Alpharetta, Georgia

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'''Alpharetta''' is a city in northern [[Fulton County, Georgia]], United States, and part of the [[Atlanta metropolitan area]]. As of the [[2020 US Census]], Alpharetta's population was 65,818;<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US1301696| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2069 Census Summary File 1 (G001), Alpharetta city, Georgia| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American FactFinder| access-date=April 28, 2016| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213061535/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US1301696| archive-date=February 13, 2020| url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://data.census.gov/all?q=Alpharetta |title=Alpharetta – Census Bureau Search – 2020 Decennial Census}}</ref> in 2010, the population was 57,551.

==History==

In the 1830s, the [[Cherokee]] people in Georgia and elsewhere in [[Southern United States|the South]] were [[Cherokee removal|forcibly relocated]] to the [[Indian Territory]] (present-day [[Oklahoma]]) under the [[Indian Removal Act]]. [[Settler|Pioneer]]s and [[farmer]]s later settled on the newly vacated land, situated along a former Cherokee trail stretching from the [[North Georgia mountains]] to the [[Chattahoochee River]].<ref name="AlpharettaHistory">{{cite web|url=http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?p=73 |title=City of Alpharetta website &ndash; History |access-date=December 16, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131213221418/http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?p=73 |archive-date=December 13, 2013 }}</ref>

One of the area's first permanent landmarks was the New Prospect Camp Ground (also known as the [[Methodism|Methodist]] Camp Ground), beside a [[natural spring]] near what is now downtown Alpharetta.<ref name="AlpharettaHistory" /> It later served as a [[trading post]] for the exchanging of goods among settlers.<ref name="AlpharettaHistory" />

Known as the town of Milton through July 1858, the city of Alpharetta was [[municipal charter|charter]]ed on December 11, 1858, with boundaries extending in a {{convert|0.5|mi|4=1|adj=on}} radius from the city courthouse.<ref name="AlpharettaHistory" /> It served as the [[county seat]] of [[Milton County, Georgia|Milton County]] until 1931, when Milton County merged with Fulton County to avoid bankruptcy during the [[Great Depression]].<ref name="AlpharettaHistory" />

The city's name may be a variation of a fictional Indian girl, Alfarata, in the 19th-century song "[[The Blue Juniata]]"; it may also be derived from [[alpha]], the first letter of the Greek alphabet.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://georgia.gov/cities-counties/alpharetta |title=Alpharetta entry at Georgia.gov |access-date=August 13, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150810025008/http://georgia.gov/cities-counties/alpharetta |archive-date=August 10, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref>

The [[Simeon and Jane Rucker Log House]], built in 1833, was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1997.<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2013a}}</ref>

==Geography==
[[File:Downtown Alpharetta, Georgia.JPG|thumb|Downtown Alpharetta]]
Alpharetta is in northern Fulton County and is bordered to the southeast by [[Johns Creek, Georgia|Johns Creek]], to the south and west by [[Roswell, Georgia|Roswell]], to the north by [[Milton, Georgia|Milton]], and to the northeast by unincorporated land in [[Forsyth County, Georgia|Forsyth County]]. Downtown Alpharetta is {{convert|26|mi}} north of downtown [[Atlanta]].

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], Alpharetta has an area of {{convert|70.7|sqkm|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|69.7|sqkm|order=flip}} is land and {{convert|1.0|sqkm|order=flip}}, or 1.37%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010"/>

===Climate===
Alpharetta has a [[humid subtropical climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification]]: ''Cfa'') and is part of USDA [[hardiness zone]] 7b.

