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The Biggest Little Farm Film Screening at the Alpharetta Library

Released November 07, 2019 01:00 PM

The City of Alpharetta’s Community Agriculture Program is hosting a free screening of the documentary film, THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM, on Wednesday, November 13, at 6 p.m.

Alpharetta’s Recreation, Parks & Cultural Services Department Receives Agency of the Year Award

Released November 07, 2019 12:47 PM

Alpharetta’s Recreation, Parks & Cultural Services Department was awarded the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association (GRPA) Agency of the Year Award...

Time To Turn Off Irrigation Systems

Released November 06, 2019 08:57 AM

Freezing temperatures begin appearing in our weather forecasts next week, which means it is time to turn off outdoor irrigation systems to avoid broken pipes and ice on roads and sidewalks.

City Council Studies Financing Tool For North Point Improvements

Released September 26, 2019 03:30 PM

With a plan in place for revitalizing its North Point District, an 898-acre area centered on North Point Mall, the City of Alpharetta is now studying ideas for financing a variety of public improvements outlined in that plan.

State Rejects Alpharetta Proposal For GA400 Express Lanes Project

Released September 26, 2019 12:26 PM

The Georgia Department of Transportation will move forward with its plan to construct a dedicated access for its GA400 Express Lanes Project between Webb Bridge Road and Windward Parkway despite a request by the City of Alpharetta to relocate the access point to Encore Parkway.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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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.

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.

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...

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.