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discover alpharetta message from the mayor................. 4 messages from ACVB & ABA........... 5 elected officials.............................. 7 welcome to alpharetta..................... 8 technology................................... 13 map of alpharetta......................... 14 history of alpharetta...................... 16 directions/transportation............... 17

live & thrive education.................................... 20 houses of worship......................... 28 healthcare................................... 31 housing....................................... 36 apartments................................... 38 parks.......................................... 40 big creek greenway...................... 42 public safety................................ 43 civic organizations & clubs............ 44 non-profit charities........................ 45

stay & play events......................................... 48 history walk................................. 52 attractions & entertainment............ 54 recreation.................................... 56 dining......................................... 57 shopping..................................... 66 lodging....................................... 74

ABA membership directory alphabetical listing of ABA members.86 category listing of ABA members...... 88 advertisers' index........................... 96

invest & grow demographics.............................. 78 top employers.............................. 79 alpharetta technology commission... 80 awards/certificates....................... 81 what's on the horizon.................... 82 ABA networking opportunities........ 84

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elcome to Alpharetta: Georgia’s Hometown and the Technology City of the South.

In 1858, Alpharetta was a new county seat, in a newly minted county. It boasted just 600 acres and 60 souls. It was small, rural, but it was no less Alpharetta. Little changed over the next 120 years, and as recently as 1980, we had a population of barely 3,000. Then, as the metro area grew, so did Alpharetta.

Beginning in the 1980s, opportunity for Alpharetta was recognized and seized as Alpharetta began to re-invent itself. State Route 400 was completed in 1981 followed by the Windward development and the installation of a large fiber optic cable network and power grid. Quickly, Alpharetta was becoming a great place for Fortune 1000 and Fortune 500 companies and the go-to corporate headquarters city for North Atlanta. This rapid growth spurred families to move to Alpharetta and as a result new parks and amenities were added, and by 2005, Alpharetta had grown to a population of 35,000.

Today, with a night time population of 62,000 and a daytime population of over 120,000 people, we are re-inventing ourselves yet again. This time as Georgia’s Hometown and the Technology City of the South. As the economic engine of North Fulton, we have 600 technology companies, or one technology company for every 100 residents, located within our borders. Georgia leads nationally in the field of technology with 35% of those companies located in Alpharetta.

Surrounding Alpharetta’s borders are 300 additional technology companies, making Alpharetta the epicenter of the highest concentration of technology companies anywhere in the Southeast.

David Belle Isle, Mayor of Alpharetta

Avalon, a $600 million swanky mixed-use development embodies the warmth of the modern South with a cosmopolitan mix of shopping, dining and nightlife. Continuing the momentum with large corporations such as Fiserv, HP, McKesson, Kimberly-Clark and others relocating and expanding, bringing new jobs to Alpharetta.

As we continue to grow, we are also tirelessly working to maintain the connection and hometown community feel Alpharetta has enjoyed for the past 157 years. We are building a new City Center with a park, community square, City hall, library and future developments, which will include restaurants and shops. We have created synergy among residents with new events downtown such as Food Truck Alley, Farmers Market, Wire & Wood Alpharetta Songwriters Festival, Brew Moon Fest and Grilling and Gridiron. We have focused on attracting new energetic and chef-driven restaurants like Hop Alley Brew Pub, Salt, Mugs on Milton, Made Kitchen and Cocktails and South Main Kitchen.

By creating an engaging downtown with fun, food and music, we will bring the community together to connect and preserve the hometown feel of Alpharetta.

The story of Alpharetta has been an unprecedented success. We boast four of the top ten high schools in Georgia. Forbes rated Alpharetta as the 6th fastest growing city in the country and we have consistently maintained the lowest unemployment rate in the state. Movoto Real Estate blog ranked Alpharetta as the 4th best city in Georgia to live. In the past two years Alpharetta has also been ranked as the 7th friendliest city in the country and the number one city to move to in the country by Forbes.

There is so much more to tell, but for now, know that Alpharetta’s present and future are extremely bright. It is my hometown, and if it’s not yours, I hope you’ll make it yours soon.

Sincerely,

David Belle Isle Mayor of Alpharetta, Georgia

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he Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau welcomes you to Alpharetta, Georgia where visitors from around the world come to experience what residents live every day. We are your one stop shop for everything to do and see in Alpharetta. Stop in our Welcome Center or visit awesomealpharetta.com to see what event is coming up or to learn about our complimentary planning services. We like to think Alpharetta has it all – from tasty culinary experiences to award-winning biking trails to a long list of well-known attractions such as the only American Girl Boutique and Bistro in Georgia. The momentum keeps growing as new restaurants, shops and attractions pop up all around the city and new events name Alpharetta as their home.

fascination at an art gallery, sipping from a glass of wine at one of our chef-driven restaurants, taking a cooking class from a famous chef at one of our three cooking schools, grabbing roller blades and racing down the Big Creek Greenway or taking a day off and relaxing at one of Alpharetta’s rejuvenating spas.

With all the free family-friendly festivals and events going on throughout the year it’s no wonder why Forbes named Alpharetta the 7th friendliest city and the number one place to move in the U.S. On any given weekend you can find yourself wandering around the www.awesomealpharetta.com Farmers Market, getting lost in

We are proud to be a part of the Alpharetta community and are excited to be a fundamental part of its growth, which will continue to bring visitors in to shop in our shops, eat in our restaurants, enjoy our entertainment venues and sleep in our hotels. We encourage you to sign up for our e-newsletter at awesomealpharetta.com to stay up-to-date on everything happening in the city such as events, new things to do and awesome giveaways. You can also connect with us through our Facebook, Instagram or Twitter pages.

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elcome to Alpharetta, Georgia! Our City has never seen the kind of growth we are experiencing now in our community. The new City Center development will begin construction this year following on the coattails of Avalon Phase II and the new Alpharetta Convention Center. We are excited about all that’s happening and we invite you to share in our 3rd annual Alpharetta Guidebook. We know you will find our City a great place to live, work and shop.

The Alpharetta Business Association (ABA) is a thriving non-profit association that has created result oriented programs and events to benefit its members.

Front Row: Alyx Korner, Janet Rodgers, Lara Dolan, Marvin Austin Events for 2016 include: the 5th Annual State Back Row: John Ray, Steve Manley, Darren Carter, Buddy Gash of the City Address & Mayor’s Breakfast; Not pictured: Danny Broadway, Laure Biel, Carol Anderson-Wood, Peg Hussing Breakfast Networking meetings the first Tuesday of each month; an Annual Business Expo in August; a fun Golf Event; two Brew Moon Fests – one in our city. Join us in our mission “To create a thriving Alpharetta, alive with business, shopping and activity.”

June and the second one in October; the Farmer’s Market, Monthly Membership Meetings on the last Thursday of each We encourage you to visit the ABA website for more information. month; a Monthly E-newsletter to keep members informed If you are new to Alpharetta or just visiting, join us for one of our about ABA happenings and any issues that impact the business events. If you have any questions, please call us at 678-865-6608 community in Alpharetta; and our or email us at office@alpharettabusinessassociation.com.

Lunch and Learn programs.

We look forward to seeing and working with you in Alpharetta!

As the business community, we can help shape the future of Alpharetta. Together Sincerely, Board of Directors we are a strong and positive voice Alpharetta Business Association making things happen that are good for

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elected officials The Mayor and City Council of the City of Alpharetta serve their citizens with public safety, parks and recreation, planning and zoning, and road and transportation projects.

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Mayor

David Belle Isle

dbelleisle@alpharetta.ga.us

City Council, Post 1

City Council, Post 2

City Council, Post 3

dmitchell@alpharetta.ga.us

mkennedy@alpharetta.ga.us

cowens@alpharetta.ga.us

Donald Mitchell

Mike Kennedy

Chris Owens

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City Council, Post 5

City Council, Post 6

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jbinder@alpharetta.ga.us

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Jim Gilvin

Jason Binder

Dan Merkel

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To d a y ’s Alpharetta...

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ust 22 miles outside of Atlanta, nestled in a beautiful, tranquil suburban setting in northern Fulton County, sits the 7th friendliest city in the nation, Alpharetta, GA. Being the perfect mix between city and suburban life, this bustling community has award-winning schools, some of the world’s largest technology companies and an abundance of dining and recreational activities.

Alpharetta became an official town in 1858 after pioneers settled on what was originally Cherokee Indian land. Where once just a few small buildings stood, including a grocery store, a courthouse and a jail, now a thriving city lives. The 2010 U.S. Census Bureau report revealed Alpharetta as the 6th-fastest growing city in the nation, which is no wonder when you consider the high quality education and the number of businesses choosing to relocate to Alpharetta.

Known as the “technology city of the south,” Alpharetta is paving its way for high tech companies like McKesson, ADP and Hewlett-Packard to establish regional headquarters within the city. Established in 2012, the Alpharetta Technology Commission was created and is comprised of Alpharetta’s leading technology companies, both large and small, with identifying and pursuing key investment opportunities and policy decisions for this burgeoning industry. The City of Alpharetta is home to nearly 600 technology companies resulting in the city’s daytime population exceeding that of residents.

Theaters at the North Point Mall, where movie-goers can shop, dine, and then lay back in a reclining cushioned seat while they watch the latest films.

That’s not the only new development Alpharetta has recently unveiled — just down the street from the Avalon is the newly renovated City Center, which includes city hall, the county library, town green and city park. Phase II of Alpharetta City Center is coming soon and will develop the retail, office and residence elements of the site in the heart of Downtown Alpharetta. The development will be configured to encourage successful street-level retail, service, and restaurant uses that will enhance and expand the quality of businesses in Downtown Alpharetta.

The new Brooke Street Park is a wonderful addition to the existing parks and recreational fields in the area. Alpharetta has acres devoted to walking trails, playgrounds, baseball, soccer and football fields, and even a dog park. There are community gardens, arboretums and swimming pools as well.

One of the most popular outdoor choices in Alpharetta is the Big Creek Greenway, which spans about eight miles through beautiful scenery and connects to a mountain biking trail.

Whether you are a current resident, a visitor or simply looking to relocate to Alpharetta, you need not look any further…Alpharetta is the perfect place to shop, dine, stay, play, live and work!

The city has won numerous financial awards, and has been named one of the safest cities in Georgia, according to SafeWise. Residents, business owners and visitors agree there is always an excuse to have a celebration, whether movies at a park, food truck gatherings, parades, art or music festivals, races or holiday gatherings. No matter what time of year, there is some kind of upcoming event that excites the community.

There are also plenty of shopping and dining opportunities, which seem to be expanding at a rapid pace. New developments are constantly popping up around the city, providing residents and visitors with new restaurants, retail shops and entertainment venues. The new Avalon (opened in October 2014) has brought 86 acres of dining, shopping, small businesses and residences to downtown Alpharetta and Phase II of Avalon is on the horizon for early 2018. The 60,000-foot Topgolf facility is the newest recreational fun for golf enthusiasts not to mention the new Regal Cinemas at Avalon and the AMC

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he city of Alpharetta, located in Fulton County, is situated just 22 miles north of Atlanta within the AtlantaMarietta-Sandy Springs-GA Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in close proximity to important regional cities and other job centers. Alpharetta is a premiere destination for corporate headquarters, technology services, and retail trade firms and earns top grades as one of the nation’s most desirable places to live, work, celebrate, and explore. Take a glance at some of the city’s most noteworthy distinctions. Then read on to discover why so many individuals, families and businesses are choosing to call Alpharetta home.

• The U.S. Census Bureau ranks Alpharetta as the 6th fastest growing city in America.

• Forbes Magazine named Alpharetta the 7th friendliest city

in the nation, and gave it first place among the top 25 best places to move.

Alpharetta’s Population In the last decade (2000-2010), the city of Alpharetta has seen a population boom significantly greater than Fulton County and the Atlanta Region.

Growth Rate*

City of Alpharetta

65.1%

(Annual 5.1%)

Fulton County

12.8%

(Annual 1.2%)

Atlanta Area

19.8%

(Annual 1.8%)

• Entrepreneur Magazine recently named Alpharetta “the

Those numbers are projected to climb steadily over the next 15 years.

• Movoto, a national on-line real estate brokerage firm,

Population Projections Through 2030*

best small city to start a business.”

recently branded Alpharetta the best Atlanta area suburb for families that want a quiet place to live in close proximity to great shopping, dining, and nightlife.

• According to The Governor’s Office of Student Achievement, one third (5) of Georgia’s top 15 high schools are in Alpharetta or surrounding communities.

• Safewise, a home security and safety advice firm, named Alpharetta one of the safest cities in Georgia.

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2020

2025

2025

*Source: City of Alpharetta Community Development 2011

Despite its significant economic development in the last two decades, Alpharetta still retains its rural charm.

Greenspace, forests, parks, trails, as well as several large estates and horse farms located on the city’s west side still remain part of the landscape.

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Alpharetta’s bounty of beautiful homes and lush neighborhoods convey an air of distinction Much attention is paid to streetscapes, property improvements to increase suitability to pedestrians and bicyclists, and connectivity to restaurants, shopping, healthcare facilities, local community events, and family-friendly recreational centers.

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Approximately 60% of Alpharetta’s residents own their own home.

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The Median Home Value is $454,522.

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The Average Household Income is $123,427.

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The city features 20 recreational sites spread throughout 700+ acres of greenspace (e.g., 13 parks, 4 indoor facilities, an 8-mile enclosed greenway trail, and more.

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Alpharetta hosts more than 150 yearly events.

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The Northside Alpharetta Medical Campus, a 140 acre site conveniently located off the GA 400, is home to more than 200 of Atlanta’s top physicians.

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The Alpharetta Public Safety Department is comprised of 105 sworn police officers and 96 certified firefighters.

Since 2012 several partners have collaborated on dozens of projects that have brought more than 3,600 jobs and almost $560 million in investment to the Alpharetta community. Together, they continue to identify and attract many more international trade partners to the area.

These partners include: • The City’s Office of Economic Development • Alpharetta Development Authority • Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce • The Development Authority of Fulton County • The Greater Alpharetta Tech Network (GATN)

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A Penchant for the Past and an eye on the Future

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lpharetta is a community intent on preserving the quaint attributes of the city’s humble beginnings while judiciously planning for its strong economic future.

To serve this effort, in November 2011, the city council of Alpharetta officially launched The City of Alpharetta 2030 Comprehensive Plan – Community Agenda, a resolution initiated to preserve and improve the quality of life for Alpharetta residents.

THE PLAN—a tool designed to assess, address, project, and reflect the community’s development and land-use needs through the year 2030—relies on the coordinated efforts of citizens, elected officials, professional leaders, property owners, and major employers. Together this consortium of visionaries, financial experts, historians, entrepreneurs, and commercial investors are working to help the Alpharetta community define and outline the pattern of development it desires while determining the costs of development and how those costs will be met.

Stimulating economic growth and strengthening infrastructure components—such as roads, water and sewer service, and transportation options—are high on the list, as is creating “a strong sense of place” by preserving or developing parks and greenspace, activity centers, traditional downtown areas, and mixed-use pedestrian-friendly venues where people can gather for shopping, dining, socializing, and entertainment.

Several established agencies and authorities support the plan and are key advocates in attracting and recruiting potential corporations and businesses to the area.

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The Georgia 400 Corridor

A path to Alpharetta’s growth and prosperity

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hile much of the country still struggles to climb out of the 2009 economic downturn, the North Fulton communities are sprinting towards the future by way of the Georgia 400 Corridor, so named for the long ribbon of highway that stretches from Fulton County’s south end of Roswell through Alpharetta and Milton and northward to Cumming.

This expanse of the GA 400 state road, referred to as Georgia’s “Hospitality Highway,” is central to Alpharetta’s economic growth in large measure because of its access to many of the state’s most affluent residential, commercial, and mixed use communities which are either developed or in various stages of development.

These areas include the majority of the city’s retail and commercial businesses (e.g. office parks, clusters of mid- to high-end retail stores near and around Northpoint Mall), as well as hospitality and entertainment venues (such as the Verizon Amphitheatre). Preservation and development of green space along these corridors will serve as a buffer between single-family residential subdivisions and commercial properties, office parks & major access roads.

• Windward • Old

Parkway Corridor

Milton Parkway Corridor

• Haynes • North

Bridge Road Corridor

Point Parkway Corridor

• Alpharetta

Highway Corridor

Alpharetta’s growth is a bit unique.

The community’s plan to create several core clusters of residential living interspersed with commercial property, green space, and mixed-use venues accessed by the GA 400 and other major tributary roads capitalizes on one of Alpharetta’s key land-use strategies: rather than build outward, focus on developing vacant or unused parcels of land within existing areas that are already developed, and, in doing so, build an infrastructure that makes living close to where you work and play more easily accessible—by car and even on foot. (continued on page 12)

MARTA provides bus service to retail and employment centers in Alpharetta, connecting workers and residents to the rail system via the North Springs MARTA Station in Sandy Springs. Plans for MARTA Rail to Alpharetta are taking shape.

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Several Alpharetta localities – referred to as ‘development corridors’– will absorb a significant proportion of the city’s growth through 2030.

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Taking control of amped up traffic congestion is an arduous, gritty, and expensive undertaking, yet in the past several years the North Fulton Community Improvement District (CID), which is supported by a voluntary tax on commercial property owners, has gained momentum in improving traffic flow through the area. In partnership with the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, the CID has also developed a blueprint for the area to enhance walkability and livability while reducing congestion and transportation pressures. The work will continue in order to support further economic expansion through 2030.

Alpharetta is fast becoming the New Technology Hub of the South Alpharetta is a hot spot for 35 percent of all of Georgia’s technology jobs and retains 25 percent of the top technology employers in metro Atlanta. In 2012, to ensure that the city can strategically stay ahead of this growth curve, Alpharetta’s Mayor, David Belle Isle, started The Alpharetta Technology Commission (ATC), the first of its kind non-profit to make the wisdom of experienced multinational tech conglomerates available to inexperienced startups. Served by senior executives from Alpharetta’s major tech companies and representatives from smaller businesses, the ATC is essentially a consultancy group for tech start-ups looking to locate to the area or facilitate new business growth. The creation of the ATC is proof that the city is hard-wired for taking its historic image as a farmland community to a suburban oasis prospering for its fiber optics and technology expertise.

For more information please visit: www.growalpharetta.com/ technology

Many high-tech enthusiasts have dubbed Alpharetta “Fiber Mountain” for the miles of cable and the power cable infrastructure laid nearly 20 years ago— which has brought 600+ technology companies to the Alpharetta community.

These include data centers, network solutions, software engineering, recruitment, payment processing, shipping logistics, manufacturing and plant operations, and several other mission critical operations for large and mid-size businesses with global interests. Here are a few of Alpharetta’s largest tech and non-tech employers (and performers) by sector: • Information

Technology - Hewlett Packard, Microsoft, Equifax, NCR, ADP, LexisNexis • Telecommunications

- Verizon Wireless, AT&T, Comcast, Alcatel Lucent • Health

IT - McKesson, Jackson Healthcare, Halyard Health (Formerly part of Kimberly Clark), HealthPort, MedAssets, Surgical Information Systems • Other

- UPS, Siemens

Calling all Movie Buffs: The city’s high-tech infrastructure designates it ‘Camera-Ready,’ and explains why major and independent film studios are cropping up in the area and filming on the streets of Alpharetta and North Fulton. The Camera-Ready program also offers the film industry tax incentives as well as free talent and location assistance. In 2015 alone, Georgia-licensed feature films and television productions generated $6 billion in state and local revenue.

RESOURCES:

www.growalpharetta.com www.census.gov/quickfacts/table/PST045215/130169 www.alpharetta.ga.us/docs/default-source/publications/complan-2030/final-doc_alpharetta-2030.pdf

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Alpharetta : Tech City of the South

Alpharetta is home to some of the world’s largest technology companies and is the top location for Health IT in the country.

Most of these companies were drawn to Alpharetta by the advanced fiber network, the proximity to a major city, the low cost of living, the abundance of technology schools in the area and the exceptional quality of life. Alpharetta is fast becoming world famous for being home to some of the most innovative technology companies anywhere.

The Greater Alpharetta Tech Network (GATN) is a nonprofit association whose mission is to engage and connect the thriving Greater Alpharetta technology community by hosting locally-based thought leadership, educational and networking events. With over 900 tech companies in the Greater Alpharetta area, the landscape of the Greater Alpharetta tech ecosystem continues to rapidly grow and evolve.

GATN is dedicated to celebrating the rise of the Greater Alpharetta tech industry, hosting and sponsoring more than a dozen local thought leadership events in 2016 for members and the local tech community. This year’s events include a Coca-Cola and Kroger consumer engagement fast pitch, GATN’s CEO Forum series, and GATN’s Speaker Series

events featuring local tech thought leaders sharing their knowledge and experience. Visit www.gatnconnect.org for more information.

The Alpharetta Technology Commission, The first organization of its kind in Georgia, was established in 2012 by the City of Alpharetta. Comprised of Alpharetta’s leading technology companies, both large and small, the members are charged with indentifying and pursuing key investment opportunities and policy deceisions for Alpharetta’s burgeoning technology industry. See page 80 for more details about this organization.

To assist the growth of the technology industry in Alpharetta, organizations have emerged to provide entreprenaurs with networking and financial opportunities to help themselves take their ideas and turn them into businesses.

The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce has created “The Tech Forum” which supports the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce by utilizing the technology industry as a platform to encourage businesses to connect, share ideas and knowledge, and participate in education. The Executive Committee chaired by John Mamon of mPowered IT has planned a full event calendar this year to include: Corporate Showcase—an inside look at large technology companies in North Fulton, Cyber Security Symposium, Angel Investing and Internet of Things.

Tech Forum events feature organizations like Gwinnett Technical College, Alcon, Comcast, GM Innovation Center and Promethean.”

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ilicon Valley got its name from the many Silicon Chip innovators and manufacturers that congregated in the same area outside of San Francisco at the start of the technology boon in the 80s. Perhaps Alpharetta should be known as Fiber Mountain for the miles of fiber cable and power fiber infrastructure that were laid in the area in the 90s that has been the catalyst for nearly 900 technology companies to move to this north Atlanta community.

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rom 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. In 1932, Milton County was merged into Fulton County.

Alpharetta and Milton County can trace their history to the time of the resettlement of the Cherokee Indian Nation in the 1830’s. First, drawn by the promise of free Indian lands, a few somewhat itinerant settlers moved into the area. These first pioneers were soon followed by permanent farmers and merchants who were the fortunate winners of the land lotteries of the early 1830’s.

The first permanent landmark in the area was the New Prospect Campground, often referred to as the "Methodist Camp Ground". This campground was located next to a natural spring just north of the present "downtown" section of Alpharetta. A "Camp Meeting" in that era was the social and cultural highlight of the year for the families living on isolated farms with few travel options.

The year was 1858 when Alpharetta can date as its birth as a town. On December 11th of that year, Alpharetta was legally chartered. Prior to July of that year, the town was known as the "Town of Milton". The original town charter provided that the City could pass a tax on every grocery store, retailing liquor store, hallway and billiard table of not more than $25.00 per year.

Another provision of that charter was the right to levy a tax of $25.00 on every show that may be exhibited within the City. The first report of the City Trustees showed a balance of $1,302.00 for fiscal year 1859.

A courthouse and jail were soon constructed, and with building costs being what they were, the final bill for the completed facility was $2,400.00. This building served as a landmark for the city limits.

By the time of the Civil War, Alpharetta had grown to a fair sized town with three hotels, several mercantile shops, numerous churches and a school.

The farms around the area were for the most part small family farms and the majority of the farmers were not slave owners.

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In 1863, an epidemic of smallpox spread through town. In one instance, 16 cases of the disease were recorded in two families alone.

Guards were hired to keep people from leaving their quarantine and thereby spreading the sickness further.

Many of these early records are incomplete because as the left flank of the Union Army passed through Milton County, the original Courthouse was burned. In fairness, it was never established whether it was burned by the Union Troops or by retreating Confederate soldiers. In any case, one enterprising citizen, a Dr. O. P. Skeleton salvaged many of the court documents and carried them to a hiding place in Jackson County and promptly billed the City $30.00 for "services rendered". Later, the City paid O.P.’s friend, John Webb, $60.00 to bring them back.

As the Civil War drew to a close, Alpharetta, along with the rest of the South, suffered a period of economic hardship. These "hard times" tended to draw folks together and a sense of community identity began to grow. But, as hard as these times were, Milton County faired better than many areas. Since the area was populated primarily by small farms and merchants, the collapse of the "Plantation" economy had nowhere near the impact as in other communities.

In the next decades, growth in Milton County was steady, but never spectacular. The area was hampered by the lack of a railroad, around which most growth in those times was centered. The nearest railroad deadended at the river in Roswell. It is ironic that in those times a railroad was so important, but today the absence of a noisy and dangerous railroad track is considered desirable for community development.

When the depression of the early 1930’s devastated the nation’s economy, Milton County found itself near bankruptcy. In order to save the area from disaster, it was decided that a merger of Milton County with Fulton County would be to everyone’s advantage. It was because of this merger that the first roads began to be paved. Until that time, the only paved roads in the area were State Highway 19 (now Highway 9) and 120 (now Old Milton Parkway).

Today, Alpharetta is one of the fastest growing communities in the South.

Its environment is considered ideal for raising families and living a quality lifestyle free from the problems found in so many similar sized cities.

Editor's Note: Based upon original research by Anne Rogers Ferguson.

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Over 95% of Alpharetta residents age 25 and older have at least a high school diploma, with more than 39% having earned at least a Bachelor’s Degree.

Big Creek Greenway Photos contributed by Barbara Pirolt, Rene Pirolt and Robert Chism.

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RED JACKET WAY ..................................... L-30 REDMOND RIDGE CIRCLE....................... T-25 REECE RD ......................................................K-8 RELAIS TRACE ............................................F-18 RESURGENS PARK PLACE.................V-14 (P) REXFORD LANE ......................................... T-25 RHEIMS WAY .............................................. T-26 RHODES CHASE COURT........................... E-18 RHODES CREEK COURT........................... E-18 RHODES CREEK TRAIL ............................ E-18 RIALTO PLACE ......................................S-24 (P) RICHARDS CIRCLE ..................................... J-13 RIDGE COURT...............................................I-17 RIDGE HAVEN RUN................................... T-23 RIDGE OAK PLACE .................................... T-22 RIDGE RUN AVENUE ................................ T-28 RIDGEWOOD WAY .................................... L-28 RILL CREST COURT ..................................V-22 RILL RIDGE COURT...................................X-23 RISEN STAR LANE .....................................H-37 ROCK MILL ROAD ..................................... T-11 ROCK MILL WAY .......................................U-11 ROCKBERRY LANE .............................O-28 (P) ROLLING MIST COURT............................. T-28 ROSALIE COURT ........................................ T-27 ROSSITER RIDGE ....................................... T-28 ROSWELL STREET .................................... M-15 ROYAL BOULEVARD SOUTH..................Q-22 ROYAL CREEK DRIVE ........................V-10 (P) RUCKER ROAD .......................................... M-12 S. KIMBALL BRIDGE CROSSING .............S-27 S. SOMERSET LANE.....................................I-19 SALEM DRIVE...............................................I-12 SALISBURY DRIVE ....................................... J-7 SAMUEL CLOSE COURT.............................G-8 SANCTUARY PARKWAY .....................S-12 (P) SANDRIDGE COURT .................................. T-26 SCARLETSEDGE DRIVE......................N-29 (P) SCHOOL DRIVE ..........................................K-16 SCHOONER RIDGE..................................... L-33 SCRANTON COURT ...................................U-22 SEALE DRIVE ...............................................S-22 SEALE LANE ................................................S-22 SEALE TRAIL ...............................................S-22 SEASONS TRACE.................................... L-9 (P) SEDALIA COURT ........................................K-21 SEELEYS BAY COURT .............................. R-27 SELBRIDGE WAY ......................................... L-8 SERENITY COURT......................................V-21 SEVEN SEAS COURT ................................. L-33 SHADE TREE WAY ....................................K-10 SHADOW SPRINGS DRIVE .......................V-20 SHADY GROVE LANE .................................I-15 SHARPE LANE ............................................V-21 SHERIDAN RIDGE COURT ....................... R-23 SHERMAN OAKS WAY .................................I-6 SHERRY DRIVE ..........................................H-11 SIGNAL POINT ..............................................I-29 SILOS COURT ................................................K-3 SILVERLEAF WAY ...............................N-32 (P) SIMS IND. BLVD. .........................................P-14 SINGLETREE TRACE .....................................I-4 SMOKEHOUSE COURT.............................. L-10 SNOW CHIEF COURT ................................H-37 SNOWGOOSE COURT .......................... R-23 (P) SNOWY OWL ROAD ............................ R-23 (P) SOCIETY STREET ....................................... T-21 SOMERBY COURT................................ R-14 (P) SOMERBY DRIVE ................................. R-14 (P) SOMERSET CIRCLE .....................................I-20 SOPHIA COVE .............................................V-27 SORRELL LANE ......................................... M-30 SOUTH MAIN STREET.............................. M-16 SOUTHBRIDGE PARKWAY ......................Q-30 SOUTHERBY LANE ...................................... L-8 SOUTHLAKE DRIVE .................................. L-33 SPINNAKER CIRCLE ..................................K-30 SPINNAKER DRIVE ....................................K-29 SPINNAKER LANE .....................................K-30 SPRING BERRY COURT ......................O-29 (P) SPRING GATE LANE .................................. L-10 SPRING PLACE LANE ..................................K-5 SPRUELL CIRCLE ........................................S-24 SQUIRREL RUN ....................................K-10 (P) ST MICHELLE COURT .................................H-8 ST MICHELLE DRIVE ..................................H-8 ST MICHELLE LANE ....................................H-8 ST MICHELLE PLACE ....................................I-8 ST MICHELLE WAY .....................................H-8 STAGHOUND COURT ................................K-30 STANYAN PLACE.......................................V-21 STANYAN STREET.....................................V-21 STARBOARD WAY.....................................U-24 STATE BRIDGE ROAD............................... R-31