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==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1860= 261
|1870= 126
|1880= 164
|1890= 256
|1900= 310
|1910= 356
|1920= 379
|1930= 477
|1940= 647
|1950= 917
|1960= 1349
|1970= 2455
|1980= 3128
|1990= 13002
|2000= 34854
|2010= 57551
|2020= 65818
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade.html|title=Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades|publisher=[[US Census Bureau]]|access-date=}}</ref><br> 1850-1870<ref name=1870CensusGA>{{Cite web|title= 1870 Census of Population - Georgia |website=[[US Census Bureau]]|date= 1870|url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1870/population/1870a-13.pdf |accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=|page=}}</ref> 1880<ref name=1880CensusGA>{{Cite web|title= 1880 Census of Population - Georgia |website=[[US Census Bureau]]|date= 1880|url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1880/vol-01-population/1880_v1-09.pdf |accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=|page=}}</ref><br> 1890-1910<ref name=1910CensusGA>{{Cite web|title= 1910 Census of Population - Georgia |website=[[US Census Bureau]]|date= 1930|url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1910/abstract/supplement-ga.pdf |accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=|page=}}</ref> 1920-1930<ref name=1930CensusGA>{{Cite web|title= 1930 Census of Population - Georgia |website=[[US Census Bureau]]|date= 1930|url=https://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/03815512v1ch04.pdf |accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=|page=253}}</ref><br> 1930-1940<ref name=1940CensusGA>{{Cite web|title= 1940 Census of Population - Georgia |website=[[US Census Bureau]]|date= 1940|url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1940/population-volume-1/33973538v1ch04.pdf |accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=}}</ref> 1940-1950<ref name=1950CensusGA>{{Cite web|title= 1950 Census of Population - Georgia |website=[[US Census Bureau]]|date= 1980|url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1950/population-volume-2/37779083v2p11ch2.pdf |accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=}}</ref><br> 1960-1980<ref name=1980CensusGA>{{Cite web|title= 1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Georgia |website=[[US Census Bureau]]|date= 1980|url=https://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/1980a_gaABC-01.pdf|accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=}}</ref> 1980-2000<ref name=2000CensusGA>{{Cite web|title= 2000 Census of Population - General Population Characteristics - Georgia |website=[[US Census Bureau]]|date= 2000|url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/2003/dec/phc-3-12.pdf |accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=}}</ref>
}}

===2020 census===
{| class="wikitable"
|+Alpharetta racial composition<ref>{{Cite web|title=Explore Census Data|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US1301696&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|access-date=2021-12-13|website=data.census.gov}}</ref>
!Race
!{{abbr|Num.|Number}}
!{{abbr|Perc.|Percentage}}
|-
|[[White (U.S. Census)|White]] (non-Hispanic)
|36,473
|55.41%
|-
|[[African American (U.S. Census)|Black or African American]] (non-Hispanic)
|6,667
|10.13%
|-
|[[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]]
|101
|0.15%
|-
|[[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]]
|13,181
|20.03%
|-
|[[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]]
|22
|0.03%
|-
|[[Race (United States Census)|Other/Mixed]]
|3,254
|4.94%
|-
|[[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]]
|6,120
|9.3%
|}
As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 65,818 people, 25,391 households, and 18,167 families residing in the city.

===2010 census===
According to the 2010 census, the racial composition of the city of Alpharetta was as follows:

* [[White American|White]]: 72.0%
* [[Asian American|Asian]]: 13.7%
* [[African American|Black or African American]]: 11.2%
* [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]]: 8.7%
* Other: 2.9%
* [[Multiracial American|Two or more races]]: 2.8%
* [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]]: 0.2%
* [[Pacific Islander American|Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander]]: 0.1%

There were 13,911 households, out of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.9% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 or older.
The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the city, 27.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 40.5% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 5.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33. For every 100 females, there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $95,888, and the median income for a family was $111,918. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $42,431.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/ACSSAFFFacts?_event=Search&geo_id=&_geoContext=&_street=&_county=alpharetta&_cityTown=alpharetta&_state=04000US13&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&pctxt=fph&pgsl=010 |title=American FactFinder |publisher=Factfinder.census.gov |access-date=May 15, 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200216022134/http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/ACSSAFFFacts?_event=Search&geo_id=&_geoContext=&_street=&_county=alpharetta&_cityTown=alpharetta&_state=04000US13&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&pctxt=fph&pgsl=010 |archive-date=February 16, 2020 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Males had a median income of $79,275 versus $59,935 for females. About 2.9% of families and 1.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 0.3% of those under age 18 and 0.6% of those age 65 or over.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]] of 2000, there were 34,854 people, 13,911 households, and 8,916 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,631.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 14,670 housing units at an average density of {{convert|686.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The population has been gradually increasing over the last decade. During the workday, the city swells to more than 120,000 residents, workers, and visitors, due to the more than 3,600 businesses that are located in the city.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?p=22 |title=Alpharetta.ga.us |publisher=Alpharetta.ga.us |access-date=May 15, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120512024501/http://alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?p=22 |archive-date=May 12, 2012 }}</ref>

