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The $5 per month trash bill increase would be seen by most customers beginning July 1, while customers on a special discounted rate plan for seniors would see a smaller increase.

Trash service rates to increase for Alpharetta residents

by City ReportsMarch 10, 2022March 10, 2022

As part of the project to widen McGinnis Ferry Road, the city of Alpharetta will exercise its powers of eminent domain on five residential properties in the city.

In The Know: Alpharetta will use eminent domain powers Monday

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 25, 2022September 24, 2023

Alpharetta residents, especially those living in proximity to an area of South Main Street between Old Milton Parkway and Upper Hembree Road, will soon have the opportunity to create a plan for making the corridor a more walkable area.

Traffic & Transportation

Alpharetta works to make South Main Street walkable

by City ReportsFebruary 19, 2022September 24, 2023

Dino Safari at North Point Mall adds birthday party room

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 16, 2022February 16, 2022

Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services reports that firefighters went out on a whopping 1,198 calls the week of Feb. 6 through 12.

Around Georgia: Your local fire department is busier than you think

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 14, 2022February 21, 2022

For this month's flashback we're going back 20 years to the year 2002, when the City of Alpharetta opened what has become one of its biggest attractions among both visitors and residents, the Big Creek Greenway.

The Georgia Chronicles

Flashback: The Big Creek Greenway opened 20 years ago

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 11, 2022September 24, 2023

ALPHARETTA -- Shake Shack will open its doors Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 11 a.m. in Alpharetta. The Alpharetta Shack, at 11780 Haynes Bridge Road Alpharetta, will be the fifth location in the Atlanta area.

Food

Shake Shack is opening in Alpharetta

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 11, 2022September 24, 2023

Alpharetta's finest eateries will take center stage later this month when Alpharetta Restaurant Week returns Feb. 20 through 26.

Savor local flavor at Alpharetta Restaurant Week 2022

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 4, 2022September 24, 2023

Firemen and fire truck at an apartment fire

Fire

Fire at Alpharetta home ruled arson

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 13, 2022September 24, 2023

(The Center Square) – Six Georgia cities are among the best cities to live in the south, according to a recent report.

Georgia By The Numbers

These 6 Georgia Cities were named best places to live in the South

by Nyamekye Daniel | The Center SquareJanuary 4, 2022September 24, 2023

ALPHARETTA -- A domestic violence incident in Alpharetta resulted in four people being shot with one of them dying from their injuries on Christmas Eve.

Crime

Four people shot in domestic violence incident on Christmas Eve

by Thom ChandlerDecember 27, 2021September 24, 2023

Close-up Of A Man's Hand Using Laptop To Donate Money

These two Georgia cities are among the most generous in America

by Thom ChandlerDecember 19, 2021December 19, 2021

If you smell smoke in Alpharetta or the surrounding area today or any time in the next five to six weeks, don't be alarmed.

What is the smoke smell in North Fulton and Forsyth County?

by Thom ChandlerDecember 15, 2021September 24, 2023

Did you know that North Fulton had its own radio station in the 1980s and that some iteration of that station still broadcasts today? More on the station's present day status later, but this is the story of when the station was local to the North Fulton area.

The Georgia Chronicles

Flashback: North Fulton once had its own local radio station

by Thom ChandlerDecember 9, 2021September 24, 2023

The City of Alpharetta is asking residents and businesses to participate in its holiday food drive going on now through December 17.

Alpharetta hosts holiday food drive. Here’s how you can give

by City ReportsDecember 6, 2021September 24, 2023

A Georgia man pleaded guilty Wednesday to assaulting two law enforcement officers during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Crime

Alpharetta man pleads guilty to assaulting officers during U.S. Capitol attack

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceDecember 2, 2021December 2, 2021

girl on phone

911 calls from Verizon customers not working in Alpharetta and Milton

by Thom ChandlerNovember 27, 2021November 27, 2021

ALPHARETTA -- The City of Alpharetta will close some downtown streets on the first three Fridays in December to provide enhanced pedestrian safety during events associated with its Season of Celebration.

Traffic & Transportation

Here are the roads that will be closed during Alpharetta’s Christmas events

by City ReportsNovember 22, 2021November 22, 2021