STATE BRIDGE WAY .................................P-31 STEEPLECHASE ....................................K-12 (P) STELTON WAY ............................................ J-12 STEPPING STONE DRIVE............................. J-3 STEPPING STONE LANE .............................. J-3 STERLING COURT................................K-20 (P) STERLING BROOKE DR .......................S-22 (P) STERLING LN .........................................S-22 (P) STONE BROOK COVE.......................... L-21 (P) STONE CREEK COURT ..............................K-28 STONEBURY DRIVE ................................. M-34 STONEHAVEN LANE ................................. L-35 STREAM VALLEY COURT........................Q-30 STREAM VALLEY TRAIL .........................Q-30 SUGAR VALLEY TRAIL ............................ T-25 SULLING WAY ............................................ E-13 SUMMER BREEZE COURT .......................N-27 SUMMER BREEZE TERRACE...................N-27 SUMMERFIELD COURT ............................H-14 SUMMERFIELD DRIVE..............................U-18 SUMMERHILL PLACE ...............................V-19 SUMMERWOOD LANE ........................N-29 (P) SUNBERRY COURT..............................O-28 (P) SUNDEW COURT ....................................... M-30 SUNDEW DRIVE ........................................ M-30 SUNSHINE PKWY ................................. L-15 (P) SURREY COURT ...........................................I-15 SURREY POINTE ........................................H-15 SWEETBAY CIRCLE ............................O-28 (P) SWEETBERRY COURT .........................S-26 (P) SWEETWATER TRACE ............................. M-10 SYDNEY WALK ......................................... M-11 TADFIELD TRACE ...................................... T-29 TAHOE PINES CIRCLE ..............................O-31 TAHOE PINES WAY ....................................P-31 TAMARACK COURT ...................................P-31 TAMARACK WAY ......................................O-31 TAMMANY POINTE ....................................F-18 TATUM COURT............................................S-22 TATUM DRIVE .............................................S-22 TEASLEY PLACE ........................................O-19 TEASLEY STREET ...................................... L-16 THERMOPYLAE COURT ........................... L-32 THOMAS STREET .......................................N-16 THOMPSON STREET ................................. M-19 THORNBERRY DRIVE ...............................V-20 THORNBURY VIEW .................................. M-34 THORNBURY WAY ................................... M-34 TIDEWATER CROSSING ............................F-35 TIDEWATER WAY.......................................F-35 TIFFANY SQUARE DRIVE ........................ L-17 TIMBERLINE PLACE..................................O-31 TIVERTON COURT ..................................... E-12 TIVIDALE COURT ...................................... R-26 TRACY COURT ...........................................H-11 TRADEWINDS PARKWAY ........................K-24 TRAMMELL COURT .................................. L-14 TRAMMELL DRIVE .................................... L-14 TRAMMELL PLACE ................................... L-15 TRAYWICK CHASE .....................................F-18 TRELLIS COURT ...........................................I-20 TROON COURT .....................................K-33 (P) TUMBLING CREEK DRIVE ...................... M-28 TURLOUGH TRAIL......................................S-26 TURNBERRY LANE............................... J-34 (P) TUSCANY COURT ......................................H-10 TUXFORD DRIVE ....................................... T-26 TWIN FLOWER COURT .......................N-32 (P) UNION HILL ROAD ....................................G-30 UPPER HEMBREE ROAD ............................N-9 UPSHAW DRIVE .........................................K-15 VANCE COURT ............................................ J-13 VANTAGE POINT .................................O-16 (P) VARINA WAY ............................................. T-26 VAUGHAN DRIVE ......................................H-17 VERA PARK PLACE ............................. R-30 (P) VERANDA COURT ..................................... L-10 VICTORIAN COURT ............................ M-25 (P) VILLAGE COURT..........................................I-19 VILLAGE GREEN WAY ............................. L-19 VIOLET GARDEN WALK ............................K-6 VISTA FOREST DRIVE ..............................O-28 WALLACE WOODS LANE........................... L-6 WALNUT CREEK CROSSING ...................G-34 WALNUT CREEK DRIVE...........................G-34 WALNUT CREEK TRAIL ...........................G-34 WANDER LANE .....................................S-20 (P) WANDER TRAIL ....................................S-20 (P) WARSAW ROAD ...........................................U-8 WATER GLEN WAY ...................................U-25 WATER LILY DRIVE ................................. M-30 WATERMILL FALLS .................................... L-8 WATERS COVE WAY ................................U-25 WATERS FERRY DRIVE ............................N-26

WATERS FERRY WAY ..............................N-26 WATERS MILL CIRCLE .............................N-26 WATERS MILL DRIVE ...............................U-24 WATERS MILL TRAIL ................................S-30 WATERS RIDGE DRIVE ............................U-25 WATERS ROAD........................................... T-24 WATERS RUN DRIVE ................................U-25 WATERVIEW DRIVE..................................U-27 WATERVIEW TRAIL ................................. W-27 WEATHERFORD CIRCLE ............................I-17 WEATHERLY RUN ..................................... L-36 WEATHERLY WAY ..............................O-16 (P) WEATHERSTONE COURT ........................H-14 WEATHERSTONE WAY ............................H-14 WEBB BRIDGE COURT ....................... L-20 (P) WEBB BRIDGE ROAD................................ L-22 WEBB BRIDGE WAY .................................O-32 WEBLEY LANE ...........................................U-26 WEDGEWOOD DRIVE ...............................K-21 WEDNESBURY ROAD ...............................Q-27 WELFORD TRACE ........................................ L-6 WELWYN WALK ........................................ T-26 WENDY HILL DRIVE .................................H-11 WEST MINSTER COURT ...........................G-15 WESTCHESTER WAY ............................... M-32 WESTFIELD DRIVE ....................................H-21 WESTRE WAY ..............................................F-18 WESTSIDE COURT ...................................... J-17 WESTSIDE PARKWAY ................................I-22 WESTSIDE WAY ...................................U-11 (P) WESTWIND LANE ......................................K-28 WESTWIND POINTE ..................................K-28 WESTWOOD WAY........................................I-20 WEXCROFT LANE ................................ L-18 (P) WHITE OAK PASS ......................................K-28 WHITEHALL WAY .................................I-20 (P) WHITESTONE PLACE ..........................N-27 (P) WHITESTONE RIDGE ..........................N-26 (P) WILDWOOD COURT ..................................K-28 WILLOW OVERLOOK CREEK..................K-29 WILLOW TREE WAY .................................K-28 WILLS DRIVE .............................................. L-14 WILLS LANE............................................... M-13 WILLS ROAD ............................................... L-13 WILLSHIRE GLEN ...................................... L-15 WINANS WALK .......................................... T-29 WINDFALL COURT .....................................F-13 WINDHAM WAY..........................................S-27 WINDRUSH LANE ................................H-16 (P) WINDSOR COURT ......................................G-15 WINDWARD CONCOURSE ........................F-29 WINDWARD PARKWAY ...........................H-25 WINDWARD PLAZA ..................................G-29 WINSHIP COURT ..........................................I-17 WINSTON TERRACE COURT .....................I-17 WINTHROPE CHASE COURT ...................H-18 WINTHROPE CHASE DRIVE ....................H-17 WINTHROPE COMMONS ............................I-17 WINTHROPE PARK DRIVE .........................I-17 WINTHROPE WAY DRIVE ........................H-17 WITTENRIDGE COURT ............................. R-24 WITTENRIDGE DRIVE............................... R-24 WOOD SHOALS COURT ............................V-25 WOOD TRACE DRIVE................................U-25 WOODBURY WAY .....................................U-26 WOODFIELD LANE ....................................H-12 WOODHAVEN WAY ............................O-17 (P) WOODLAKE COURT .................................. L-34 WOODLAND LANE .............................. L-21 (P) WOODLANDS TRAIL ........................... L-21 (P) WOODS RIDGE DRIVE ..............................V-19 WRIGHTS MILL PLACE.............................X-27 WYNRIDGE CROSSING ..............................F-33 WYNRIDGE LANDING ...............................F-33 WYNRIDGE PATH .......................................F-33 WYNRIDGE POINTE ...................................F-32 WYNRIDGE TRACE.....................................F-33 YASHA COURT .............................................I-36

Source: The US Census Bureau - 2010 Census, the City of Alpharetta Community Development Department, and Claritas

SUBDIVISION LIST ACADEMY PARK.................................. L-19 ADMIRAL RIDGE........................................G-32 ALARA .......................................................... T-18 ALPHA PARK ..............................................O-16 ALPHARETTA ESTATES ...........................H-11 AMLI AT MILTON PARK........................... R-20 AMLI AT NORTHWIND .............................N-18 AMLI AT PARK BRIDGE ...........................O-29 ANDOVER ....................................................H-16 ARBORS AT HERDERSON VILLAGE ........................................................I-19 ARCHSTONE................................................G-30 ARDSLEY PARK .........................................H-32 ARROWOOD ............................................... M-12 BAY POINTE ................................................. J-32 BEACON HILL ..............................................F-34 BELLSMITH REGENCY ............................ M-11 BELMONT AT PARK BRIDGE ..................O-29 BENT CREEK .................................................I-34 BERKSHIRE MANOR ................................ W-22 BETHANY COMMONS.................................H-9 BIRCH HOLLOW .......................................... M-9 BIRKDALE ...................................................U-26 BLUFFS .........................................................K-28 BRIARGATE.................................................N-15 BRIDGE POINTE .........................................O-27 BRIERFIELD ..................................................I-11 BROADLANDS ........................................... M-32 BROADWELL OAKS ..................................K-13 CABOTS COVE ............................................ R-25 CALUMET ....................................................H-37 CAMDEN POND ..........................................O-27 CHARLOTTE ESTATES................................. J-9 CHASEWOOD ...............................................F-34 CHELSEY......................................................H-10 CLAIRMONTE .............................................K-19 CLIPPER BAY ..............................................K-30 COLDRIDGE FOREST ..................................I-18 COLLINGSWOOD ........................................S-24 COMPASS POINTE......................................H-31 COUNTRY PLACE ..................................... M-22 COVENTRY ...................................................F-18 CRABAPPLE CHASE ..................................... J-5 CRABAPPLE TRACE ..................................G-10 CREEK RIDGE ...............................................I-30 CREEKSIDE AT HEMBREE ...................... M-10 CYPRESS POINT ......................................... L-25 DANBURY PARK ..........................................H-9 DOGWOOD SQUARE ................................ M-16 DOUGLAS DOWNS...................................... J-37 DUNMOOR ...................................................V-26 EASTWOOD .................................................K-21 EMERSON HALL............................................ J-8 ENCLAVE, THE ...........................................H-33 ENCLAVE, THE AT CRABAPPLE ..............K-3 ENCLAVE AT GLENN ABBEY ..................S-26 ENCLAVE AT MILTON PARK ...................S-20 FAIRFAX ...................................................... L-10 FAIRWAYS, THE .........................................H-30 FIELDSTONE ...............................................G-36 FULLER FARMS ........................................... J-12 GATEWOOD ................................................G-17 GEORGIAN, THE AT GARDEN DISTRICT .............................K-16 GLEN ABBEY ..............................................Q-26 GLEN EAGLES ............................................H-36 GLENMOOR ................................................. R-23 GRAMERCY PARK ...................................... J-10 GRANSLEY ..................................................G-12 GRAYSTONE ...............................................G-33 GREATWOOD ..............................................H-34 GREATWOOD GLEN ..................................G-35 GREENMONT WALK .................................K-11 HAMPSHIRE MANOR ................................V-26 HAMPTON HALL ........................................ T-23 HAMPTON HALL ESTATES ......................U-23 HAMPTONS, THE........................................H-36 HARBOUR RIDGE.........................................I-30 HARBOUR WALK .........................................I-31 HARRINGTON FALLS .................................F-11 HARRIS COMMONS .................................. M-10 HARTSMILL POINTE .................................K-37

HAYNES FOREST .......................................V-20 HAYNES PARK............................................N-17 HAYNES VALLEY ......................................V-19 HEDINGTON SQUARE .............................. M-11 HENDERSON PLACE....................................I-19 HENDERSON VILLAGE ...............................I-20 HICKORY RIDGE .......................................... L-7 HIGHLANDS AT PARK BRIDGE ..............O-31 HILLCREST ...................................................F-32 HUNTERS OAKS ......................................... L-13 JACKSON LAKE ............................................I-18 JAMESTOWNE ............................................ L-20 JAYNE ELLEN WAY.................................... J-18 JECCA HILLS ...............................................K-21 JENNIFER OAKS .........................................K-10 KENDRIX PARK ...........................................F-35 KIMBALL BRIDGE COVE ..........................S-28 KIMBALL BRIDGE CROSSING .................S-27 KIMBALL ESTATES ....................................S-28 KIMBALL FARMS........................................S-22 KIMBALL OAKS ..........................................S-28 KIMBALL POINTE ...................................... T-25 KIMBALLCREST ..........................................S-25 KINGSPORT ................................................... L-9 LAKE SHORE.................................................I-32 LAKE UNION HILL...................................... J-20 LANDINGS .................................................... J-36 LANTERN RIDGE........................................G-14 LAUREL COVE ............................................. J-37 LAUREL POND .............................................S-24 LAURELWOOD FARM ................................. L-9 LAUREN HALL........................................... W-26 LEEWARD WALK ....................................... L-37 LEXINGTON FARM ....................................K-12 LIGHTHOUSE POINTE .................................I-35 LINKSIDE ...................................................... J-36 LONGCREEK .................................................I-31 MANCHESTER AT MANSELL ..................V-10 MANNINGS RIDGE...................................... J-17 MARINERS RIDGE......................................H-31 MAYFIELD .....................................................I-12 MAYFIELD FOREST .....................................I-14 MAYFIELD PLACE .......................................I-13 MAYFIELD WALK .......................................I-14 MEADOW BROOK HILLS..........................K-15 MEADOWBROOK PARK ESTATES ......... L-13 MERIDIAN POINTE ....................................G-35 MICHAELA WOODS................................... L-12 MID BROADWELL TRACE ...........................I-8 MILLSTONE ...................................................I-19 MILTON ESTATES ....................................... J-14 MILTON PARK ............................................V-26 NEIGHBORHOODS OF WINDWARD COVE ......................................I-29 NEIGHBORHOODS OF WINDWARD COVE ......................................I-30 NEIGHBORHOODS OF WINDWARD COVE ......................................I-30 NEWPORT BAY............................................ J-35 NORTHFARM ................................................. J-4 NORTHFIELD ............................................. M-10 NORTHPOINTE............................................ L-35 NORTHPOINTE, THE REGENCY.............. R-25 NORTHSHORE, THE .................................... J-33 NOTTINGHAM GATE.................................N-32 OAK MILL .................................................... T-24 OAK TREE .................................................... L-36 OAKMERE WEST ........................................H-14 OAKS AT HARRINGTON FALLS THE ..................................................G-13 OLD MAGNOLIA PLACE APARTMENTS .............................................N-15 OLD ROSWELL TOWNHOMES ..................V-8 OLD ROSWELL VILLAS ..............................V-8 OLD STATION ............................................... L-7 ORCHARDS AT HOPEWELL.....................H-16 PALISADES AT MILTON PARK ............... T-20 PARK BROOKE ...........................................Q-29 PARK CREEK...............................................O-30 PARK FOREST ............................................ M-30 PARK GLEN .................................................N-31 PARK LANE ................................................. L-14 PARKMONT ...................................................V-8 PARKS AT DOUGLAS ROAD, THE ............I-37

PARKSIDE CLOSE ...................................... R-26 PARKSIDE MANOR ....................................N-33 PEARL, THE .................................................. J-37 PENINSULA, THE ........................................ J-33 PENNEBROOKE ..........................................N-28 PINDELL GLEN ...............................................I-9 PINES AT KIMBALL BRIDGE, THE ..........S-30 PINEWALK SUBDIVISION ........................ T-30 PLANTERS RIDGE ....................................... J-20 PLYMOUTH COLONY................................ L-20 POPLAR RIDGE ........................................... L-19 PRESERVE AT ACADEMY PARK ............ L-20 PRESERVE AT NORTH POINTE ............... R-24 PROVIDENCE PLACE .................................F-13 PROVIDENCE SQUARE ..............................F-14 RAYNERS PLACE ....................................... T-25 REGISTRY AT KIMBALL BRIDGE ..........Q-30 RHODES PLANTATION ............................. E-18 ROCK MILL FOREST.................................. R-22 SADDLECREEK APARTMENTS ................ J-11 SEASONS AT CREEKSIDE, THE ................ L-9 SELBRIDGE MILL......................................... L-8 SHERDIAN PARK........................................ R-23 SIGNAL POINTE............................................I-29 SOMERBY AT WESTSIDE ......................... R-14 SOMERSET AT HERDERSON VILLAGE ......................................................H-19 SOUTHERBY GLEN ...................................... L-8 SOUTHLAKE WOODS ................................ L-34 SPENCE’S FIELD.........................................H-14 SPINNAKERS ...............................................K-29 SPRING PLACE..............................................K-5 SPRING RUN ................................................ L-18 ST MICHELLE..................................................I-8 STEPPLECHASE ..........................................K-12 STERLING HEIGHTS ................................... J-20 STONE BROOK COMMON ........................ L-21 STONE GATE MANOR .................................I-16 STONERIDGE ..............................................N-26 SUMMERFIELD ...........................................V-19 SURREY PLACE ............................................I-15 SWEETWATER ........................................... M-10 THORNBERRY ............................................V-21 THORNBURY PARC .................................. M-34 TIDEWATER ................................................ E-34 TIFFANY SQUARE...................................... L-17 TUSCANY, THE ...........................................H-10 TUXFORD..................................................... T-27 VANTAGE POINT .......................................O-17 VICTORIA SQUARE ................................... L-15 VILLAGE GREEN ........................................ L-19 WALLACE WOODS ......................................K-6 WALNUT CREEK ........................................G-34 WARRENTON .............................................. T-25 WATERS COVE .......................................... W-27 WATERS GLEN ...........................................U-25 WATERS LANDING ....................................U-24 WATERS MILL ............................................U-24 WATERS RIDGE ..........................................V-25 WATERS RUN..............................................V-25 WEBB BRIDGE CROSSING ....................... L-20 WEBB BRIDGE CROSSING ...................... M-28 WEDGEWOOD.............................................K-20 WEDGEWOOD FOREST.............................K-21 WELFORD TRACE ........................................ L-6 WESTMINSTER AT CRABAPPLE ............... J-7 WESTSIDE COMMONS ..............................Q-15 WESTSIDE VILLAS ....................................Q-15 WESTWIND ..................................................K-27 WESTWOOD PARK .................................... R-15 WHISPERING OAKS ................................... L-10 WILLIAMSBURG ......................................... J-19 WILLS COMMON ........................................ L-15 WINDWARD PLACE.....................................I-29 WINDWARD POINTE .................................H-20 WINDWARE-SOUTHPOINTE ................... M-36 WINTHROPE CHASE ..................................H-18 WINTHROPE PARK ......................................I-17 WOOD BRIDGE ...........................................N-29 WOOD BROOKE EAST ..............................V-25 WOODBROOKE...........................................V-25 WOODLANDS AT WEEB BRIDGE ........... L-21 WRIGHT’S MILL COMMON..................... W-27 WYNRIDGE ...................................................F-33

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In 2007, Alpharetta’s median household income was $86,528.

Approximately 56% of all households have incomes over $75, 000.

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Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau Park Plaza, 178 South Main Street Suite 200 Alpharetta, GA 30009 Phone: (678) 297-2811 2016-2017 Board of Directors Mayor David Belle Isle City of Alpharetta, Mayor Cheryl Catrair General Manager, Embassy Suites Alpharetta Fred Cerrone President & CEO, Hotel Equities Kathi Cook Community Development Director, City of Alpharetta Scott Doll Executive Director, Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA Keith Hensley General Manager, Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta Mike Kennedy Alpharetta City Council Nick Nicolosi General Manager, North Point Mall Jay Patel President & CEO, North Point Hospitality Group Mike Perry Director of Parks & Recreation, City of Alpharetta Trevor Ralph VP of Operations, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater at Encore Park Bob Regus City Administrator, City of Alpharetta Janet Rodgers President & CEO, Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau

About the Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau

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s a destination marketing organization, the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau was created specifically to promote tourism in the fast growing city of Alpharetta by representing the city’s 23 hotels. It’s innovative and targeted marketing strategies along with aggressive sales efforts continue to bring in visitors, contributing to the economic impact of the city. The Bureau is the one-stop-shop for everything to do here; in fact, it was named the “Best of the Best in Visitor Information Services” by Appen Media Group.

Alpharetta CVB staff attend target specific tradeshows, winning bids to host major events in Alpharetta and generating leads for Alpharetta’s 23 hotels. The destination marketing efforts of the Alpharetta CVB, along with cooperative relationships between local government officials and businesses, continue to make Alpharetta thrive as one of the best places to visit, live, work, play, stay and retire.

The Bureau is a one-stop resource with free planning services for meetings, weddings, graduations, reunions or corporate functions in Alpharetta. With one click of a button, they can check hotel availability and secure group rates, provide welcome bags, offer insider tips and give access to over 200 service providers for your event. Call the Alpharetta CVB at 678-297-2811 to find out more about their complimentary services.

Head to the Alpharetta Welcome Center for maps, brochures and information on what’s happening in town. It is the best source on all the city offers in the way of shopping, dining, entertainment and recreation. The Welcome Center is located at 178 South Main Street, Suite 200 and is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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nce a well-kept secret, Alpharetta’s many charms have been discovered. From a rich historical past to a promising future, more and more young adults, families and retirees are calling Alpharetta home. With its lush greenery, superb public education, excellent public safety and outstanding healthcare, Alpharetta residents are happy to reside in this city. The housing market is strong, and offers affordable housing from the most luxurious neighborhoods to extended stay apartment living. Family-friendly and inclusive, Alpharetta is a solid place to put down roots – a city that encourages success at home, work and play.

Alpharetta has some of the best schools in the state, which draws new residents to the city each year. Four of the top high schools in Georgia are located in or around Alpharetta. Alpharetta High School was nationally ranked in “Newsweek’s Best High Schools” in 2012 and has won numerous awards in academics, athletics and the arts.

There are also numerous private preschools, elementary, middle and high schools to choose from.

Alpharetta is the 15th safest city in the state, which is largely due to the Public Safety Department’s priority to keep the city safe. There are also two accessible hospitals and dozens of medical centers to ensure residents have healthcare available for routine visits and emergency care.

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Alpharetta boasts some of the best schools in metro Atlanta, the state of Georgia, and the U.S. lpharetta boasts some of the best educational opportunities in Georgia and is part of the Fulton County Public School System, which was recently rated “One of the Top 100 School Districts in Places You Can Afford” by Money Magazine. Four of the top high schools in Georgia are located in or around Alpharetta. Alpharetta public schools boast high test scores, rigorous academic curricula and competitive athletic programs.

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Visit www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/georgia to learn more about this ranking and the methodology.

Many educators and influential leaders advocate that true excellence in schools is measured by what students do with their lives after they graduate. On that note, Alpharetta and surrounding area high schools are on the right track. In a 2015 education ranking issue published by U.S. News & World Report, 5 out of 7 Alpharetta or surrounding area high schools made the top 20 list of the best high schools in Georgia, and earned a place among the top 500 high schools in the nation. This is pretty impressive given that the U.S. News rankings include data on more than 21,000 public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia. Schools were awarded gold, silver or bronze medals based on their performance on state Math and English assessments as well as how well they prepare students for college.

Going on the ideology that the main hope of a nation lies in the education of its youth, Alpharetta high schools are doing a lot right when it comes to laying a foundation that fosters a love of learning and a curriculum that teaches students to think. Outstanding teachers, exceptional leadership and governance, a challenging and stimulating curriculum, high test scores, dedication to the arts, competitive athletic programs, a vibrant co-curricular life evidenced by a variety of clubs and organizations, and ample opportunities for community involvement demonstrate why Alpharetta’s educational efforts work hard to take its students onward and upward.

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Milton, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Chattahoochee, and Roswell high schools each earned gold medals.

Collectively, these Alpharetta-area public high schools have a graduation rate of 96.1%. And, 99% of graduating students are college-bound.

Alpharetta recognizes that high quality early childhood programs are not only great for students and their parents, they also serve as great economic stabilizers and equalizers. Good schools bring more

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(continued on page 22) Across the board, Alpharetta-area high schools continue to earn top grades for a wide range of key educational attributes: √ High test scores √ Rigorous academic curricula √ Dedication to the arts √ Exceptional teaching staff √ Competitive athletic programs √ An abundance of clubs and organizations √ Ample volunteer opportunities

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Fulton County has 19 high schools. Seven (7) are in Alpharetta or surrounding areas; five (5) of those seven rank among Georgia’s best – as measured by U.S. News & World Report’s STEM test scores and college-readiness indices. A high school education focused on strong STEM curricula (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) can help teenagers develop problem-solving skills and provide them with a foundation to pursue a number of growing, in-demand careers. Alpharetta’s AP® test performance stats showed high participation rates and excellent scores among students: 68% of Alpharetta high school students took an average of 4 AP© test exams before they graduated. 90% of these students passed the exams affording them the opportunity to earn college credits while in high school and proving their readiness to take on more challenging material after graduation.

Competitive sports programs include: • Football • Baseball • Basketball • Soccer • Lacrosse • Ice & Roller Hockey • Track and Field • Cross Country • Swimming & Diving • Wrestling • Tennis • Volleyball • Golf • Cheerleading • Rugby • Fencing • Ping Pong • Gymnastics • Equestrian

More than 50 clubs and organizations tap into the diverse interests and varying skill levels of high school students. Knitting, Robotics, Foreign Language, Animal Rights, Habitat for Humanity, Bowling, and Frisbee are just a few of the clubs available.

Competitive programs for the visual, performing, and communicative arts include: • Band • Orchestra • Chorus • Theatre • Debate • Speech • Chess

To learn more, visit http://school. fultonschools.org

College Readiness*

Math

(Rates are above state avg.)

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residents (and jobs) to the area which helps to increase the availability of taxpayer money to fund community improvements.

Alpharetta’s exceptional primary and secondary schools are led by educated, talented, and forward-thinking administrators, teachers and support staff who focus on curriculum diversity and pay much attention to early intervention protocols to foster academic growth from the ground up.

Ten of Fulton County’s 13 public elementary schools in and around Alpharetta have earned an exemplary rating according to Georgia’s state-wide ranking database greatschools.org. The GreatSchools rating is designed as a tool to help parents compare schools based on test scores and academic growth – which can help them assess if a particular school is a good fit for their child’s academic needs. Schools with a greater Community Climate Rating (up to 5 stars) are perceived by parents as well organized, safe, and supportive, which is important since schools with these traits are deemed more likely to lead to greater learning success. According to GreatSchools, the top 10 Alpharetta and surrounding elementary schools (serving grades PK-5) are Dovin, Lake Windward, Medlock Bridge, Ocee, Creek View, State Bridge, Alpharetta, Midway, Cogburn, and Amana Academy (which is a PK-8 public charter school).

All schools earned an “A” rating, and most of them received a Community Climate Rating of 4-5 stars.

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Milton H.S.

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John’s Creek H.S.

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Chattahoochee H.S.

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*Based on the percentages of 12th graders who were tested and passed the AP© exams. The maximum college readiness index value is 100.0 (achieved by only 10 U.S. schools). **These percentages are above the Fulton County and state of GA average.

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of Georgia’s state-mandated Criterion Referenced Competency Tests (CRCTs) for Math, English/ Language Arts, Science, Reading, and Social Studies, all of these elementary schools demonstrate a proficiency rate between 93-98%.

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All six of Alpharetta’s or surrounding area middle schools show exemplary test assessment rates.

According to GreatSchools, collectively, these middle schools -- Northwestern, Webb Bridge, Autrey Mill, Haynes Bridge, Holcombe Bridge, and Taylor Road -- continue to demonstrate a proficiency rate as high as 99% for all core subjects.

GreatSchools gave these schools an “A” rating and most were awarded a Community Climate Rating of 5/5 stars.

Based on these stats, ratings and test scores, it is abundantly clear that throughout the school day in Alpharetta, there is a whole lot of learning, thinking, and discovery going on to propagate a student body awesomely prepared to take on life’s challenges long after high school graduation.

Note: The ratings above are based on 2013-14 test results and student growth percentiles provided by the Georgia Department of Education.

Go to www.greatschools.org/georgia/ alpharetta to get more info and learn more about the methodology.

According to Timothy J. Bartik, an American economist/author who specializes in regional economics, and a senior economist at the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research in Kalamazoo, Michigan, “Investing in early childhood education is not just good for the children involved — but for communities as a whole. Early childhood education can bring more and better jobs to a state and can thereby promote higher per-capita earnings for the state’s residents.” Alpharetta’s early education programs exemplify the city’s investment in its future.

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Alpharetta High School 3595 Webb Bridge Road Alpharetta, Georgia 30005 (470) 254-7640 http://school.fultonschools.org/hs/alpharetta Principal: Shannon Kersey Assistant Principals: Clair Greenaway, Tina Johnson, Dennis Kostulakos, Rebecca Perkins Alpharetta High School opened in the Fall of 2004 to serve students residing in North Fulton County. The rigorous, well-rounded academic program coupled with the clubs, service organizations, performing ensembles, and athletic programs support the school’s mission to be nationally competitive in academics, the arts, athletics and service to the community.

Ranked 10th within the state of Georgia, Alpharetta High School is ranked #226 in the nation. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement (AP) course work and exams. The AP participation rate is 68 percent. The student body is 50 percent male and 50 percent female.

Alpharetta High School is 1 of 17 high schools in Fulton County.

2015 Alpharetta High School (AHS) Academic Indicators National Rank: #286 State Rank: #10 STEM Rank: #213 College Readiness Index : 61.5 2015 AHS SAT: Critical Reading: 556 Writing: 561 Math: 572 Total: 1689 2015 National SAT: Critical Reading: 495 Writing: 484 Math: 511 Total: 1490 2015 Georgia SAT: Critical Reading: 490 Writing: 475 Math: 485 Total: 1450 2015 ACT Composite: 25.2 2015 National ACT Composite: 21.1 Class of 2015 – Graduate Profile Attending four-year college: 91% Attending two-year college: 8% Technical School/Military/Other: 1% HOPE Scholarship Eligibility: 63% Scholarships earned: Over $8 million

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education Public Schools (within Alpharetta city limits) Note: To view scores for Alpharetta or surrounding area schools, please visit www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/ Assessment/Pages/Georgia-Milestones-Statewide-Scores.aspx and look under Fulton County to find your particular school. All Fulton County schools have changed their testing standards to the Georgia Milestone Assessment System. See adjacent article.