==Economy==

===Top employers===
According to the City's 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.alpharetta.ga.us/docs/default-source/publications/comprehensive-annual-financial-report/2022-annual-comprehensive-financial-report.pdf |title=City of Alpharetta ACFR |access-date=January 16, 2023 }}</ref> the city's top private sector employers are:

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! #
! Employer
! # of Employees
|-
|1
|[[ADP, Inc.]]
|2,231
|-
|2
|[[Fiserv, Inc.]]
|2,088
|-
|3
|[[Equifax]]
|1,669
|-
|4
|[[LexisNexis]]
|1,384
|-
|5
|[[MCI Inc.]] ([[Verizon]])
|1,095
|-
|6
|ET Securities, LLC
|878
|-
|7
|[[Ernst & Young]]
|806
|-
|8
|[[Hewlett Packard Enterprise]]
|738
|-
|9
|[[Synchrony Financial]]
|600
|-
|10
|LocumTenens.com
|496
|}

===Retail and mixed-use complexes===
Complexes in the area include:
*[[North Point Mall]], a traditional mall set for redevelopment
*An {{convert|86|acre|ha|adj=on}} [[mixed-use development]], [[Avalon (Alpharetta, Georgia)|Avalon]], opened in 2014. 
*The [[Halcyon (Forsyth County, Georgia)|Halcyon]] mixed residential-retail-entertainment-dining complex opened in 2019 in nearby Forsyth County has an Alpharetta postal address, but is not within the city limits or in the same county.

===Tech Alpharetta===
Tech Alpharetta (formerly known as the Alpharetta Technology Commission<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ajc.com/news/local/alpharetta-technology-panel-gets-new-name/hxTd0hkv4rNAXsXZSG8wnN/|title=Alpharetta technology panel gets new name|first=David|last=Ibata|newspaper=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution|language=en|access-date=2020-03-17}}</ref> or simply ATC) is an advisory organization established by the City of Alpharetta in 2012.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.techalpharetta.com/history/|title=History|website=Tech Alpharetta|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-28}}</ref> The organization is an independent, [[501(c)(6)]] [[nonprofit organization]]<ref name=":0" /> that aims to help Alpharetta lead in technology innovation.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191219005546/en/Tech-Alpharetta-Appoints-New-Members-Strategic-Board|title=Tech Alpharetta Appoints Six New Members to Its Strategic Board|date=2019-12-19|website=www.businesswire.com|language=en|access-date=2020-02-28}}</ref> Tech Alpharetta runs an advisory board of technology companies based in the city, holds monthly technology events for technology executives,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mdjonline.com/neighbor_newspapers/north_fulton/community/upcoming-tech-alpharetta-panel-focused-on-technology-s-transformation-of/article_90a02c4a-12d3-11e9-81d9-33046ab7690f.html|title=Upcoming Tech Alpharetta panel focused on 'technology's transformation of healthcare'|last=Moscarello|first=Lindsay|website=MDJOnline.com|date=January 7, 2019 |language=en|access-date=2020-03-17}}</ref> and operates the Tech Alpharetta Innovation Center, a technology [[startup incubator]].<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=https://www.ajc.com/news/local/alpharetta-oks-200k-for-city-technology-incubator/DF2M1FriStnwJ8K2gPOltN/|title=Alpharetta OKs $200K for city's technology incubator|first=David|last=Ibata|newspaper=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution|language=en|access-date=2020-02-28}}</ref> As of early 2020 about ten companies have "graduated" from Tech Alpharetta's incubator and were hiring employees in the North Fulton County region.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2019/07/05/north-fulton-taking-aim-at-tech-health-care-worker.html|title=North Fulton taking aim at tech, health-care worker shortages|website=www.bizjournals.com|access-date=2020-03-17}}</ref>

===Major companies===
[[File:5995 Windward Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA March 2017.jpg|thumb|[[McKesson Corporation]] offices]]
[[File:1000 Windward Concourse, Alpharetta, Georgia March 2017.jpg|thumb|[[Travelers Insurance]] offices]]

