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Alpharetta, Georgia

To the north of Atlanta is Alpharetta. Alpharetta, Georgia has boomed within the last 20 years to become one of Atlanta’s most sought after suburbs. Set upon former farmlands, Alpharetta combines rolling hills with lavish subdivisions. Known for excellent public schools, Alpharetta has become a magnet for young families.

From the North Georgia Mountains to the Chattahoochee River along a Cherokee Indian trail, a tiny village named New Prospect Camp Ground was formed. This village, made up of tents, a log school, and arbor became a trading post where Indians and white settlers exchanged their goods.

The surrounding countryside provided excellent farming land, especially for cotton. On December 11, 1858, the town was chartered and became the county seat of Milton County. The town was renamed Alpharetta from the Greek words “alpha” meaning first and “retta” meaning town. In 1932, Milton County was merged into Fulton County.

Alpharetta is a city of celebration… there’s sure to be a festival or special event occurring during your visit! Some of the most widely-known include the Alpharetta Arts StreetFest, Taste of Alpharetta, Old Soliders Day Parade and Race, Scarecrow Harvest and the Alpharetta Tree Lighting Ceremony.