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3595 Webb Bridge Road (470) 254-7640 www.school.fultonschools.org/hs/alpharetta Principal: Shannon Kersey Grades: 9-12 2,032 students* Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 2015 SAT: Critical Reading: 556; Math: 572; Writing: 561; Total: 1,689 2015 ACT Composite: 25.2

Grades: 6-8 1,288 students* Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1

Alpharetta Elementary School 192 Mayfield Road Alpharetta, GA 30009 (470) 254-7015 http://school.fultonschools.org/es/alpharetta Principal: Adam Maroney

Student-Teacher Ratio 12:1

3995 Webb Bridge Road Alpharetta, GA 30005 (470) 254-2932 http://school.fultonschools.org/es/creekview Principal: Debra Doss 984 students*

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1

11770 East Fox Court Alpharetta, GA 30004 (470) 254-7050 http://school.fultonschools.org/es/lakewindward Principal: Julie Morris 719 students*

Georgia’s commitment to providing a truer picture of student achievement was a paramount consideration in the development of the new assessment. Georgia Milestones provides a more accurate view of where we are as a state and where we need to focus our attention to ensure all students are successful and can compete with their peers from across our nation.

What are some key differences between previous state tests and Georgia Milestones assessments?

Lake Windward Elementary School

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Georgia changed assessments because the former testing programs were in existence for over a decade and no longer met the needs of students, parents, schools, and districts. Georgia Milestones replaced each of the following individual tests: the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT), End of Course Tests (EOCT), and the Georgia Writing Assessments. Georgia Milestones reduces the number of state-mandated tests students take as a result. Further, Georgia Milestones includes open-ended test items in addition to multiple choice items allowing students to demonstrate more clearly what they know. The system also allows Georgia to send a signal of college and career readiness for each of our students.

What value does Georgia Milestones bring to our state and its students?

Creek View Elementary School

Grades: PK-5

The Georgia Milestones Assessment System is a comprehensive assessment system spanning grades 3 through high school.

Georgia Milestones measures how well students have learned the knowledge and skills outlined in the state-adopted content standards in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Students in grades 3 through 8 will take the Endof-Grade (EOG) measures in each content area, while high school students will take the appropriate End-of-Course (EOC) measure for the ten identified courses.

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1

The inclusion of open-ended test items in English Language Arts and Mathematics allowing students to explain their answers is a significant change for Georgia. These items, including the assessment of writing as part of the English Language Arts tests, provide students the opportunity to demonstrate the depth of their understanding relative to the standards being assessed. Georgia Milestones contains four Achievement Levels rather than just three as was the case with the previous CRCT, EOCT, and Writing Assessments. This allows students, parents, and schools to have a more precise indication of student achievement.

What are the achievement levels for Georgia Milestones?

Manning Oaks Elementary School 405 Cumming Street Alpharetta, GA 30004 (470) 254-2912 http://school.fultonschools.org/es/manningoaks Principal: Don Webb

Georgia Milestones reports student achievement in four levels – Distinguished Learner, Proficient Learner, Developing Learner, and Beginning Learner.

Grades: PK-5

Scores from Georgia Milestones cannot, and should not, be compared to those provided by Georgia’s previous tests. Georgia Milestones will reflect four Achievement Levels rather than just three and will also provide English Language Arts scores that include information about reading, writing, and language skills rather than separate scores in those areas as was the case in the past. In short, scores from Georgia Milestones are different from those provided for the CRCT and EOCT.

871 students*

How do test scores this year compare to those of previous years?

Student-Teacher Ratio 15:1

New Prospect Elementary School 3055 Kimball Bridge Road Alpharetta, GA 30022 (470) 254-2800 http://school.fultonschools.org/es/newprospect Principal: Mary Robson Grades: PK-5

465 students*

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1

* School enrollment will fluctuate annually.

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4455 Webb Bridge Road Alpharetta, GA 30005 (470) 254-2940 www.school.fultonschools.org/ms/webbbridge Principal: Susan Opferman

572 students*

What is the Georgia Milestones Assessment System?

Why did Georgia change assessments?

Webb Bridge Middle School

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education Public Schools (Surrounding Areas) Cambridge High School

2845 Bethany Bend Milton, GA 30004 (470) 254-2883 http://school.fultonschools.org/hs/cambridge Principal: Dr. Edward J. Spurka Grades: 9-12 1,984 students* SAT: Critical Reading: 549; Math: 555; Writing: 539; Total: 1,643

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Chattachoochee High School

5230 Taylor Road Johns Creek, GA 30022 (470) 254-7600 http://school.fultonschools.org/hs/chattahoochee Principal: Tim Corrigan Grades: 9-12 1,953 students* Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 SAT: Critical Reading: 548; Math: 573; Writing: 548; Total: 1,669

Milton High School

13025 Birmingham Highway Alpharetta, GA 30004 (470) 254-7000 http://school.fultonschools.org/hs/milton Principal: Brian Jones Grades: 9-12 2,180 students* SAT: Critical Reading: 560; Math: 563; Writing: 545; Total: 1,668

Haynes Bridge Middle School

Cogburn Woods Elementary

Hopewell Middle School

Crabapple Crossing Elementary

10665 Haynes Bridge Road Alpharetta, GA 30022 (470) 254-7030 http://school.fultonschools.org/ms/haynesbridge Principal: Lauren Seidman Grades: 6-8 820 students* Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1

13060 Cogburn Road Milton, GA 30004 (470) 254-3240 http://school.fultonschools.org/ms/hopewell Principal: Michael LeMoyne Grades: 6-8 1,443 students* Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1

13080 Cogburn Road Alpharetta, GA 30004 (470) 254-2845 http://school.fultonschools.org/es/cogburnwoods Principal: Lisa M. Garosi Grades: PK-5 931 students* Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1

12775 Birmingham Highway Milton, GA 30004 (470) 254-7055 http://school.fultonschools.org/es/crabapplecrossing Principal: Dr. Rachel Williams Grades: PK-5 806 students*

Dolvin Elementary Northwestern Middle School

12805 Birmingham Highway Alpharetta, GA 30004 (470) 254-2870 www.school.fultonschools.org/ms/northwestern Principal: Charles Chester Grades: 6-8 1,280 students* Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1

10495 Jones Bridge Road Johns Creek, GA 30022 (470) 254-7020 http://school.fultonschools.org/es/dolvin Principal: Laura Zoll Grades: PK-5 855 students* Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1

Ocee Elementary

4375 Kimball Bridge Road Alpharetta, GA 30022 (470) 254-2960 http://school.fultonschools.org/es/ocee Principal: Deborah Pernice Grades: PK-5 770 students* Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 For complete test scores of these schools please visit www.fultonschools.org * School enrollment will fluctuate annually.

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Preschool/Daycare Alpharetta Academy

10955 Jones Bridge Road, 30022 (770) 740-9260 Grades: PK

Alpharetta Christian Academy 44 Academy Street, 30009 (770) 475-5762

www.alpharettachristianacademy.com

Grades: N5-6, 338 students

Children Today Montessori Learning Center 10465 Jones Bridge Road, 30022 (770) 817-8200 Grades: PK-K, 106 Students

Crabapple Academy 285 Rucker Road, 30004 (770) 475-4544 Grades: PK

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11675 Haynes Bridge Road, 30009 (770) 777-2960 www.cremedelacreme.com

Grades: Infants-K, 125 students

Discovery Point Daycare #24 4015 Discovery Drive, 30004 ((770) 664-1773 Grades: PK

Fulton Science Academy 3035 Fanfare, 30009 (678) 366-2555

www.fultonscienceacademy.com

Grades: PK-12, 441 students

The Goddard School

The Lionheart School (Special Ed) 180 Academy Street, 30009 (770) 772-4555

Primrose School of Christopher Robin

Grades: PK, 29 students

5425 McGinnis Village Place, 30005 (678) 339-0107 Grades: PK-1, 40 students

McGinnis Woods Country Day School

Primrose School of Jones Bridge

www.thelionheartschool.com

5368 Faircroft Drive, 30005 (770) 664-7764 www.mcginniswoods.org

Grades: PK-8, 429 students

Medlock Bridge Montessori School

5815 Medlock Bridge Pkwy., 30022 (770) 623-1965 www.montessori.com

Grades: NS-PK, 104 students

Nesbit Ferry KinderCare 9550 Nesbit Ferry Road, 30022 (770) 587-1436 Grades: NS-PK

Pike Academy Too Day Care 1055 Thimblegate Court, 30022 (770) 599-6331 Grades: PK

Primrose School of Alpharetta 315 Henderson Village Parkway, 30004 (770) 664-7508 www.primroseschools.com/schools/alpharetta Grades: Infant-Kindergarten

Alpharetta International Academy 4772 Webb Bridge Road, 30005 (770) 475-0558 www.aiamontessoir.com

Grades: PK-5

AMCA– The Academy

11130 Jones Bridge Road, 30022 (770) 664-8911 www.primroseschools.com Grades: PK

89 Cumming Street, 30009 (770) 569-2230 Grades:K-6

Primrose School of Mansell Road

4755 Kimball Bridge Road, 30005 (770) 751-1972

1015 Kingswood Place, 30009 (770) 552-1986 www.primroseschools.com Grades: PK

Windward Child Development Center

Bridgeway Christian Academy www.bridgewayca.org

Grades: PK-8, 190 students

Chandler Academy 13580 Hopewell Road Alpharetta, GA 30004 (770) 346-0509

www.chandleracademy.com

5830 Windward Parkway, 30005 (678) 624-0222

Grades: K-8

Grades: NS-PK

12387 Crabapple Road, 30004 (770) 569-5200

www.cclc.com

Private Elementary, Middle & High Schools Alexsander Academy (All Boys/Special Education) 1090 Powers Place, 30009 (404) 839-5910 www.alexsanderacademy.org

Grades: 5-9

Alpharetta Christian Academy 44 Academy Street, 30009 (770) 475-5762

www.alpharettachristianacademy.com

Grades: NS-6, 338 students

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12665 Crabapple Road, 30004 (678) 366-6161 Grades: PK-K, 115 students

Crabapple Montessori School www.crabapplemontessori.com

Grades: PK-3, 143 students

Fulton Science Academy 3035 Fanfare Way, 30009 (678) 366-2555

www.fultonscienceacademy.com

Grades: PK-12, 441 students

The Governess School (Special Education/Christian) 4755 Kimball Bridge Road, 30005 (770) 465-7590 www.thegoverness.org

Grades: 6-9, 10 students

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• The average acceptance rate is 69%.

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• There are 27 private schools in Alpharetta, GA, serving 5,146 students.

• Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body, and the student:teacher ratio is 10:1. (continued from page 25)

Holy Redeemer Catholic School 3380 Old Alabama Road, 30022 (770) 410-4056 Grades: K-8, 509 students

King's Ridge Christian School 2765 Bethany Bend, 30004 (770) 754.5738 www.kingsridgecs.org

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Grades: PK-12, 753 students

McGinnis Woods Country Day School 5380 Faircroft Drive, 30005 (770) 664-7764 www.mcginniswoods.org

Grades: PK-8, 429 students

Mill Springs Academy

13660 New Providence Road, 30004 (770) 360-1336 www.millsprings.org

Grades: 1-12, 351 students

Montessori School of Alpharetta

3290 Old Alabama Road, 30022 (770) 667-1277 www.montessorischool.com

Grades: PK-5, 47 students

Mount Pisgah Christian School 9820 Nesbit Ferry Road, 30022 (678) 336-3443 www.experiencepisgah.org

Charter Schools Amana Academy

285 South Main Street, 30009 (678) 624-0989 www.amanaacademy.org Grades: K-8

Amana Academy is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in Fulton County. It is located in Alpharetta and is

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Fulton Science Academy Charter High School, located in Alpharetta, provides a technology enriched high school curriculum in a small learning community. It has a strong focus on state-of-the-art information technology systems in course work and is open to 9th-11th grade students only.

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Maya knows the value of education and after a trip to India met 80 school children who had no desks to sit and learn. She returned home to inspire her Called to Serve class to select this as their initiative.

It became the MORE THAN A DESK project resulting in a global community between the students and provided resources to invest in those eager to chase their dreams.

See MORE THAN A DESK video under the News tab on kingsridgecs.org.

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Fulton Science Academy Charter High School 4100 Old Milton Pkwy., 30005 (770) 475-3223

Grades: NS-12, 976 students

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open to students in grades K-8. Amana is a member of the EL Education network of schools, and a certified STEM school by the Georgia Department of Education. Its mission is to prepare students for high academic achievement, beyond what they think possible, so that they become active contributors to building a better world.

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King’s Ridge Christian School prepares students with strong college prep academics and a focus on equipping them to become self-aware leaders, self-directed learners, and self-confident servants.

The King’s Ridge experience empowers students to understand who they are by recognizing their God-given talents.

They then leverage those in collaborative environments by engaging in relevant learning experiences. Students connect in the community through meaningful service opportunities and stretch themselves in global experiences.

As a PreK-12th grade multi-denominational Christian school, students are involved in a school family with opportunities for leadership development, mentoring, athletics, fine arts and technology-driven experiences.

What do most newly enrolled King’s Ridge families say? “We wish we would have enrolled sooner!”

education Higher Education Alpharetta residents have access to higher education, ranging from the Alpharetta campus of DeVry University and its Keller Graduate School of Management to the numerous colleges and universities in the Metro Atlanta area.

DeVry University

2555 Northwinds Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30009 770-521-4900

DeVry University Keller Graduate School of Management 2555 Northwinds Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30009 770-521-0118

3705 Brookside Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30022 678-566-2200 www.gsu.edu

Gwinnett Technical College 2875 Old Milton Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30009 770-962-7580 www.gwinnetttech.edu

Reinhardt College

North Fulton Center 4100 Old Milton Parkway, Suite 200 Alpharetta, GA 30005 770-720-9191 770-475-0263 Fax nfmail@reinhardt.edu

Environmental Education The City of Alpharetta is proud of its Environmental Education Center, open five days a week, which operates as a community service providing information on environmental topics.

The Alpharetta Guidebook is distributed to over 200 businesses throughout Alpharetta, including the members of the Alpharetta Business Association, Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau, The City of Alpharetta, Alpharetta commercial and residential real estate offices, restaurants, shops, bank branch offices and other Alpharetta businesses. The Alpharetta Guidebook is also distributed at all Alpharetta hotels, meeting facilities and City of Alpharetta government offices. The Alpharetta Guidebook is the official response piece to inquiries from businesses and families interested in relocating to Alpharetta.

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The center arranges special programs for groups and features a library with hundreds of valuable resource materials as well as a wide range of free brochures.

To become a part of the important volunteer force that keeps Alpharetta at the forefront of environmental services, call (770) 410-5835.

Community members participate in projects such as water quality monitoring, roadside cleanup, removing illegal signs, telephone book recycling, collection and recycling of batteries, plant rescue, composting and grasscycling.

Fleetwood Dance Center LEARN GROW ACHIEVE Classes for ages 3 1/2 to Adult • • • • • • •

Ballet* Pointe* Modern Contemporary* Tap Lyrical* Hip Hop Musical Theater* Acting Adult tap Special Needs Dance Program School Year and Summer Programs

11164 State Bridge Road, Suite 4 Alpharetta, Georgia 30022

770-442-5229 www.fleetwooddance.com

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Georgia State University

Gwinnett Technical College

houses of worship Baptist Bridgeway Church

Non-Denominational

11165 Parsons Road (770) 623-8860

Keepin’ It Real “Lighthouse” Inc.

www.dortamid.org

4755 Kimball Bridge Rd. (770) 751-1972

61 Old Canton St. (770) 360-5601

Lutheran

www.bridgeway.net

Clear Springs Missionary Baptist Church 2725 Kimball Bridge Rd. (770) 664-6863

www.keepinitreallighthouse.com

Christ the Shepherd Lutheran Church 4655 Webb Bridge Rd. (770) 475-0640

44 Academy St. (770) 475-6556

Messiah Lutheran Church – WELS 4765 Kimball Bridge Rd. (770) 751-9357

www.fbca.com

20075 Providence Rd. (770) 475-3627

18271 Union Hill Rd. (770) 664-3644

The River Church

North Point Community Church

501 S. Main St., Suite 101 (678) 860-0971

Catholic St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church 535 Rucker Rd. (770) 475-4501

4350 Northpoint Pkwy.

(770) 290-5600

www.wadeintheriver.org

www.northpoint.org

Methodist

Spirit of God Christian Church

Alpharetta First United Methodist

www.sta.org

Jewish Congregation Gesher L’Torah 4320 Kimball Bridge Rd. (770) 777-4009

69 North Main St. (770) 475-5576

11940 Alpharetta Hwy. (770) 777-6889 www.spiritofgodcc.org

www.afumc.org

Presbyterian

St. James United Methodist

Alpharetta Presbyterian

3000 Webb Bridge Road (678) 762-1543

www.gltorah.org

www.crystalstallings.org

The Lighthouse Church

www.messiahlutheran.ws

Providence Baptist Church

Kingdom Ambassadors Intl.

Worship Ctr. 11925 Wills Rd. (770) 853-7231

www.cts.org

First Baptist Church of Alpharetta

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Congregation Dor Tamid

180 Academy St. (770) 751-0033

www.stjamesumc.org

www.alpharettapres.com

Other Churches Abundant Life Community Church 625-A Sims Industrial Blvd.

(678) 319-9700

Choose Hope. Choose Trinity Care at Home

www.livingabundantly.net ™

We understand the range of emotions facing your family as you look for the best care solution for your loved one. We support the desire of seniors to live in their own home if they are able. We know that the best care plan for seniors is one that focuses not just on body, but on mind, body and spirit. That is why the Trinity Care at Home™ team serves its clients with both a helpful hand and a hopeful heart…encouraging the hopeful and inspiring the hopeless. As part of the Dogwood Forest™ family, a leader in assisted living communities, Trinity Care at Home™ taps into a wealth of experience, talent, tools, training, services and resources that have comforted seniors for over 20 years.

TASK CARE – HELP WITH LIFE’S DAILY TASKS

1460 Mid Broadwell Rd. (770) 475-5788

www.alpharettachurchofgod.com

The Hanuman Mandir 390 Cumming St., Suite 1 (770) 475-7701 www.thehanuman.org

Personal Care Tasks: Bathing, Dressing, Toilet Assistance, Grooming, Shaving, Oral Hygiene and Meal Preparation Skilled Nursing Services: Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care, Medication Management, Skilled Nursing Services

Holy Trinity Christian Church

Comfort Care: Companionship & Transportation Services Shopping / Errand Services, Socializing & Light Exercise

Reach One Church

Inspirational Care: Hope-based guidance for life’s daily tasks

3655 Preston Ridge Rd. (404) 368-9790

www.holytrinitychristianchurch.com

13660 New Providence Rd. (770) 609-7941 www.reachonechurch.org

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Restoration Church of God 410 Rucker Rd. (770) 751-9697

www.restorationchurchna.org

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Healthcare Services Nearby,

from the name you trust.

It’s an honor to be recognized as the nation’s leading hospital for maternity and newborn care. Look a little closer and you’ll discover that Northside performs more surgeries and diagnoses and treats more breast and gynecologic cancer than any other hospital in Georgia. While people choose Northside for our expertise, they also know us for our exceptional compassionate care.

Alpharetta Area Locations: NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL/ALPHARETTA CANCER CENTER • Cancer Treatments • Clinical Trials • Genetics • Infusion Center

MEDICAL CAMPUS

• Audiology • Breast Care Center • Center for Perinatal Medicine • Diabetes Education • GI Services • Heart & Vascular Institute • Imaging - Adult • Imaging - Pediatric • Laboratory Services

• Navigators • Radiation Therapy • Support & Survivorship

• Lactation Consultation • Lymphedema Therapy • Outpatient Rehabilitation • Pain Treatment Center • Pharmacy • Pre-Surgical Testing • Speech Therapy • Surgery • Women’s Imaging

NORTHSIDE/JOHNS CREEK • Heart & Vascular Services • Laboratory Services

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• Gastroinstestinal Services • Pulmonary Diagnostic & • Outpatient Surgical Services Therapeutic Endoscopy ENT, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Podiatry & Plastic

NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL-FORSYTH • • • • • • • • • •

Breast Care Center Cancer Center Diabetes Education 24-hour Emergency, Adult/Pediatric Heart & Vascular Institute Imaging Laboratory Services Maternity & Newborn Services Outpatient Nutrition Counseling Outpatient Rehabilitation

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Orthopedics Pain Treatment Center Pharmacy Podiatry Pulmonary/Respiratory Services Sleep Disorders Center Spine Center Surgical Services Urology

• Urology Services

NORTHSIDE/MEDLOCK MEDICAL • Bone Densitometry • CT • Fluoroscopy • MRI

NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL-FORSYTH OUTPATIENT SURGERY & GI CENTER

• Nuclear Medicine • Screening and Diagnostic Mammography • Ultrasound • X-Ray

For a complete list of services & locations, please visit northside.com or call (404) 845-5555

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healthcare There are three major hospitals within close proximity to Alpharetta: WellStar North Fulton Hospital, Northside Hospital–Forsyth and Emory Johns Creek Hospital. There are also dozens of medical centers, including Northside Hospital Alpharetta Medical Campus, which provides quality outpatient services and community programming, the Alpharetta Cancer Center, and Pediatric Center at Northside/Alpharetta. The city has numerous urgent care centers for minor emergencies when primary care offices are closed. Medical facilities in Alpharetta offer everything from primary care check-ups and ob-gyn visits to psychiatric care and orthopedic surgery.

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Northside Hospital/Alpharetta Medical Campus

Northside Hospital www.northside.com

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orthside Hospital is one of the most respected and fastest growing health care organizations in the Southeast. In North Fulton, residents have access to a wide array of services at Northside Hospital-Atlanta, Northside Hospital-Forsyth, Northside HospitalCherokee, the Northside/Alpharetta Medical Campus and many other outpatient facilities nearby.

The past year has been another busy one for Northside, as it continues to expand and enhance its services to meet the health care needs of the community.

One of America’s Best Employers In 2016, Forbes named Northside Hospital to its list of America’s Best Employers in a survey that polled U.S. employees across all industries.

Northside ranked No.18 in the magazine’s list of 500 employers and is the only Georgia hospital listed.

Center offers the Leksell Gamma Knife® Perfexion™ radiosurgery system. It treats brain tumors and other neurological conditions through the most advanced and non-invasive technology that delivers Gamma radiation.

Comprehensive Breast Care Northside’s Alpharetta Breast Care Center is designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology, the highest level of accreditation that can be attained by a breast imaging center.

Northside diagnoses and treats more cases of breast cancer than any hospital in the Southeast.

At the Northside/Alpharetta Medical Campus, patients can find all of the breast care resources they need. These include diagnostics, treatment, rehabilitation and support, along with expert teams of board-certified breast radiologists, oncologists and surgeons, specially trained nurses, and registered technologists – conveniently located at the campus’ dedicated Breast Care Center. Specially trained nurse navigators also are available to help guide patients through every step of their journeys.

Leading-Edge Cancer Care

Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery

New technology and expert, board-certified staff make the Northside Hospital Cancer Institute one of the largest and most respected providers of cancer care services in the Southeast. Northside Hospital-Forsyth’s Cancer

Northside continues to lead in surgical care, performing more minimally invasive roboticassisted procedures than any other hospital in the Southeast. In the last year, Northside has introduced advanced robotic technologies

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at its Atlanta and Forsyth campuses. The Magellan Robotic System for endovascular procedures, MAKOplasty for hip and partial knee replacements, and the da Vinci Xi Surgical System provide patients with groundbreaking surgical options.

The New Northside Hospital-Cherokee Construction is almost completed at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee replacement campus in Canton, which will initially include the hospital, a distinct Women’s Center, a multispecialty medical office building, a cancer center, and 900 parking spaces. The new Northside Hospital-Cherokee is scheduled to open in the fall of 2017.

Building Community Partnerships Northside is proud to have developed strong community relationships with some of Georgia’s leading athletic organizations to promote health, fitness and community involvement throughout the state. Northside is the preferred healthcare partner of the Atlanta Falcons and a major sponsor of the Atlanta Track Club, including the 2016 AJC Peachtree Road Race.

Northside also is partnering with the Bicycle Ride Across Georgia (BRAG) as the presenting sponsor of their four rides in 2016.

Follow @NorthsideHosp on social media, and for more information visit www.northside.com.

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healthcare WellStar North Fulton Hospital 3000 Hospital Boulevard Roswell, Georgia 30076 Main Line 770-751-2500 Physician Referral Line 770-751-2600 www.wellstar.org/locations/pages/wellstar-north-fultonhospital.aspx

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ellStar North Fulton Hospital, part of WellStar Health System, is a 202-bed, acute-care hospital located on Highway 9, Alpharetta Highway, in Roswell. Opened in 1983, WellStar North Fulton Hospital serves North Fulton and surrounding counties through its team of more than 800 employees, 400 staff physicians and 200 volunteers. WellStar North Fulton Hospital is a state-designated Level II trauma center and provides a continuum of services through its centers and programs, including neurosciences, women’s health services, orthopedics, rehabilitation, surgical services, gastroenterology and oncology. The hospital is fully accredited and is also recognized by the American College of Surgeon’s Commission on Cancer as an Accredited Cancer Program, as well as being certified as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation’s oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency.

Our Commitment to Quality It is our mission at WellStar North Fulton Hospital to deliver safe, cost-effective care to the community and patients we serve.

We always strive to provide the best, and safest, medical care possible. We are excited to tell you about a new initiative taking shape at WellStar North Fulton Hospital .

Commitment to Quality is designed to enhance the overall quality, control and productivity of our care delivery process. It introduces a series of targeted initiatives in the areas of quality of care and patient safety, nursing practice, medical staff governance and other important areas related to patient care.

WellStar North Fulton Hospital

a series of targeted initiatives. Among the most significant will be developing new approaches to nursing care delivery designed to improve the practice, resourcing and leadership of nursing.

Nursing Excellence Today’s nursing shortage is health care’s most pressing crisis, threatening access to care, affordability of care and clinical quality.

The Nursing Excellence initiative is designed to makeWellStar North Fulton Hospital the Employer of Choice in nursing through a series of targeted initiatives. Among the most significant will be developing new approaches to nursing care delivery designed to improve the practice, resourcing and leadership of nursing.

Patient Throughput The Patient Throughput initiative is designed to promote improvement in the care delivery process at our hospital. We will study activities that make up the care delivery process and implement operational improvements and efficiencies intended to manage capacity and prevent delays, and result in enhanced patient, physician and staff satisfaction through a more uniform care experience.

Community Involvement

Commitment to Quality consists of a comprehensive set of initiatives that address issues surrounding patient safety and reporting, physician excellence, nursing excellence and patient throughput.

WellStar North Fulton Hospital provides a variety of classes and screenings throughout the year. Call 770-751-2660 to register for these classes or to obtain more information.

Patient Safety & Reporting Results

Community Education Classes

The Patient Safety & Reporting Results initiative is designed to leverage systems and management leadership to improve the safety of clinical care for patients and build programs to support the same. This initiative also focuses on improving reporting systems in our hospitals, as well as improving processes for communicating performance results.

• Baby Sitting Workshop • American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR for Laypersons • American Heart Association HCP CPR for Medical Professionals • First Aid for Adults • Mothers and Daughters Only (puberty class) • AARP Safe Driver Class • Diabetes Self-Management Program (Diabetes Association of Atlanta)

Physician Excellence The Physician Excellence initiative focuses on designing and implementing a set of standard policies and procedures for governing hospital medical staff. This initiative is designed to provide a consistent model of governance and medical staff structure that supports quality of care, patient safety and documentation of physician excellence. Nursing Excellence

Women's Health • Water Birth Class • Maternity Tours

The Nursing Excellence initiative is designed to make WellStar North Fulton Hospital the Employer of Choice in nursing through

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Providing Optimum Vascular Treatment Varicose Veins/Spider Veins Peripheral Arterial Disease Aneurysms Carotid Disease Thomas Matthews MD, FACS Diabetic Foot/Leg Ulcer Leg Pain/DVT AV Fistula Surgery/Maintenance

1-800-VEIN-DOC

Whitney Cook MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

MD, FACS

6300 Hospital Pkwy, Suite 375, Johns Creek Ga, 30097 4040 Old Milton Pkwy, Suite 200, Alpharetta, GA 30005 407 East Maple Street, Suite 101, Cumming, GA 30040

P: 770.771.5260

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Uthan Vivek

www.navascularclinic.com

Pregnancy Care & Delivery Pre-pregnancy Counseling Ultrasounds Menstrual Disorders Minimally Invasive & Open Surgery Office Based Procedures Delivers at Emory Johns Creek Hospital

Sujatha Vivek MD, FACOG

Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology

6300 Hospital Pkwy, Ste 375, Johns Creek, GA 30097 I 4040 Old Milton Pkwy, Ste 200, Alpharetta, GA 30005 P: 770.771.5270 I www.nawcare.com

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healthcare Emory Johns Creek Hospital 6325 Hospital Parkway Johns Creek, GA 30097 (678) 474-7000 To find a physician, call (678) 474-8200 Emory Johns Creek Hospital

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mory Johns Creek Hospital, a not-for-profit institution, opened in 2007. It’s a 110-bed, acute-care facility serving Johns Creek and surrounding communities. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of services, from advanced diagnostics to innovative surgical techniques, providing health care for a variety of conditions affecting people of all ages. Patients will find a full range of health services to assist them in wellness and in the continuum of health including:

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• A 24-hour emergency department, staffed with board-certified emergency physicians

Bariatric Surgery Emory Johns Creek Hospital is home to the Atlanta Bariatric Center, a designated Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery by the Center of Excellence by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). Our skilled surgeons have performed more than 5,000 weight loss procedures.