[[Cynergy Data]] is headquartered in Alpharetta, as was [[NetBank]] when it existed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.netbank.com/contact.htm |author=[[NetBank]] |date=January 11, 2001 |access-date=February 25, 2011 |title=NetBank Royal Centre Three, Suite 100 11475 Great Oaks Way Alpharetta, GA 30022 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010111031900/http://www.netbank.com/contact.htm |archive-date=January 11, 2001 }}</ref>

== Government ==
Alpharetta is governed by a city council composed of six members and a mayor. The mayor and council members serve staggered four-year terms:

{|class=wikitable
|-
!colspan=4| City council<ref name="city-council">{{cite web|title=Elected Officials|url=https://www.alpharetta.ga.us/government/elected-officials|url-status=live|access-date=January 4, 2022|website=City of Alpharetta|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150801180543/http://www.alpharetta.ga.us:80/government/elected-officials |archive-date=August 1, 2015 }}</ref>
|-
! Post
! Council member
! Term
! Notes
|-
| Post 1
| Donald Mitchell
| 2022–2025
|
|-
| Post 2
| Brian Will
|2022–2025
|
|-
| Post 3
| Douglas DeRito
|2022–2025
|
|-
| Post 4
| John Hipes
| 2020–2023
|
|-
| Post 5
| Jason Binder
|2020–2023
|
|-
| Post 6
| Dan Merkel
|2020–2023
|Mayor ''[[pro tem]]'' (2022)
|}

===Mayor===
* Jim Gilvin, 2018–present<ref name="ajc-northam-2018-05-23">{{cite web |last1=Northam |first1=Mitchell |title=Gilvin is Alpharetta's new mayor; Richard, Hipes elected to council |url=https://www.ajc.com/news/local/gilvin-alpharetta-new-mayor-richard-hipes-elected-council/4eEpsUl5JiBeohp7AA6G6J/ |publisher=[[The Atlanta Journal-Constitution]] |access-date=24 September 2019 |date=May 23, 2018}}</ref>

==Transportation==
===Major highways===
*[[Image:Georgia 9.svg|25px]] [[State Route 9 (Georgia)|State Route 9]]
*[[Image:Georgia 120.svg|25px]] [[State Route 120 (Georgia)|State Route 120]]
*[[Image:Georgia 140.svg|25px]] [[Georgia State Route 140|State Route 140]]
*[[Image:Georgia 372.svg|25px]] [[Georgia State Route 372|State Route 372]]
*[[Image:Georgia 400.svg|25px]] [[State Route 400 (Georgia)|State Route 400]]
*[[File:US 19.svg|25px]] [[U.S. Route 19]]

===Pedestrians and cycling===
*There are plans for the creation of the Alpha Loop. The multi-use path will serve to connect residents of Alpharetta to activity centers, parks, and jobs by a network of multi-use trails providing safe alternatives to driving and offering recreational benefit.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/government/departments/recreation-parks/alpha-loop|access-date=December 3, 2017|title=Introducing Alpha Loop|publisher=Alpharetta.ga.us|date=December 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171204222921/http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/government/departments/recreation-parks/alpha-loop|archive-date=December 4, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
*The [[Big Creek Greenway]] is a concrete multi-use trail that runs from Windward Parkway to Mansell Road. The concrete trail is approximately {{Convert|8|mi|km}} long and meanders along Big Creek parallel to North Point Parkway, from Windward Parkway at Marconi Drive on the north end to Mansell Road on the south end. A soft mulch trail encircles a large wetland between Haynes Bridge Road and Mansell Road. Wildlife such as blue heron, deer, ducks and Canada geese can be observed in this preserved water setting.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/government/departments/recreation-parks/facilities/big-creek-greenway|access-date=December 3, 2017|title=Big Creek Greenway|publisher=Alpharetta.ga.us|date=December 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171206023430/http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/government/departments/recreation-parks/facilities/big-creek-greenway|archive-date=December 6, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> Future plans are to connect the trail to Cumming.

