Alpharetta is a city in northern

Fulton County, Georgia Fulton County is located in the north-central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 1,066,710, making it the state's most-populous county and its only one with over one million inhabi ...

, United States, and is a part of the

Atlanta Atlanta ( ) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the seat of Fulton County, the most populous county in Georgia, but its territory falls in both Fulton and DeKalb counties. With a population of 498,715 ...

metropolitan area. As of the

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, Alpharetta's population was 65,818 The population in 2010 was 57,551.

History

In the 1830s, the

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people in Georgia and elsewhere in the South were forcibly relocated to the

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(present-day

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) under the

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s and

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s later settled on the newly vacated land, situated along a former Cherokee trail stretching from the

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to the

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. One of the area's first permanent landmarks was the New Prospect Camp Ground (also known as the

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Camp Ground), beside a

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near what is now downtown Alpharetta. It later served as a

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for the exchanging of goods among settlers. Known as the town of Milton through July 1858, the city of Alpharetta was

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ed on December 11, 1858, with boundaries extending in a radius from the city courthouse. It served as the

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Milton County Milton County was a county of the U.S. state of Georgia from to . It was created on December 18, 1857, from parts of northeastern Cobb, southeastern Cherokee, and southwestern Forsyth counties. The county was named for John Milton, Secretary ...

until 1931, when Milton County merged with Fulton County to avoid bankruptcy during the

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. 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

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, the first letter of the Greek alphabet. The Simeon and Jane Rucker Log House, built in 1833, was listed on the

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in 1997.

Geography

Alpharetta is in northern Fulton County and is bordered to the southeast by

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, to the south and west by Roswell, to the north by

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, and to the northeast by unincorporated land in Forsyth County. Downtown Alpharetta is north of downtown

. According to the

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, Alpharetta has an area of , of which is land and , or 1.37%, is water.

Climate

Alpharetta has a

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(

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''Cfa'') and is part of USDA

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7b.

Demographics

2020 census

As of the

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, 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: *

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: 72.0% *

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: 13.7% * Black or African American: 11.2% *

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: 8.7% * Other: 2.9% *

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: 2.8% * Native American: 0.2% * 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

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for the city was $42,431. 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

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, including 0.3% of those under age 18 and 0.6% of those age 65 or over.

2000 census

As of the

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of 2000, there were 34,854 people, 13,911 households, and 8,916 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 14,670 housing units at an average density of . 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.

Economy

Top employers

According to the City's 2012 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the city's top private sector employers are:

Retail and mixed-use complexes

Complexes in the area include: *

North Point Mall North Point Mall is a shopping mall, located in Alpharetta, Georgia (a suburb of Atlanta). The mall opened on October 20, 1993 as one of the largest shopping malls in the country. The mall was the second final property built by Homart Development C ...

, a traditional mall set for redevelopment *An

mixed-use development Mixed-use is a kind of urban development, urban design, urban planning and/or a zoning type that blends multiple uses, such as residential, commercial, cultural, institutional, or entertainment, into one space, where those functions are to some ...

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, opened in 2014. *The

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mixed residential-retail-entertainment-dining complex opened in 2019 in nearby Forsyth County has an Alpharetta postal address, but in not within the city limits or in the same county.

Tech Alpharetta

Tech Alpharetta (formerly known as the Alpharetta Technology Commission or simply ATC) is an advisory organization established by the City of Alpharetta in 2012. The organization is an independent,

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that aims to help Alpharetta lead in technology innovation. Tech Alpharetta runs an advisory board of technology companies based in the city, holds monthly technology events for technology executives, and operates the Tech Alpharetta Innovation Center, a technology

startup incubator Business incubator is an organization that helps startup companies and individual entrepreneurs to develop their businesses by providing a fullscale range of services starting with management training and office space and ending with venture ca ...

. As of early 2020 about ten companies have "graduated" from Tech Alpharetta's incubator and were hiring employees in the North Fulton County region.

Major companies

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Cynergy Data is headquartered in Alpharetta, as was

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when it existed.

