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The 6th Annual Wire & Wood Songwriters Festival Announces Headliners

Released June 22, 2018 08:45 AM

The Wire & Wood Alpharetta Songwriters Festival returns to downtown Alpharetta, Ga. for its sixth year on October 12 - 13, 2018.

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Governor Deal Announces SR 400 Transit Project

Released June 19, 2018 03:02 PM

Following approval by the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) board, Gov. Nathan Deal today announced $100 million in General Obligation bonds

Rucker And Mayfield Roads To Close For Summer Construction

Released May 14, 2018 09:49 AM

Motorists traveling through Alpharetta will have two fewer roads to use to reach their destination this summer.

Fulton County to Hold Public Meeting on Big Creek Water Reclamation Facility Expansion

Released March 23, 2018 08:24 AM

The Fulton County Department of Public Works will hold a public meeting Thursday, March 29, 2018

Belle Isle To Bid Farewell As Alpharetta Mayor

Released February 05, 2018 04:00 PM

February 13 will be a difficult day for Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle. That morning, during the annual State of the City Address, he will also offer his farewell remarks as he prepares to resign from the Office of Mayor.

Alpharetta Public Safety Recognized As One Of Best In Nation

Released August 02, 2017 03:06 PM

he Alpharetta Department of Public Safety is pleased to announce that the city’s police operations were reaccredited via Gold Standard Assessment by CALEA

Alpharetta Launches Effort To Update Vision For North Point District

Released June 19, 2017 09:22 AM

The City of Alpharetta is launching an effort to update the master plan for the area around North Point Mall; what city officials refer to as the North Point Activity Center.

Global Technology Group Acquires Alpharetta-Based Company

Released June 12, 2017 03:12 PM

Hexagon, a leading global provider of information technology solutions, has acquired Alpharetta-based mobile app platform provider Catavolt.

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.

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

Alpharetta Police Operations To Be Reviewed In March

Released March 13, 2017 02:25 PM

The City of Alpharetta’s Department of Public Safety will host a team of law enforcement professionals from around the country who will be assessing all aspects of the department’s police operations and management.

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?

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...

Cold Weather Means Time To Turn Off Irrigation Systems

Released November 18, 2016 07:00 AM

With temperatures starting to dip towards freezing, Alpharetta officials are reminding property owners to turn off outdoor irrigation systems and protect water pipes from freezing.

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.