===Mass transit===
Alpharetta is not directly served by [[Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority|MARTA]] trains, but is connected by multiple bus routes. Currently, there have only been plans to connect Alpharetta to the rest of Metro Atlanta via heavy rail.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://atlanta.curbed.com/2015/4/27/9966942/plans-for-marta-rail-service-to-windward-take-shape|title=Plans for MARTA Rail to Alpharetta are Taking Shape|date=April 27, 2015|access-date=December 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171204222859/https://atlanta.curbed.com/2015/4/27/9966942/plans-for-marta-rail-service-to-windward-take-shape|archive-date=December 4, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.itsmarta.com/uploadedFiles/SystemMap2017_w.pdf|title=System Map 2017|website=itsmarta.com|access-date=16 June 2023}}</ref>

==Attractions and events==
[[File:Willspark00342.jpg|thumb|Wills Park]]
The Downtown Alpharetta Welcome Center is at 178 South Main Street and has more than 200 complimentary brochures providing information on the surrounding area. The center is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and a Virtual Information Kiosk is available on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.awesomealpharetta.com/about/welcome-center/ |title=Alpharetta GA Visitor Bureau Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau |date=September 4, 2019 }}</ref>

The Alpharetta Family Skate Center (aka The Cooler) is at 10800 Davis Drive. It is also home to the Atlanta Sparks special needs hockey team.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}}

The Alpharetta Brew Moon Fest is held the first Saturday in October in downtown Alpharetta.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.awesomealpharetta.com/alpharetta-brew-moon-fest/ |title=Alpharetta Brew Moon Fest (Beer Festival) Awesome Alpharetta |date=2024}}</ref>

The Scarecrow Harvest is held the first Saturday in October in downtown Alpharetta. The streets are lined with 100 scarecrows to celebrate its fall spirit.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}}

The Alpharetta Arboretum at Wills Park was established in September 2008 and includes 26 trees. A brochure about the [[arboretum]] guides readers through a walking tour of the trees and is available at the Downtown Alpharetta Welcome Center.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.northfulton.com/Articles-i-2008-09-25-175223.112113_Alpharetta_Arboretum_Inc_receiving_state_award.html |title=Alpharetta Arboretum Inc. receiving state award |publisher=Northfulton.com |date=September 25, 2008 |access-date=October 8, 2012}}</ref>

The Alpharetta Arboretum at Cogburn Road Park was established in December 2008 and showcases seven trees. A complimentary brochure for the arboretum is available at the Downtown Alpharetta Welcome Center and provides a starting point for a self-guided walking tour.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.travelersjournal.com/press2.php?ID=3253| title=Travelers Journal| publisher=Travelersjournal.com| access-date=October 8, 2012| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024215713/http://travelersjournal.com/press2.php?ID=3253| archive-date=October 24, 2012| url-status=live}}</ref>

The Alpharetta Farmers Market is a weekly [[farmers' market]] in the downtown area that opens every Saturday from 8 AM to 12:30 PM from April to October, and features farmers and gardeners from the surrounding area selling fresh vegetables, flowers, and edible goods such as jam. The market was named "Best Saturday Morning Excursion" in 2007 by ''Atlanta'' magazine.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.alpharettafarmersmarket.com/ |title=Alpharetta Farmers' Market |publisher=Alpharettafarmersmarket.com |access-date=October 8, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120707114857/http://www.alpharettafarmersmarket.com/ |archive-date=July 7, 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref>

The Downtown Alpharetta Historic District is in the center of Alpharetta at the intersection of North Main Street, South Main Street, Milton Avenue, and Academy Street. Around this area are several historic buildings from the late 19th century and earlier. The downtown area has been restored, replacing more modern buildings with period structures, and includes dining, shopping, and widened brick sidewalks.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}}

The Mansell House and Gardens is a 1912 [[Queen Anne style architecture in the United States|Queen Anne style]] home that serves as a special event facility in Alpharetta. It also serves as home to the Alpharetta Historical Society.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}}

The Milton Log Cabin was built by [[Future Farmers of America]] students during the 1934–35 school year and resembles life during the late 19th century.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}}

[[Ameris Bank Amphitheatre]] is a 12,000-capacity outdoor venue that serves as the summer home of the Grammy Award-winning [[Atlanta Symphony Orchestra]] and hosts acts like the [[Dave Matthews Band]], [[Rod Stewart]], [[Phish]], [[Steve Miller Band]] and the [[Eagles (band)|Eagles]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vzwamp.com/ |title=Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park |publisher=Vzwamp.com |access-date=October 8, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121012171630/http://www.vzwamp.com/ |archive-date=October 12, 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref>

[[North Point Community Church]] is based in Alpharetta. It is the main campus of North Point Ministries, the nation's largest church organization, run by evangelical preacher [[Andy Stanley]]. The campus welcomes more than 5,000 people every Sunday.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}}

The [https://www.alpharettasymphony.org Alpharetta Symphony] is an orchestra based in Alpharetta.