Other program highlights include:

• Minimally invasive and robotic surgical services, including singlesite surgery

• State-of-the-art equipment designed to accommodate weight loss surgery patients in our operating rooms

• Advanced cardiac and vascular care and cardiac catheterization

• Specially designed unit

• Advanced all-digital diagnostic imaging, including 3D mammography in our center for Breast Care • Comprehensive outpatient services, including imaging, laboratory, rehabilitation and diet/nutrition education • Center for Sleep Medicine • Center for Pain Medicine • The Birth Place and Level III neonatal intensive care with board certified neonatologists • Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University • Advanced oncology services with clinical trial availability • Sports medicine and total joint replacement • Advanced orthopedics procedures • Hyperbarics and Wound Care Services • Eye Center

Excellence in Cardiac and Vascular Care The cardiologists at Emory Johns Creek Hospital are committed to providing comprehensive heart and vascular treatment options, including preventive cardiology and the evaluation and management of patients with known or suspected heart disease and/or peripheral vascular disease. The Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, equipped with the latest technology, provides a variety of investigative and interventional cardiac procedures including angioplasty and stent placement, delivering, on average, less than 60-minute door-toballoon times, far below the national goal of 90 minutes. Emory Johns Creek Hospital also is an accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention) capabilities.

Achievements and Recognition

• Innovative bedside focused care and teaching • Neurohospitalists providing around the clock care • Two board certified neurosurgeons • Certified stroke center

Patient- and Family-Centered Care Emory Johns Creek Hospital is committed to partnering with patients and their families early in the hospital process, placing a strong focus on individualized care. The hospital’s large, all-private rooms also help make the patient experience more personal.

"When patients visit our hospital, they receive exceptional personal attention from our medical staff and the highest quality care available.

Our patient- and family-centered model of care ensures the patient's family participates in all aspects of their family's care," says Emory Johns Creek Hospital’s CEO Marilyn Margolis.

Women’s Services From obstetrics to gynecology, breast health to surgical care, Emory Johns Creek Hospital is dedicated to providing women of all stages of life with exceptional health care. Our Center for Breast Care is designated as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology. Our Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) offers in-house, 24-hour neonatology and anesthesia services. The Emory Women’s Heart Center location on our campus is dedicated to screening, prevention and treatment of heart disease in women.

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• Specially trained nursing and support staff

Emory Johns Creek Hospital is designated by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center. This means patients receive the highest quality stroke treatments and care available. Emory Johns Creek Hospital achieved Chest Pain Center Accreditation with PCI from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC). Hospitals that receive SCPC accreditation meet or exceed quality-of-care measures in patients who arrive with symptoms of a heart attack. In February 2014, the hospital was named on the Georgia Hospital Association’s (GHA) quality honor roll for the fifth consecutive year. GHA placed the hospital in Chairman’s Circle, which is the organization’s highest category. “We are delighted by this honor, which confirms the excellent work of our doctors and staff members, who every day make patient care and safety their top priority,” says Margolis.

Community Involvement Emory Johns Creek Hospital places value in serving the community outside the walls of its facility. "The opening of Emory Johns Creek Hospital came three months after Johns Creek became its own city. The partnership of a new hospital, with a new city, is a double rarity in the United States,” says Margolis.

In turn, services at the hospital have grown to meet the growing needs of our community. Margolis says, “Being in the health care business, we want to continue to educate the community on the benefits of preventive medicine. We don’t want to solely be a hospital that takes care of sick people, so we are constantly seeking unique ways to partner with the community to emphasize the importance of staying healthy.”

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healthcare Other Medical Facilities Children's Healthcare at North Point 3795 Mansell Rd. Alpharetta, GA 30022 (404) 785-8540 www.choa.org

Services provided at this location: Diabetes and Endocrinology, Nephrology, Specialty Care and Urgent Care

5304 Windward Parkway, Suite 103 Alpharetta, GA 30004 770-777-2062 www.urgentcareatlanta.com

Northside Urgent Care & Family Medicine 11180 State Bridge Road, Suite 501 Alpharetta, GA 30022 770-343-9898 www.northsideurgentcare.com

Bethany Bend Urgent Care

13081 Highway 9 North Alpharetta, GA 30004 770-521-6690 www.bethanybendurgentcare.com/index.html

Sowmya Reddy MD FACOG Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Physicians Immediate Medical

WWW.ALPHAOBGYN.COM

10905 Haynes Bridge Road Alpharetta, GA 30022 770-343-9898 www.physiciansimmediatemed.com

2905 JORDAN COURT, SUITE G, ALPHARETTA, GA 30004

(678) 335-9223

Assisted living designed by purpose…not by accident At Dogwood Forest, we designed our assisted living environment with one purpose - to produce positive outcomes in the health and lives of seniors.

Dogwood Forest™. Because a better living environment leads to a better life.

• Assisted Living • Adult Day care • Memory Care

• On-site Rehab

• Respite Care

• Personalized Care

770-410-9169

dogwoodforest.com

253 North Main Street • Alpharetta, GA 30009

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• Pregnancy Care and Delivery • Preconception Counselling • Ultrasounds & NST (In-Office) • Contraception • Annual Exam/ Pap Smear • Infertility Workup • Complete Gynecological Services • Minimally Invasive Surgery • Office Procedures

MedHelp Urgent Care

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City, Country, Suburb or Small Town?

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By: Lara Dolan

Alpharetta is all about variety

here we live, where we are from, and the place we call home is part of what defines us; helps to form our beliefs, our values and our passions. “Where are you from?” is a common enough question and we take great pride in our hometown.

Perhaps Alpharetta is the same town where your family has lived for generations so you understand what someone means by “The Old Milton High School”.

Or, you may be brand new to Alpharetta and still wondering why the road name is Milton Ave, Academy Street and then Webb Bridge within the span of about 6 blocks. Perhaps you are still trying to find your favorite place to grab a cup of coffee (that would be Mugs in downtown Alpharetta, by the way).

There are certain connotations, even expectations and value judgments if we know someone comes from the City, the Country, the Suburbs or a Small Town.

Whether you grew up here or have adopted this delightful city as home,

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you know that Alpharetta has a little bit of everything – and it adds up to a whole lot of wonderful.

Alpharetta: The City.

No longer does a great night out require a trip into Buckhead. It’s 2016 and Alpharetta has a vibrant downtown, lively nightlife, and acclaimed restaurants. The Avalon, a new $600 million complex of high end shopping, dining and residences, rivals the highend shopping and dining experiences of much larger cities.

Entrepreneur Magazine lists Alpharetta as Number 1 among top small cities where business is thriving. Alpharetta provides incredible employment opportunities and an exceptional environment for small and large businesses.

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Alpharetta:

The Suburbs.

If you have lived in Metro Atlanta more than a decade, you know that a drive to visit friends in Alpharetta felt like a trip to the middle of nowhere. But today, this once sleepy suburb is all grownup. Alpharetta boasts some of the top schools in the State of Georgia and an average sold price of $333,000 for a single-family home. The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety was named the 2015 “Agency of the Year” by the FBI’s National Academy Associates.

The FBINNA recognized the positive impacts of the Department’s programs and services on the community. In addition, Alpharetta’s Fire Services Division was awarded the Insurance Service Organization’s ISO 1 ranking – given to only 102 departments in the entire country.

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Small Town.

Perhaps it is the exceptionally great small business environment; maybe it is the farmers market or the “Wire and Wood” Songwriters Festival… but there is always something going on, and always someone who wants to tell you all about it. Who wouldn’t want to live in the City named by Forbes Magazine as the “7th Friendliest City in the Nation”?

Alpharetta boasts a community vocal about its leaders, its politics, city planning and high standard of living.

About the Author: For more information on moving to Alpharetta, contact Lara Dolan with The Craft Dolan Team at Keller Williams Realty Consultants. laradolan@kw.com

luxurylistingsinatlanta.com Call Us Direct: (404) 334-2601 Brokerage: (678) 287-4800

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Alpharetta:

your business to Alpharetta is one of the best decisions you can make.

Alpharetta:

The Country.

When you need to get away from the hustle of daily life, Alpharetta offers public spaces, winding roads lined with a canopy of trees and the Big Creek Greenway for bikers and hikers of all ages. The Wills Park Equestrian Center with covered arena attracts competitors from around the southeast. Parts of Alpharetta, still feel much more than 25 miles from downtown Atlanta.

Regardless of what you are seeking, or even if your desires and whims change from day to day, Alpharetta truly offers something for everyone.

Relocating your self, your family or

This is where long stormy nights and lazy Sunday mornings bring the family together.

Alpharetta/North Point 770.642.0399

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apartments Collingwood Apartments

Apartments Alara North Point Apartments 900 Jameson Pass,30022 (770) 772-3031

Cypress Point Apartment Homes 3500 North Point Parkway, 30005 (770) 475-6521

Alara Park Bridge

15000 Parkview Lane,30005 (770) 346-9600

Duck Pond at Johns Creek Apartments

AMLI at Milton Park

10840 State Bridge Road, 30022 (770) 619-9099

26000 Mill Creek Avenue, 30022 (678) 867-7272

AMLI at Northwinds Apartments 32000 Gardner Drive, 30004 (770) 754-0999

AMLI North Point

Holcomb's Pond Apartments

2745 Holcomb Bridge Road, 30022 (770) 277-5970

The Legacy at Walton Bluegrass

9000 Beaver Creek Road, 30022 (678) 270-9990

1625 Oak Farm Drive, 30005 (770) 847-7993

The Ascent at Windward

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3400 Kimball Bridge Road, 30022 (770) 667-3211

18000 Masters Way, 30005 (770) 752-4733

Lexington Farm Apartments

1000 Lexington Farm Drive, 30004 (770) 475-0222

Berkshires on Nesbit Ferry 100 Saratoga Drive, 30022 (678) 585-0094

NorthPark Estates Apartments 13201 Deerfield Parkway, 30004 (770) 752-6300

Camden Deerfield

13200 Summit Blvd., 30004 (770) 754-0700

Century State Bridge Apartments 11201 State Bridge Road, 30022 (678) 366-9865

Orion at Deerfield Village Apartments 13085 Morris Road, 30004 (770) 569-8600

The Parc at Alpharetta 1000 Fanfare Way, 30009 (770) 346-9011

The Pointe at Preston Ridge Apartments 950 Executive Drive, 30005 (770) 751-7242

The Preserve at Deerfield Apartments 13125 Morris Road, 30004 (770) 475-7407

The Stoneleigh at Deerfield 1800 Deerfield Point, 30004 (770) 569-2474

Waterstone at Big Creek 50 Estuary Trail, 30005 (678) 393-7368

Webb Bridge Crossing Apartments 5000 Webb Bridge Court, 30004-1748 (770) 751-1122

Wesley at Windward Apartments 905 Lake Union Hill Way, 30004 (770) 751-1411

Windward Place

3080 Market Place, 30005 (770) 751-0202

Wood Bridge Apartments

680 Park Bridge Parkway, 30005 (770) 663-7787

walton Bluegrass & The Legacy at Walton Bluegrass

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parks Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department offers a wide variety of programs and activities for the family throughout the year. These programs are captured in their Leisure Guide, published twice a year, detailing the specifics of each program.

Visit www.alpharetta.ga.us to download a copy or register online.

ALPHARETTA COMMUNITY CENTER Address: 175 Roswell Street, 30009 Phone: 678-297-6100 Email: accprograms@alpharetta.ga.us Hours of Operation: 8:30am - 9:00pm Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 7:00pm Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm Saturday Amenities: Includes two gymnasiums, gymnastics center, dance room, locker room, showers, outdoor track and picnic pavilion.

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Address:1815 Old Milton Parkway, 30009 Phone: 678-297-6108 (This number is active only during open dates. You are encouraged to call the pool before leaving home to ensure that it is open.)

Email: aquatics@alpharetta.ga.us Programs: Alpharetta Sharks Swimteam, swim lessons, special events and more!

Amenities: 50 meter pool, Splash Zone, locker rooms, showers, concession stand.

Please call 678-297-6100 for summer hours.

BROOKE STREET PARK Address: 2 Park Plaza, 30009 Phone: 678-297-6100 Email: recreation@alpharetta.ga.us Amenities: A 5-acre passive park in downtown Alpharetta, on the back side of the new City Hall. The park features lovely specimen trees, a winding concrete path, open lawn, plus a small reading garden located between City Hall and the new Fulton County Library. A beautifully landscaped stream winds through the park.

Restrooms are available on the exterior ground floor of City Hall and in the parking garage. Free parking is available at City Center. The park is open dusk to dawn.

Park visitors will also enjoy the Alpharetta Arboretum at Brooke Street Park.

ALPHARETTA ARTS CENTER AT CRABAPPLE GOVERNMENT CENTER Address: 12624 Broadwell Road, 30004 Phone: 678-297-6165 Email: arts@alpharetta.ga.us Hours of Operation: 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday The Center is open some evenings and weekends during scheduled programs.

Amenities: Gymnasium, multi-purpose room, art class rooms.

NORTH PARK Address: 13450 Cogburn Road, 30004 Phone: (678) 297-6104 Email: recreation@alpharetta.ga.us Amenities: Seven lighted tennis courts, 2 multi-purpose synthetic turf fields, 8 lighted softball fields, 2 picnic pavilions, 2 playgrounds, Adult Activity Center, Arts Building, Rotary Reflection Garden, and walking trail.

North Park is the home of the Alpharetta Youth Football Association (www.alpharettayouthfootball. com), Alpharetta Youth Softball Association (www. alpharettasoftball.com), and North Metro Miracle League (www.nmml.net) at the Alpharetta Adapted Sports Complex.

ALPHARETTA ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER AT NORTH PARK Address: 13450 Cogburn Road, 30004 Phone: 678-297-6140 Email: activeadults@alpharetta.ga.us Hours of Operation: 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday Amenities: Multi-purpose rooms, library, fitness room, arts building for stained glass, ceramics, and woodshop.

The Alpharetta Adult Activity Center at North Park provides recreation programs to adults age 50 years and older. Activities include exercise, tennis, golf, ceramics, day trips, Tai Chi, senior yoga, stain glass and more!

People age 50 and up are invited to use cardio fitness equipment, including treadmills, elliptical, recumbent bike, rowing machine and total body exerciser. Prior to using the fitness equipment, users must complete a Health History and Medical Release form.

UNION HILL PARK Address: 1590 Little Pine Trail, 30005 Phone: (678) 297-6104 Email: recreation@alpharetta.ga.us Amenities: Two outdoor roller hockey rinks (1 covered), concession stand.

For rink rental information, call 678-297-6160 or email athleticprograms@alpharetta.ga.us

WEBB BRIDGE PARK Address: 4780 Webb Bridge Road, 30005 Phone: 678-297-6104 Email: recreation@alpharetta.ga.us Amenities: Two grass soccer fields, 1 multipurpose synthetic turf field, 4 baseball fields, 4 tennis courts, walking trail, arboretum, concession stands, 3 picnic pavilions (first come, first serve), and Webb Zone Playground. Webb Bridge Park is home to Alpharetta Youth Baseball Association (www.alpharettayouthbaseball.org) and Alpharetta Ambush Soccer Club (www.alpharettaambush.org).

WILLS PARK Address: 11925 Wills Road, 30009 Phone: 678-297-6130 Email: recreation@alpharetta.ga.us Recreation Center Hours of Operation: 8:30am - 9:00pm Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 7:00pm Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm Saturday Amenities: Seven grass baseball fields, 1 synthetic turf baseball field, 2 tee ball fields, 5 picnic pavilions, Wacky World Playground, 2 smaller playgrounds, disc golf course, 6 lighted tennis courts, 1.8 mile walking trail, Alpharetta Community Garden, and Alpharetta

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parks Arboretum at Wills Park. Wills Park is home to Alpharetta Youth Baseball Association (www.alpharettayouthbaseball.org).

WINDWARD SOCCER COMPLEX Address: 2225 Lake Windward Drive, 30005 Phone: 678-297-6123 Email: recreation@alpharetta.ga.us Amenities: Soccer field

COGBURN ROAD PARK Address: 12825 Cogburn Road, 30004 Phone: 678-297-6106 Email: recreation@alpharetta.ga.us

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ROCK MILL PARK Address: 3100 Kimball Bridge Road, 30022 Phone: 678-297-6123

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Amenities: The Park includes a .2 mile concrete walking path, restroom facility and passive play area. Two small group pavilions are available on a first come, first serve basis for intimate family picnics and celebrations. A large playground serves youth age 2-5 years and 5-12 years. Park visitors will enjoy the Alpharetta Arboretum at Cogburn Road Park.

Email: recreation@alpharetta.ga.us Amenities: This park is located along Big Creek Greenway at Kimball Bridge Road and incorporates a variety of environmentally friendly and sustainable aspects, affording numerous opportunities for citizens to learn about our natural environment.

Amenities: A green roof pavilion and an outdoor classroom designed to focus on the ecological beauty and significance of existing wetlands, forests and riverine system of Big Creek. A small group pavilion is available for rental, or is available on a first come, first serve basis. Visitor comfort stations and a maintenance hub are also included on this site. A series of trails connect to the existing Greenway.

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Waggy World Paw Park Waggy World Paw Park is managed by the City of Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department. With the support of the City’s elected and appointed officials and the dedication of local volunteers, the Department set aside a beautiful 1.5 acre area behind the Alpharetta Community Center at Wills Park to provide this popular amenity for the citizens and pups of Alpharetta.

Please be advised that during the winter months, some park water fountains are shut off due to freezing temperatures.

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175 Roswell Street, 30009 Phone: 678-297-6100 *Open 8am to Sunset

Our Mission To provide a fenced in, off-leash dog park where well-behaved canine citizens can exercise, frolic, and play in a clean, safe environment without endangering or annoying people, property, or wildlife; to maintain an

Alpharetta's fuzzy friends attractive space open to all dog lovers and friends who are willing to uphold the park’s rules and regulations; and to satisfy the needs of both dog owners and non-dog owners.

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• Allow dogs to exercise and socialize safely • Promotes responsible dog ownership • Provides an outlet for dog owners to socialize

• Makes for a better community by

promoting public health and safety

For information about park rules please visit http://www.alpharetta.ga.us

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big creek greenway The Big Creek Greenway The Big Creek Greenway in Alpharetta is a concrete trail that covers about eight miles through beautiful green forestry, and runs along Big Creek parallel to North Point Parkway from Windward Parkway at Marconi Drive on the north end to Mansell Road on the south end.

Taking a bike ride or stroll on this trail allows you to enjoy the quiet side of Alpharetta and see various animals, like deer, birds and rabbits, from just a few feet away. A soft mulch trail encircles a large wetland between Haynes Bridge Road and Mansell Road. The Greenway is an investment in the future of Alpharetta for citizens to coincide with nature.

What is a Greenway?

The Big Creek Greenway is primarily a 12-foot wide concrete path that meanders through the deciduous woods along Big Creek. The greenway offers an ideal setting for walking, jogging, inline roller blading, and biking. Dirt mountain bike trails are located on the east side of the creek 2/5 mile south of Webb Bridge Road.

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How Long Is The Big Creek Greenway?

Total length of the Big Creek Greenway, from Windward Parkway to Mansell Road, is approximately eight miles.

Where Can The Greenway Be Accessed?

Alpharetta YMCA: From Old Milton Parkway, go 1/4 mile north on North Point Parkway to Preston Ridge Road and turn right toward the Ed Isakson/Alpharetta YMCA. Haynes Bridge Road: From North Point Parkway, go 1/5 mile south on Haynes Bridge Road. A parking lot is on the east/left side of Haynes Bridge Road.

North Point Mall: Driving northbound on North Point Parkway halfway between Mansell and Haynes Bridge Roads, find the greenway sign directly across from Haverty's Furniture. Parking is located in a wooded area. Restrooms are available at that location.

800 feet south of this entrance is the North Point Village retail center.

Walk behind the shops to the stairway that leads to the wetlands mulch trail. Note: The stairs are not A.D.A. accessible.

Kimball Bridge Road: Rock Mill Park, located 1/4 mile southeast of North Point Parkway, has Greenway parking and public restrooms.

This area is prone to flood during heavy rains.

Marconi Drive: Follow Marconi Drive off of Windward Parkway to reach a small parking area at the northern end of the Greenway.

Is The Big Creek Greenway Complete?

No. Long range plans include connection to the Forsyth County trail system.

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What Can You Do To Help?

• Most importantly, "Use but don't abuse". Please stay on the trail and stay off the berm that separates the concrete path from the creek.

• Keep the greenway litter free. Hold your expendables until the first available litter can.

• Respect other users and types of uses. Bikers: Please watch for darting children! Speed limit is enforced on the trail!!

• Be a "steward" of the Big Creek Greenway. Call (678) 297-6123 to report any damage such as fallen trees.

• Financially support greenway maintenance. Maintaining the linear park costs more than its construction. In addition, the city would like to add more amenities, such as a formal flower garden and a children's play area. You may send a check (not cash) made payable to City of Alpharetta Recreation and Parks.

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public safety The Alpharetta Public Safety Department consists of police, fire and emergency 911 services combined into a proactive law enforcement agency. The Public Safety Department is committed to providing a safe, secure and livable city for Alpharetta residents, businesses and visitors by providing one coordinated emergency response system.

In addition to public safety response services, the Public Safety division is actively engaged with the community. In 2013 alone, the department members conducted informative crime prevention, identity theft, child safety, loss prevention and various other presentations at 45 Police and Citizens Together (PACT) neighborhood meetings, 35 Business Watch meetings, 163 fire safety events, 44 business fire drills, 176 car seat inspections and 60 scout/school/other meetings. The department supervises and partners with many local organizations, including the Alpharetta Police Activities League (PAL), a youth-oriented crime prevention program that places police officers, community members and kids together in a controlled and supportive environment.

Through strong partnerships with the community, the Public Safety Department ensures Alpharetta remains safe, secure and an excellent place to live, work and play for the present and into the future.

2970 Webb Bridge Road, 30009

Fire Station #2

3070 Market Place Boulevard, 30009

Fire Station #3

9600 Westside Parkway, 30009

Fire Station #4

525 Park Bridge Parkway, 30009

Fire Station #5

1475 Mid Broadwell Road, 30009

Fire Station #6

3275 Kimball Bridge Road, 30009

Alpharetta Police Department Alpharetta Fire & Emergency Headquarters 2565 Old Milton Parkway, 30009 Emergency: 911 Non-Emergencies: (678) 297-6270 Fax : (678) 297-6271 Email: emergencyfire@alpharetta.ga.us The City of Alpharetta Fire and Emergency Services is a proactive, customer-oriented emergency services provider. Their objective is to provide the best possible fire and emergency medical services and to maximize the saving of lives, minimize the loss of property and avoid loss whenever possible through prevention and education.

2565 Old Milton Parkway, 30009 Emergencies: Dial 911 Non-Emergencies: (678)-297-6300 Fax: (678) 297-6311 Phone: (678) 297-6302

The Alpharetta Police Department is a modern, progressive law enforcement agency providing a full array of services to the Alpharetta community.

Their philosophy is interactive and is founded on the premise of direct participation with the community. Through teamwork and in the spirit of participation, the Department will be responsive to citizen’s needs with professional, dedicated service. Their officers are of the highest integrity, and regard each citizen with a focused and unbiased attitude

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The Department is comprised of seven components having multiple and overlapping duties and responsibilities, and is intended to limit the number of personnel that do not directly serve the citizens.

These components consist of:

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Day Watch Patrol Morning Watch Patrol Criminal Investigations Administrative Services Support Services Office of Professional Standards

Crime Stoppers Tip Line Phone: (678) 297-6307

Traffic Enforcement Unit

Captain Terri Osborne Phone: (678) 297-6305 E-mail: tosborne@alpharetta.ga.us

Alpharetta Jail

Phone: (404) 612-3432 or 3434 Non Emergency Phone: (678) 297-6300

Patrol

Phone: (678) 297-6306

Special Investigations Phone: (678) 297-6385

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civic organizations & clubs Organization Alpharetta Book Club

Phone Number

Meeting Information

Description

www.alpharetta.ga.us/ recreation

(770) 475-4663

Monthly; 2nd Thurs. at 10:30 am at Mansell House

Operates from September - May

www.alpharettabusiness association.com

(678) 865-6608

Monthly; 1st Tuesday at 7:30 am at Smokejack BBQ; last Thursday, 5:30 pm, locations vary

To create a thriving Alpharetta, alive with business, shopping, and activity

Alpharetta City Band

www.alpharettaband.com

(770) 475-9684

Wed. at 7:30 at Crabapple Government Center

A woodwind, brass and percussion adult group

Alpharetta Duplicate Bridge Club

http://alpharettadbc.org

(770) 887-6304

Mon. at 11 am, Tues./Wed. at 12 pm Thurs. at 12 pm & 7 pm, Fri. at 11 am & 12 pm, Sat. at 12 pm at the Alpharetta Duplicate Bridge Center

Come meet the friendly folks at the best little bridge club in Georgia

Alpharetta Garden Club

http://xl1.esiteasp.com/ alpharettagardenclub/ about.nxg

N/A

Monthly; 4th Tuesday at 9:30 am at the Mansell House

A group of committed women who share a genuine love of all things gardening.

Enjoy a variety of opportunities to learn about plants of the South, both native and cultivated

Alpharetta Golden Age Club

www.alpharetta.ga.us/ recreation

N/A

Monthly; 1st Tuesday at 10am at the Senior Activity Center

A great way to meet new friends and get involved in community events

www.alpharettahistorical society.org

(770) 475-4663

Monthly; 3rd Thursday at 7 pm at Mansell House

Mission is to promote an interest in and the study of history, genealogy, and related fields

www.legion201.org

(770) 475-9023

Hosts many events throughout the month

Founded in 1946 and exists to serve the country’s war veterans

www.alpharettalionsclub. com

(678) 458-2404

Monthly; 4th Thursday at 7 pm at Alpha Soda

Serving our community since 1953 with a focus on vision and hearing needs

www.apsfoundation.org

(678) 397-0563

Organizes events yearround to raise money to maintain a high level of safety in Alpharetta

A non-profit organization formed in 2006 dedicated to maintaining world class public safety to the citizens of Alpharetta

www.alpharettarotary.org

(770) 587-0017

Every Friday at 7:15 am at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church

Membership is comprised of business men and woman who are committed to making our community a better place for us all to live

www.bni.com

(770) 569-9199

Tuesdays at 11:30 am at Sage Woodfire Grill

Alpharetta Accelerators is a dynamic, committed group of business people who know how to refer business to each other through this international business network.

www.chattwoman.com

(678) 224-8433

Monthly; 1st Tuesday at 7 pm at various locations

Volunteer organization composed of women from Alpharetta and surrounding area who are dedicated to serving our community while providing members the opportunity for personal growth and developing leadership skills through participation in projects and social activities

N/A

(678) 773-4937

Monthly; 2nd Tuesday at various restaurants

A club for women 50 and older

Alpharetta Business Association

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Alpharetta Historical Society

American Legion

Alpharetta Lions Club

Alpharetta Public Safety Foundation

Alpharetta Rotary

Business Network International

Chattahoochee Women’s Club

Decadent Divas a Red Hat Society

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Meeting Information

www.fotgal.org

(770) 740-2425

Monthly; Tuesdays at 5 pm before book sales

To build a partnership between the library and the community to advocate for quality library service for patrons of the library

www.johnscreekkiwanis.org

N/A

Monthly; 3rd Wednesday at 6:30 pm at Golden Corral in Alpharetta

Volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and community at a time

N/A

(770) 475-5576

Saturdays at 7 am at the First United Methodist Church Library

Bible study for men only

www.windwardrotary.org

(770) 772-9777

Every Monday at 12:00 pm at Atlanta Marriott

Membership is comprised of business men and woman who are committed to making our community a better place for us all to live

www.naifa-northmetro.com

(678) 481-2123

Monthly; 2nd Thursday at 11 am at Pappadeaux

Our organization reflects the dynamic breadth of financial planning and consulting services our members provide as well as the membership growth we have experienced from the areas of North Fulton, Cherokee, Forsyth and Gwinnett counties

www.nfarl.org

(678) 297-6140

Monthly; 3rd Tuesday at the Alpharetta Adult Activity Center

The purpose of the club is to further the Amateur Radio hoppy, be a social club, and provide some form of emergency services to our local communities

www.northfultonbar.com

(770) 829-3850

Monthly; last Thursday of the month at The Diner at North Point

The North Fulton Bar Association welcomes as its members attorneys and judges who live or work north of the Chattahoochee River or have an interest in the North Fulton area

N/A

(404) 492-6871

Monthly; 1st Thursday at 4 pm at the Alpharetta Community Center

Networking group for all realtors in North Fulton

www.northfultonrotary.org

(770) 993-8806

Tuesdays at 12:15 pm at the Diner at North Point

Membership is comprised of business men and woman who are committed to making our community a better place for us all to live

Organization Friends of the Alpharetta Library

Website

Kiwanis Alpharetta Mens Bible Study Fellowship

Description

MiltonWindward Rotary

North Fulton Amateur Radio League

North Fulton Bar Association North Fulton Region Realtors

North Fulton Rotary

non-profit charities Atlanta Humane Society

National Young Mens Service League

Focuses its efforts on addressing the pet overpopulation problem and encouraging pet adoption in Georgia.

1565 Mansell Rd, 30009 404-875-5331 www.atlantahumane.org

Initiates and encourages young men and their mothers to pursue philanthropic involvement in their community and provides an opportunity to enhance mother/son relationships.

1360 Creek Ridge Crossing, 30005 www.ymslalpharetta.org

Alpharetta Police Activities League

Hire Heroes USA

Goal is to engage police officers, firefighters, and community volunteers to teach youth, mentor the youth, establishing a bond of mutual respect, understanding and trust with the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety.

2565 Old Milton Parkway, 30009 678-323-5205 www.alphapal.org

Dedicated to creating job opportunities for US military veterans and their spouses through personalized employment training and corporate engagement.

100 North Point Center East, 30022 678-248-8197 www.hireheroesusa.org

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North Fulton Community Charities

North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC) is a non-profit human service agency dedicated to preventing homelessness of individuals residing in Fulton County (Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park and Roswell).

11270 Elkins Road, 30076 770-640-0399 www.nfcchelp.org

The Drake House

The Drake House mission is to provide short term crisis housing, assessment, support and empowerment to homeless mothers and children in the North Fulton area.

(770) 587-4712, ext. 301 www.thedrakehouse.org

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YOU REALLY CAN HAVE IT ALL. Situated between the captivating and adventurous North Georgia Mountains and the vibrant international city of Atlanta, Marriott hotels of Alpharetta provide the perfect balance of elegance and expertise, style and substance, flexibility and flare.

Delivering the quality experience you expect, backed by the Marriott name you trust.

Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta 5750 Windward Pkwy 770.754.9600 alpharettamarriott.com

Courtyard Atlanta Alpharetta 12655 Deerfield Parkway 678.366.3360 alpharettacourtyard.com

Residence Inn Atlanta Alpharetta/North Point Mall 1325 North Point Drive 770.587.1151 residenceinnnorthpoint.com

Residence Inn Alpharetta Windward 5465 Windward Pkwy West 770.664.0664 alpharettaresidenceinn.com

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lpharetta is a conveniently located, cost-effective and family friendly destination with quick access to more than 300 things to do in the area. But there is no need to log miles; it's all at your fingertips here including Topgolf Alpharetta, the premier golf entertainment complex, Main Event Entertainment where you can eat, bowl, play all day and the only American Girl Boutique and Bistro in Georgia.

Discover over 250 shops in five distinct shopping districts and more than 175 dining options to delight every culinary preference.

Our music scene includes the magnificent 12,000-seat outdoor Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park that draws high-profile performers, in addition to more casual and intimate concert venues where bringing your own food and drink is welcomed. On any given weekend, you may find a farmer's market, parade, festival or art in the park.

The Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau website offers a fully interactive experience through videos and photos at awesomealpharetta.com.

Discover all your options for shopping, dining, lodging, entertainment and recreation there. Be sure to sign-up for their biweekly e-newsletter, to stay up-to-date on all our city has to offer.

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Alpharetta Farmers Market, April to October Downtown Alpharetta, Saturday Mornings

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Please note that event dates, times and locations are subject to change.

Visit awesomealpharetta.com for the most current calendar of events.

On Saturday mornings, find farmers with fruits, vegetables and natural meats, gardeners with fresh flowers and herbs, and makers of all sorts of edible home goods from yummy desserts and breads to local raw honey and homemade sauces, jellies, soaps.

Alpharetta Food Truck Alley, April to October

Shamrockin’ for a Cure, March

Downtown Alpharetta, Thursday Evenings

Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park Party with a Purpose: St. Patrick’s Day has never been this much fun and felt this good!

Feast on the street every Thursday evening at Alpharetta Food Truck Alley! This weekly gathering will have a variety of 6-8 rotating food trucks and music each week. Stroll the streets, eat delicious food, listen to some great music and kick off the weekend a little early.

Alpharetta Art in the Park, One Saturday each month from April - September Downtown Alpharetta at Old Milton Park

Alpharetta Arts StreetFest, May

Look for artists at work creating masterpieces right before your eyes at this outdoor market under the trees that attracts art lovers and exhibitors from all over the Atlanta area. Combine this with Alpharetta’s Saturday morning farmers market to create a fun filled weekend.

Dive into a world of culture. Talented artists from all over the country gather for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy the juried art show, original crafts, festival cuisine, children’s activities and musical entertainment during this three-day weekend festival.

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Taste of Alpharetta, May Downtown Alpharetta

Attracting over 50,000 foodies each year, this festival is a tradition that spans over two decades and one that will satisfy every taste bud with specialties from more than 50 restaurants. Expect cooking demonstrations, chef competitions, three entertainment stages, art exhibits and a Kids Korner! A Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event for 2012 and 2015!

Touch a Truck, August Wills Park (behind the City Pool) 1825 Old Milton Parkway

Youth Fishing Derby, June 3625 Brookside Parkway

Children cast their lines and cross their fingers! There’s nothing like feeling a sense of accomplishment. Prizes for longest fish and most fish caught. Bring fishing gear and bait. Free event but preregistration required.

For a full listing of event and attraction information, visit: www.awesomealpharetta.com Follow on social media and sign up for our e-newsletter and get the latest informaion about what is happening in Alpharetta!

Alpharetta Brew Moon CountryFest, June Downtown Alpharetta

Downtown comes alive at these annual beer fests with food and beverages for sale. Bring your own chairs or purchase tables near the stage for an evening filled with music and dancing in the streets!

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Every child's imagination will soar as they explore the parking lot filled with trucks of all shapes and sizes including a fire truck, limo, dump truck, school bus, 18-wheeler and police vehicles! Kids can bounce around in inflatables, participate in all kinds of interactive games, watch animal balloons be made and get their face painted! Touch a Truck t-shirts and concessions will be available for sale. Please bring cash for food vendors. Parking and admission are free.

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The Mayor’s Corporate Challenge, August Downtown Alpharetta Led by Alpharetta's mayor, the race starts and finishes in front of city hall in the heart of downtown Alpharetta. After the race, enjoy Food Truck Alley and live music in downtown.

July 4th Fireworks and Festivities, July

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Wills Park | 1825 Old Milton Parkway Pack a picnic and celebrate our great nation with your family under the stars. Children’s activities, concerts and a brilliant display of fireworks at dusk! Come decked out in good ole’ red, white and blue!

IronKids Triathlon, September Wills Park | 1825 Old Milton Parkway Test your strength and go the distance! For ages 6 – 15, this swim, bike, run competition with an emphasis on fitness and fun is the largest youth triathlon in the country. Distances vary with age group.

Old Soldiers Day Parade & Race, August Downtown Alpharetta

European Market, September

Alpharetta has been honoring war veterans for over 50 years. In tribute to the devoted, the city hosts a 5K/10K road race followed by a parade with as many as 100 floats, marching bands, military units, classic cars, clowns, music and candy. Free hot dogs, soft drinks and children’s activities at parade finish.

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Feel like you’re a world away in Downtown Alpharetta at this market of vintage home furnishings and decor, art, handmade jewelry, fashion clothing and accessories, garden, objects d’art, artisan foods and produce.

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Alpharetta Brew Moon OctoberFest, October Downtown comes alive for this annual beer fest with great food and beverages for purchase. Bring your own chairs or tables available for purchase.

Scarecrow Harvest, October Downtown Alpharetta

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Over 100 scarecrows stand tall and proud along the streets of downtown Alpharetta, inspiring fall spirit! A family street party that continues into the night offers a farmer’s market, groovy music, free hayrides, quirky face painting, artsy activities and delicious food.

Christmas Tree Lighting, December Downtown Alpharetta Come together to create special memories with your family at this holiday extravaganza! Enjoy children’s activities, refreshments, photos with Santa and watch as 10,000 bulbs light!

For For More More Information: Info: Wire & Wood Alpharetta Songwriters Festival, October Downtown Alpharetta Music will flow as talented artists perform their own songs with soulful melodies, magnificent vocals and expressive lyrics while interacting with the audience. Learn the stories behind songs of some of your favorite musicians.

For a full listing of event and attraction information, visit

www.awesomealpharetta.com Please note that event dates, times and locations are subject to change.

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history walk Explore the early days of Alpharetta on this self-guided tour with stops at 22 historic markers located within walking distance of one another. Uncover the story of Alpharetta's past at your own pace: learn what industry drove the city's economy and what buildings served uniquely different purposes than their modern-day functions. And there's no better time to bring up a discussion of your own family's history. Gather the grandparents, bring along the youngsters and take a walk down memory lane.

Marker 1

Marker 5

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OLD MILTON COURTHOUSE

NORMAN HOUSE

MANNING MERCANTILE

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1910

c. 1910

This was the Courthouse of Milton County at the time it merged with Fulton County (1932). Created in 1857, the county was named for General Homer V. Milton (War of 1812), though some claim it was named for John Milton, first Secretary of State of Georgia.

The six-room Queen Anne-style cottage has heart pine floors and fireplaces with original mantels and tiles. Cotton broker Clifford Pierce Norman, wife Nancy Lee Shell Norman and their three daughters lived there.

James H. and Thomas H. Manning operated the store in a wooden building that burned in 1902. It was replaced by a one-story brick building that later housed the U.S. Post Office, Bates Grocery, Cowart Shoe Shop, Cook Shoe Shop and the Alpharetta Welcome Center. A second story was added in the 1990s.

2 S. Main Street

Marker 2 J.J. WEBB AND SONS 21 N. Main Street

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1910 The two-story brick building housed Shirley Brothers store, Milton County Bank, Buren Weatherford Grocery and Bates Grocery.

C.P. Brady and Sons purchased it in 1934 and operated a Chevrolet dealership, gasoline station and garage.

Marker 3 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ALPHARETTA 44 Academy Street

c. 1905 In 1903, a group of women who met weekly for prayer and Bible study began collecting offerings. From these collections, the women purchased a sixty by one hundred foot lot and began construction of the First Baptist Church. The project was completed in 1905 and was located on this site.

Marker 4 ALPHARETTA FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 69 N. Main Street

1834 Methodist circuit riders held camp meetings here in the early 1830s and a meeting house existed as early as 1834. In 1871, Isham Teasley donated land where the brick chapel now stands. A white frame church was there until 1931.

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18 Cumming Street

Marker 6 LEWIS-MANNING HOUSE 40 Cumming Street

1895 Colonel Tom Lewis built the five bedroom Queen Anne-style house. Siblings Tom H., James H. and Annie Manning lived there 1905-1953. Alpharetta Mayor Sim Manning and his wife, Sarah, moved there in 1948.

Marker 7 B. F. SHIRLEY HOME 112 Cumming Street

c. 1910 This Queen Anne-style style home built by B.F. Shirley in 1910 used a Sears, Roebuck & Co. house pattern. Features include a nineroom interior, veranda, and exterior stairs leading to the second floor. Renovations have been made, but the original building structure has not been altered. The Alpharetta Woman’s Club purchased the house in 1962 and paid the bank loan with funds from community projects.

Marker 8 NEW PROSPECT CAMPGROUND 116 N. Main Street

c. 1835 Several springs and proximity to westward routes made the campground a suitable overnight stop for travelers and a place for settlers to camp until land could be obtained for homes. The site became known as New Prospect. Later, a log building was constructed for a school and church.

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20 N. Main Street

Marker 10 R.J. WEBB BUILDING Corner of Milton Avenue and Highway 9

c. 1907 R.J. Webb built the two-story brick Webb Hotel, later known as the Alpharetta Hotel.

Residents included Milton County court attendees and school teachers. Businesses included Norman and Trammell General Merchants, U.S. Post Office, Alpharetta Bank, Gordon’s department store and Talmage Burgess Grocery. The building was razed to the ground in the 1970s.

Marker 11 WEBB GUANO HOUSE 21 Milton Avenue

c. 1901 R.J. and J.J. Webb built the structure on property purchased from James Madison Dodd. The Teasleys bought the property in 1911 and built the Teasley’s Warehouse portion. Later occupants were Q. A. Wills’ cotton warehouse and chenille factory, Lad ’N Dad Slacks, and The Roswell Company.

Frances Byers established the Cotton House Furniture store in the 1970s.

Marker 12 FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA LOG CABIN 86 School Drive

1935 Members of Milton High School’s Future

history walk Farmers of America built this rustic cabin of hand-hewn logs. Teacher P. L. Elkins provided seed money and project oversight. Alpharetta merchants and farmers furnished other supplies. The oneroom, one-floor cabin serves as a teaching museum for the Alpharetta Historical Society by illustrating life in the 1800’s.

Marker 13 RESTHAVEN CEMETERY c. 1860

Marker 14 DODD HOTEL 120 Milton Avenue

c. 1870 Dodd Hotel was owned by James Madison Dodd, 1828-1895. A businessman and Milton County constable, he operated a livery stable and barn on the north side of the street. The two-story hotel boarded cotton traders, drummers, court attendees and teachers. Dodd’s wife, Sara Ann, prepared meals. The hotel operated until the 1940s.

Marker 15 OLIVER-WATERS-MCCOLLUM WAREHOUSES 20 Milton Avenue

c. 1910 Originally the three buildings faced the National Highway, now Old Roswell Road.

A brick facade was added in the 1970s.

In 1909, John A. Oliver constructed the two-story Oliver warehouse. Prior to 1914, D.P. Waters constructed the Waters warehouse that connected the Oliver and McCollum structures. The McCollum warehouse was built around 1909. The only known elevator in Milton County was installed here and still exists.

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SKELTON-TEASLEY HOUSE

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61 Roswell Street

1 S. Main Street

1856

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J.A. Oliver’s general store at 1 South Main Street operated until 1920, followed by the grocery stores of Jones, Lively and Talmage Burgess. In the mid 1950s, Phillips Variety Store opened. At 3 South Main Street were the Teasley, Johnson and Moore stores, John M. Martin Grocery and establishments owned by the Devore, Mayfield, Waters, Thomas, Shaw, Kirby, Goswick and Reese families.

WATERS HOUSE

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The Greek Revival-style home was built for the family of Dr. Oliver P. Skelton, physician, postmaster and Ordinary of Milton County. His son-in-law John I. Teasley, a cotton planter, subsequently occupied it. The house sits on one of the highest points in Alpharetta.

48 Roswell Street

1890 This Colonial Revival structure has served as the home of numerous early city and county officials, physicians, and business owners since the 1890s. Residents include the McLesky, Foster, Oliver, Jones, Robertson, Waters and Garmon families.

There have been changes to the exterior including the addition of brick columns and the enclosure of one of the side porches.

The Waters family lived here during the first half of the 20th century. Mr. Waters owned the Alpharetta Drug Store and was the book agent for Milton County Schools.

Marker 18 ALPHARETTA BUSINESS DISTRICT 29 S. Main Street Alpharetta was formed in 1858 and a thriving business district soon developed.

Many businesses had two entrances – one facing the Milton County Courthouse on Norcross Street, (now South Main Street) and the other facing National Highway, (now Old Roswell Street). On June 26, 1902, a fire destroyed much of the town.

Most of the lost buildings were replaced with brick or stone construction.

Marker 19 ALPHARETTA BUSINESS DISTRICT 29 S. Main Street Buildings south of Jones Alley housed the A.G. Carroll store, Shirley Brothers Mercantile and Milton County Bank (c.

1910), Jones Merchandise (c. 1914), Teasley Ford Motor dealership, Q.A. Wills Merchandise, Louie E. Jones Funeral Home (c. 1940), Barnett Brothers (c. 1950) and Parsons Hardware. The Webb Gin operated behind the complex (early 1900s) ALPHARETTA GUIDEBOOK

MANSELL HOUSE 1835 Old Milton Parkway

1910 The six-room Queen Anne-style clapboard farmhouse was built by Robert Mansell for his wife, Maude Dorris. The Mansells were primarily cotton farmers. Originally situated on the family farm, the house was donated by the Herman Miller Company to the Alpharetta Historical Society and moved to its current location in 1993.

Marker 22 UPSHAW HOUSE 212 Canton Street

1925 This Craftsman style cottage was built for Teasley and Ruth Summerour Upshaw in 1925. The simple two bedroom, one bath home features 10 foot ceilings, heart pine floors with a large living room, dining room and kitchen. The interior has seen little change since construction. Mrs. Upshaw taught sixth grade at Milton school while Mr. “Tater Teas” operated a potato curing business and coal delivery business.

Three potato storage houses stood on the property facing Upshaw Drive. Teasley Upshaw also served several times as Alpharetta mayor. There have been only two family owners in the 88 year history of the house - the Upshaws and Kathryn and Garland “Bulldog” Williams.

Stop by the Alpharetta Welcome Center to pick up a copy of the History Walk tour at 178 S. Main Street, Suite 200, Alpharetta.

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On Milton Avenue across from FFA Log Cabin In December 1860, the Milton County Inferior Court gave two acres to the citizens of the county to be used as a graveyard. In May 1903, Milton County conveyed the Alpharetta Cemetery Lot, now four acres, to Members of the Town Council and their successors. The lot was to be used as a general burial ground under the supervision of the Town of Alpharetta. This is the final resting place for many of the founders of Milton County and the Town of Alpharetta. The earliest recorded burial is that of Susan Camp Garrison, born 1822, died 1861. The cemetery property had previously been owned by Susan’s father, Arthur T. Camp.

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attractions & entertainment Active Entertainment

Let’s go to the Movies AMC Mansell Crossing

The Cooler Family Skate Center

7730 North Point Parkway, 30022 888-AMC-4FUN

AMC North Point Mall 4500 North Point Circle, 30022 888-AMC-4FUN

Regal Avalon 12 The Cooler Family Skate Center 10800 Davis Drive, 30004 (770) 649-6600 www.cooler.com Cool off at The Cooler! With two 85’x 200’ ice arenas and one 85’x 185’ roller arena, enjoy figure skating, ice hockey, roller hockey, public skating, birthday parties or special events.

Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA

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3655 Preston Ridge Road, 30005 (770) 664-1220 www.ymcaatlanta.org Explore this adventurous ropes course and rock climbing wall featuring a series of constructed, interactive components nestled behind Alpharetta’s YMCA.

3950 1st Street, 30009 888-462-7342

Topgolf

Topgolf Alpharetta 10900 Westside Parkway, 30009 770-217-0513 www.topgolf.com/alpharetta Competition of sport meets favorite local hangout at this golf entertainment complex with impressive food and beverage menus.

Hit golf ball’s containing microchips to track shot accuracy and distance. You don’t need to know how to golf: just how to party!

Main Event Entertainment 10700 Davis Drive, 30009 770-521-9100 www.mainevent.com The ultimate FUN destination for individuals and groups of all ages offering a unique “Eat.Bowl.Play” experience featuring state-of-the-art bowling, multi-level laser tag, thrilling high ropes adventure courses, captivating game rooms, stylish billiards, flexible meeting rooms, energetic bars and high-quality restaurants.

Motorcycle Safety Foundation 1450 Morrison Parkway, 30009 770-442-2043 www.offroad-training.org Release your inner daredevil during one of the internationally recognized rider training classes dedicated to expanding rider education and ATV/motorcycle safety. So what are you waiting for? Let’s ride!

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ACT1 Theater 180 Academy Street (770) 663-8989 www.act1theater.com Now in its 20th year, ACT1 Theater is an award-winning community theater and outreach of Alpharetta Presbyterian Church.

Through the use of drama they strive to provide fellowship and entertainment to the community with a focus on wholesome entertainment.

Urban Escape Games 20 Mansell Court East Suite 275, 30076 678-805-2189 www.urbanescapegames.com Urban Escape Games brings the latest worldwide entertainment trend to the Atlanta area! Come try to escape our themed rooms filled with clues and puzzles.

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Performance Venues

Cooking Schools We’re cooking up an adventure in Awesome Alpharetta and we’ve got all the ingredients to make your weekend or week-long getaway a winning recipe. Three unique cooking schools bring culinary tourism to life with classes ranging from basic knife skills to celebrity chef demonstrations.

Chukkar Farm Concert Series 1140 Liberty Grove Road, 30004 Concerts Under the Stars – (678) 665-0040 T.G.I.F. Concert Series – (678) 591-2610 www.chukkarfarmpoloclub.com Come enjoy an incredible night of music with some of the best performing songwriters and musical talent in the country at one of the most scenic venues in Georgia.

Publix Apron’s Atlanta Cooking School 4305 State Bridge Road, 30022 770-751-8561 www.publix.com

Salud! Cooking School at Whole Foods Avalon 2800 Old Milton Parkway, 30005 770-664-6300 www.wholefoodsmarket.com

Sur la Table at North Point Mall 1000 North Point Circle, 30022 800-243-0852 www.surlatable.com

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Matilda’s

Matilda’s Music Under the Pines Concert Series 377 South Main Street, 30009 (770) 754-7831 www.matildascottage.com Everyone is welcome—dogs too! Bring along favorite eats and drinks to savor as bands play bluegrass, country and folk rock tunes in this fabulously funky setting.

attractions & entertainment The Velvet Note

Farm & Garden Tours of Alpharetta

4075 Old Milton Parkway, 30005 (855) 583-5838 www.velvetnote.com

(678) 575-7643 www.gafarmtours.org

This world-class jazz club brings together topnotch performers in an intimate setting. Google rated Velvet Note as the “Best Jazz Club in all of Georgia.” The restaurant and concert venue also earned top nods from Downbeat Magazine and Creative Loafing for “Best Jazz Venue” and “Best Jazz Night in Atlanta.”

Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre

Avalon

Gather your friends and family for a unique fun filled day exploring Awesome Alpharetta and North Georgia's beautiful farms and gardens!

See natural vistas, enjoy local food, taste the best wines the region has to offer, experience life on a farm, or pick fresh garden produce and flowers. Choose the Basic Tour Package or create a custom tour for your group.

Avalon 2200 Avalon Boulevard, 30009 (770) 765-1000 Over 50 fine-retail boutiques, luxury brands, chef-driven dining and lavish entertainment.

Style your own necklace at Kendra Scott, pick up a one-of-a kind outfit from Johnny Was, grab a glass of vino from CRU Food & Wine’s rooftop bar and walk the boulevard to the Plaza lawn for local entertainment or games.

Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park 2200 Encore Parkway, 30009 (404) 733-5010 www.vzwamp.com

Shopping

1000 North Point Circle, 30022 770-740-9273 www.northpointmall.com More than 100 acclaimed retailers, including the ONLY American Girl Boutique and Bistro in Georgia, an innovative LEGO store, Michael Kors and Von Maur.

Nordstrom Rack, REI, Honey & Hazel Boutique and more surround the mall on North Point Parkway.

Tours Alpharetta History Walk Downtown Alpharetta (678) 297-0102 www.awesomealpharetta.com Be whisked back in time. Explore downtown Alpharetta on this self-guided walking tour of 22 markers of historic structures that tell the story of the city’s early days. Stop by the Alpharetta Welcome Center to pick up an Alpharetta History Walk Brochure before your tour.

Cashin’s Sculpture Garden American Girl

American Girl Boutique and Bistro North Point Mall 1202 North Point Circle, 30022 (877) 247-5223 Dreams become a reality at this specialty store for girls. Dine in the bistro that serves two foot long banana splits; give her doll a new “do” in the Hair Salon; and shop in the exclusive boutique featuring outfits, accessories and furniture.

1140 Liberty Grove Road, 30004 770-664-1533 Cashin’s Sculpture Garden is committed to connecting art and nature to people’s perception of sculpture. Currently Cashin’s Sculpture Garden is open by group reservation only or to attendees of other Chukkar Farm events. Reservations available Monday – Friday, 10am – 4pm, or Sunday 10am – 2pm. Tour Fee is $10 per person with an 8 person group minimum.

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2855 Marconi Drive, 30005 844-4JEKYLL www.jekyllbrewing.com Whether you like it hoppy, malty or delicately balanced, Jekyll Brewing has you covered with its originally crafted refreshing brews.

See where the magic happens with a brew house tour. Go behind the scenes and hear expert beer makers share the secrets to their brewing magic.

Mansell House and Gardens 1835 Old Milton Parkway, 30009 770-475-4663 www.alpharettahistoricalsociety.org Home to the Alpharetta Historical Society, this beautiful and unique 1912 Queen Anne style house has a fabulous garden setting.

Call 770-475-4663 to schedule a tour.

Walk of Memories

Walk of Memories at American Legion Post 201 201 Wills Road, 30009 770-475-9023 www.legion201.org Pay homage to our fallen heroes at this one of a kind memorial. In honor of every Georgian killed in combat since Pearl Harbor, this memorial displays 8,000 bricks with the engraved names of Georgia men and women.

The park displays decommissioned military equipment and monuments commemorating the branches of the military. Honor a loved one with the purchase of a brick. Stop by the Alpharetta Welcome Center to pick up a Walk of Memories brochure before your tour.

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Enjoy performances by today’s leading artists. Set on 45 acres of beautifully landscaped wooded land, the state-of-the art venue has a 12,000-person capacity. The amphitheatre has earned top honors from Insight Magazine as “Best Concert Venue” every year since its opening in 2008.

North Point Mall

Jekyll Brewing

recreation Walking and Biking Trails Alpharetta Big Creek Greenway Trail

Trail Length: 8 miles one way joins 1.5 mile loop Type of Trail: Out and back; easy Access Points: YMCA at Preston Ridge Road, Haynes Bridge Road, North Point Mall, Kimball Bridge Road or Marconi Drive Characteristics: 12 foot wide paved concrete path that meanders through the deciduous woods along Big Creek; wildlife such as blue heron, deer, ducks and Canadian geese can be observed in this preserved water setting. Ideal for biking, walking and inline skating along the creek.

Dirt mountain bike trails are located on the east side of the creek 2/5 mile south of Webb Bridge Road. Restrooms available.

Arboretums The Arboretum at Brooke Street Park 2 Park Plaza (678) 297-0102

Established in 2016, this arboretum features a vairtey of springtime flowering trees that will delight visitors with vibrant colors.

Flowering trees are a staple in landscapes and are used as ornamental and specimen plantings. Flowering trees add color choices to the landscape. Brooke Street Park is a five-acre passive park located just behind Alpharetta’s City Hall.

Trail Length: approximately 1.7 miles Type of Trail: Loop Access Points: 4780 Webb Bridge Road Characteristics: Crushed limestone, perfect for running and walking. Shaded, more private trail that winds by creek. Restrooms available.

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Trail Length: 1.8 mile Type of Trail: Loop with spurs Access Points: Old Milton Parkway or 11925 Wills Road, Alpharetta Characteristics: 110 acre park with 8 foot wide paved asphalt path for walking. Winds through arboretum and passes the equestrian area. Restrooms available.

North Park

Trail Length: 1.0 miles Type of Trail: Loop Access Points: 13450 Cogburn Road Characteristics: Walking trail is surrounded by tennis courts, picnic pavilions, two playgrounds, an adapted sports complex and the Rotary Reflection Garden. The park is also home to half mile dog trail.

Cogburn Road Park

Trail Length: 0.2 miles Type of Trail: Loop Access Points: 12825 Cogburn Road Characteristics: The concrete path circles a passive play area and large playground and two small group pavilions for picnics.

Restrooms available.

Waggy World Paw Park

Trail Length: 1.5 acres Access Point: 175 Roswell Street Characteristics: Fenced in, off-leash dog park where well-behaved canine citizens can exercise, frolic and play in a clean, safe environment.

Visit www.alpharetta.ga.us for park rules.

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4780 Webb Bridge Road (678) 297-0102

This park abounds in natural beauty with trees and flora that are native to Georgia featuring upland hardwood forest, conifer forest typically found in moist ravines and bottomland. Walk the mile and a half trail through the park and experience “A Walk Through Georgia”, spotting 23 trees that represent all three of Georgia’s geographic regions: the mountains, the Piedmont and the coastal plain.

Geocaching in Alpharetta Now is the perfect time to explore geocaching in Alpharetta. This outdoor treasure-hunting activity is great for groups, families and even individuals. Visit www.geocaching.com and search Alpharetta zip codes 30004, 30005, 30009, 30022, 30023 to find a complete list of all the caches around town. Plug the coordinates into your personal GPS device and start hunting! Alpharetta Coordinates: N 34° 04.242 W 084° 17.788

Webb Bridge Park

Wills Park

The Alpharetta Arboretum at Webb Bridge Park

The Alpharetta Arboretum at Cogburn Road Park 12825 Cogburn Rd. (678) 297-0102

The arboretum showcases a fine collection of mature trees as well as 7 unique newly planted trees, including oaks, yellowwood, ginkgo, pecan, flowering dogwoods and southern magnolias. It also features a rain barrel demonstration area on the north side.

The rainwater collected here is used for watering trees and other plants at the park.

The Alpharetta Arboretum at Wills Park 11925 Wills Road (678) 297-0102

Established in 2008, this arboretum showcases the natural setting and beauty of many native tree species of the Southeastern United States located in Wills Park, a 110 acre multi-use park near the downtown center of Alpharetta.

Wills Park offers numerous stunning examples of native tree species along a paved walking trail, which winds its way around and through the park. Many street trees, parking lot trees, border and accent trees have been planted throughout the history of the park including 26 specimens from green ash, elms, and dogwoods, to oak, cherry, persimmon, cottonwood and more. These trees offer an educational perspective on the wide choices of available trees suited for planting in our urban landscape. While at Wills Park, visit the Alpharetta Community Garden. Call (678) 575-7643 for a garden tour schedule.

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Equestrian Activities Wills Park Equestrian Center 11915 Wills Road, 30009 678-297-6120 www.alpharetta.ga.us

From horse shows and rodeos, to dog shows and concerts, the Equestrian Center is the heart of Wills Park hosting a variety of events throughout the year. It is located on 50 rolling acres of fields and woods with a total of 298 stalls. The covered ring is 150 by 350 feet, housing its own show office, announcers booth, viewing room, restrooms, raised bleacher seating and picnic area. There are two uncovered rings with all-weather footing, each measuring 125 by 225 feet and share a show office and announcer's tower. Wills Park Equestrian Center offers ample paved parking areas with camper hook-ups for thirty campers.

dining Alpharetta knows a thing or two about good taste. With over 175 dining options, exciting food events and authentic culinary experiences, epicureans are making our city a premier dining destination. Enjoy the sounds of jazz, tango or piano at some of our restaurants. New chef-driven eateries are plentiful with the development of the new city center and Avalon, a shopping and dining experience spanning 86 acres. From The El Felix by Ford Fry to the famous Antico Pizza Napoletana and Oak Steakhouse, the options are sure to please. Visit awesomealpharetta.com for the most current list of dining choices. The Southeast's premier dining festival, Taste of Alpharetta, features over 60 of the city's restaurants in one unforgettable night. Downtown comes alive at the annual Brew Moon Fests with food and beverages for sale as music and dancing fill the streets. Kick-off the weekends with Thursday's Food Truck Alley, where 6-8 food trucks and great music line downtown. Don't miss the Alpharetta Farmers Market every Saturday morning.

American 5 Seasons Brewing Company 3655 Old Milton Pkwy.

(770) 521-5551 www.5seasonsbrewing.com

AJ’s Country Cooking

11770 Haynes Bridge Road, Suite 902 (770) 754-0530 www.ajscooking.weebly.com

Alpha Soda Restaurant 11760 Haynes Bridge Rd. (770) 442-3102 www.alphasoda.com

American Girl Bistro

5530 Windward Pkwy, Suite 101 470-719-9993 www.anabellestable.com

Another Broken Egg Café 4075 Old Milton Pkwy.

(770) 837-3440 www.anotherbrokenegg.com

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OAKSTEAKHOUSEATLANTA.COM

11500 Webb Bridge Way, Suite A9 (770) 754-5500 www.biteatl.com

11770 Haynes Bridge Rd. (770) 569-1009 4620 Kimball Bridge Rd, #1 (678) 240-0205 www.bagelboyscafe.com

Bocado Burger

2200 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 248-5223 www.bocadoburger.com

Bantam + Biddy

BoneHeads

4195 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 248-5159 www.bantamandbiddy.com

DINNER

MON–THURS 5–10p F R I – S AT 5 – 1 1 p SUN 5–9p

BRUNCH SUN 11a–3p

Located in the Courtyard Alpharetta 12655 Deerfield Pkwy.

