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, a Turkish food festival, Boo Bash Oct. 17, the Scarecrow Harvest, Food Truck Alley 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.
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, a Turkish food festival, Boo Bash Oct. 17, the Scarecrow Harvest, Food Truck Alley 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.