The Walk of Memories is at American Legion Post 201 and pays tribute to veterans of the [[U.S. Armed Forces]], community and friends, through a brick walk inscribed with the names of all Georgia residents killed in service during and after World War II. A separate section is reserved for those who served in the military and survived. A tank and helicopter are on display.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}}

The Alpharetta Big Creek Greenway is a {{convert|6.1|mi|km|adj=mid|-long}}, {{convert|12|ft|m|adj=mid|-wide}} concrete path that meanders through the woods along Big Creek, offering a place to walk, jog, inline skate and bike. The path includes additional [[mountain bike]] trails.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?p=136 |title=City of Alpharetta Website &#124;&#124; Big Creek Greenway Trail |publisher=Alpharetta.ga.us |access-date=October 8, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121004030014/http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?p=136 |archive-date=October 4, 2012 }}</ref>

The [[Taste of Alpharetta]] is an annual food festival featuring food from local restaurants, live music, and art exhibits during the month of May. Admission is free, but food ticket purchases are required. Restaurants participating in the Taste of Alpharetta will not accept cash. Restaurants charge $2-8 per food sample.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.awesomealpharetta.com/taste-of-alpharetta/ |title=Taste of Alpharetta (Annual Food Festival) Awesome Alpharetta |date=2024}}</ref>

The Wire and Wood Alpharetta Songwriters Festival in downtown Alpharetta is held in October with free admission.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wireandwoodalpharetta.com/ |title=Wire and Wood Festival – Alpharetta, GA |date=2024}}</ref>

Avalon is a multi-use development on the east side of downtown adjacent to State Route 400. It includes {{convert|500000|sqft}} of retail space, a 12-screen [[Regal Entertainment Group|Regal Cinemas]] theater, {{convert|105000|sqft}} of office space over retail, 101 single-family residences and 250 luxury rental homes.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}}

The Alpharetta Bulls Rugby Football Club is a Men's Division 3 Rugby Team competing in the Georgia Rugby Union and USA Rugby competitions.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}}

North Park, Wills Park, and Webb Bridge Park feature a total of 15 lighted tennis courts and 8 asphalt [[pickleball]] courts at North Park.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pickleheads.com/courts/us/georgia/alpharetta/alpharetta-north-park |title=Play Pickleball at Alpharetta North Park |website=pickleheads.com |access-date=April 7, 2023}}</ref> Tennis lessons, clinics, camps, and leagues are available.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.alpharetta.ga.us/government/departments/recreation-parks/activities/tennis |title=Tennis and Pickleball |website=alpharetta.ga.us |access-date=April 7, 2023}}</ref>

==Education==

===Primary and secondary schools===
The city is served by [[Fulton County Schools]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/files/docs/HTML/City%20Zoning/Zoning_Map.pdf |title=Zoning Map : ''City of Alpharetta'' |publisher=Alpharetta.ga.us |access-date=October 26, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090320140348/http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/files/docs/HTML/City%20Zoning/Zoning_Map.pdf |archive-date=March 20, 2009 }}</ref>

Elementary schools (Grades K-5)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fultonschools.org/dept/studentAssignment/maps/LargeAreas/LargeMap_NF&SS_ES.pdf|title=North Fulton Elementary Schools|publisher=[[Fulton County School System]]|access-date=April 17, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812171336/http://www.fultonschools.org/dept/studentAssignment/maps/LargeAreas/LargeMap_NF%26SS_ES.pdf|archive-date=August 12, 2014|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
* Abbotts Hill Elementary School
* Alpharetta Elementary School
* Birmingham Falls Elementary School in [[Milton, Georgia|Milton]]
* Cogburn Woods Elementary School in [[Milton, Georgia|Milton]]
* Crabapple Crossing Elementary School in Milton
* Creek View Elementary School
* Dolvin Elementary School
* F.A.S.T. k-8
* Hembree Springs Elementary School in [[Roswell, Georgia|Roswell]]
* Lake Windward Elementary School
* [[Manning Oaks Elementary School]]
* Mimosa Elementary School in Roswell
* New Prospect Elementary School
* Ocee Elementary School in Johns Creek
* Summit Hill Elementary School in Milton

