 Express Lanes Project through the city.

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Alpharetta To See One Contested City Council Race, Two Ballot Measures

Released August 22, 2019 09:40 AM

Alpharetta voters will have one contested City Council race and two referendums to decide in the 2019 General Election.

Alpharetta Offers Workshop on Gardening in the Shade

Released August 21, 2019 03:26 PM

The City of Alpharetta and the Alpharetta Natural Resources Commission are hosting a workshop on gardening in the shade, Wednesday, September 25, 2019...

Annual Scarecrow Harvest Festival Calling for Scarecrow Entries

Released August 20, 2019 02:55 PM

The Scarecrow Harvest Festival returns for its 14th year with a new location in Brooke Street Park, at City Hall on Saturday, October 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lawn Care For Fall & Winter

Released August 20, 2019 10:33 AM

Lawns add beauty and value to any property; but, often homeowners have questions about the proper way to achieve great looking, healthy lawns in Georgia’s clay soil.

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Alpharetta Bike Share Program Expands To Downtown

Released August 09, 2019 12:01 PM

The City of Alpharetta has expanded its bike share program into Downtown Alpharetta with the addition of a new bike share station on the town green...

Rucker Road To Reopen Friday Night

Released August 08, 2019 10:50 AM

Our promise to Alpharetta residents was for Rucker Road to be open in time to handle school traffic when Fulton County students return to the classroom on August 12, and we will deliver on that promise.

Alpharetta Residents Invited To Attend Community Input Session For Mid-Broadwell Park Design

Released August 07, 2019 01:46 PM

The City of Alpharetta invites residents to a community input session, Wednesday, August 21, to review the proposed design concepts...

Create a Fall Vegetable Garden Workshop

Released August 07, 2019 01:36 PM

Would you like to have a fall vegetable garden? Our extended growing season allows us to take advantage of three seasons of vegetable gardening.

Debut Screening of Saving Farm House Scheduled for August 15

Released August 06, 2019 03:33 PM

The City of Alpharetta and the Alpharetta & Old Milton County Historical Society present Saving Farm House, a documentary short film which tells the story of Alpharetta’s original settlement...

Qualifying To Run For Alpharetta Mayor / Council Begins August 19

Released August 06, 2019 03:28 PM

Alpharetta residents who are interested in competing to hold the office of Mayor or one of three City Council seats will have three days within which to file their qualifying papers.

7th Annual Wire & Wood Alpharetta Music Festival Set For October 11-12

Released August 05, 2019 02:05 PM

The Wire & Wood Alpharetta Music Festival returns to downtown Alpharetta for its seventh year on Friday and Saturday, October 11-12 from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.