(678) 366-3360 www.marriott.com/courtyard-hotels/hoteldining-bistro.mi

Bite Bistro & Bar

Bagel Boys Café

CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF ® PRIME | SEASONAL COOKING | DRY AGED STEAKS

The Bistro – Eat. Drink. Connect.

5815 Windward Pkwy., Suite 202 (770) 407-1747 www.eatboneheads.com

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North Point Mall 1202 North Point Cir. (877) 247-5223 www.americangirl.com/stores/location_atl.php

Anabelle’s Table

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LunMch ON–FRI

ALPHARETTA, GA 30009

DinMnOer N–THURS 5–10p

900 THIRD STREET

COLLETTARESTAURANT.COM

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11a–2:30p SAT 12p–3:30p

FRI–SAT 5–11p SUN 5–9p

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dining Branch and Barrel

4100 Avalon Blvd (678) 436-5655 www.experienceavalon.com/restaurants/ branch-barrel

Buffalo Wild Wings

2375 Mansell Rd. (678) 352-4599 www.buffalowildwings.com

BurgerFi

5475 Windward Pkwy.

(770) 817-4656 www.burgerfi.com

Café At Pharr

3050 Windward Plaza 678-691-4375 www.cafeatpharr.com

Cascades

Located in Embassy Suites 5955 North Point Pkwy.

(678) 566-8800 www.embassysuites.com

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The Cheesecake Factory

Cuzi Fresh Café

Goldberg’s

Dairy Queen

Golden Corral

The Diner at North Point

Grouchy’s New York Deli

Einstein Brothers Bagels

HoneyBaked Ham

4160 Old Milton Pkwy.

(678) 867-9854 www.cuzifreshcafe.com 211 S Main St. (770) 475-6664 www.dairyqueen.com 2355 Mansell Rd. (770) 650-6400 www.thedineratnorthpoint.com

5530 Windward Pkwy., Suite 400 (678) 339-1866 www.einsteinbros.com

Fancy Pantry

7601 North Point Pkwy., Suite A (770) 518-5000 www.myhoneybakedstore.com/ alpharetta/17

Fire and Brimstone Tavern

Hudson Grille

Chicken Salad Chick

Firebirds

970 North Point Dr., Suite B190 (770) 667-5459 www.chickensaladchick.com

2665 Old Milton Pkwy.

(678) 225-8611 alpharetta.firebirdsrestaurants.com

Chili’s Grill & Bar

Firefly Kitchen

925 North Point Dr. (678) 893-0171 www.chuckecheese.com

11525 Haynes Bridge Rd. (770) 667-6933 www.grouchysdeli.com

Hop Alley Brew Pub

10595 Old Alabama Road Connector, Ste. 1 (678) 421-4213 www.fireandbrimstonetavern.com

Chuck E. Cheese

915 North Point Dr. (678) 867-2881 www.goldencorral.com

10595 Old Alabama Rd. Connector Suite 17 (770) 650-6544 www.fancypantry.com

2075 North Point Cir. (770) 751-7011 www.thecheesecakefactory.com

7800 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 594-9063 5035 Windward Pkwy.

(770) 619-1818 www.chilis.com

3180 Avalon Blvd.

(770) 663-8555 www.goldbergbagel.com

3070 Windward Plaza (770) 609-8523 www.fireflyalpharetta.com

First Watch

3450 Old Milton Pkwy.

(678) 566-3447 www.firstwatch.com

Five Guys Burgers and Fries

25 Main S. (770) 696-2097 www.hopalleybrew.com 865 North Main St. (770) 777-4127 www.hudsongrille.com

IHOP

870 North Main St. (678) 566-0211 www.ihop.com

J Christopher’s

3070 Windward Plaza (770) 740-8571 www.jchristophers.com

Jason’s Deli

7300 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 664-5002 3070 Windward Plaza (770) 619-2300 www.jasonsdeli.com

Lenny’s Subs

11475 Haynes Bridge Rd. (770) 754-4157 www.cookout.com

6410 North Point Pkwy.

(678) 867-7930 2192 North Point Cir. (678) 393-0065 www.fiveguys.com

Corner Bakery Café

Flavor Juicery

Loco’s Grill and Pub

Corner Deli

Fuddrucker’s

Lottafrutta

3175 Avalon Blvd.

678-248-5217 www.fuddruckers.com

3910 1st St. (678) 254-0638 www.lottafrutta.com

Gallery

Marlow’s Tavern

Cook Out

10920 Haynes Bridge Rd., Suite 200 (678) 317-0224 www.cornerbakerycafe.com 10 Roswell St., Suite 120 (678) 566-0576 Find them on Facebook!

Cracker Barrel

5580 Windward Pkwy.

(770) 521-9597 www.crackerbarrel.com

Cru Food and Wine Bar 300 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 248-5181 www.cruawinebar.com

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4060 Kimball Bridge Rd. Suite 2 (678) 849-5367 www.flavorjuicery.com

Located in Hyatt Place 5595 Windward Pkwy.

(770) 343-9566 www.alpharettawindwardparkway.place. hyatt.com

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1605 Mansell Rd Alpharetta, GA 30009 (678) 461-8773 www.lennys.com 11770 Haynes Bridge Rd. (770) 751-9898 www.locosgrill.com

2200 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 248-5230 www.marlowstavern.com

Miller’s Atlanta Ale House 10750 Davis Dr. (678) 277-2581 www.millersalehouse.com

dining Mittie’s Café on Main

62 North Main St. (770) 772-0850 www.mittiesalpharetta.com

My Friend’s Place

696-B North Main St. (770) 667-8414 www.myfriendsplacedeli.com

Original Pancake House

5530 Windward Pkwy., Suite 120A (678) 393-1355 www.originalpancakehouse.org

Panera Bread

6480 North Point Pkwy.

(678) 393-2647 www.panerabread.com

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen 10795 Davis Dr. (770) 992-5566 www.pappadeaux.com

Rising Roll

11471 Haynes Bridge Rd. (770) 752-8082 www.risingroll.com

Roasters

Ruby Tuesday

10800 Haynes Bridge Rd. (770) 777-0778 www.spicebrickovenkitchen.com

Sweet Tomatoes

950 North Point Dr. (770) 777-9500 www.souplantation.com

Taco Mac

875 North Main St. 4305 State Bridge Rd., Suite 101 www.tmacrestaurants.com

Ted’s Montana Grill

6100 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 710-9025 www.tedsmontanagrill.com

Three Dollar Café Jr.

3710 Old Milton Pkwy.

(770) 664-7600 www.threedollarcafe.com/old-milton

Tom and Chee

970 North Point Dr., Suite B160 (470) 375-5871 www.tomandchee.com

Tower Burger

Tropical Smoothie Café

869 North Main St., Suite 204 678-580-1045 www.tropicalsmoothie.com

Tuscany Café & Bistro

28017 Mill Creek Ave. (678) 624-9532 www.tuscanycafebistro.com

Village Tavern

11555 Rainwater Dr. (770) 777-6490 www.villagetavern.com

Waffle House

3319 Old Milton Pkwy.

(770) 754-1284 571 South Main St. (770) 664-9843 www.wafflehouse.com

Wild Flour

5815 Windward Pkwy., Suite 210 (678) 822-9453 www.wildflouratlanta.com

Wild Wing Café

5530 Windward Pkwy.

(678) 990-9464 www.wildwingcafe.com

1495 Alpharetta Hwy. (770) 674-1795 www.towerburgers.com

stay & play

12850 Hwy. 9 North (770) 753-0055 www.roastersfresh.com

Spice Brick Oven Kitchen Tapas & Bar

6055 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 667-5776 www.rubytuesday.com

The Salt Factory Pub

102 South Main St. (770) 752-1888 www.fhfoodtradinggroup.com

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Savannah’s Restaurant and Lounge Located in Doubletree 2925 Jordan Ct. (678) 347-0022 www.doubletree3.hilton.com

Shane’s Rib Shack

4180 Old Milton Pkwy.

770-569-1988 www.shanesricshack.com

Smashburger

5300 Windward Pkwy., Suite C310 (770) 754-0554 www.smashburger.com

Smokejack

29 South Main St. (770) 410-7611 www.smokejackbbq.com

South Main Kitchen

9 South Main St. (678) 691-4622 www.southmainkitchen.com

RESTAURANT ✯ BAR ✯ CATERING For over a decade Smokejack has brought great bbq and southern cuisine to downtown Alpharetta. Let our team cater your next event at your place or ours in “Jack’s Attic”. Relax and enjoy.

Email catering@smokejackbbq.com to begin your experience.

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dining Asian/South Asian Abhiruchi Indian Cuisine

5530 Windward Pkwy., Suite 440 (678) 393-1110 www.abhiruchisus.com

Akina Sushi & Grill

5815 Windward Pkwy., Suite 209 (770) 663-0630 www.locu.com/places/akin-sushi-grillalpharetta-us/

Amma Kitchen

390 Cumming St. (770) 475-7776 Find them on Facebook!

Bawarchi Biryani Point

2500 N Point Court (678) 297-6700 www.bawarchibiryanipoint.com

Benihana

stay & play

2365 Mansell Rd. (678) 461-8440 www.benihana.com

Chin Chin

Lime Juice Thai Bistro

Haiku Sushi Steakhouse

Lin’s Chinese Cuisine

E.M. BOP

The Lobster House

Hibachi Express

Madras Chettinaad

Kiku Japanese Restaurant

P.F. Chang’s

Kona Grill

Saigon Café

3070 Windward Plaza (770) 569-7565 www.chinchinalpharetta.com 5966 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 521-1983 www.haikusteakhouse.com

800 North Main St., Suite 130 (678) 395-6226 www.embop.com 11770 Haynes Bridge Rd., Suite 104 (770) 569-5544 Find them on Facebook!

2725 Old Milton Pkwy.

(770) 740-0123 www.kikujapanese.com 5100 Avalon Blvd.

(470) 226-1540 www.konagrill.com

670 North Main St., Suite 110 (678) 242-2991 www.limejuicethaibistro.com 12850 Hwy. 9 N., Suite 1600 (770) 740-1892 www.linschinese.com 10890 Haynes Bridge Rd. (770) 475-0333 www.lobsterhousealpharetta.com 4305 State Bridge Rd. (678) 393-3131 www.madraschettinaad.com 7925 North Point Pkwy.

770-992-3070 www.pfchangs.com 5530 Windward Pkwy.

(770) 360-6366 www.saigoncafeusa.com

Alpharetta's Awesome Local Favorites thai² – be squared. eat at thai².

thai² brings the authentic taste of thai cuisine to alpharetta. whether you need a delicious lunch time fix or an exciting alternative to dinner, thai² is ready and at your service. we offer both dine in and carryout orders.

Located in the heart of Alpharetta’s Historic Downtown District, South Main Kitchen offers a fresh and unique kitchen-inspired dining experience to the area’s emerging culinary scene. The cooking style is distinctly ingredient driven and focuses on the social aspect of dining and the true artistry of food.

NO. 9 │ SOUTH MAIN STREET │ ALPHARETTA

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(678) 691-4622

mon - fri: 11:00a - 9:00p sat: 11:30a - 9:30p sun: closed

WWW.SOUTHMAINKITCHEN.COM

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CamiCakes

Sally’s Gluten Free Bakery

Sri Krishna Vilas Indian Cuisine

Cinnabon

Smallcakes

Superior Wok Restaurant

Cold Stone Creamery

3975 Old Milton Pkwy.

(678) 762-0038 www.simonschinese.com 5815 Windward Pkwy.

(770) 475-9195 www.skvilas.com

6480 North Point Pkwy., Suite 1100 (770) 343-9698 www.superiorwok.com

Swagat Indian Cuisine

5530 Windward Pkwy. West, #440D 678-393-1110 www.swagatus.com

Taste of India

3070 Windward Plaza, Suite M (678) 242-0155 www.tasteofindiaus.com

Teriyaki Grill House

3710 Old Milton Pkwy.

(770) 777-1152 www.teriyakigrillhouse.com

Thai Thai

Thai2

5530 Windward Pkwy., Suite 140 (678) 297-0202 www.thaisquared.net

The Bowl

4000 Old Milton Pkwy., Ste. 200 770-674-1969 www.thebowlatl.com

Urban Spice

4120 Old Milton Pkwy.

678-566-0169 www.urbanspiceatlanta.com

Bakery / Sweets 2b Whole European Gluten-Free Bakery 42 Milton Ave. (404) 919-8875 www.2bwhole.net

Alpine Bakery and Trattoria 12315 Crabapple Rd. (770) 410-9883 www.alpinebakeryandtrattoria.com

Bruster’s Ice Cream 3855 Old Milton Pkwy.

678-762-7790 www.brusters.com

Caffe Antico

2200 Avalon Blvd.

(770) 674-8817 www.littleitalia.com

1000 North Point Cir. 770-740-9273 www.cinnabon.com 875 North Main Street, Suite 303 770-777-2183 www.coldstonecreamery.com

Collet French Pastry & Café 2225 Old Milton Pkwy.

(678) 770-6066 www.colletfrenchpastry.com

Davinci’s Donuts

131 South Main St., Suite F (678) 392-2523 www.davincisdonuts.com

Donut Theory

11550 Webb Bridge Way, Suite. 3A 470-275-5530 www.donuttheory.com

Four Fat Cows

64 N Main St. 770-696-8102 www.fourfatcows.com

Great Harvest Bread Company 4915 Windward Pkwy.

(678) 209-2229 www.getfreshbread.com

Jerusalem Bakery

4150 Old Milton Pkwy.

(770) 777-0193 www.jerusalem-bakery.com

Jilly’s Cupcakery

12850 Windward Pkwy., Ste. 1200 770-777-1900 www.jillyscupcakery.com

Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt

12850 Highway 9 N, Ste. 700 (678) 297-0107 www.menchies.com

Mugs on Milton

35 Milton Ave. (470) 268-8544 www.mugsonmilton.com

Piece of Cake

970 North Point Pkwy., Suite 180 (678) 990-2931 www.pieceofcakeinc.com

Pinkberry

2200 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 248-5162 www.pinkberry.com

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4390 Kimball Bridge Rd. (470) 226-7965 www.sallysglutenfreebakery.com 4055 Old Milton Pkwy.

(470) 545-2051 www.smallcakescupcakery.com Fine Dining

Fine Dining Atlantic Seafood Company 2345 Mansell Rd. (770) 640-0488 www.atlanticseafoodco.com

Cabernet Restaurant

5575 Windward Pkwy.

(770) 777-5955 www.cabernetsteakhouse.com

Oak Steakhouse

350 Third St. (678) 722-8333 www.oaksteakhouseatlanta.com

Ray’s at Killer Creek 1700 Mansell Rd. (770) 649-0064 www.raysrestaurants.com

Sage Woodfire Tavern

stay & play

11525 Haynes Bridge Rd., Suite 150 (770) 777-1306 www.eatthaithai.net

7391 North Point Pkwy.

770-641-7534 www.camicakes.com

11405 Haynes Bridge Rd. (770) 569-9199 www.sagewoodfiretavern.com

Vidalia’s Southern Steakhouse Located in the Marriott 5750 Windward Pkwy.

(770) 754-9600 www.marriott.com/hotels/hotelinformation/restaurant/atlaw-atlantamarriot-alpharetta/

Smokejack Southern Grill Looking for true southern barbeque?

Look no further than Smokejack Southern Grill, located in downtown Alpharetta in a historic 180-year old building off of Highway 9. Their mission is to take fresh, high-quality ingredients and prepare them with care and respect, resulting in unique and delicious food. From slow-smoked, hand-pulled pork to moist tender ribs, they offer something for every barbeque lover. Make sure to stop by this Alpharetta staple for mouthwatering meals and a great time. There is often live music offered Thursday through Saturday to complement your dining experience. Upstairs you can find Jack's Attic, which offers a spacious area for private events, complete with a full bar.

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dining Vinny’s on Windward

5355 Windward Pkwy.

(770) 772-4644 www.sedgewickrestaurantgroup.com/vinnys

Italian - Pizza Alpine Bakery and Trattoria 12315 Crabapple Rd. (770) 410-9883 www.alpinebakeryandtrattoria.com

Altobeli's

3000 Old Alabama Rd. (770) 664-8055 www.altobelis.com

Mama’s Pizza

Colletta

Mellow Mushroom

4055 Old Milton Pkwy.

(770) 772-3644 www.facebook.com/carminesalpharetta 900 Third St. (678) 722-8335 www.collettarestaurant.com

Crust Pasta and Pizzeria 131 South Main St. (770) 777-6789 www.crust-pizzeria.com

Pepperoni’s Tavern

4190 Old Milton Pkwy.

(770) 343-8228 www.pepperonistavern.com

869 North Main St., Suite 205 (678) 867-6773 www.humblepiepizzaco.net

3185 Avalon Blvd.

(770) 674-8809 www.littleitalia.com

Pizza Hut

241 South Main St. (770) 751-8585 www.pizzahut.com

Ippolito’s

12850 Hwy. 9 N., Suite 250 (678) 624-1900 www.ippolitos.net

Buca Di Beppo

2335 Mansell Rd. (770) 643-9463 www.buccadibeppo.com

Romano’s Macaroni Grill 5045 Windward Pkwy.

(770) 360-2300 www.macaronigrill.com

Joe’s New York Pizzeria

1605 Mansell Rd. (770) 640-5637 www.joesnewyorkpizzeria.com

California Pizza Kitchen 6301 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 664-8246 www.cpk.com

Vito's Pizza & Ristorante

3665 Old Milton Pkwy.

(770) 475-0369 www.vitospizzaandristorante.com

La Casa Italian Grill

Campania Pizzeria Napoletana 800 North Main St., Suite 100 (770) 559-4674 www.campaniaga.com

5950 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 751-6001 www.mamaspizzaalpharetta.com 11770 Haynes Bridge Rd., Suite 301 (770) 663-3812 3070 Windward Plaza (678) 566-7888 www.mellowmushroom.com

Humble Pie Pizza Company

Antico Pizza

37 Old Roswell St. (770) 609-6311 www.lacasaitaliangrill.com

Z Pizza

5315 Windward Pkwy.

(678) 205-4471 www.zpizza.com

Mediterranean Café Efendi

488 North Main St. (770) 360-8014 www.cafeefendi.com

Gyro Brothers

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Extensive Wine List • Retail Wine Sales Separate Intimate Dining Rooms • Heated Patio • Corporate Dining & Catering

869 North Main St. 770-754-0727 www.gyrobros.net

House of Hummus Mediterranean Café

5950 North Point Pkwy., Suite 127 (770) 680-2638 www.house-of-hummus.com

Mo’s Express Burger and Mediterranean Grill

7291 North Point Pkwy., Suite 1700 (678) 795-0065

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Authentic Italian Cuisine

Papouli’s Mediterranean Café and Market Roswell St.

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3070 Windward Plaza (770) 442-8884 www.papouliscafe.com

Seven Seas Mediterranean Café 124 Devore Rd. (678) 624-9371 www.sevenseascafe.net

dining Zoe’s Kitchen

10920 Haynes Bridge Rd. (770) 772-5632 www.zoeskitchen.com

Mexican - Caribbean - South American Agave Tapas Lounge

4120 Old Milton Pkwy.

(678) 566-0169 www.azulagaverestaurant.com

Caribbean Fiesta

4000 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 521-0390 www.caribbeanfiesta.com

Ceviche

42 Milton Ave. (770) 777-0230 www.cevichetaqueria.com

Ipanema Brazilian Steakhouse 4055 Old Milton Pkwy., Suite 9 (770) 864-1126 www.ipanemasteakhouse.com

Jose’s Mexican Grill 3055 North Point Pkwy.

(678) 867-9003 www.josesmexgrill.com

Salsaritas Fresh Cantina

Cabernet Restaurant

Tara Humata Mexican Grill

Oak Steakhouse

5215 Windward Pkwy.

(770) 754-5822 www.salsaritas.com and Tequila Bar 6195 Windward Pkwy.

(770) 772-4540 www.tarahumata.com

Tassa Caribbean Buffet

4005 Old Milton Pkwy., Suite 104 (678) 395-6748 www.tassarotishop.com

The El Felix

1130 Avalon Blvd., Suite 1030 (678) 248-5239 www.theelfelix.com

Twisted Taco

5815 Windward Pkwy.

(770) 777-9199 www.twistedtaco.com

Seafood/Steakhouses Atlantic Seafood Company

950 Third Street 678-722-8333 www.oaksteakhouseatlanta.com

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen 10795 Davis Drive 770-992-5566 www.pappadeaux.com

Ray’s at Killer Creek 1700 Mansell Road 770-649-0064 www.raysrestaurants.com

Ruth’s Chris Steak House 11655 Haynes Bridge Road 770-777-1500 www.ruthschris.com www.tuscanycafebistro.com

Vidalia’s Southern Steakhouse 5750 Windward Parkway 770-754-9600 www.marriott.com/hotels/hotelinformation/restaurant/atlaw-atlantamarriott-alpharetta/

La Parrilla

865 North Main St. (678) 339-3888 www.laparrilla.com

Made Kitchen & Cocktails 45 Roswell St. (770) 452-6233 www.madekc.com

Mambo’s Café

4915 Windward Pkwy.

(770) 753-4354 www.mambos-cafe.com

On the Border Mexican Cantina 10575 Davis Dr. (404) 991-2660 www.ontheborder.com

Pollo Tropical

10900 Haynes Bridge Road Alpharetta GA, 30022 (770) 475-1426 www.pollotropical.com

Pure Taqueria

103 Roswell St. (678) 240-0023 www.puretaqueria.com

Proud to be part of growth in North Futon since 1989!

2 private rooms for any occasion available for private parties and business conferences and meetings as early as 8:00 AM. Open for dinner at 5:00 PM every night.

Breakfast - Lunch Tuesday - Friday from 10:00 AM

and earlier for group parties Sunday Brunch at 10:00

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3000 Old Alabama Road Johns Creek, GA 30022

Qdoba Mexican Grill 5530 Windward Pkwy.

(770) 346-0087 www.qdoba.com

email: altobeli_s@hotmail.com

Rio Balsas Taqueria 235 South Main Street (770) 475-7890 Find them on Facebook!

Live entertainment every night!

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2345 Mansell Road 770-640-0488 www.atlanticseafoodco.com

5575 Windward Parkway 770-777-5955 www.cabernetsteakhouse.com

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Downtown Alpharetta Restaurants 2b Whole European Gluten-Free Bakery 42 Milton Ave. www.2bwhole-glutenfree.com • (470) 395-5248 Ceviche 42 Milton Ave. www.cevichetaqueria.com • (770) 777-0230 Corner Deli 10 Roswell St., Suite 120 • (678) 566-0576

stay & play

Crust Pasta and Pizzeria 131 South Main St., Suite G • 678-240-0174 www.alfrescorestaurantusa.com DaVinci’s Donuts 131 South Main St. • 678-392-2523 www.davincisdonuts.com Hop Alley Brew Pub 25 South Main St. • 770-696-2097 www.hopalleybrew.com La Casa Italian Grill 37 Old Roswell St. • 770-609-6311 www.lacasaitaliangrill.com MADE Kitchen and Cocktails 45 Roswell St. • 770-452-6233 www.madekc.com Mittie's Café on Main 62 North Main St. • 770-772-0850 www.mittiesalpharetta.com Mugs on Milton 35 Milton Ave., Suite A • 470-268-8544 www.mugsonmilton.com Pure Taqueria 103 Roswell St. • 678-240-0023 www.puretaqueria.com

Take your favorite local Alpharetta beers home with you!

In March 2016 an ordinance was unanimously passed by the City Council, making Alpharetta the second Georgia municipality to allow brewpubs to sell growlers to-go. Yes, it happened! Those tasty beers you always wished you could take home from places like Hop Alley Brew Pub and 5 Seasons Brewing Company can now be enjoyed in the comfort of your own home.

GROWLERS-TO-GO Hop Alley Brew Pub 25 South Main Street, Alpharetta, GA www.hopalleybrew.com

5 Seasons Brewing Company 3655 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA www.5seasonsbrewing.com

Salt Factory 102 South Main St. • 770-998-4850 www.saltfactorypub.com Smokejack BBQ 29 South Main St. • 770-410-7611 www.smokejackbbq.com South Main Kitchen 9 South Main St. • 404-955-2960 www.southmainkitchen.com

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Alpharetta’s Culinary Experiences Savor the flavor or cook up something new today with one of these unique food adventures!

Taste of Alpharetta Alpharetta Food Truck Alley

Three Cooking Schools We’re cooking up an adventure in Awesome Alpharetta and we’ve got all the ingredients to make your day a winning recipe. Three unique cooking schools, including the only Publix Apron’s Cooking School in the state of Georgia and one of five in the country, bring culinary tourism to life with classes ranging from basic knife skills to celebrity chef demonstrations.

Publix Apron’s Atlanta Cooking School 4305 State Bridge Road, Alpharetta, 30022 770-751-8561

Salud Cooking at Whole Foods Avalon 2800 Old Milton Pkwy., Alpharetta, 30005 770-664-6300

Alpharetta Farmers Market Saturday mornings at 8:30 a.m. April through October Shop local at the Alpharetta Farmers Market featuring food vendors including produce, grass-fed meats, cheese baked goods and more.

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Sur la Table at North Point Mall 1000 North Point Circle, Alpharetta, 30022 800-243-0852

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Every Thursday from 5 – 9 p.m. April through October Feast on the street every Thursday evening at Alpharetta Food Truck Alley! This weekly gathering will have a variety of 6-8 rotating food trucks and music each week. Stroll the streets, eat delicious food, listen to some great music and kick off the weekend a little early!

Annual Festival in May Join us at the Southeast’s premier dining festival attracting over 50,000 festival-goers each year. Satisfy your taste buds with specialties from more than 60 restaurants. Expect cooking demonstrations, chef competitions, three entertainment stages, art exhibits and a Kids Korner. Voted a Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event!

shopping Alpharetta is known as the shopping mecca north of Atlanta. Its five distinct shopping districts have it all: visit our Historic Downtown for unique boutiques; North on Main, home to more boutiques and upscale resale shops; North Point Mall, showcasing 100 major retailers; Windward Parkway corridor, filled with hotels and restaurants; and Avalon, a 570,000 square feet shopping experience. From top designers to top savings, wellknown stores to unique boutiques, you will find it here. Visit awesomealpharetta.com to find the a complete list of over 250 stores found in Alpharetta.

Apparel/Shoes/Accessories Abercrombie & Fitch 2058 N Point Circle (770) 664-5210 www.abercrombie.com

Ann Taylor

1180 N Point Circle (770) 664-4915 www.anntaylor.com

Ann Taylor Loft

7300 North Point Pkwy.

(678) 393-5130 www.loft.com

American Eagle Outfitters

stay & play

2030 N Point Circle (770) 667-8809 www.ae.com

American Threads

6105 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 248-5214 www.shopamericanthreads.com

Anthropologie

4180 Avalon Boulevard (678) 248-5499 www.anthropologie.com

Banana Republic

6110 Avalon Blvd (678) 389-4208 www.bananarepublic.com

BCBGMAXAZRIA

5155 Avalon Blvd.

(470) 235-6337 www.bcbgmaxazriagroup.com

Bohemia

11770 Haynes Bridge Rd., Suite 105 (770) 754-4455 Find them on Facebook!

Bonobos

5115 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 699-9613 www.bonobos.com

Buckle

1000 N Point Circle (770) 664-0050 www.buckle.com

Calypso St. Barth

5160 Avalon Blvd (678) 245-6117 www.calypsostbarth.com

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Casual Male XL

Famous Footwear

Charlotte Russe

Flip Flop Shops

Chico’s

Forever 21

Clarks

Francesca’s Collections

7681 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 642-9700 www.destinationxl.com 1000 N Point Circle (770) 752-9901 www.charlotterusse.com 7300 North Point Pkwy., #115 (770) 752-0016 www.chicos.com 1000 N Point Circle (678) 624-7650 www.clarksusa.com

Clothes Horse Men's Apparel & Gifts

28 Milton Ave. 770-905-6089 www.clotheshoremensapparel.net

Destination Maternity

4105 Avalon Blvd (678) 248-5496 www.destinationmaternity.com

Dillard’s

7000 N Point Circle (770) 410-9020 www.dillards.com

Dress Up Boutique

5530 Windward Pkwy., Suite 1270 (770) 619-9545 www.shopdressup.com

DSW Shoe Warehouse 7361 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 998-7930 www.dsw.com

Everything But Water

4150 Avalon Pkwy.

(678) 248-5215 www.everythingbutwater.com

Express

1172 N Point Circle (770) 751-1578 www.express.com

Fab’rik

5150 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 248-5562 www.fabrikstyle.com

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1000 N Point Circle (770) 664-7088 www.famousfootwear.com 1000 North Point Cir. (770) 346-9880 www.flipflopshops.com 1000 N Point Circle (678) 240-0646 www.forever21.com 4175 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 248-5506 1190 N Point Circle (678) 319-0331 www.francescas.com

Free People

3160 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 248-5536 www.freepeople.com

GAP

2150 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 389-4218 www.gap.com

H&M

1081 N Point Circle (770) 475-1604 www.hm.com

Hat Shack

2120 N Point Circle (770) 410-9013 www.lids.com

Hollister

1000 N Point Circle (678) 762-9187 www.hollisterco.com

Honey and Hazel Boutique 7391 North Point Pkwy.

(678) 585-0065 www.shophoneyandhazel.com

Hot Topic

1000 N Point Circle (770) 619-1280 www.hottopic.com

shopping J.Crew

3170 Avalon Blvd.

(770) 765-1000 1038 N Point Circle (678) 526-6861 www.jcrew.com

J.Jill

6145 Avalon Blvd (678) 368-4023 www.jjill.com

J.McLaughlin

5170 Avalon Boulevard (678) 248-5559 www.jmclaughlin.com

JCPenney

2000 N Point Circle (770) 475-9850 www.jcpenney.com

Johnny Was

5165 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 254-0623 www.johnnywas.com

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers 7300 North Point Pkwy.

