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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...

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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.

Tax Assessment Notices Coming This Week

Released June 17, 2019 12:38 PM

This week property owners will begin receiving annual notices of property tax assessment from the Fulton County Board of Assessors.

Summer Music Listening Series Coming To Downtown Alpharetta

Released June 06, 2019 01:18 PM

The City of Alpharetta and Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau are joining forces to build upon the energy in downtown Alpharetta ...

Alpharetta And Johns Creek Bring Waze Carpool To North Fulton

Released June 04, 2019 12:36 PM

Waze Carpool connects drivers and passengers with similar destinations by pairing them together to share commutes on the most optimal routes.

Create A Pollinator Paradise In Your Backyard

Released May 24, 2019 10:49 AM

Did you know that one out of three bites of food that you eat is dependent on pollinators?

Alpharetta Receives $150,000 ARC Grant For Connectivity Plan

Released May 17, 2019 03:00 PM

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a $150,000 Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) planning grant to the City of Alpharetta to help develop concepts...

Brooke Street Park Summer Concert Series Kicks Off May 18th

Released May 14, 2019 11:08 AM

The 2nd Annual Brooke Street Park Summer Concert Series will offer 11 free family-friendly concerts this season.

Alpharetta Adopts Road Map To Improve Walkability / Pedestrian Safety

Released May 10, 2019 02:31 PM

Alpharetta is working to become a more walkable community and now has a roadmap for making the city a safer place for pedestrians and bicyclists.

Rucker Road To Be Closed May 28 - August 10

Released May 03, 2019 02:14 PM

Commuters traveling through Alpharetta will lose a key east / west route this summer.

29th Annual Taste of Alpharetta Offers Over 60 Local Restaurants, Live Music, Culinary Competition & More!

Released May 01, 2019 12:26 PM

The 29th Annual Taste of Alpharetta on Thursday, May 2 will feature more than 60 restaurants ready to dish out their specialties for over 35,000 patrons.

Local Support Grows for Alpharetta’s Community Agriculture Program

Released April 22, 2019 10:50 AM

Over 100 people attended the Community Food Forum at City Hall on February 27 hosted by Food Well Alliance. During this event, attendees discussed many things...