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.

Mayor

* Jim Gilvin, 2018–present

Transportation

Major highways

* State Route 9 * State Route 120 * State Route 140 * State Route 372 * State Route 400 * US 19

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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. *The

Big Creek Greenway The Big Creek Greenway is a multi-use trail with two completed sections along Big Creek (formerly known as Vickery Creek) in the state of Georgia, United States. The first section begins at Big Creek Park in Roswell, GA and currently runs to Ma ...

is a concrete multi-use trail that runs from Windward Parkway to Mansell Road. The concrete trail is approximately 8 miles 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. Future plans are to connect the trail to Cumming.

Mass transit

Alpharetta is not directly served by

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trains, but is by multiple bus routes. Currently, there have only been plans to connect Alpharetta to the rest of Metro Atlanta via heavy rail.

Attractions and events

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. 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. The Alpharetta Brew Moon Fest is held the first Saturday in October in downtown Alpharetta. 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. The Alpharetta Arboretum at Wills Park was established in September 2008 and includes 26 trees. A brochure about the

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guides readers through a walking tour of the trees and is available at the Downtown Alpharetta Welcome Center. 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. The Alpharetta Farmers Market is a weekly

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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. 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. The Mansell House and Gardens is a 1912 Queen Anne style home that serves as a special event facility in Alpharetta. It also serves as home to the Alpharetta Historical Society. The Milton Log Cabin was built by

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students during the 1934–35 school year and resembles life during the late 19th century.

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is a 12,000-capacity outdoor venue that serves as the summer home of the Grammy Award-winning

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and hosta acts like the

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and the

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North Point Community Church North Point Community Church is a non-denominational, evangelical megachurch located in Alpharetta, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta. North Point currently averages more than 38,589 people in attendance across eight locations in the north metro Atlan ...

is based in Alpharetta. It is the main campus of North Point Ministries, the nation's largest church organization, run by evangelical preacher

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. The campus welcomes more than 5,000 people every Sunday. Th
Alpharetta Symphony Orchestra (AlphaSO)
is an orchestra based in Alpharetta. The Walk of Memories is at American Legion Post 201 and pays tribute to veterans of the

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, 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. The Alpharetta Big Creek Greenway is a , concrete path that meanders through the woods along Big Creek, offering a place to walk, jog, inline skate and bike. The path includes additional

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trails. The Taste of Alpharetta is an annual food festival featuring food from local restaurants, live music, and art exhibits. The Wire and Wood Alpharetta Songwriters Festival in downtown Alpharetta is held in October. Avalon is a multi-use development on the east side of downtown adjacent to State Route 400. It includes of retail space, a 12-screen

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theater, of office space over retail, 101 single-family residences and 250 luxury rental homes. The Alpharetta Bulls Rugby Football Club is a Men's Division 3 Rugby Team competing in the Georgia Rugby Union and USA Rugby competitions.

Education

Primary and secondary schools

The city is served by

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. Elementary schools (Grades K-5) * Abbotts Hill Elementary School * Alpharetta Elementary School * Birmingham Falls Elementary School in

* Cogburn Woods Elementary School in

* Crabapple Crossing Elementary School in Milton * Creek View Elementary School * F.A.S.T. k-8 * Hembree Springs Elementary School in Roswell * Lake Windward Elementary School *

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* 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) *

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* Elkins Pointe Middle School in Roswell * Haynes Bridge Middle School * Holcomb Bridge Middle School * Hopewell Middle School in

* Northwestern Middle School in Milton * Taylor Road Middle School in Johns Creek *

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, a public charter school in Alpharetta for students in Kindergarten to 8th grade * Fulton Science Academy (FSA), a private school in Roswell for students in 6th to 8th grade High schools (Grades 9-12) *

Alpharetta High School Alpharetta High School is a public high school located in Alpharetta, Georgia, United States within the Fulton County School System. ''Atlanta Magazine'' named Alpharetta High School one of the metro Atlanta area's best all-around high schools. ...

serves most of Alpharetta * Cambridge High School in

* Centennial High School in Roswell *

Chattahoochee High School Chattahoochee High School (colloquially referred to as "Hooch") is a public high school in Johns Creek, Georgia, United States, within the Fulton County School System. It is located next to its only feeder school, Taylor Road Middle School. ...

