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Addressing Your Questions On Halloween 2020

Released October 22, 2020 12:23 PM

Each year around this time, we begin receiving inquiries about when trick-or-treating will be.

WALKTOBER is Back!

Released October 01, 2020 02:01 PM

Get MOVING and join Alpharetta's month long Walktober Challenge!

Live recording returns to the Alpharetta Arts Center with Podcast Series

Released September 24, 2020 03:19 PM

Fulton County Arts & Culture, Arts Alpharetta, The City of Alpharetta, and Home By Dark Productions bring A Song Can Change Your Life...

Unique Partnership Between City & Local Elementary School Expands Playground Use While Increasing Park Space

Released September 17, 2020 01:46 PM

It is common for city governments to work with their local schools to engage children in recreation programs and afterschool enrichment.

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Team Gymnastics Program Suspended For 14 Days

Released September 14, 2020 02:40 PM

The City of Alpharetta has been advised that three individuals associated with our team gymnastics program have tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend. Per our protocol, the gymnastics team program is being suspended for 14 days and the individuals who tested positive are quarantined.

Park PE Gets Kids Moving After Virtual School

Released September 11, 2020 02:40 PM

“Park P.E.” features a certified trainer leading kids in kindergarten through 8th grade through various exercises in a fun and safe environment.

Community Invited to Keep Alpharetta’s Scarecrow Tradition Alive During COVID

Released August 24, 2020 01:55 PM

Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, the 2020 Scarecrow Harvest Festival, held last year in Brooke Street Park, has been cancelled.

Wills Park Pool Closed Due To Positive COVID-19 Test

Released August 03, 2020 09:13 PM

An employee who did not have direct contact with the public has tested positive for COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution and in accordance with our safety protocols, the pool will be closed until further notice.

Alpharetta To Make Sidewalks & Parking Spaces Available As Businesses Reopen To Support Social Distancing

Released July 21, 2020 11:00 AM

As Alpharetta businesses work to meet State requirements to reopen and begin serving customers, one of the biggest challenges for restaurants and retail shops is having enough space to meet social distancing requirements.

Farmers Market Returns To Downtown With Added Safety Protocols

Released July 09, 2020 02:05 PM

The Alpharetta Business Association will bring its farmers market back to Downtown Alpharetta this Saturday with a number of safety protocols in place to address social distancing and other heightened public health guidelines.

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Alpharetta Awarded $1.6 Million To Design North Point Parkway Enhancements

Released June 16, 2020 11:38 AM

The City of Alpharetta has been awarded a $1.6 million grant from the Atlanta Regional Commission to design pedestrian corridor enhancements...

Wills Park Pool Opens Saturday

Released June 10, 2020 01:55 PM

Zagster Ends Bike Share Service In Alpharetta May 29

Released May 28, 2020 10:30 AM

Late Wednesday the City of Alpharetta was notified by Zagster that the company will end bike share service to the Alpharetta market effective this Friday, May 29.

Alpharetta Food Truck Alley Cancels 2020 Season to Spotlight Local

Released May 14, 2020 09:56 AM

The City of Alpharetta has cancelled the 2020 Food Truck Alley series as part of its efforts to encourage patronage of local brick and mortar restaurants and shops in Downtown Alpharetta and throughout the city.

Alpharetta Arts Streetfest Unveils Virtual Festival Set For May 21-25

Released May 13, 2020 03:31 PM

Shoppers excited to browse the popular Memorial Day weekend event, Alpharetta Arts Streetfest...

Alpharetta To Reopen Some Facilities Beginning May 15

Released May 12, 2020 02:39 PM

The City of Alpharetta is implementing a phased plan for restoring its operations and will begin reopening some public facilities this Friday, May 15.

Alpharetta Closes Most Parks; Paths And Greenway To Remain Open

Released March 23, 2020 11:58 PM

All City park facilities, buildings, offices, fields, courts, pavilions, playgrounds, the Town Green, and restrooms are closed for 30 days.

Alpharetta Adopts Emergency Ordinance Prohibiting Restaurant Dine-In; Announces Other Measures

Released March 20, 2020 05:36 PM

As part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Alpharetta has enacted an emergency ordinance that, among other things, temporarily prohibits dine-in service at restaurants, bars, and other food-serving establishments.

Alpharetta Closes All City Offices, Cancels Meetings And Events Through April 12

Released March 15, 2020 09:55 PM

In continuation of its efforts to promote “social distancing” in response to the COVID-19 virus, the City of Alpharetta today announced additional temporary facility closures, operational measures, and the suspension of certain meetings and events through April 12.

Alpharetta Closes Senior Center, Suspends All Recreation Programs

Released March 13, 2020 01:17 PM

Effective Saturday, March 14 at 11:59 PM the City of Alpharetta is suspending all parks and recreation programs through March 30. Additionally, the City is closing its Adult Activity Center, which provides recreation programs to seniors, until further notice.