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The '''Downtown Alpharetta Welcome Center''' is located at 20 North Main Street and has more than 200 complimentary brochures providing information on the surrounding area. The Center is open Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. <ref>"[http://www.wegoplaces.com/Information_132854.aspx.] ''We Go Places''. Accessed May 4, 2009. </ref>
The '''Downtown Alpharetta Welcome Center''' is located at 20 North Main Street and has more than 200 complimentary brochures providing information on the surrounding area. The Center is open Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. <ref>"[http://www.wegoplaces.com/Information_132854.aspx.] ''We Go Places''. Accessed May 4, 2009. </ref>

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>"[http://www.northfulton.com/Articles-i-2008-09-25-175223.112113_Alpharetta_Arboretum_Inc_receiving_state_award.html]." ''Appen Newspapers: Alpharetta Arboretum Inc. Receiving State Award''. Accessed March 26, 2009.</ref> Additionally, 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>"[http://www.travelersjournal.com/press2.php?ID=3253]." ''The Traveler's Journal: Alpharetta Arboretum at Cogburn Road Park Opens to Public''. Accessed March 26, 2009.</ref>
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>"[http://www.northfulton.com/Articles-i-2008-09-25-175223.112113_Alpharetta_Arboretum_Inc_receiving_state_award.html]." ''Appen Newspapers: Alpharetta Arboretum Inc. Receiving State Award''. Accessed March 26, 2009.</ref> Additionally, 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>"[http://www.travelersjournal.com/press2.php?ID=3253]." ''The Traveler's Journal: Alpharetta Arboretum at Cogburn Road Park Opens to Public''. Accessed March 26, 2009.</ref>

The '''American Girl Boutique and Bistro''' at North Point Mall is the only of it's kind in the southeast. Here, you can shop, dine -- even have your doll's hair coiffed at the in-store doll hair salon. <ref>"[http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/attraction/american-girl-boutique-bistro-1202-north-point-circle-north-point-mall-alpharetta-ga-30022-us]." ''Atlanta Go City Kids: American Girl Boutique and Bistro. Accessed May 4, 2009. </ref>
The '''American Girl Boutique and Bistro''' at North Point Mall is the only of it's kind in the southeast. Here, you can shop, dine -- even have your doll's hair coiffed at the in-store doll hair salon. <ref>"[http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/attraction/american-girl-boutique-bistro-1202-north-point-circle-north-point-mall-alpharetta-ga-30022-us]." ''Atlanta Go City Kids: American Girl Boutique and Bistro. Accessed May 4, 2009. </ref>

The '''Cooler Family Skate Center'''has two 85'x200' ice arenas and one 85'x185' roller arena. The Center offers figure skating, ice hockey, roller hockey, public skating, birthday parties and special events. The arena has bleacher capacities ranging from 800 to 2,000.<ref>"[''http://www.coolerathletics.com/.] . ''The Cooler''. Accessed May 4, 2009. </ref>
The '''Cooler Family Skate Center'''has two 85'x200' ice arenas and one 85'x185' roller arena. The Center offers figure skating, ice hockey, roller hockey, public skating, birthday parties and special events. The arena has bleacher capacities ranging from 800 to 2,000.<ref>"[''http://www.coolerathletics.com/.] . ''The Cooler''. Accessed May 4, 2009. </ref>

The '''Mansell House and Gardens''' is is a 1912 Queen Anne-style that serves as a special event facility in Alpharetta. It also serves as home to the Alpharetta Historical Society. <ref>"[http://www.ahsga.org/mhouse.htm]." ''The Alpharetta Historical Society''. Accessed May 4, 2009. </ref>
The '''Mansell House and Gardens''' is is a 1912 Queen Anne-style that serves as a special event facility in Alpharetta. It also serves as home to the Alpharetta Historical Society. <ref>"[http://www.ahsga.org/mhouse.htm]." ''The Alpharetta Historical Society''. Accessed May 4, 2009. </ref>