(678) 366-2336 www.josbank.com 2116 N Point Circle (770) 754-1433 www.journeys.com

KnowStyle

1000 N Point Circle (678) 319-0909 www.knowstyleusa.com

Leather N Pearle

35 Milton Avenue (678) 694-1781 www.leathernpearle.com

Lenscrafters

4190 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 534-2253 1154 N Point Circle (770) 667-8800 www.lenscrafters.com

Leonisa

1144 N Point Circle (678) 624-4774 www.leonisa.com

Lorelai’s

7300 N Point Pkwy.

(678) 359-6401 www.lorelais.com

Lou & Grey

6150 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 248-5542 www.louandgrey.com

Ross

Macy’s

Sage Fashion Wisdom

5000 N Point Circle (770) 410-2600 www.macys.com

4170 Avalon Blvd.

(770) 212-0618 www.sageclothing.com

Madewell

Sears

5130 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 254-0700 www.madewell.com

6000 N Point Circle (770) 667-6700 www.sears.com

Marshalls

Sis & Moon’s

6320 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 667-3495 www.marshallsonline.com

24 Milton Ave. (404) 414-8750 Find them on Facebook

Marmi

Skechers

1036 N Point Circle (770) 442-1730 www.luckybrand.com

2200 Avalon Blvd.

(770) 263-9516 www.marmishoes.com

Michael Kors

1000 N Point Circle (678) 339-0792 www.michaelkors.com

New York & Company 1000 N Point Circle (770) 475-2047 www.nyandcompany.com

Nordstrom Rack

6200 North Point Pkwy.

(678) 281-6660 www.nordstromrack.com

NYS Collection

1000 N Point Circle (770) 664-6745 www.nyscollection.com

Oakley

1000 N Point Circle (770) 663-4764 www.oakley.com

Old Navy

6100 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 772-6660 www.oldnavy.com

PacSun

2076 N Point Circle (770) 410-1113 www.pacsun.com

Payless Shoes

6120 North Point Pkwy.

(678) 566-0099 www.payless.com

Peter Millar

5180 Avalon Blvd.

(470) 485-1400 www.petermillar.com

ALPHARETTA GUIDEBOOK

7111 North Point Pkwy.

(678) 366-9609 www.rossstores.com

1000 N Point Circle (770) 667-2253 www.skechers.com

Soft Surroundings

3100 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 323-4765 www.softsurroundings.com

Soma Intimates 7300 N Point Pkwy (770) 664-8902 www.soma.com

stay & play

Journeys

Lucky Brand

Stein Mart

6290 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 754-6616 www.steinmart.com

Sunglass Hut

1000 N Point Circle (770) 740-9146 3135 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 245-6393 www.sunglasshut.com

Swim n’ Sport

1158 N Point Circle (770) 772-0064 www.swimnsport.com

Talbots

7300 North Point Pkwy.

(678) 297-9600 www.talbots.com

Tilly’s

2164 N Point Circle (770) 5569-0184 www.tillys.com

TJ Maxx

7631 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 640-0398 www.tjmaxx.tjx.com

Tommy Bahama

6130 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 248-5161 www.tommybahama.com

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shopping Torrid

1000 N Point Circle (678) 366-0662 www.torrid.com

Tryst Boutique

12315 Crabapple Rd., Suite 122-A2 (404) 826-1080 Find them on Facebook!

UB4Me Apparel

2 Milton Ave. (877) 963-4483 www.ub4meapparel.com

Vans

1000 N Point Circle (779) 664-2303 www.vans.com

Versona Accessories

7300 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 521-0284 www.versonaaccessories.com

Victoria’s Secret

11350 Haynes Bridge Rd. (770) 667-5537 www.victoriassecret.com

stay & play

Vineyard Vines

5140 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 248-5155 www.vineyardvines.com

Von Maur

4000 N Point Circle (678) 339-9988 www.vonmaur.com

White House/Black Market 2132 N Point Circle (770) 360-9078 www.whitehouseblackmarket.com

Windsor

1000 N Point Circle (770) 450-1556 www.windsorstore.com

Zumiez

1000 N Point Circle (678) 566-1660 www.zumiez.com

Arts All Fired Up

53 South Main Street 770-740-7800 www.allfiredupinc.com

Chic Evolution in Art 29 Milton Avenue (470) 375-3468 www.chic-art.net

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Othels Art Gallery and School of Art 11775 Northfall Ln. (S. Main Street) Suite 102 & 202 (404) 955-5521 www.othelsart.com

Abercrombie Kids

1000 North Point Circle (678) 762-1922 www.abercrombiekids.com

Out of the Box Art Studio 11940 Alpharetta Hwy. 678-867-7713 www.outoftheboxartstudio.com

American Girl Boutique 1202 North Point Circle (877) 247-5223 www.americangirl.com

Sedgwick Gallery

61 Roswell St. (404) 296-0612 www.sedgwickgallery.com

Babies R Us

The Treehouse at Sis & Moon’s 24 Milton Ave. (404) 414-8750 www.treehousegallery.weebly.com

Books/Music Ave Maria Gifts & Books 356 South Main St., Suite D (770) 569-9094 www.ave-maria.com

Barnes & Noble

7660 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 993-8340 www.barnesandnoble.com

Beau Vinci Violins

116 North Main St. (678) 691-2394 www.beauvinciviolins.com

Family Christian

6350 North Point Pkwy., Suite 610 (770) 346-0921 www.familychristian.com

Guitar Center

970 North Point Dr., Suite A120 (678) 893-0870 www.guitarcenter.com

Ken Stanton Music

6010 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 670-4424 www.kenstanton.com

Music and Arts

7331 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 993-4428 www.musicarts.com

The School Box

6270 North Point Pkwy., Suite 340 (770) 998-7979 www.schoolbox.com

Steinway Piano Gallery

5950 North Point Pkwy., Suite 130 (770) 777-1300 www.steinwaypianogalleries.com

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Children’s Apparel

6380 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 752-9000 www.babiesrus.com

Buy Buy Baby

7121 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 475-0633 www.buybuybaby.com

Carter’s

6120 North Point Pkwy., Suite 120 (700) 360-7929 www.carters.com

Crazy 8

6270 North Point Pkwy., Suite 330 (770) 569-1402 www.crazy8.com

Disney Store

1142 North Point Circle (770) 667-1661 www.disneystore.com

GAP Kids

2150 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 389-4218 www.gap.com

Gymboree

4140 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 248-5246 www.gymboree.com

Janie and Jack

4110 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 248-5249 www.janieandjack.com

Justice and Brothers 2172 North Point Circle (770) 772-9527 www.shopjustice.com

Stride Rite

2122 North Point Circle (770) 751-9919 www.striderite.com

The Children’s Place 2034 North Point Circle 770-521-9065 www.childrensplace.com

shopping Electronics Apple

1040 N Point Circle (770) 754-3992 www.apple.com

Best Buy

975 North Point Dr. (678) 339-1321 www.bestbuy.com

HH Gregg

5530 Windward Pkwy.

(678) 867-2015 www.hhgregg.com

Microsoft

1000 N Point Circle (855) 270-6581 www.microsoft.com

Florist/Garden Alpharetta Flower Market 100 North Main St. (770) 475-2341 www.natures-rainbow.com

Florist at Windward

Not Just Flowers

363 South Main St. (770) 664-6296 Find them on Facebook

Rogers Florist

221 South Main St. (770) 475-7836 www.rogersflorist.net

WOW Floral Design Studio

2225 Old Milton Pkwy., Suite 500 (770) 569-4141 www.wowfloraldesign.com

Grocery - Gourmet Amy’s Natural Foods

10591 Old Alabama Connector (770) 998-9500 www.amysnaturalfoods.com

Coisas do Brasil

4055 Old Milton Pkwy.

(678) 867-2115 www.coisasdobrasil.net

Costco

2855 Jordan Court (678) 823-4950 www.costco.com

3175 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 248-5217 www.fuzziwigscandyfactory.com

GNC

1223 N Point Circle (770) 410-0266 12850 Highway 9 N (770) 777-7780 www.gnc.com

Godiva Chocolatier 2134 N Point Circle (770) 442-8670 www.godiva.com

Heavenly Gourmet Popcorn 875 North Main St., Suite 305 (770) 442-5056 www.hgpopcorn.com

India Plaza

2905 Jordan Ct. (678) 867-0388 www.indiaplazallc.com

International Gourmet Food 222 South Main St. (678) 566-1391 www.igfstore.com

Whole Foods Market Avalon 2800 Old Milton Pkwy.

(678) 534-3138 www.wholefoodsmarket.com

Home Furnishings American Backyard

955 North Point Dr. (770) 754-5750 www.americanbackyard.com

Arhaus

2830 Old Milton Pkwy (678) 248-5522 www.arhaus.com

The Container Store 2740 Old Milton Pkwy.

(470) 235-6390 www.containerstore.com

Crate & Barrel

1110 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 254-0435 www.crateandbarrel.com

Ethan Allen

6800 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 664-9770 www.ethanallen.com

stay & play

5530 Windward Pkwy.

(770) 664-6111 www.windwardflorist.com

Fuzziwig’s Candy Factory

Kroger

12870 Cumming Hwy. (770) 772-3699 www.kroger.com

M Chocolat

3960 Old Milton Pkwy., Suite 200 (770) 777-1780 www.mchocolat.com

Neighborhood Market by Walmart 11770 Haynes Bridge Rd. (678) 393-6300 www.walmart.com

Publix

4305 State Bridge Rd. (770) 751-8560 11800 Haynes Bridge Rd. (770) 752-4960 www.publix.com

Sam’s Club

10600 Davis Dr. (770) 992-2252 www.samsclub.com

Spices Hut

4150 Old Milton Pkwy., Suite 124 (770) 410-9477 www.spiceshut.com

Teavana

1136 N Point Circle (770) 410-5881 www.teavana.com

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shopping Green Bean Exchange

Karen’s Fabrics

Loretta’s Interior Design LLC

Havertys Furniture Company

Kettle & Grates Inc.

Macy’s Furniture

Home Expressions Interiors

by Laura Bloom

Kirkland’s

Marty Mason Collected Home

La-Z-Boy

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams

La Bella Maison

North Point Rugs

Laura Ramsey Interior Design

Pier 1 Imports

Leather Creations

Pottery Barn

230 South Main St. (678) 867-2326 www.thegreenbeanexchange.com 6731 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 442-2810 www.havertys.com

5530 Windward Pkwy.

(678) 242-0480 www.homeexpressionsinteriors.com

Home Fashion Interiors 793 North Main St. (770) 664-9544 www.homefashioncenter.com

Home Goods

7491 North Point Pkwy., Suite 100 (770) 642-1514 www.homegoods.com

Isabella Bleu

stay & play

500 N Main St. (770) 609-6461 www.isabellableu.com

JCPenney

2000 N Point Circle (770) 475-9850 www.jcpenney.com

23 South Main St. (770) 664-4090 www.karensfabrics.com 1815 Hembree Rd., Suite 204 (678) 762-0004 www.kettleandgrates.com 6350 North Point Pkwy., Suite 600 (678) 399-0981 www.kirklands.com 6751 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 831-5586 www.la-z-boy.com 20 Milton Ave. (770) 609-6182 www.labellahomedecoralpharetta.com 212 South Main St. (770) 475-2085 www.lauraramseyinteriors.com

6380 South Main St. (770) 521-6600 www.leathercreationsfurniture.com

12850 Hwy. 9, Suite 600-345 (678) 624-1760 www.classic-chairs.com 7231 North Point Pkwy.

(678) 795-2512 www.furniture.macys.com 30 North Main St. (770) 442-1315 www.mmcollectedhome.com 5185 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 248-5185 www.mgbwhome.com

1224 N Point Circle (770) 777-7437 www.northpointrugs.com 6551 North Point Pkwy.

(678) 297-2998 www.pier1.com 2070 North Point Circle 678-624-9974 www.potterybarn.com

Pottery Barn Kids

3120 Avalon Blvd.

678-248-5563 www.potterybarnkids.com

Queen of Hearts Antiques & Interiors

Isabella Bleu is a unique lifestyle store offering beautiful adornments for you and your home. Our shop is filled with a carefully selected collection of clothing, gifts, jewelry, bath & body products, furnishings, and home décor. Whether your style is romantic, rustic, modern or hip… You will find it all at Isabella Bleu.

670 North Main St. (678) 297-7571 www.queenofheartsantiques-interiors.com

Rooms to Go

10845 Haynes Bridge Road (770) 664-0100 www.roomstogo.com

Sears

6000 N Point Circle (770) 667-6700 www.sears.com

Sleep Number

2128 N Point Circle (770) 663-0626 www.sleepnumber.com

The Porch on South Main With 2 Alpharetta Locations:

531 South Main St. (770) 686-3794 www.theporchonsouthmain.com

Thomasville

310 North Point Cir. (770) 475-4733 www.thomasville.com

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shopping West Elm

6160 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 248-5547 www.westelm.com

White Dog Décor at the Cotton House 21 Milton Ave. (770) 733-1790 www.whitedogdecor.com

Jewelry Be Jewel

5530 Windward Parkway (678) 366-9595

Claire’s

2174 N Point Circle (770) 667-9271 www.claires.com

Forever Gems

41 Milton Ave., Suite 101A (678) 566-0900 www.forevergemsusa.com

Helzberg Diamonds

1126 N Point Circle (770) 753-9496 www.personaltouchjewelry.com

Sabri Guven

2225 Old Milton Pkwy.

(770) 777-4800 www.sabriguvenfinejewelers.com

Shane Company

10885 Haynes Bridge Rd. (678) 393-0701 www.shaneco.com

Spas Alpharetta LifeSpa

Located in Life Time Fitness 855 North Point Pkwy.

(678) 327-2624 www.lifetimefitness.com/lifespa/

Aria Salon

10 Roswell St., Ste. 100 (770) 475-8111 www.ariasalons.com

Borrelli’s Salon

131 S Main St., Suite C (770) 772-0009 www.borrellissalon.com

Iroff and Son Jewelers

Cabana Salon

65 Roswell St., #400 (678) 310-3885 www.visitcabana.com

Drybar

4155 Avalon Blvd.

(404) 382-5310 www.thedrybar.com

Exhale

5192 Avalon Blvd.

(770) 282-3073 www.exhalespa.com

KC Groomers & Beauty Bar 11775 Northfall Lane (678) 580-5162 www.kcgroomers.com

M Salon and Spa

12850 Hwy. 9 N., Suite 300 (678) 297-1800 www.themsalonandspa.com

Massage Envy

5530 Windward Pkwy., Bldg G Suite 1050 (678) 336-1280 www.massageenvy.com

Merle Norman

1000 N Point Circle (770)740-1993 www.merlenorman.com

stay & play

1000 N Point Circle (770) 667-1762 www.helzberg.com

Personal Touch Jewelry and Repair

3960 Old Milton Pkwy., Suite 300 (770) 751-7222 www.iroff.com

James Avery

1000 N Point Circle, # 1188 (770) 594-9993 www.jamesavery.com

Kay Jewelers

2156 N Point Circle, # 2158 (770) 521-9535 www.kay.com

Kendra Scott

3150 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 392-3886 www.kendrascott.com

Master Jewelers

2150 N Point Cir (770) 410-1119 www.themasterjewelers.com

Mayors Jewelers 1126 N Point Circle (770) 667-1887 www.mayors.com

Pandora

1000 N Point Circle, # 2061 (678) 624-7767 www.pandora.net

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shopping Mezz Spa

Brookstone

Tresor Rare

Natural Body

Church Street Cottage

Tumi

Comeback Vinyl

White Barn

The Cosmetic Market

Yankee Candle Company

INK Paper & Gifts

Zenthropologi

52-A North Main St. (770) 557-1988 www.mezzspa.com 7300 North Point Pkwy.

(678) 319-0008 www.naturalbody.com

Nirvana Med Spa & Laser Centre 4380 Kimball Bridge Rd. (678) 256-6320 www.nirvanalasercentre.com

Opulence Nail Bar & Boutique 3710 Old Milton Pkwy.

(770) 674-0631 www.opulencenailboutique.com

Regis Salon

2146 N Point Circle (770) 740-0893 www.regissalons.com

Solera Salon & Spa 1655 Mansell Rd. (678) 585-0700 www.solerasalon.com

stay & play

Spa Sydell

10593 Old Alabama Connector Rd. (770) 552-1880 www.spasydell.com

TONI&GUY

1097 N Point Circle (678) 624-9860 www.toniguy.com

Van Michael

3155 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 987-3678 www.vanmichael.com

Youthtopia Medspa

3665 Old Milton Pkwy.

(770) 772-4806 www.youthtopiamedspa.com

Specialty/Gifts Amy’s Hallmark

7331 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 643-0701 www.hallmark.com

Aveda

1040 N Point Circle (770) 740-9273 www.aveda.com

Bare Escentuals

1000 N Point Circle (770) 754-0247 www.bareescentuals.com

Bath and Body Works

2040 N Point Circle (770) 667-3633 www.bathandbodyworks.com

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1194 N Point Circle (770) 442-8851 www.brookstone.com 37 Church Street (404) 834-2515 www.cloudwalk.org/church-st-cottage 520 South Main Street (678) 580-0583 www.comebackvinyl.com 3130 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 894-4012 www.thecosmeticmarket.com 7300 N Point Pkwy., Suite 101 (770) 751-6622 Find them on Facebook!

Jan’s Hallmark

12850 Hwy. 9 N. (770) 346-9050 www.jansadvantage.com

L'Occitane

3140 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 248-5237 www.loccitane.com

Mori Luggage & Gifts 1216 N Point Circle (770) 667-9177 www.moriluggage.com

Olde South Charm

348B South Main St. (404) 886-2691 Find them on Facebook!

Paper Source

4160 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 248-5507 www.papersource.com

Party City

6110 North Point Pkwy.

(678) 297-9322 www.partycity.com

Sephora

1000 N Point Circle (770) 475-4874 www.sephora.com

Spencers Gifts

2216 N Point Circle (770) 442-5829 www.spencersonline.com

Things Remembered

2012 N Point Circle (770) 343-8836 www.thingsremembered.com

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1000 N Point Circle (770) 740-9273 www.tresor-rare.com 5175 Avalon Blvd., Suite 5075 (678) 248-5530 www.tumi.com 1000 N Point Circle (770) 569-4973 www.whitebarn.com 2118 N Point Circle (678) 319-9733 www.yankeecandle.com 41 Milton Ave. (404) 539-6172 www.zenthropologi.com

Sports/Fitness Alpharetta Outfitters

79 South Main St. (678) 762-0027 www.alpharettaoutfitters.com

Athleta

6120 Avalon Blvd.

(770) 410-1686 www.athleta.net

Atlanta Saddlery

1600 South Main St. (800) 356-7203 www.atlantasadlery.com

Big Peach Running Co.

5530 Windward Pkwy.

(678) 739-4616 www.bigpeachrunningco.com

Champs Sports

1010 N Point Circle (770) 667-8881 www.champssports.com

College Station

1000 N Point Circle (678) 566-6988

Columbia Sportswear 4120 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 248-5166 www.columbia.com

Dick’s Sporting Goods

6440 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 521-1195 www.dickssportinggoods.com

Dover Saddlery

670 North Main St., Suite 112 (770) 777-1952 www.doversaddlery.com

shopping Endurance House

11800 Haynes Bridge Rd., Suite 1 (470) 375-7786 www.endurancehouseatlanta.com

Finish Line

1224 N Point Circle (770) 667-1257 www.finsihline.com

Kinnucan’s Specialty Outfitters 5110 Avalon Blvd.

678-248-5559 www.kinnucans.com

Lululemon Athletica 5120 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 248-5492 www.lululemon.com

New Balance Atlanta

7300 North Point Pkwy., Suite 104b (678) 867-0035 www.newbalance.com

Orvis

6140 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 367-4767 www.orvis.com

REI

Road Runner Sports

2140 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 248-5205 www.roadrunnersports.com

Sports Authority

7461 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 518-3303 www.sportsauthority.com

Trader Golf

217 North Main St. (770) 569-2005 www.tradergolf.com

Toys/Hobbies American Girl

North Point Mall 1202 North Point Cir. (877) 247-5223 www.americangirl.com

1198 N Point Circle (678) 339-9999 5230 Windward Pkwy.

(770) 667-0154 www.gamestop.com

Dokimeki Japan

1000 N Point Circle (678) 393-7030 Find them on Facebook!

7300 North Point Pkwy.

(678) 366-2336 www.josbank.com

Men’s Wearhouse and Tux

965 North Point Dr. (770) 475-5454 www.joann.com

1000 North Point Cir., Suite 1222 (770) 740-0742 6012 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 521-1002 www.menswearhouse.com

Learning Express Toys

Savvi Formalwear

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft

7300 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 740-1523 www.learningexpress.com

The LEGO Store

1000 N Point Circle (770) 569-0673 www.lego.com

1098 North Point Cir. (770) 667-1888 www.savviformalwear.com

Treasures Formals & Bridal 7300 N Point Pkwy., Suite 123 (770) 587-0221 www.treasuresformals.com

Michael’s

7491 North Point Pkwy.

(678) 722-0036 www.michaels.com

My Toy Chest

1000 N Point Circle (770) 777-0222 www.my-toy-chest.com

Toys R Us

7731 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 518-9188 www.toysrus.com

Upscale Resale Couture Consigner

488 North Main St., Ste 105 (678) 242-0000 www.thecoutureconsigner.com

Designer Consigner

670 North Main St. (770) 777-0032 www.designer-consigner.net

The Drake Closet

26 Roswell St. (678) 319-1410 www.thedrakehouse.org/the-drake-closet

ReOwn Consignment

380 South Main St. (770) 754-0065 www.reownalpharetta.com

Build-A-Bear

1092 N Point Circle (770) 442-0900 www.buildabear.com

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers

Wine, Spirits & Cigars Cigars Plus

4055 Old Milton Pkwy.

(678) 339-0803

Cutters Cigar Emporium

5530 Windward Pkwy., Suite 200b (770) 640-0550 www.cutterscigars.com

stay & play

7531 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 998-2622 www.rei.com

Gamestop

Old Milton Beverage 4045 Old Milton Pkwy.

(678) 393-8988 Find them on Facebook

Red’s Package Store 270 South Main St. (770) 664-7337 Find them on Facebook

Royal Liquor Store

4305 State Bridge Rd., Suite 109 (770) 442-3800 www.royalliquorstore.com

Tinder Box / Vino 100

131 South Main St. (770) 343-8010 www.vino100alpharetta.com

Total Wine & More 380 North Point Cir. (770) 772-0694 www.totalwine.com

Wedding/Formal Atlanta Bride Couture 20 North Main St. (404) 229-8690 www.atlbridecouture.com

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lodging Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta 5750 Windward Parkway, 30005 (770) 754-9600 Comfort Inn 5455 Windward Parkway West, 30004 (770) 664-7997 Courtyard Atlanta Alpharetta 12655 Deerfield Parkway, 30004 (678) 366-3360 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta-Alpharetta 2925 Jordan Court, 30004 (678) 347-0022

stay & play

Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta - Alpharetta 5955 North Point Parkway, 30022 (678) 566-8800 Extended Stay AmericaAtlanta-Alpharetta-Rock Mill Road 1950 Rock Mill Road, 30022 (770) 475-2676

Extended Stay America - Atlanta Alpharetta - Northpoint - East 3331 Old Milton Parkway, 30005 (770) 475-7871

Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Northpoint 10975 Georgia Lane, 30022 (678) 566-3900

Extended Stay America - Atlanta Alpharetta - Northpoint - West 3329 Old Milton Parkway, 30005 (770) 569-1730

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpharetta - Windward Pkwy.

12505 Innovation Way, 30004 (678) 339-0505

Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta Alpharetta 11385 Haynes Bridge Road, 30009 (770) 663-4000

Homewood Suites by Hilton Atlanta-Alpharetta 10775 Davis Drive, 30004 (770) 998-1622

Hampton Inn Alpharetta/Roswell 10740 Westside Way, 30009 (770) 640-5511

Hyatt Place Atlanta/Alpharetta/ North Point Mall 7500 North Point Parkway, 30022 (770) 594-8788

Hampton Inn & Suites Alpharetta 16785 Old Morris Road, 30004 (678) 393-0990 Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta North/Alpharetta 4025 Windward Plaza, 30005 (770) 360-7766

Hyatt Place Atlanta/Alpharetta/ Windward Parkway 5595 Windward Parkway, 30004 (770) 343-9566 La Quinta Inn & Suites Atlanta Alpharetta 1350 North Point Drive, 30022 (770) 754-7800

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lodging Residence Inn Atlanta Alpharetta/ North Point Mall 1325 North Point Drive, 30022 (770) 587-1151

Comfort Inn – Alpharetta

Residence Inn Atlanta Alpharetta/Windward 5465 Windward Parkway West, 30004 (770) 664-0664 Staybridge Suites AlpharettaNorth Point 3980 North Point Parkway, 30005 (770) 569-7200 TownePlace Suites Atlanta Alpharetta 7925 Westside Parkway, 30009 (770) 664-1300

Located in the heart of Alpharetta Easy Access to GA-400 and area fine restaurants

Wingate by Wyndham Alpharetta 1005 Kingswood Place, 30009 (770) 649-0955

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Complimentary High Speed Internet Microwave & Refrigerator in All Rooms

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ALPHARETTA [ The Technology City of the South ]

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throughout town, creating an ideal environment for tech companies. We could say “and the rest is history,” but that would imply that we’ve reached a stopping point—in fact, we’re just getting started. We’re home to 12 data centers and more than 600 tech companies, ready to meet your needs, we’re eager to see who joins us for the next chapter of our city’s future. If you’re expanding your business, or starting a new one, Alpharetta is ready to work.

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Alpharetta has been a central hub for new and relocating technology companies and is home to over one quarter of metro Atlanta’s top 25 technology employers. For technology networking opportunities see: •

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Alpharetta seeks to be a magnet for new endeavors by providing an environment that is business friendly and encourages productivity and prosperity, thereby enhancing its economic vitality.

One of the most appealing cities in the Southeast – Alpharetta has retained and attracted businesses with increasing success. Business friendly leadership ensures we enhance our community with creative new, mixed use developments like Avalon that reflect our unique sensibility and retain our character. It’s a winning formula.

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ATC Innovation Center. It is located at 2970 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta (behind the firehouse).

What is the Alpharetta Technology Commission (ATC)?

The ATC, the first organization of its kind in Georgia, was established in 2012 by the City of Alpharetta. Comprised of Alpharetta’s leading technology companies, both large and small, the members are charged with identifying and pursuing key investment opportunities and policy decisions for Alpharetta’s technology companies and its burgeoning technology industry.

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The City of Alpharetta is home to nearly 600 technology companies making up 35% of Where Georgia Leads technology companies. The city also houses over a quarter of Metro Atlanta’s top 25 technology employers resulting in the city’s daytime working population exceeding that of residents. With one the most robust and redundant fiber and power fiber infrastructure networks in the south east, Alpharetta has been a central hub for new and relocating technology companies. To continue to foster this growth, in early 2015, the ATC recruited Mark Hubbard as the organization’s first CEO.

ATC Innovation Center In January of 2015, the Alpharetta City Council voted unanimously to provide the ATC with access to a City building to further the nonprofit’s service within the business community. ‘When Alpharetta’s new City Hall opened at the end of 2014, the building which previously housed the Finance Department and Fire Marshall Office became available’ noted Mark Hubbard, CEO of the ATC. ‘We are thrilled and honored to be able to utilize this asset to create a center of gravity for innovation in the region.’ Numerous technology focused organizations will have a presence at the ATC Innovation Center including ATDC, the Greater Alpharetta Tech Network, TAG, the Green Chamber of the South Greenhouse, Tech Talent South, Emergence Healthcare Accelerator, Kids4Coding, and many more. In addition, Alpharetta based tech companies such as Basecamp Networks, Juice Analytics and many local entrepreneurs will co-locate in the space. Business owners wishing to explore participation in programming or the opportunity to office or co-work in the space can contact Mr. Hubbard directly at mark@alpharettatech.org.

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• Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC)

• LexisNexis

• Edge Solutions

• Microsoft

• Georgia Power

• Priority Payment Systems

• Greater Alpharetta Tech Network

• Pyramid Consulting, Inc.

• Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce

• Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce

• Gwinnett Technical College

• Technology Association of Georgia

• Hewlett-Packard

• ThyssenKrupp IT Services

• Jackson Healthcare

• Verint Systems

• Lancope

• Verizon Wireless

• McKesson

• Siemens Industry, Inc.

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awards & certificates Alpharetta has been selected as America’s 7th Friendliest Town

by Forbes

Alpharetta is the Sixth Fastest Growing City in the Country Alpharetta is the 6th-fastest growing city in the country, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau figures. Alpharetta is the only Georgia city on the agency’s top 15 list. The latest Census information looks at cities with a population of more than 50,000 in the years 2011 and 2012. During that time, Alpharetta’s population rose by nearly 4.5 percent to about 62,000. “We’re building up our businesses and our economic development efforts. And at the same time, we’re building up our community, and both of those are working really well together,” says Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle.

Certificate of Achievement For Excellence in Financial Reporting

Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Atlanta’s Healthiest Employer In the medium sized category for the 2nd consecutive year. This award recognizes organizations that are committed to creating a healthy workplace.

Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting For Fiscal Year 2012 from the GFOA. This award program recognizes those governments that produce high quality Popular Annual Financial Reports (a.k.a. Annual Citizens Report) specifically designed to be readily accessible and easily understandable to the general public and other interested parties without a background in public finance.

Distinguished Budget Presentation Award For Fiscal Year 2013 from the GFOA. This award program recognizes those governments that prepare budget documents of the very highest quality that reflect both the guidelines established by the National Advisory Council on State and Local Budgeting and the GFOA’s recommended practices on budgeting.

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For 2013 from the National Procurement Institute, Inc. This prestigious award is earned by those organizations that demonstrate excellence by obtaining a high score based on standardized criteria.

The criteria are designed to measure innovation, professionalism, productivity, e-procurement, and leadership attributes of the procurement organization.

Green Communities Gold Certification

From the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), which is the highest level of certification for conserving energy, investing in renewable energy, conserving water, conserving fuel, reducing waste, as well as protecting and restoring the community’s natural resources. Alpharetta is the first city in the State to receive the Gold Level Green Communities certification.

Georgia Recreation and Parks Association (GRPA) 2013 Agency of the Year

For populations 50,001-80,000, to recognize exemplary agencies who have made significant contributions to the field of recreation, park and leisure related services.

