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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.

New Grow-A-Row Program Receives Abundant Volunteer Support

Released April 01, 2021 02:05 PM

The City of Alpharetta launched a new Grow-A-Row Program at Old Rucker Farm

Registration Now Open For Summer Camps And Programs

Released March 04, 2021 09:59 AM

Registration for our recreation and cultural arts summer programs and our summer camps is now open for Alpharetta residents.

Food Truck Alley Event Not Returning To Downtown Alpharetta

Released March 01, 2021 12:10 PM

The City of Alpharetta has decided that the time has come to park its popular Food Truck Alley and not bring the weekly event back to Downtown Alpharetta.

Council Extends Benefit To Citizen Board Members

Released January 26, 2021 07:14 PM

Members of Alpharetta's citizen boards and commissions and their immediate families will enjoy the waiver of fees to participate in programs run by the city's Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Services.

Section Of AlphaLoop To Close For Two Weeks

Released December 23, 2020 12:46 PM

A portion of the AlphaLoop path between Haynes Bridge Road and Park Street will close for approximately two weeks beginning January 4.

Alpharetta & Ed Isakson YMCA Celebrate Grand Opening of Preston Ridge Community Center

Released November 10, 2020 12:23 PM

Today marked an important milestone for the City of Alpharetta and the Ed Isakson YMCA!

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.

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.