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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 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.

Alpharetta Seeks Input from Special Needs Community

Released March 05, 2020 01:53 PM

The City of Alpharetta, in partnership with the cities of John’s Creek, Milton, and Roswell are hosting Special Needs Community Engagement Meetings throughout February and March.

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

Released February 25, 2020 01:29 PM

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

Native Tree Sale Helps Fund Alpharetta Tree Canopy

Released February 22, 2020 01:52 PM

Now through March 21st, Alpharetta homeowners have an opportunity to get native trees and shrubs for the yards while helping to fund the addition of trees to parks and public spaces.

Live Podcast recording from the Alpharetta Arts Center this Friday

Released February 20, 2020 09:58 AM

City of Alpharetta and Home By Dark Productions bring A Song Can Change Your Life Podcast to the Alpharetta Arts Center starting this Friday.

Alpharetta Students Participate in Public Art Exhibit

Released January 23, 2020 01:12 PM

Students participating in the City of Alpharetta High School Arts Apprenticeship Program, part of the Cultural Services Division...

Picturesque Oak Tree To Be Removed From Downtown Alpharetta Corner

Released January 15, 2020 03:07 PM

A large Water Oak tree that dominates the corner of Milton Avenue and Canton Street in Downtown Alpharetta is damaged and will be removed during the first week of February.

Alpharetta Votes To Cease Taxpayer Funding Of Old Soldiers Day Parade

Released December 10, 2019 11:13 AM

In action taken during its December 9 meeting, the Alpharetta City Council approved a resolution to cease funding for the annual Old Soldiers Day Parade.

Get In The Holiday Spirit At Alpharetta’s Season Of Celebration Tree Lighting

Released November 13, 2019 03:43 PM

The magic of the season glistens at Downtown Alpharetta’s annual tree lighting event, Season of Celebration presented by WellStar, on Friday, Dec. 6.

Applications Open For New Program To Match Live Music To Local Businesses

Released November 13, 2019 03:37 PM

City of Alpharetta has launched a new 2020 music program to help support businesses and musicians in Alpharetta.