The '''Milton Log Cabin''' was built by Future Farmers of America students during the 1934-35 school year and resembles life during the late 1800s. The Cabin is available for tours by appointment. Contact the Alpharetta Historical Society for additional information.<ref>"[http://www.ahsga.org/logcabin.htm]."''Alpharetta Historical Soceity''. Accessed May 4, 2009.</ref>
The '''Milton Log Cabin''' was built by Future Farmers of America students during the 1934-35 school year and resembles life during the late 1800s. The Cabin is available for tours by appointment. Contact the Alpharetta Historical Society for additional information.<ref>"[http://www.ahsga.org/logcabin.htm]."''Alpharetta Historical Soceity''. Accessed May 4, 2009.</ref>

'''Verizon Wireless at Encore Park''' is a 12,000 capacity outdoor venue that serves as the summer home to the Grammy Award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and plays host to acts like Dave Matthews Band, Rod Stewart and the Eagles. <ref>"[http://www.vzwamp.com/.] ''Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park''. Accessed May 4, 2009. </ref>
'''Verizon Wireless at Encore Park''' is a 12,000 capacity outdoor venue that serves as the summer home to the Grammy Award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and plays host to acts like Dave Matthews Band, Rod Stewart and the Eagles. <ref>"[http://www.vzwamp.com/.] ''Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park''. Accessed May 4, 2009. </ref>





The '''Walk of Memories''' is located 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 including and following WWII. A separate section is reserved for those who served in the military and survived. Tank and helicopter are on display. <ref>"[http://stage.aboutuonline.com/.] ''AboutU Community Magazine:Spring into the Outdoors''. Accessed May 4, 2009. </ref>
The '''Walk of Memories''' is located 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 including and following WWII. A separate section is reserved for those who served in the military and survived. Tank and helicopter are on display. <ref>"[http://stage.aboutuonline.com/.] ''AboutU Community Magazine:Spring into the Outdoors''. Accessed May 4, 2009. </ref>


The '''Alpharetta Big Creek Greenway''' is a 6.1-mile long, 12-foot wide concrete path that meanders through the woods along Big Creek, offering a place to walk, job, inline skate and bike. The path includes additional mountain bike trails. <ref>"[http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?p=136.] ''City of Alpharetta: Big Creek Greenway. Accessed May 4, 2009. </ref>
The '''Alpharetta Big Creek Greenway''' is a 6.1-mile long, 12-foot wide concrete path that meanders through the woods along Big Creek, offering a place to walk, job, inline skate and bike. The path includes additional mountain bike trails. <ref>"[http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?p=136.] ''City of Alpharetta: Big Creek Greenway. Accessed May 4, 2009. </ref>


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Alpharetta, Georgia
City
Location in Fulton County and the state of Georgia
Location in Fulton County and the state of Georgia
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyFulton
IncorporatedDecember 11, 1858
Government
 • MayorArthur Letchas
Area
 • Total21.4 sq mi (55.4 km2)
 • Land21.4 sq mi (55.3 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2)
Elevation
1,135 ft (346 m)
Population
 (2008)
 • Total65,168
 • Density1,631.6/sq mi (630.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)770, 404, 678
FIPS code13-01696Template:GR
GNIS feature ID0310497Template:GR
WebsiteAlpharetta, Georgia

Alpharetta is a city in north Fulton County, Georgia, United States. According to a 2008 estimate, Alpharetta's population is 65,168.[1]

Selected for its location next to a spring, it began as a campground, originally known as New Prospect Camp Ground until late 1858. Officially chartered on December 11 of that year, Alpharetta (supposedly Greek for "first town") served as the county seat of Milton County until the end of 1931 when Milton was merged with Fulton County to avoid bankruptcy during the Great Depression.[10]

Despite its poor start, and being one of the farthest-out large suburbs in metro Atlanta, it now features several mid-rise buildings, which are home to many high-tech companies including Hewlett-Packard, UPS Supply Chain Solutions, RedPrairie, Radiant Systems, Infor, Lucent, Nortel, IBM, Sun Microsystems, AT&T, Siemens, Verizon, Verizon Wireless, Alltel, E-Trade, Hansgrohe, General Electric, and ChoicePoint.[citation needed]

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.