Johns Creek High School Johns Creek High School is a public high school in Johns Creek, Georgia, Johns Creek, Georgia (U.S. state), Georgia, United States, serving grades 9–12. The school is a part of the Fulton County School System. Its students primarily reside ins ...

in Johns Creek * Milton High School in

* Northview High School * Roswell High School in Roswell * 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 Mount Pisgah Christian School is a private Christian school located in Johns Creek, Georgia, United States. It is located on Nesbit Ferry Road off of Highway 19. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) ...

The

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operates Holy Redeemer Catholic School ( K-8) in

; the school's address is often said to be in "Alpharetta, GA".

Higher education

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Gwinnett Technical College Gwinnett Technical College is a public technical school in the U.S. state of Georgia with campuses in Lawrenceville and Alpharetta. It is a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleg ...

and

Reinhardt University Reinhardt University is a private university in Waleska, Georgia. The university has an off-campus center in Alpharetta and offers some programs in Cartersville, Marietta, and Canton, and online. Reinhardt is affiliated with the United Methodi ...

have campuses in Alpharetta.

Music Education

Alpharetta Symphony Youth Orchestra

Public libraries

Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System operates the Alpharetta Branch.

Notable people

* Auzoyah Alufohai, football player,

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(2014–2018),

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(2019), and current NFL free agent *

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, basketball player,

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(2015–2019) and

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(2021–present) *

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(Professional football player, born Jan. 26, 1995) Quarterback for the University of Tennessee and Pittsburgh Steelers *

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(born 1986), basketball player in the

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, Professional Football player for the

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, performer *

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, actress and former cast member of

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, shortstop for the

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, American professional

player for

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who spent his entire eight-year career with the

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of the

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(NFL) * Trey Britton, American professional

player * Lee Chapple,

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for the

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of the

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(AAL) * CJ Cochran, American professional

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player who plays as a

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for the

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in the

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, American professional basketball player for

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, former

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, American politician and businesswoman *

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, American

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and

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for the

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of the

(NFL) * Brandon Leibrandt, American

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in the

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organization *

Madison Lintz Madison Lintz (born May 11, 1999) is an American actress known for her roles as Sophia Peletier in the AMC post-apocalyptic television drama series '' The Walking Dead'' (2010–2012) and as Madeline "Maddie" Bosch in the Amazon Prime Video ser ...

, American actress known for her roles as

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post-apocalyptic television drama series

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and as Madeline "Maddie" Bosch in the

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series

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and its spin-off Bosch: Legacy *

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, American doubles world No. 1

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player *

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, American soccer player *

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, American

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coach and former

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* Ryann Redmond, American actress and singer known for originating the role of Bridget in Bring It On: The Musical *

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, American professional

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who is currently a

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, American

player and coach *

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, former American

player *

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, professional

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for the

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of the

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(CFL) *

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, American professional basketball player for

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of the

(BBL) *

Heath Slocum Tyler Heath Slocum (born February 3, 1974) is an American professional golfer who currently plays on the PGA Tour. Early years Slocum was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He attended St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School in Bunkie, Louisiana from ...

, American

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who currently plays on the

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* Tanner Smith (basketball), American professional basketball player and coach *

, founder and senior

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of North Point Ministries *

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, American sportscaster for

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* Ty Toney, American professional basketball player *

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, American

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for the

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of the

(CFL) *

Charlie Whitehurst Charles David Whitehurst Jr. (born August 6, 1982), is a former American football quarterback who played college football at Clemson, and was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the third round (81st overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft. Nicknamed ...

, former American football

who played

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at the

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, and was drafted by the

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in the third round (81st overall) of the

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References

External links

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Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau home page
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