Alpharetta

Heavy rains bring flooding and washed out roads to metro Atlanta

Metro Atlanta residents awoke Wednesday morning to flooding brought about by heavy rains Tuesday night. Flash flood warnings were in effect in the early morning hours and many commuters found…

Alpharetta’s first boutique hotel opens

ALPHARETTA -- Alpharetta's first boutique hotel, The Hamilton Curio Collection by Hilton, officially opened this week in the heart of the city. The hotel uses the Western & Atlantic Railway as…

Funeral arrangements set for Alpharetta police officer who died from COVID-19

ALPHARETTA -- Funeral arrangements for Alpharetta Police Officer Clinton Martin have been announced by the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 15 at North Point…

Alpharetta’s Fourth of July fireworks show will be socially distanced

The City of Alpharetta invites you to celebrate America's Independence with your family under the stars watching a brilliant display of fireworks at dusk at Wills Park. Families are welcome…

The company hit by the pipeline cyber-attack is based in Alpharetta

ALPHARETTA -- Gasoline prices could be headed up at the start of the summer driving season following the shutdown of a major pipeline hit by a cyberattack. Alpharetta-based Colonial Pipeline…

Alpharetta looks for new trash service ahead of price increase

ALPHARETTA -- A looming residential trash collection price increase has the city of Alpharetta looking for a new company to provide waste services to residents. The city's current sanitation company,…

News Blog: Trash pickup in DeKalb delayed for President’s Day

In observance of Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 15, sanitation service for residential customers will run one day late as follows: Monday, Feb. 15 – Presidents Day observed. No sanitation…

Scam Alert: The police won’t call you asking for money to settle a warrant

ALPHARETTA -- The Alpharetta Police Department is warning the public about scammers calling residents and impersonating Alpharetta Police. The caller claims the resident has a warrant out for their arrest…

Here’s what socially distanced holiday events look like in Alpharetta

ALPHARETTA -- The 2020 holiday season will look different for many reasons. The City of Alpharetta still plans to continue with traditional, magical décor and events -- doing it this…

Hurricane Zeta Updates: North Georgia slammed with heavy winds

State Officials Say "Don't go out." Georgia's Emergency Management department has a simple message for Georgian's today as the state grapples with the aftermath of Hurricane Zeta. "Don't go out…

Alpharetta Police: Drug dealer who targeted youth arrested

ALPHARETTA -- Alpharetta Police arrested a suspected drug dealer they say was targeting youth and young adults in the city. Police served a search warrant at a home in Alpharetta…

Coronavirus cases on the rise in Alpharetta

ALPHARETTA -- Coronavirus cases in the city of Alpharetta are on the rise. The city has seen an increase in cases over the last five days and ihas the second…

News Blog: Wills Park pool in Alpharetta reopens Wednesday

Two weeks after being shut down due to a staff member testing positive for COVID-19, the Wills Park pool in Alpharetta is ready to reopen. The pool will reopen Wednesday…

Wills Park pool closed after staffer tests positive for COVID-19

ALPHARETTA -- The Wills Park pool in Alpharetta has been shut down until further notice after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19. According to city officials, the staff member…

Alpharetta Farmer’s Market returns Saturday

ALPHARETTA -- The Alpharetta Business Association will bring its farmers market back to Downtown Alpharetta Saturday with a number of safety protocols in place to address social distancing and other…