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Ongoing Negotiations Mean Glass Goes In The Trash

Released June 08, 2017 01:56 PM

The City of Alpharetta is advising its residential waste and recycling collection customers to temporarily stop placing glass items in their recycling bins.

Proposed Alpharetta Budget Maintains Flat Millage Rate

Released May 26, 2017 08:42 AM

The budget currently being considered by Alpharetta City Council would leave the millage rate at its current 5.750 level through the 2018 fiscal year.

Get Your Splash On At Alpharetta City Pool

Released May 19, 2017 12:38 PM

Splash-time arrives May 27th when Alpharetta City Pool officially kicks off the 2017 aquatic season!

Time To Land a Big One At Alpharetta’s Annual Youth Fishing Derby

Released May 19, 2017 11:29 AM

Gather your fishing gear and bait!

Summer Camp Fun With Alpharetta Recreation And Parks

Released May 19, 2017 11:28 AM

Alphie the Park Pup invites your family to find summertime fun with Alpharetta Recreation and Parks by enrolling today

Alpharetta Recreation & Parks Named National Gold Medal Award Finalist

Released May 12, 2017 12:30 PM

The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)

Alpharetta Is First Georgia City to Receive Accreditation from AEDO

Released May 04, 2017 07:40 AM

Alpharetta was recently recognized by the Accredited Economic Development Organization with an AEDO qualification.

Alpharetta Considering Expansion Of Downtown Open Container District

Released May 03, 2017 08:06 AM

In response to inquiries from businesses and citizens, the City of Alpharetta is considering revising its ordinances and expanding the area of Downtown Alpharetta

County To Perform Sewer Line Maintenance City-Wide Staring April 10

Released April 10, 2017 12:09 PM

Alpharetta residents may notice people accessing the sewer system in various parts of the city over the next several weeks as contractors working for Fulton County

Alpharetta To Host Workshop On Planting & Maintaining Perennials

Released March 22, 2017 03:17 PM

lpharetta’s fourth class in the “gardening” series with the UGA Cooperative Extension North Fulton Master Gardeners is “Establishing and Growing Perennials”.

Alpharetta to Host a workshop on Sustainable Vegetable Gardening

Released March 14, 2017 09:35 AM

Join us as we learn smart, low-cost, environmentally sound practices for growing nutrient-dense vegetables.

Sale Of Alpharetta City Center Complete: Development Begins Next Week

Released March 03, 2017 04:07 PM

Downtown Alpharetta will be buzzing with construction later this month now that the title to land between City Hall and Main Street, the remaining parcels in Alpharetta City Center, has transferred to private developers.

Alpharetta Wants Public Input On Changes To Glass Recycling

Released February 20, 2017 02:46 PM

Did you know that glass bottles and jars that you put in your green recycling bin each week is probably not getting recycled?

Alpharetta To Host Workshop On The Basics Of Vegetable Gardening

Released February 17, 2017 08:04 AM

First time vegetable gardeners and those looking to grow their gardening skills can take advantage of a program being offered free.

Jackson Healthcare Expansion Brings 1,400 New Jobs

Released January 27, 2017 04:22 PM

Jackson Healthcare, one of the nation's largest healthcare staffing firms, today announced a 306,000 square foot expansion project of its corporate headquarters in Alpharetta...

Alpharetta To Host Workshop On Radon

Released January 27, 2017 10:19 AM

The City of Alpharetta and the University of Georgia Extension - Fulton County will offer a free workshop on Radon

Alpharetta Selects New Director Of Public Safety

Released December 06, 2016 07:50 AM

In action taken Monday night, following a national search, the Alpharetta City Council confirmed the hiring of John Robison as the North Fulton city’s new Director of Public Safety.

Santa’s Mailbox Coming to Alpharetta

Released November 18, 2016 07:49 AM

Holiday elves are installing a special mailbox at Wills Park Recreation Center, where children can drop off their letters to Santa starting November 28!

Encore Parkway To Reopen To Traffic November 23

Released November 17, 2016 08:00 AM

The North Fulton Community Improvement District (CID) and the City of Alpharetta today announced the Encore Parkway Bridge will open to traffic on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016.

Use Of Consumer Fireworks Temporarily Banned Due To Drought

Released November 15, 2016 12:55 PM

In response to extreme fire danger resulting from current drought conditions, Governor Nathan Deal has ordered a total ban on the use of consumer fireworks.