Alpharetta Local Information
Practical information for Alpharetta and Fulton County: who governs what, trash and recycling, permits, weather alerts and who to call, each linked to the official source.
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Alpharetta, Fulton County and the neighbors: who governs what
How Alpharetta fits into Fulton County and Georgia: the city, the county, Fulton County School District, the neighboring towns within 15 miles, and which one to call for what.
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Trash
Trash and recycling pickup in Alpharetta: schedule, holidays, bulk
Republic Services collects Alpharetta trash, recycling and yard waste weekly. Carts out by 7 a.m.; bulk pickup needs 72 hours' notice: 678-407-6216.
Property taxes
Fulton County property taxes: rates, due dates and how to appeal
Alpharetta's city tax rate is 5.75 mills for 2026 and city bills are due Dec. 1. Appeal a Fulton County value within 45 days: 404-612-6440.
Permits
Building permits and zoning in Alpharetta
Alpharetta takes building plans online only. Book inspections at 678-297-6080, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Zoning: 678-297-6070. Upcoming hearings inside.
Roads
Road construction and closures in Alpharetta
Georgia 400 express lanes work runs to 2031, mostly with overnight closures. Old Milton Parkway widening runs to 2029. Live traffic: dial 511.
Home prices
Alpharetta home prices and housing market
The typical Alpharetta home was worth $716,629 in August 2026, down 0.19% in a year, Zillow says. FHFA shows metro prices up 1.04% in a year.
Schools
Alpharetta schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings
Fulton County Schools runs Alpharetta public schools: 2026-27 calendar, enrollment, board meetings and state CCRPI scores. District: 470-254-3600.
Things to do
Things to do in Alpharetta this month: October 2026
October in Alpharetta: Wire & Wood Oct. 9-10, the Turkish Food Festival, Restaurant Week, Boo Bash Oct. 17, the Scarecrow Harvest and Saturday markets.
Fourth of July
Alpharetta Fourth of July fireworks
Alpharetta fireworks are at Wills Park on July 4; the 2026 show began at 9:15 p.m. No 2027 details are posted yet. Questions: 678-297-6102.
Elections
Voting in Fulton County: registration, polling places, early voting
Register by Monday, Oct. 5, for the Nov. 3 election. Early voting runs Oct. 13-30, with Alpharetta sites. Fulton elections: 404-612-7020.
Farmers market
Alpharetta farmers markets
Alpharetta Farmers Market: Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the Town Green through Nov. 14, except Oct. 10. SNAP accepted. Plus Roswell's market.
Parks
Parks and trails in Alpharetta
Alpharetta's parks: Wills Park, the 12-mile Big Creek Greenway, Waggy World dog park and more, with addresses and hours. Parks office: 678-297-6100.
Restaurant inspections
Restaurant inspection scores in Fulton County
Of 57 Alpharetta food businesses inspected Sept. 3 to Oct. 2, 46 hold an A and 11 a B. How scores work and where to look them up: 770-520-7500.
Business
New businesses in Alpharetta
Coming to Alpharetta, from city filings: Giulia the Italian Bakery, Sapporo, BurgerFi, 7Brew Coffee and two animal hospitals. August to October 2026.
Public notices
Public notices in Alpharetta and Fulton County
An index of current Alpharetta zoning hearings, alcohol license applications and Fulton County notices, with links to Georgia's official notice site.
City Hall
Who to call at Alpharetta City Hall
Alpharetta City Hall: 678-297-6000, 2 Park Plaza. Phones and emails for the mayor, council, administrator, clerk, police, code enforcement and more.
Power outage
Power outages in Alpharetta: who to call and outage maps
Georgia Power outages: 888-891-0938 or text OUT to 42797. Sawnee EMC: 770-887-2363. Outage maps, downed lines, water and gas emergencies.
Population
Alpharetta population 2026: growth, age, income and housing
Alpharetta had 66,921 residents on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau estimates, up 16% since 2010. Age, income, households and housing figures.