Mayors:

  • Arthur Letchas 2001 - Present
  • Chuck Martin 1995 - 2002
  • Jimmy Phillips 1979 - 1994

Geography

Alpharetta is located at 34°4′24″N 84°16′52″W / 34.07333°N 84.28111°W / 34.07333; -84.28111Invalid arguments have been passed to the {{#coordinates:}} function (34.073318, -84.281086)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 55.4 km² (21.4 sq mi). 21.4 square miles (55.3 km²) of it is land and 0.05% is water.


Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 34,854 people, 13,911 households, and 8,916 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,631.6 people per square mile (630.0/km²). There were 14,670 housing units at an average density of 686.7/sq mi (265.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 84.9% White, 6.8% African American, 0.5% Native American, 6.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 3.1% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.53% of the population. 2.4% of the population is Mixed-Race/Multiracial. The population has been gradually increasing over the last five years.

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 the population was spread out with 27.0% 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 $84,207, and the median income for a family was $116,175. Males had a median income of $69,275 versus $49,935 for females. The per capita income for the city was $51,432. About 2.9% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.4% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over.

Attractions

The Downtown Alpharetta Welcome Center is located at 20 North Main Street and has more than 200 complimentary brochures providing information on the surrounding area. The Center is open Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. [2]

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. [3] Additionally, 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.[4]

The American Girl Boutique and Bistro at North Point Mall is the only of it's kind in the southeast. Here, you can shop, dine -- even have your doll's hair coiffed at the in-store doll hair salon. [5]

The Cooler Family Skate Centerhas two 85'x200' ice arenas and one 85'x185' roller arena. The Center offers figure skating, ice hockey, roller hockey, public skating, birthday parties and special events. The arena has bleacher capacities ranging from 800 to 2,000.[6]

The Mansell House and Gardens is is a 1912 Queen Anne-style that serves as a special event facility in Alpharetta. It also serves as home to the Alpharetta Historical Society. [7]

The Milton Log Cabin was built by Future Farmers of America students during the 1934-35 school year and resembles life during the late 1800s. The Cabin is available for tours by appointment. Contact the Alpharetta Historical Society for additional information.[8]

Verizon Wireless at Encore Park is a 12,000 capacity outdoor venue that serves as the summer home to the Grammy Award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and plays host to acts like Dave Matthews Band, Rod Stewart and the Eagles. [9]


The Walk of Memories is located 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 including and following WWII. A separate section is reserved for those who served in the military and survived. Tank and helicopter are on display. [10]


The Alpharetta Big Creek Greenway is a 6.1-mile long, 12-foot wide concrete path that meanders through the woods along Big Creek, offering a place to walk, job, inline skate and bike. The path includes additional mountain bike trails. [11]

Education

The city is served by Fulton County Schools.[12]

Public elementary schools in Alpharetta include Alpharetta Elementary School, Creek View Elementary School, Dolvin Elementary School, Lake Windward Elementary School, Manning Oaks Elementary School, New Prospect Elementary School, and Ocee Elementary School.[13][14][15][16]

Cogburn Woods Elementary School in Milton, Crabapple Crossing Elementary School in Milton, Hembree Springs Elementary School in Roswell, Mimosa Elementary School in Roswell, and Summit Hill Elementary School in Milton serve portions of Alpharetta.[17][18][19][20][21]

Public middle schools located in Alpharetta include Haynes Bridge Middle School and Webb Bridge Middle School.[22][23] Autrey Mill Middle School in Johns Creek, Elkins Pointe Middle School in Roswell, Hopewell Middle School in Milton, and Northwestern Middle School in Milton serve portions of Alpharetta.[24][25][26][27]

Amana Academy, a public charter school which is part of the Fulton County School system and provides education for students in Kindergarten to 8th grade, is in Alpharetta. Amana Academy uses the Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound (ELOB) instructional model.[28] The Fulton Science Academy (FSA) is also a public charter school. FSA follows a different approach to science and mathematics and contains multiple academic extra-curricular activities. It is located near Alpharetta in Roswell.[29]

Alpharetta High School serves most of Alpharetta.[30] Centennial High School in Roswell, Chattahoochee High School in Johns Creek, Milton High School in Milton, and Roswell High School in Roswell serve sections of Alpharetta.[31][32][33][34]

