Alpharetta City Hall: 678-297-6000, 2 Park Plaza. Phones and emails for the mayor, council, administrator, clerk, police, code enforcement and more.

Last checked Oct. 3, 2026. Names, phones and emails come from the City of Alpharetta’s Mayor & City Council page and staff directory. Staff change; if a number here is out of date, tell us.

Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, GA 30009. Main line: 678-297-6000. Most city departments are in this building. Emergencies always go to 911.

The numbers most people need

  • Police, non-emergency: Alpharetta Department of Public Safety, 678-297-6300
  • Trash pickup problems: Republic Services, 678-407-6216
  • Trash bills, property tax bills, business license renewals: city customer service, 678-297-6060 (option 0)
  • Loose dogs and stray animals: Fulton County Animal Services, 404-613-0358 (option 2 for field service)
  • Water and sewer: Fulton County, not the city: billing 404-612-6830, north Fulton water emergencies 770-640-3040

Mayor and City Council

Alpharetta has a mayor and six City Council members, each council member holding a numbered post. Email the whole council at CityCouncilandMayor@alpharetta.ga.us.

Seat Name Term ends Contact
Mayor Jim Gilvin Dec. 31, 2027 404-271-2716, jgilvin@alpharetta.ga.us
Post 1 T. Kirk Driskell Dec. 31, 2029 kdriskell@alpharetta.ga.us
Post 2 Katie Reeves Dec. 31, 2029 kreeves@alpharetta.ga.us
Post 3 Douglas J. DeRito Dec. 31, 2029 dderito@alpharetta.ga.us
Post 4 John Hipes Dec. 31, 2027 jhipes@alpharetta.ga.us
Post 5 Fergal M. Brady Dec. 31, 2027 fbrady@alpharetta.ga.us
Post 6 (mayor pro tem) Dan Merkel Dec. 31, 2027 dmerkel@alpharetta.ga.us

The city publishes a phone number for the mayor only. Council members are reached by email or through the clerk’s office.

Council meets at 6:30 p.m. on Mondays in the council chambers at City Hall; the dates are on the city’s meeting portal. The next meetings are Monday, Oct. 19, and Monday, Oct. 26. The Oct. 5 meeting was canceled.

City administration

Office Who Phone
City administrator Chris Lagerbloom 678-297-6010
Assistant city administrator John Robison 678-297-6014
City clerk Lauren Shapiro 678-297-6003
Deputy city clerk Grace Orehosky 678-297-6018
Finance director Thomas G. Harris 678-297-6094
Community development director Kathi Cook 678-297-6073
Public works director Pete Sewczwicz 678-297-6219
Recreation, parks and cultural services director Morgan Rodgers 678-297-6103

The city clerk keeps the city’s official records, prepares council agendas, runs city elections and handles open records requests, according to the clerk’s page.

Departments

For Call Notes
Police and fire, non-emergency 678-297-6300 Department of Public Safety, 2565 Old Milton Parkway. Lobby open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday, to 4:30 p.m. Friday
Noise complaints, barking dogs 678-297-6300 The city routes these to the police
Fire Marshal’s Office 678-297-6272 Fire inspections and permits
Code enforcement 678-297-6087 Code enforcement supervisor; also report online through SeeClickFix
Potholes, streets, signals, sidewalks 678-297-6200 Public Works
Building inspections 678-297-6080 Requests 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. only
Zoning and planning 678-297-6070 Planning & Zoning
New business license 678-297-6086 Also alcohol license questions
Trash, tax and license billing 678-297-6060 Finance customer service, option 0
Parks and recreation 678-297-6100 Alpharetta Community Center, 175 Roswell St.
Municipal court 678-297-6250 13690 Highway 9, Building B, Milton
Animal control 404-613-0358 Fulton County Animal Services, option 2 for field service

Sources: city department listings and the city’s police FAQ; Fulton County’s Animal Services page.

Animal control

The city says loose dogs in Alpharetta are a Fulton County matter. Fulton County contracts with LifeLine Animal Project to run animal services for the county and its cities. Call 404-613-0358 and choose option 2 for strays, bites, injured animals or cruelty. Field officers work 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends, with emergencies only after hours, according to Fulton County Animal Services. Fulton County Animal Services does not remove dead animals; for one in a public space in Alpharetta, call City Hall at 678-297-6000.

Utilities the city does not run

  • Water and sewer: Fulton County Water Services, billing 404-612-6830. The city’s services page says it does not provide water or sewer.
  • Electricity: Georgia Power or Sawnee EMC. See our power outages guide.
  • Gas leaks: Atlanta Gas Light, 877-427-4321.

Records and public meetings

Frequently asked questions

What is the phone number for Alpharetta City Hall? The main line is 678-297-6000. City Hall is at 2 Park Plaza.

What is the Alpharetta police non-emergency number? 678-297-6300, the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety. Emergencies go to 911.

Who handles water bills in Alpharetta? Fulton County, not the city. Call Fulton County Water Services billing at 404-612-6830.

Who do I call about a loose dog in Alpharetta? Fulton County Animal Services at 404-613-0358; choose option 2 for field service.

When does the Alpharetta City Council meet? At 6:30 p.m. on Mondays in the council chambers at City Hall. The next meetings are Monday, Oct. 19, and Monday, Oct. 26.

What this means for you

  • Start with the main line, 678-297-6000, if you are not sure who handles something.
  • Water bills and loose dogs are Fulton County, not the city.
  • Council members answer by email; copy the whole council at one address.

Related: trash and recycling, property taxes, building permits and zoning, voting and moving to Alpharetta.