Middle schools (Grades 6-8)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fultonschools.org/dept/studentAssignment/maps/LargeAreas/LargeMap_NF&SS_MS.pdf|title=North Fulton Middle Schools|publisher=[[Fulton County School System]]|access-date=April 17, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812064827/http://www.fultonschools.org/dept/studentAssignment/maps/LargeAreas/LargeMap_NF%26SS_MS.pdf|archive-date=August 12, 2014|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
* [[Autrey Mill Middle School]] in [[Johns Creek, Georgia|Johns Creek]]
* Elkins Pointe Middle School in [[Roswell, Georgia|Roswell]]
* Haynes Bridge Middle School
* Holcomb Bridge Middle School
* Hopewell Middle School in [[Milton, Georgia|Milton]]
* Northwestern Middle School in Milton
* Taylor Road Middle School in Johns Creek
* [[Webb Bridge Middle School]]
* [[Amana Academy]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.amanaacademy.org/ |title=Amanaacademy.org |publisher=Amanaacademy.org |date=December 31, 1999 |access-date=May 15, 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120721003202/http://www.amanaacademy.org/ |archive-date=July 21, 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> a public charter school in Alpharetta for students in Kindergarten to 8th grade<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.amanaacademy.org |title=Amana Academy |publisher=Amana Academy |date=December 31, 1999 |access-date=October 8, 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120721003202/http://www.amanaacademy.org/ |archive-date=July 21, 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* Fulton Science Academy<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fultonscience.org/ |title=Fultonscience.org |publisher=Fultonscience.org |access-date=May 15, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100926145119/http://www.fultonscience.org/ |archive-date=September 26, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> (FSA), a private school in Roswell for students in 6th to 8th grade<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fultonscience.org/ |title=FSA |publisher=Fultonscience.org |access-date=October 8, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100926145119/http://www.fultonscience.org/ |archive-date=September 26, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

High schools (Grades 9-12)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fultonschools.org/dept/studentAssignment/maps/LargeAreas/LargeMap_NF&SS_HS.pdf|title=Highschool map|publisher=[[Fulton County School System]]|access-date=April 17, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812080519/http://www.fultonschools.org/dept/studentAssignment/maps/LargeAreas/LargeMap_NF%26SS_HS.pdf|archive-date=August 12, 2014|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
* [[Alpharetta High School]] serves most of Alpharetta
*[[Cambridge High School (Georgia)|Cambridge High School]] in [[Milton, Georgia|Milton]]
* [[Centennial High School (Georgia)|Centennial High School]] in [[Roswell, Georgia|Roswell]]
* [[Chattahoochee High School]] in [[Johns Creek, Georgia|Johns Creek]]
* [[Johns Creek High School]] in Johns Creek
* [[Milton High School (Alpharetta, Georgia)|Milton High School]] in [[Milton, Georgia|Milton]]
* [[Northview High School (Johns Creek, Georgia)|Northview High School]]
* [[Roswell High School (Georgia)|Roswell High School]] in Roswell
* [[Independence High School (Alpharetta, Georgia)|Independence High School]], an alternative school on the old Milton High School campus.
* Fulton Science Academy High School (formerly T. E. A. C. H.), a public charter school in Alpharetta for students in 9th to 12th grade.

===Private schools===
* [[The Lionheart School]]
* [[St. Francis Schools]]
* [[Mount Pisgah Christian School]]

The [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta]] operates Holy Redeemer Catholic School ([[K-8 school|K-8]]) in [[Johns Creek, Georgia|Johns Creek]]; the school's address is often said to be in "Alpharetta, GA".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.johnscreekga.gov/JCGA/media/pdf-maps/map-gallery/ZoningMap20140421_el_v1.pdf|title=Zoning Map|publisher=[[Johns Creek, Georgia|Johns Creek]]|access-date=2020-05-08}} - "Holy Redeemer Catholic School" indicated on the map. The school's address may be stated as [https://archatl.com/offices/catholic-schools/catholic-schools-directory/ being in "Alpharetta, GA"] but the school is not in the Alpharetta city limits.</ref>

===Higher education===
[[Georgia State University]], [[Gwinnett Technical College]] and [[Reinhardt University]] have campuses in Alpharetta.