References

  1. ^ http://www.ajc.com/news/content/metro/stories/2008/12/09/atlanta_cities_census.html
  2. ^ "[1] We Go Places. Accessed May 4, 2009.
  3. ^ "[2]." Appen Newspapers: Alpharetta Arboretum Inc. Receiving State Award. Accessed March 26, 2009.
  4. ^ "[3]." The Traveler's Journal: Alpharetta Arboretum at Cogburn Road Park Opens to Public. Accessed March 26, 2009.
  5. ^ "[4]." Atlanta Go City Kids: American Girl Boutique and Bistro. Accessed May 4, 2009.
  6. ^ "[http://www.coolerathletics.com/.] . The Cooler. Accessed May 4, 2009.
  7. ^ "[5]." The Alpharetta Historical Society. Accessed May 4, 2009.
  8. ^ "[6]."Alpharetta Historical Soceity. Accessed May 4, 2009.
  9. ^ "[7] Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park. Accessed May 4, 2009.
  10. ^ "[8] AboutU Community Magazine:Spring into the Outdoors. Accessed May 4, 2009.
  11. ^ "[9] City of Alpharetta: Big Creek Greenway. Accessed May 4, 2009.
  12. ^ "Zoning Map." City of Alpharetta. Accessed October 26, 2008.
  13. ^ "Alpharetta Elementary School Attendance Zone Map 2008-2009 School Year." Fulton County School System. Accessed October 26, 2008.
  14. ^ "Creek View Elementary School Attendance Zone Map 2008-2009 School Year." Fulton County School System. Accessed October 26, 2008.
  15. ^ "Lake Windward Elementary School Attendance Zone Map 2008-2009 School Year." Fulton County School System. Accessed October 26, 2008.
  16. ^ "New Prospect Elementary School Attendance Zone Map 2008-2009 School Year." Fulton County School System. Accessed October 26, 2008.
  17. ^ "Cogburn Woods Elementary School Attendance Zone Map 2008-2009 School Year." Fulton County School System. Accessed October 26, 2008.
  18. ^ "Crabapple Crossing Elementary School Attendance Zone Map 2008-2009 School Year." Fulton County School System. Accessed October 26, 2008.
  19. ^ "Hembree Springs Elementary School Attendance Zone Map 2008-2009 School Year." Fulton County School System. Accessed October 26, 2008.
  20. ^ "Mimosa Elementary School Attendance Zone Map 2008-2009 School Year." Fulton County School System. Accessed October 26, 2008.
  21. ^ "Summitt Hill Elementary School Attendance Zone Map 2008-2009 School Year." Fulton County School System. Accessed October 26, 2008.
  22. ^ "Haynes Bridge Middle School Attendance Zone Map 2008-2009 School Year." Fulton County School System. Accessed October 26, 2008.
  23. ^ "Webb Bridge Middle School Attendance Zone Map 2008-2009 School Year." Fulton County School System. Accessed October 26, 2008.
  24. ^ "Autrey Mill Middle School Attendance Zone Map 2008-2009 School Year." Fulton County School System. Accessed October 26, 2008.
  25. ^ "Elkins Pointe Middle School Attendance Zone Map 2008-2009 School Year." Fulton County School System. Accessed October 26, 2008.
  26. ^ "Hopewell Middle School Attendance Zone Map 2008-2009 School Year." Fulton County School System. Accessed October 26, 2008.
  27. ^ "Northwestern Middle School Attendance Zone Map 2008-2009 School Year." Fulton County School System. Accessed October 26, 2008.
  28. ^ Home page. Amana Academy. Accessed October 26, 2008.
  29. ^ Home Page." Fulton Science Academy. Accessed October 26, 2008.
  30. ^ "Alpharetta High School Attendance Zone Map 2008-2009 School Year." Fulton County School System. Accessed October 26, 2008.
  31. ^ "Milton High School Attendance Zone Map 2008-2009 School Year." Fulton County School System. Accessed October 26, 2008.
  32. ^ "Chattahoochie High School Attendance Zone Map 2008-2009 School Year." Fulton County School System. Accessed October 26, 2008.
  33. ^ "Centennial High School Attendance Zone Map 2008-2009 School Year." Fulton County School System. Accessed October 26, 2008.
  34. ^ "Roswell High School Attendance Zone Map 2008-2009 School Year." Fulton County School System. Accessed October 26, 2008.

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