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Periodic Greenway Closures Thru December 2023

Released September 28, 2022 12:40 PM

A section of the Big Creek Greenway will be subject to periodic closures through December 2023 due to sewer line maintenance activities.

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Alpharetta Best Outdoor-Centric Zoom Town

Released August 26, 2022 01:11 PM

Ownerly determined that Alpharetta is the best outdoors-centric Zoom Town in the South.

A Word About Last Night's Wills Park July 4 Fireworks Show

Released July 05, 2022 11:25 AM

As it is likely that some may be wondering why we did not simply postpone the fireworks show once the rain moved in, we would like to take a moment to explain the reasons for our decision.

Online Survey Seeks Citizen Input For Alpharetta Ag Plan

Released April 04, 2022 12:45 PM

The City of Alpharetta is asking all residents to complete a brief online survey that will help guide the development of the first Alpharetta Community Agriculture Plan.

Honeybee Swarm Season Is Underway

Released April 04, 2022 12:04 PM

The first thing to know is that there is no need for fear or concern, as what is being seen are honeybees looking for a new place to setup a hive.

Citizen Input Needed On City Agriculture Plan

Released March 17, 2022 05:18 PM

The City is hosting a series of five community conversations to hear your thoughts and begin creating the Alpharetta City Agriculture Plan.

Alpharetta Begins Community Engagement For Parks Bond Projects

Released February 23, 2022 02:16 PM

There are nine projects that were included in the referendum and the city will be begin their community engagement phase for Union Hill Park and Waters Road Park in March.

Alpharetta to Receive $75,000 to Grow Local Food Access

Released January 27, 2022 09:06 AM

Alpharetta Selected to Develop a City Agriculture Plan by Food Well Alliance and the Atlanta Regional Commission

City And Foundation Break Ground On $10 Million Equestrian Center Project

Released November 08, 2021 09:43 AM

McGinnis Ferry Road Greenway Connection Opens

Released October 01, 2021 04:28 PM

The City of Alpharetta has completed a temporary trail to connect users of the Alpharetta Big Creek Greenway to connect to the Forsyth County segment of the trail along McGinnis Ferry Road.

Covered Arena at Union Hill Park Closed for Renovations

Released September 10, 2021 08:48 AM

The City of Alpharetta will close the current roller hockey rink and surrounding area at Union Hill Park on Monday, September 20.

Alpharetta’s Scarecrow Application Is Open

Released August 24, 2021 02:54 PM

Each fall downtown Alpharetta is alive with creative scarecrows designed and decorated by the community.

Wills Park Pool Announces Adjusted Schedule For Remainder Of Summer Season

Released August 06, 2021 11:23 AM

Like many employers, The City of Alpharetta is facing staffing challenges that are impacting current operations.

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Weekend Events Bring Fun, Crowds, Heavy Traffic To Wills Park Area

Released May 28, 2021 11:03 AM

The Alpharetta Arts Streetfest, the opening of the Wills Park Pool, and the Special Olympics Georgia State Horse Show are expected to fill Wills Park with fun and laughter...

Northern Extension Of Big Creek Greenway Opens For Public Use Friday

Released May 27, 2021 02:16 PM

The City of Alpharetta will open the northern extension of its Big Creek Greenway to use by the general public beginning Friday, May 28.

Summer Events Return To Alpharetta As COVID Restrictions Lift

Released May 20, 2021 01:16 PM

The City of Alpharetta is excited to bring back several of the community’s favorite, free summer events for 2021!

Alpharetta To Begin Public Events, Conclude COVID Recovery Plan

Released May 07, 2021 12:44 PM

The Alpharetta City Council has authorized staff to begin hosting public special events and take other steps to immediately conclude the City’s phased pandemic recovery plan.

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Residents Invited To Attend Community Input Session For Old Rucker Park Design

Released May 06, 2021 02:39 PM

The City of Alpharetta invites residents to attend a community input session to review the proposed design concepts for the future Old Rucker Park site.

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Conversion Of Alpharetta Town Green To Artificial Turf Begins June 1

Released April 29, 2021 07:14 AM

On June 1 contractors will remove the grass from the Town Green in Downtown Alpharetta as the conversion of the popular park space to artificial turf begins.

City Awarded LCI Planning Grant from Atlanta Regional Commission

Released April 22, 2021 01:18 PM

The Atlanta Regional Commission has awarded a $160,000 Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) grant to fund a planning study in the City of Alpharetta.