===Musical education===

* [https://www.alpharettasymphony.org/asyo ALPHARETTA SYMPHONY Youth orchestra (ASYO)]

===Public libraries===
[[Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System]] operates the Alpharetta Branch.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.afpls.org/alpharetta-branch |title=Alpharetta Branch |publisher=Afpls.org |access-date=August 11, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150820094903/http://www.afpls.org/alpharetta-branch |archive-date=August 20, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Notable people==

*[[Auzoyah Alufohai]], football player
*[[Devontae Cacok]], basketball player
*[[Joshua Dobbs]], football player
*[[Anthony Fisher (basketball, born 1986)|Anthony Fisher]], basketball player
*[[Jaycee Horn]], football player
*[[Ariana Savalas]], performer
*[[Lisa Wu]], actress and former cast member of [[The Real Housewives of Atlanta]]
*[[C. J. Abrams]], baseball player
*[[Brandon Beach]], politician serving as a member of the [[Georgia State Senate]]
*[[Malik Beasley]], basketball player
*[[Jaron Blossomgame]], basketball player
*[[Clint Boling]], football player
*[[Trey Britton]], basketball player
*[[Bobbi Kristina Brown]], reality television star, musician, and the daughter of [[Whitney Houston]] and [[Bobby Brown]], lived in her Alpharetta home and was found unconscious, ultimately leading to her death.<ref>{{cite web |last1=France |first1=Lisa Respers |title=Bobbi Kristina Brown dies at 22 |url=https://www.cnn.com/2015/07/26/us/bobbi-kristina-brown-dies |website=CNN |access-date=20 December 2022 |language=en |date=27 July 2015}}</ref>
*[[Lee Chapple]], football player
*[[CJ Cochran]], soccer player
*[[Kaiser Gates]], basketball player
*[[Cullen Harper]], football player
*[[Peyton Barber]], football player
*[[Marjorie Taylor Greene]], politician and businesswoman
*[[Courtney Jaye]], [[singer]] and [[songwriter]]
*[[Carl Lawson (American football)|Carl Lawson]], football player
*[[Brandon Leibrandt]], baseball player
*[[Madison Lintz]], actress known for her roles as [[Sophia Peletier]] in the [[AMC (TV channel)]] post-apocalyptic television drama series [[The Walking Dead (TV series)|The Walking Dead]] and as Madeline "Maddie" Bosch in the [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]] series [[Bosch (TV series)|Bosch]] and its spin-off [[Bosch: Legacy]] 
*[[Ken Flach]], tennis player
*[[Jack McInerney]], soccer player
*[[James Ramsey (baseball)]], [[college baseball]] coach and former professional baseball player
*[[Ryann Redmond]], actress and singer known for originating the role of Bridget in [[Bring It On: The Musical]]
*[[Alex Ross (American football)|Alex Ross]], football player
*[[Ryan Roushandel]], soccer player and coach
*[[Tyler Ruthven]], soccer player
*[[Marcus Sayles]], football player
*[[Shannon Scott]], basketball player
*[[Heath Slocum]], professional golfer
*[[Tanner Smith (basketball)|Tanner Smith]], basketball player and coach
*[[Andy Stanley]], founder and senior [[pastor]] of North Point Ministries
*[[Maria Taylor (sportscaster)|Maria Taylor]], sportscaster for [[NBC Sports]]
*[[Ty Toney]], basketball player
*[[Justin Tuggle]], football player
*[[Charlie Whitehurst]], football player
*[[Julie Aigner-Clark]], former teacher, known for founding [[Baby Einstein]] in 1996, publishing the first episode, ''Language Nursery'' on March 1, 1997.

==References==

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==External links==
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*{{Official website|https://www.alpharetta.ga.us}}
* [http://www.awesomealpharetta.com/ Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau home page]

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