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About Alpharetta

Perfectly positioned between the enchanting and adventurous North Georgia Mountains and the vibrant international city of Atlanta, Alpharetta conveniently gives you quick access to more than 300 things to do. Alpharetta is located 22 miles north from Atlanta and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is located 36 miles from Alpharetta. Read about what’s coming soon in Alpharetta!

Listen to the Made in Alpharetta podcast by the Appen Media Group. Made in Alpharetta is the only podcast dedicated to showcasing what makes Alpharetta so great.

The City of Alpharetta has partnered with ITsMyTown City  App to provide users with information on news, city projects and more. Click here to download the app.

For more information on Alpharetta, please e-mail Jeanine Jones at: jeanine@awesomealpharetta.com

Awards

  1. Designated as a Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists -2018
  2. Named one of the Best Places to Live in America – 2018
  3. Named one of the Best Atlanta Area Suburb To Live – 2018
  4. Named one of the Best Place To Live In Georgia – 2018
  5. Named one of the 50 safest cities in Georgia – 2018
  6. Named one of the Best Suburbs To Live In Georgia by Niche.com – 2017
  7. Named one of the 30 best neighborhood in America – 2017
  8. Named one of the 50 safest cities in Georgia – 2017
  9. Named 25 best places to visit in Georgia by Vacationidea.com – 2016
  10. Named best cities for Tech (Outside California and New York) by Datafox – 2016
  11. Named #1 place where business in thriving by Entrepreneur – 2015
  12. Named one of the 10 best Atlanta suburbs by Movoto – 2015
  13. Named one of the best places to start a business in Georgia by Nerdwallet – 2015
  14. Named one of the best cities to start a restaurant by Nerdwallet – 2015
  15. Named one of the best cities for Women Entrepreneur by Goodcall – 2015
  16. Named best small city in Georgia by WalletHub – 2015
  17. Alpharetta is the 6th fastest growing city according to U.S. Census Bureau – 2013
  18. Named 7th friendliest city in the nation by Forbes – 2012
  19. Alpharetta listed as the top place to move by Forbes – 2009