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 inha ...

, United States, and is a part of the

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metropolitan area. As of the 2020 US Census, 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 Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma) under the Indian Removal Act. Pioneers and farmers later settled on the newly vacated land, situated along a former Cherokee trail stretching from the North Georgia mountains 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 natural spring 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 chartered on December 11, 1858, with boundaries extending in a radius from the city courthouse. It served as the

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of Milton County until 1931, when Milton County merged with Fulton County to avoid bankruptcy during the Great Depression. The city's name may be a variation of a fictional Indian girl, Alfarata, in the 19th-century song "

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"; it may also be derived from alpha, the first letter of the Greek alphabet. The

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, 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

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, to the north by Milton, 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 humid subtropical climate (

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''Cfa'') and is part of USDA hardiness zone 7b.

Demographics

2020 census

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: *

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: 72.0% * Asian: 13.7% * Black or African American: 11.2% * Hispanic or Latino : 8.7% * Other: 2.9% * Two or more races: 2.8% * Native American: 0.2% *

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Asian/Pacific American (APA) or Asian/Pacific Islander (API) or Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) or Asian American and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) is a term sometimes used in the United States when including both Asian an ...

: 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 Per capita income (PCI) or total income measures the average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. It is calculated by dividing the area's total income by its total population. Per capita i ...

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

poverty line The poverty threshold, poverty limit, poverty line or breadline is the minimum level of income deemed adequate in a particular country. The poverty line is usually calculated by estimating the total cost of one year's worth of necessities for ...

, 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, a traditional mall set for redevelopment *An mixed-use development, Avalon, opened in 2014. *The Halcyon 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, 501(c)(6)

nonprofit organization A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in co ...

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 Cynergy Data is an American payment services provider, managing a portfolio of over 100,000 merchants processing $10 billion annually. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia with an operations center in Long Island City, New York, Cynergy Data is ow ...

is headquartered in Alpharetta, as was NetBank 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

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. *The Big Creek Greenway 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 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. 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 Future Farmers of America 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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, Rod Stewart, Steve Miller Band and the Eagles. 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. 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 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. 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 mountain bike trails. The

Taste of Alpharetta Taste of Alpharetta is a festival/event where over 60 restaurants offer a wide range of foods. Established in 1991, it's located in Alpharetta, Georgia and drew over 60,000 people one year. Restaurants typically sell small "tasting" size portions wh ...

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 Regal Cinemas 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 Milton * Cogburn Woods Elementary School in Milton * Crabapple Crossing Elementary School in Milton * Creek View Elementary School * F.A.S.T. k-8 * Hembree Springs Elementary School in

* 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

* Haynes Bridge Middle School * Holcomb Bridge Middle School * Hopewell Middle School in Milton * Northwestern Middle School in Milton * Taylor Road Middle School in Johns Creek * Webb Bridge Middle School * Amana Academy, 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 serves most of Alpharetta *

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in Milton * Centennial High School in

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 Schoo ...

* Johns Creek High School in Johns Creek * Milton High School in Milton * 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 The Lionheart School is a 501(c)(3) non-profit independent school for children ages 5 to 21 with autism or other disorders of relating and communicating. The school was established in 2000 and is located in Alpharetta, Georgia, United States. Lion ...

St. Francis Schools Saint Francis School is a K-12, independent, not for profit, college preparatory school with no religious affiliation that has been serving students of the Metro Atlanta area since 1976. Saint Francis School is accredited by the Georgia Accrediti ...

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 Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta operates Holy Redeemer Catholic School ( K-8) in

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

Higher education

Georgia State University, Gwinnett Technical College and Reinhardt University have campuses in Alpharetta.

Music Education

Alpharetta Symphony Youth Orchestra

Public libraries

Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System operates the Alpharetta Branch.

Notable people

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, football player, Kennesaw State University (2014–2018), University of West Georgia (2019), and current NFL free agent * Devontae Cacok, basketball player, University of North Carolina Wilmington (2015–2019) and San Antonio Spurs (2021–present) * Joshua Dobbs (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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* Jaycee Horn, Professional Football player for the

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* Ariana Savalas, performer * Lisa Wu, actress and former cast member of The Real Housewives of Atlanta * C. J. Abrams, shortstop for the San Diego Padres * Brandon Beach, American politician serving as a member of the Georgia State Senate * Malik Beasley, American professional

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guard who spent his entire eight-year career with the Cincinnati Bengals of the

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for the Atlanta Havoc of the American Arena League (AAL) *

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, American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the USL Championship * Kaiser Gates, American professional basketball player for Hapoel Jerusalem of the

* Cullen Harper, former

* Peyton Barber,

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* Marjorie Taylor Greene, American politician and businesswoman * Courtney Jaye, American singer and

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* Carl Lawson (American football),

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for the New York Jets of the

(NFL) *

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, American

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, American soccer player * Riley Puckett, American country music pioneer, best known as a member of Gid Tanner and the Skillet Lickers * James Ramsey (baseball), American college baseball coach and former

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, American professional

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, professional

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for the BC Lions of the

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(CFL) * Shannon Scott, American professional basketball player for Brose Bamberg of the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) * Heath Slocum, American professional golfer who currently plays on the

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, American professional basketball player and coach * Andy Stanley, founder and senior pastor of North Point Ministries * Maria Taylor (sportscaster), American sportscaster for NBC Sports *

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, American professional basketball player * Justin Tuggle, American

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for the Toronto Argonauts of the

(CFL) * Charlie Whitehurst, former American football

who played college football at the Clemson Tigers, and was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the third round (81st overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft

References

External links

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Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau home page
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