History
Alpharetta history and landmarks
Alpharetta was incorporated Dec. 11, 1858, as the Milton County seat. Its National Register sites, free history museum, markers and cemeteries.
Moving
Moving to Alpharetta: utilities, schools, trash, permits, taxes
New to Alpharetta? Water is Fulton County's, power is Georgia Power or Sawnee EMC, gas is a marketer you pick. License and tag within 30 days.
Transportation
Getting around Alpharetta: roads, transit, airport, parking
Georgia 400, MARTA routes 85, 140 and 185, the Red Line to the airport, the greenway and downtown's free parking decks. Traffic: dial 511.
Neighborhoods
Alpharetta neighborhoods: where to live and what each area is like
Alpharetta's 11 main areas, from downtown to Windward: ZIP codes, zoned high schools and August 2026 Zillow home values for each, with a map.
Neighborhoods
Avalon and Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta: homes and schools
The district around Avalon, on Old Milton Parkway at Georgia 400 exit 10, is in ZIP 30009. Every address is zoned for Manning Oaks Elementary, district data shows.
Neighborhoods
Brookside and Kimball Bridge, Alpharetta: homes and schools
Brookside and the Kimball Bridge Road area, east of Georgia 400, are mostly in ZIP 30022 and 92% zoned for Alpharetta High, Fulton County Schools data shows.
Neighborhoods
West Alpharetta toward Crabapple: homes, schools, parks
West Alpharetta, along Mayfield and Rucker roads toward Crabapple, is zoned entirely for Milton High in district map data. Most of it is in ZIP code 30004.
Neighborhoods
Downtown Alpharetta: homes, schools, parks and commute
Downtown Alpharetta, around City Hall and Main Street: zoned schools (Alpharetta, Cambridge and Milton highs), parks, MARTA route 185 and home values in ZIP 30009.
Neighborhoods
Haynes Bridge Road, southeast Alpharetta: homes and schools
Southeast Alpharetta along Haynes Bridge Road is all in ZIP 30022 and split among four high school zones, led by Johns Creek High, district data shows.
Neighborhoods
Highway 9 North, Alpharetta: homes, schools, parks and commute
Alpharetta along Highway 9 north of Windward Parkway: ZIP codes 30009 and 30004, mostly zoned for Cambridge High, with North Park on Cogburn Road.
Neighborhoods
Mayfield Road and Cumming Street, Alpharetta: homes and schools
The older neighborhoods north of downtown Alpharetta span ZIP codes 30004 and 30009. Most addresses are zoned for Alpharetta High, district map data shows.
Neighborhoods
North Point, Alpharetta: homes, schools, parks and commute
North Point, the 670-acre district around North Point Mall between Mansell and Haynes Bridge roads, spans ZIP codes 30009, 30022 and 30076.
Neighborhoods
South Main, Alpharetta: homes, schools, parks and commute
South Main, the Highway 9 corridor from downtown Alpharetta to Roswell, is in ZIP 30009 and almost entirely zoned for Milton High, district map data shows.
Neighborhoods
Webb Bridge, Alpharetta: homes, schools, parks and commute
The Webb Bridge Road area east of Georgia 400 is in ZIP 30005, home to Alpharetta High and Webb Bridge Park. Zillow's typical value was $753,318 in August 2026.
Neighborhoods
Windward, Alpharetta: homes, schools, parks and commute
Windward, east of Georgia 400 around Lake Windward, is in ZIP 30005 and 95% zoned for Alpharetta High. Zillow's typical value was $753,318 in August 2026.
Neighborhoods
Alpharetta vs. Milton vs. Roswell vs. Johns Creek: taxes, schools
Four north Fulton cities side by side: 2025 city tax rates, 2025 high school scores, August 2026 Zillow home values and Census commute times.
Public schools
Alpharetta public schools: every school, zone and report card
The 28 Fulton County public schools that serve Alpharetta: addresses, grades, enrollment, 2025 CCRPI scores and zones. District: 470-254-3600.