2013 Georgia Partnership’s Transportation Quality Award for Intersection Design/Traffic Safety

For the Douglas Road Roundabout project.

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Forbes teamed up with Nextdoor.com, a San Francisco based social network for neighborhoods, to assess 500 small metro areas with populations between 5,500 and 150,000. Using data from the U.S. Census, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Chronicle of Philanthropy, and City Data.com, towns were ranked based on four data points: percentage of owner-occupied homes (studies have shown a direct correlation between homeownership and neighborhood stability); the crime rate; charitable giving; and the percentage of college graduates (research has found that college-educated folks typically display more civic engagement, with higher rates of voting and volunteering). Alpharetta highlights cited by Forbes include high charitable giving and high neighborhood engagement. The Taste of Alpharetta is cited as a signature neighborhood event.

For Fiscal Year 2012 from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). This award program recognizes those governments that go beyond the minimum requirements of generally accepted accounting principles to prepare Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFR) that represent the spirit of transparency and full disclosure.

Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award

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Downtown Alpharetta: The City’s Eclectic Heart

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mong the technology campuses and groomed, upscale neighborhoods for which Alpharetta is known, one finds a charming area of small shops and an emerging culinary scene that is becoming a destination in its own right. Welcome to Downtown Alpharetta.

For many years, while the rest of Alpharetta grew and prospered, Downtown Alpharetta remained a diamond in the rough. With only a handful of shops and restaurants, these few blocks in the heart of the community went largely unnoticed by most residents and passersby. “If you look for commonalities among truly successful communities, the one thing that all great cities share is a vibrant, thriving downtown” states Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle. “We knew that, for all of Alpharetta’s success, we would not truly reach our potential until Downtown Alpharetta became a place that everyone was talking about and where they wanted to be.”

So city leaders set about to create a transformation that is now well under way. In December of 2014 the City of Alpharetta opened the doors to its new City Hall, surrounded by a new 5-acre park, a town green, and a 450-space public parking deck. Summer 2015 brought a new public library. .And the City is now working with a team of developers to complete the vision for the 26 acre City Center, bringing shops, restaurants, offices, and housing to become the cornerstone of a lively and progressive downtown.

Morris & Fellows will develop restaurants and bistros surrounding the historic Jones House along Main Street, and a collection of boutiques

lining the internal streets beneath executive offices developed by MidCity Real Estate Partners and multi-family housing developed

by South City Partners. The restaurant district will feature outdoor dining on rooftop terraces, and patios surrounded by gardens or tucked beneath the ancient oaks. Large open areas for the community to gather will incorporate flower gardens, seating areas, arbor swings and public art. Hedgewood Homes will build a village-style neighborhood adjacent to the city’s new 5 acre park, and commemorating the English country houses of the early 20th century. The homes will surround a pond ringed by a new multi-use trail system that will help to create a walkable downtown.

Design of the project is based upon historical precedent, using old-world techniques of classical architecture and landcsape design to bring a human scale and rich texture to the buildings and people spaces. Building sizes, heights, materials and colors vary, as they would in a downtown built over time.

Storefronts will be handcrafted to reflect the personality of the shops within. Sidewalks are wide and detailed with seating, shade and garden areas.

Alpharetta City Center will be the jewel of metro Atlanta’s north arc, and is already attracting an economic boom to downtown.

Over 850 new homes have been announced within a 5 minute walk. The city can look forward to a strong beating heart and vibrant marketplace as its citizens can now make the choice to live, work, shop, dine, walk, bike and play downtown.

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Infusing resort-level hospitality throughout a walkable community of shopping, dining, living, working, and entertaining, all in the heart of Alpharetta.

Avalon: A new experience

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valon is a new experience in the timeless art of living well. Since opening in October 2014, Avalon has quickly become the talk of metro Atlanta and a must-experience destination for Alpharetta visitors.

The sustainably designed, 86-acre development has more than 500,000 square feet of retail, the most talked about restaurants in town, a 12-screen all premium theater, Class A office, singlefamily residences and luxury rental homes. Perhaps most important is the resort-level hospitality that is infused through the property. It’s more than just another place to go, it’s a place to be — a hub of local art, music and activity.

Avalon’s restaurants are among the top-rated in the city.

Many are chef-driven concepts including Steve Palmer’s Colletta and Oak Steakhouse, Ford Fry’s The El Felix and Giovanni Di Palma’s Antico Pizza. And to top it off, Avalon has an open container policy that allows guests to take a togo beverage and stroll the property.

Avalon has cemented its status as a “third place” for guests – a place to come enjoy time with friends and family outside of work and home. There is always something going on at Avalon, creating a sense of energy from early in the morning until well past sunset.

“We’ve designed Avalon’s Plaza to host a variety of experiences from yoga classes to children’s themed programming to outdoor concerts,” said Liz Gillespie, vice president of marketing for North American Properties (NAP).

“We’re excited to move forward with Phase II, bringing more best-in-class retail and an unmatched hotel experience to this award-winning destination.”

Development for Phase II is well underway and will include The Hotel at Avalon, an Autograph Collection Hotel with 330

Phase II will open in Spring 2017 and the hotel will be ready for guests in early 2018, so be sure to come back soon.

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American Threads Anthropologie Arhaus Athleta AYA Medical Spa Banana Republic BCBGMaxazria Bonobos Calypso St. Barth Columbia PFG The Container Store The Cosmetic Market Crate & Barrel Destination Maternity Drybar Everything But Water Exhale Fab’rik Flywheel Francesca’s Free People Fuzziwig’s Candy Factory Gap Gymboree J. Crew

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J. Jill J. McLaughlin Janie and Jack Johnny Was Kendra Scott Kinnucan’s L’Occitane LensCrafters Lou & Grey Lululemon Madewell Marmi Mitchell Gold + Bob Wiliams Orvis Paper Source Parisian Nail Salon Peter Millar PNC Pottery Barn Kids Pretty & Chic Regal Cinemas Roadrunner Sports Sage Southern Culture Soft Surroundings

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Avalon has won several prestigious awards including ULI Atlanta’s Project of the Year and Atlanta Magazine’s Best of Atlanta award. Atlanta Magazine said, “The Alpharetta development is a well-curated mix of retailers for every kind of shopper: Lululemon for the fashionable and fit, BCBGMaxazria for the prom-going teen, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams for the new homeowner...”

rooms, and the 74,000-square-foot Alpharetta Conference Center, offering both business executives and leisure travelers an immersive, hospitality-driven experience. An exclusive bar and restaurant are also planned for The Hotel. Avalon Phase II will bring an additional 88,000 square feet of retail to Avalon, including a beer garden from Hop City and The Spotted Trotter, Urban Outfitters, Brooks Brothers and local, chef-driven restaurant Brine Fish House.

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Breakfast Networking Meet other business professionals at our monthly Breakfast Networking meetings which are held the first Tuesday of each month. The meetings allow members and potential members an opportunity to present information about their businesses. The fee is $10 for members and $15 for non-members/ guests. Mark your calendars to join us at 7:30 AM each month at Smokejack BBQ, 29 South Main Street, Alpharetta.

Par 3 Golf Challenge Our Par 3 Golf Challenge is held in the late summer. This is an opportunity to socialize with friends and business associates. The 2016 event will be held on July 28 at River Pines Golf Club followed by the monthly ABA Membership meeting. More details can be found on our website.

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State of the City Address and Mayor’s Breakfast The annual State of the City Address and Mayor’s Breakfast is held each year. Organized by the Alpharetta Business Association, Mayor David Belle Isle comments and reflects on the past year and addresses plans for the new year in the City of Alpharetta. In addition to table sponsorships, individual tickets are available for this event.

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2016 Board of Directors Steve Manley, President

President, Manley Land Design, Inc.

Danny Broadway, Vice President MBA Partner, Advizex Technologies

Brew Moon Festivals Twice a year ABA presents the Brew Moon Festivals, the first Saturday in June and the first Saturday in October. Brew, wine and delicious food from some of Alpharetta’s best restaurants will be available for sale as the city comes together for one big street party! Tables and individual tickets are available for purchase.

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Buddy Gash, Secretary/Treasurer Owner, Picture Framer

Janet Rodgers, Past President

President & CEO, Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau

Carol Anderson-Wood Farmers Market Manager C. Anderson-Wood, LLC

Marvin Austin President, SuperGreen Solutions

Laure Biel Agency Principal, Dykstra & Kemp/ Allstate Insurance Agency

Darren Carter

Business Expo In 2016, ABA will hold their fourth annual ABA Business Expo with over 70 exhibitors and sponsors showcasing their business offerings. The 2016 Business Expo will be Friday, August 26, 2016 at the Atlanta Windward Marriott. Exhibitor information will be available on the ABA website.

11770 Haynes Bridge Road Suite 205, Box 264 Alpharetta, GA 30009 678-865-6608

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Monthly Membership Meetings Each month ABA holds their member meetings on the last Thursday that provide social networking opportunities along with informative programming. Meetings rotate to various member locations in the Alpharetta area. The fee is FREE for members and $10 for non-members/guests. Each meeting is 5:30 – 7:00 PM.

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Business Development Executive, Comcast Business

Alpharetta Farmers Market Named the “Best Saturday Morning Excursion” by Atlanta Magazine, the Alpharetta Farmer’s Market opened for business in 2006. The Market is open to the public and admission is free. Free parking is available throughout downtown Alpharetta.

The 2016 Market opened Saturday, April 16 and runs through October where you can find farmers with fruits, vegetables and natural meats, gardeners with fresh flowers and herbs, and makers of all sorts of edible home goods from yummy desserts and breads to local raw honey and homemade sauces, jellies, and soaps.

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Lara Dolan Realtor, The Craft Dolan Team/Keller Williams

Peg Hussing Owner, EcoShredding Inc.

Alyx Korner Owner, Leather N Pearle

John Ray Owner, Ray Business Advisors/ BookKeeping Express

Assistant to the Board of Directors Diane Lasorda diane@alpharettabusinessassociation.com

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MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY In This Section: • Alphabetical Listing of Alpharetta Business Association Members • Category Listing of Alpharetta Business Association Members • Advertisers’ Index

Alpharetta Bu si n e ss A sso c i a ti o n Alphabetic a l Li sti n g s Endurance House Alpharetta www.endurancehouseatlanta.com

Clothes Horse - Men’s Apparel & Gifts www.clotheshorsemensapparel.com

Envision Office Solutions www.envisionos.com

ATC Innovation Center www.alpharettatech.org

A.C. White Relocations www.acwhite.com

Atlanta Duct Sealing www.atlantaductsealing.com

Acolyte Advisors www.acolyteadvisors.com

Atlanta SOLD Sisters www.atlantasoldsisters.com

ADP www.adp.com/solutions/smallbusiness.aspx

Bank of North Georgia www.bankofnorthgeorgia.com

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage www.MetroAtlantaHomesNow.com

Best Deal Movers www.bestdealmovers.com

Comcast Business www.business.comcast.com

BioSweep of Greater Atlanta www.biosweepga.com

COSTCO www.costco.com

Advanced Cosmetic & Family Dentistry www.acfdga.com Advizex Technologies www.advizex.com AFLAC sandee_carroll@us.aflac.com

Bookkeeping Express/Ray Business Advisors www.ga1.bookkeepingexpress.com

All About People www.allaboutpeople.net

Borrelli’s Salon www.borrellissalon.com

Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau www.awesomealpharetta.com

Briskin, Cross and Sanford, LLC www.briskinlaw.com

Alpharetta Family Dental www.alpharettafamilydental.com Altobeli’s Restaurant and Piano Bar www.altobelis.com American Family Care www.americanfamilycare.com

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Christian Brothers Roofing www. christianbrothersroofingatlanta.com

A Divine Event www.adivineevent.com

American Seniors Association Inc. www.americanseniors.org Anchor Marketing Services Inc. www.anchormarketing.com Apex Signs & Graphics www.apexsigns-ga.com Appen Media Group www.northfulton.com Armistead & Son www.armisteadpaint.com Aspen Limousines of Atlanta LLC www.aspenlimousineofatlanta.com Assurance Financial www.lendtheway.com

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Couch Construction Services LLC www.couchconstructionservices.com Cristomar Fine Rug Cleaning and Repair www.cristomar.com

eSnoreandSleep www.esnoreandsleep.com Evelop Group www.evelopgroup.com Extra Mile Auto Tire & Service LLC www.goodyear.com/ en-US/tire-shop/ Milton+GA+30004+US/000134954 Extraordinaire Affairs and Events LLC www.extraordinaire-affairs.com Family Life Publications www.FamilyLifePublications.com

CrossFit Passion www.passioncrossfit.com

Faux Unlimited www.faux-unlimited.com

Brookdale Roswell www.brookdale.com

Custom Human Resource Solutions www.chrsonline.com

Fidelity Bank - Windward www.lionbank.com

C. Anderson Wood candawood@bellsouth.net

David Weekley Homes www.davidweekleyhomes.com

Forever Gems - Body Hearth and Soul www.forevergemsusa.com

Cahill Productions www.cahill-productions.com

Denice A. Byrd, LLC www.dbyrdlaw.com

Gas South www.gas-south.com

Calvin DuBose - State Farm Agency www.calvindubose.com

Digital First Social Media www.digitalfirstsocialmedia.com

Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce www.gnfcc.com

Caring Angels HomeCare Inc. www.caringangels.com Cartridge World cartridgeworldusa.com/store208 Catalyst Physical Medicine www.catalystphysicalmedicine.com Cause Local www.causelocal.com Ceviche Taqueria & Margarita Bar www.cevichetaqueria.com Choices To You www.choicestoyou.com

Digital Scientists www.digitalscientists.com Donald Mitchell Design donalddesigns@yahoo.com Dreamhouse Painting Inc. www.dreamhousepainting.com DUI Solutions www.duilady.com Dykstra & Kemp Insurance Agency www.dykstraandkempinsurance.com EcoShredding, Inc. www.ecoshredding.com Edward Jones jennifer.heal@edwardjones.com

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Griffin Roofing www.griffinroof.com Gwinnett Technical College www.gwinnetttech.edu Hennessy Transportation & Logistics www.hennessytransportation.com Herbert Legal Group LLC www.herbertlegalgroup.com Hipes & Belle Isle www.hbilawfirm.com HouseMaster www.northatlanta.housemaster.com Ignite Creative Group, LLC www.ignitecreativegrp.com

A l pharetta Busi n e ss A sso c i a ti o n Alp h a b e ti c a l Li sti n g s Integrated Insurance Solutions www.iis-ga.com Integrity Insurance & Financial Services Inc. www.integrityinsurance.net Interactive Marketing www.interactivemarketing.net Iroff & Son Jewelers www.iroff.com It’s My Party Rentals, LLC www.itsmypartyrentals.com

Markley Design Group www.markleydesigngroup.com

Picture Framer jggash@bellsouth.net

State Bank and Trust www.statebt.com

Marquee Events www.marqueeatlanta.com

Pierce Gabriel Partners LLC www.pgp-law.com

Strategic Wealth LLC www.strategic-wealth.com

Mary Kay - Beauty Consultant www.marykay.com/pumpedpchix

Principal Financial Group www.principal.com

Sugar Pie Bakery www.sugar-piebakery.biz

Private Plus Mortgage www.privateplusmortgage.com

SuperGreen Solutions www.supergreensolutions.com

Pro@ctive Advisory My Tax Department LLC www.myproactiveadvisory.com

The Khaki Law Firm LLC www.thekhakilawfirm.com

Mastermind Your Launch www.mastermindyourlaunch.com Mays & Associates smays@maysandassociates.net

JAS Resources www.jasresources.com

McMickle, Kurey & Branch LLP www.mkblawfirm.com

Joel’s Carpet Service joelscarpetservice@yahoo.com

Merrill Lynch www.ml.com

Karen’s Fabrics www.karensfabrics.com

Michaelangelos Sustainable Landscape and Design Center www.landscapesandmore.com

Keller Williams - The Craft Dolan Team www.laradolan.yourkwagent.com Kimley-Horn and Associates www.kimley-horn.com La Casa Italian Grill & Restaurant www.lacasaitaliangrill.com

QloudSecure LLC www.qloudsecure.com

Trotter Holdings Inc. art_trotter@comcast.net

Minuteman Press www.alpharetta-ga. minutemanpress.com

Queen of Hearts Antiques www.queenofheartsantiquesinteriors.com

True Natural Gas www.truenaturalgas.com

Nature’s Veranda www.naturesveranda.com

R&D Mechanical Services Inc. www.randdmechanical.net

Nehemiah Exteriors www.nehemiah.com

North Atlanta Spine www.northatlantaspine.com

Magoon, Freeman, Spain and Jones LLC www.mfsjcpa.com Manley Land Design Inc. www.manleylanddesign.com

North Fulton Compounding Pharmacy www.northfultonrx.com

Refeca Law LLC www.refecalaw.com

Virtual Management Technologies www.vmtech.net

Regions Bank www.regions.com

Voterworkz LLC www.voterworkz.com

Renasant Bank www.renasantbank.com

Wash Me Fast www.washmefast.com

RJD Architect, LLC rjdarchitect@mindspring.com

WellStar North Fulton Hospital www.wellstar.org

North Fulton Wills www.northfultonwills.com

Rodan + Fields www.betsyfechalos.myrandf.biz

North Georgia Promotions www.ngapromotions.com

Secure Life Benefits LLC www.securelifebenefits.com

Nothing Bundt Cakes www.nothingbundtcakes.com

SJ Gorowitz Accounting & Tax Services PC www.sjgorowitz.com

NYR Organic www.susannyr.com Ocean Blue Pools LLC www.oceanbluepoolsllc.com

United Community Bank Mortgage Services www.ucbi.com

Smokejack Southern Grill & BBQ www.smokejackbbq.com

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Latitude 34 Company Communications www.latitude34pr.com

LGE Community Credit Union www.lgeccu.org

The Metropolitan Club www.themetropolitanclub.net Trinity Lifestyles Management www.trinitylifestylesmanagement.com

Netcom PaySystem www.netcompaysystem.com

Leather ‘n Pearle www.leathernpearle.com

Providence Bank www.providencebankga.com

The Mauldin Group Ltd www.themauldingroup.com

Pubman, Inc. www.pubman.net

Lako Family Chiropractic www.lakofamilychiropractic.com

LaVida Massage of Alpharetta www.lavidamassagealpharettaga.com

Proactive Payroll Inc. www.proactivepayroll.com

Wenger Corporation www.wengercorp.com White Dog Décor www.whitedogdecor.com Windward Law Group Inc. www.windwardlaw.com XO Communications www.xo.com

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5815 Windward Parkway, Suite 302 Alpharetta, GA 30005 (404) 287-2627 John Ray jray@raybusinessadvisors.com www.ga1.bookkeepingexpress.com

Magoon, Freeman, Spain and Jones LLC

3600 Mansell Road, Suite 575 Alpharetta, GA 30022 (678) 327-6236 Josh Roper jroper@mfsjcpa.com www.mfsjcpa.com

Mays & Associates

12910 Hwy 9, Suite A Milton, GA 30004 (770) 740-8092 Sharon Mays smays@maysandassociates.net www.maysandassociates.net

Pro@ctive Advisory - My Tax Department LLC

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11770 Haynes Bridge Road, Suite 205, Box 362 Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 664-8583 Mark Wyssbrod mark@myproactiveadvisory.com www.myproactiveadvisory.com

SJ Gorowitz Accounting & Tax Services PC

5755 North Point Parkway, Suite 37 Alpharetta, GA 30022 (770) 740-0797 Ruth Ann Mahoney ruthannm@sjgorowitz.com www.sjgorowitz.com

Advertising, Marketing, Promotions Anchor Marketing Services Inc. 12650 Etris Road Roswell, GA 30075 (770) 587-0017 Heather Demis hdemis@anchormarketing.com www.anchormarketing.com

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Digital First Social Media 2551 Weddington Ridge NE Marietta, GA 30068 (404) 861-7045 Larry Howard Jr. larry@digital1sm.com www.digitalfirstsocialmedia.com

Evelop Group

500 Sun Valley, Suite 4A Roswell, GA 30076 (404) 844-6993 Sasha Cormier sasha.cormier@evelopgroup.com www.evelopgroup.com

Ignite Creative Group, LLC P. O. Box 2078 Cumming, GA 30040 (678) 267-4642 Jeff Mason jeff@ignitecreativegrp.com www.ignitecreativegrp.com

Interactive Marketing

2200 Avalon Blvd., Suite 333C Alpharetta, GA 30009 (404) 987-7010 Rafael Zabala rafael@interactivemarketing.net www.interactivemarketing.net

Latitude 34 Company Communications 840 Nettlebrook Lane Milton, GA 30004 (770) 789-6051 Pat Check pat@latitude34pr.com www.latitude34pr.com

Markley Design Group

12600 Deerfield Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30004 (770) 853-1177 Suzy Markley suzy@markleydesigngroup.com www.markleydesigngroup.com

North Georgia Promotions 4040 Nine McFarland Drive Suite 1200 Alpharetta, GA 30004 Shawn Lafave (770) 710-0467 sales@ngapromotions.com www.ngapromotions.com

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Architectural Design and Building Atlanta Duct Sealing

885 Woodstock Road Suite 430-326 Roswell, GA 30076 (404) 609-0018 Michael Gordy michaelg@atlantaductsealing.com www.atlantaductsealing.com

RJD Architect, LLC

231 Vaughan Drive Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 751-3393 Richard Debban rjdarchitect@mindspring.com

Assisted Living, Adult Day Care and Home Care Brookdale Roswell

1000 Applewood Drive Roswell, GA 30076 (770) 594-4611 Diane Rhea drhea@brookdale.com www.brookdale.com

Caring Angels HomeCare Inc. 1071 Cambridge Square Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 609-6781 Christine Munano christine@caringangelsinc.com www.caringangels.com

Trinity Lifestyles Management

48 Old Roswell Street Alpharetta, GA 30004 (678) 566-0034 Bill Holbrook bholbrook@trinitylifestylesmanagement.com www.trinitylifestylesmanagement.com

Associations and Chambers American Seniors Association Inc.

353 6th Avenue West Bradenton, FL 34205 (800) 951-0017 Mark Wingate mwingate@americanseniors.org www.americanseniors.org

A l pharetta Bus i n e ss A sso c i a ti o n C a te g o r y Li sti n g s Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce

11605 Haynes Bridge Rd., Suite 100 Alpharetta, GA 30009 (678) 397-0554 Kendra Plotkin kplotkin@gnfcc.com www.gnfcc.com

Attorneys Briskin, Cross and Sanford, LLC 1001 Cambridge Square, Suite D Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 410-1555 Michael Cross mcross@briskinlaw.com www.briskinlaw.com

Denice A. Byrd, LLC

11030 Jones Bridge Road, Suite 208 Johns Creek, GA 30022 (470) 330-1238 Denice Byrd denice@dbyrdlaw.com www.dbyrdlaw.com

Herbert Legal Group LLC 1402 Macy Drive Roswell, GA 30076 (404) 850-0180 John Herbert john@herbertlegalgroup.com www.herbertlegalgroup.com

Hipes & Belle Isle

McMickle, Kurey & Branch LLP 200 South Main Street Alpharetta, GA 30009 (678) 824-7800 Kevin Branch kpb@mkblawfirm.com www.mkblawfirm.com

North Fulton Wills

11800 Amber Park Drive, Suite 130 Alpharetta, GA 30004 (678) 746-2900 Chris Miller cmiller@northfultonwills.com www.northfultonwills.com

1095 Old Roswell Road, Suite G-2 Roswell, GA 30076 (678) 735-5900 Chuck Gabriel cdgabriel@pgp-law.com www.pgp-law.com

Refeca Law LLC

3510 Old Milton Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30005 (770) 508-6525 Amy Refeca amy@refecalaw.com www.refecalaw.com

The Khaki Law Firm LLC 3562 Old Milton Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30005 (678) 228-8688 Sara Khaki sarakhaki@thekhakilawfirm.com www.thekhakilawfirm.com

Windward Law Group Inc.

12600 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 125 Alpharetta, GA 30004 (678) 684-1515 Dale Jackson, Esq. djackson@windwardlaw.com www.windwardlaw.com

Automotive

Banking Bank of North Georgia

8025 Westside Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 569-9660 William Wideman williamwideman@bankofnorthgeorgia.com www.bankofnorthgeorgia.com

Fidelity Bank - Windward 5015 Windward Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30004 (404) 553-2750 Rose Sharif rose.sharif@lionbank.com www.lionbank.com

LGE Community Credit Union 1010 Mansell Road Roswell, GA 30076 (678) 925-7699 Lori Worthington loriw@lgeccu.com www.lgeccu.org

Providence Bank

4955 Windward Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30004 (678) 336-8826 Andy Jordan ajordan@providencebankga.com www.providencebankga.com

Extra Mile Auto Tire & Service LLC 2875 Bethany Bend Milton, GA 30004 (678) 886-8034 Richard Ehler richwwjd@yahoo.com www.goodyear.com/en-US/tire-shop/ Milton+GA+30004+US/000134954

Bakeries Sugar Pie Bakery

Marietta, GA 30067 (678) 743-1456 Lola Wilburn www.sugar-piebakery.biz

Nothing Bundt Cakes

5230 Windward Parkway, Suite 102 Milton, GA 30004 (678) 366-1445 Gloria Mattei gloria.mattei@nothingbundtcakes.com www.nothingbundtcakes.com alpharettabusinessassociation . com

Regions Bank

5570 Windward Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30004 (770) 475-8436 www.regions.com

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178 South Main Street, Suite 250 Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 664-6699 David Belle Isle Cbelleisle@hbilawfirm.com www.hbilawfirm.com

Pierce Gabriel Partners LLC

Renasant Bank

275 South Main Street Alpharetta, GA 30009 (678) 942-9300 Doug Higgins dhiggins@renasant.com www.renasantbank.com

State Bank and Trust

2380 Old Milton Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30009 (404) 266-4207 Connie Woltz connie.woltz@statebt.com www.statebt.com

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Alpharetta Bu si n e ss A sso c i a ti o n C ategory Li sti n g s Beauty Salons, Spas Borrelli’s Salon

131 S. Main Street, Suite C Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 772-0009 Ashley Brouillard borrellissalon@bellsouth.net www.borrellissalon.com

LaVida Massage of Alpharetta 12329-12365 Crabapple Road Alpharetta, GA 30004 (770) 740-0654 Duane Goodwin dgoodwin@lavidamassage.com www.lavidamassagealpharettaga.com

Mary Kay - Beauty Consultant 6203 Collingwood Lane Alpharetta, GA 30022 (404) 861-9753 Joclyn Windom jae.sims@gmail.com www.marykay.com/pumpedpchix

Business Services Cause Local

12460 Crabapple Road, Suite 202 Alpharetta, GA 30004 (678) 313-7112 Mark Baule mbaule@causelocal.com www.causelocal.com

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EcoShredding, Inc.

1136 Pine Grove Drive Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 490-5607 Peg Hussing peg@ecoshredding.com www.ecoshredding.com

The Mauldin Group Ltd

760 Old Roswell Road, Suite 247 Roswell, GA 30076 (770) 609-1018 Bonnie Mauldin bonnie@themauldingroup.com www.themauldingroup.com

Voterworkz LLC

600 Newport Shore Alpharetta, GA 30005 (678) 576-5100 Dale Sizemore dalesizemore@voterworkz.com www.voterworkz.com

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Car Washes Wash Me Fast

11865 Alpharetta Highway Roswell, GA 30076 (770) 674-6500 Jimmy Starnes jimmy@washmefast.com www.washmefast.com

Carpet Cleaning Cristomar Fine Rug Cleaning and Repair 11800 Wills Road, Suite 140 Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 753-4242 Mary Warren mary@cristomar.com www.cristomar.com

Joel’s Carpet Service

(404) 447-7001 Joel Peskin joelscarpetservice@yahoo.com

Coach/Consultant Mastermind Your Launch P. O. Box 895 Alpharetta, GA 30009 888-609-5527 Stefanie Sheehan stef@mastermindyourlaunch.com www.mastermindyourlaunch.com

Rodan + Fields

Centennial Drive Alpharetta, GA 30022 (708) 657-7914 Betsy Fechalos betsy.fechalos@hotmail.com www.betsyfechalos.myrandf.biz

Conference, Event, Meeting Space Rentals ATC Innovation Center 2972 Webb Bridge Road Alpharetta, GA 30009 Mark Hubbard mark@alpharettatech.org www.alpharettatech.org

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The Metropolitan Club 5895 Windward Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30005 (678) 527-2000 Mark Simpson mark@themetropolitanclub.net www.themetropolitanclub.net

Wenger Corporation

100 Lembeth Court Alpharetta, GA 30004 (507) 774-8311 Michael Duba michael.duba@wengercorp.com www.wengercorp.com

Construction, Home Improvement Couch Construction Services LLC 1745 Mayfield Road Alpharetta, GA 30009 (404) 695-7264 Kelli Couch kelli@couchconstructionservices.com www.couchconstructionservices.com

JAS Resources

3295 River Exchange Dr., Suite 585 Norcross, GA 30092 (678) 620-3883 Jeff Spencer jspencer@jasresources.com www.jasresources.com

Nehemiah Exteriors

301 Hickory Ridge Trail, Suite 140 Woodstock, GA 30188 (678) 217-8222 Zach Stachura zstachura@gmail.com www.nehemiah.com

Dentistry Advanced Cosmetic & Family Dentistry

4205 North Point Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30022 (678) 389-9000 Brett Silverman DDS MAGD liz@acfdga.com www.acfdga.com

A l pharetta Bus i n e ss A sso c i a ti o n C a te g o r y Li sti n g s Alpharetta Family Dental 30 Milton Avenue Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 475-9630 Stephen Leafe, DDS drleafejr@bellsouth.net www.alpharettafamilydental.com

Driving Instruction DUI Solutions

217 South Main Street Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 619-2364 Lynn Hayes duilady@gmail.com www.duilady.com

Education Gwinnett Technical College 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway Lawrenceville, GA 30043 (770) 962-7580 Cher Brister www.gwinnetttech.edu

Energy

Engineering Consultants Kimley-Horn and Associates 10 Roswell Street, Suite 210 Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 619-4280 Jim Hamilton jim.hamilton@kimley-horn.com www.kimley-horn.com

Entertainment Marquee Events

3080 Northfield Place, Suite 111 Roswell, GA 30076 (770) 360-8888 Scott Mikell scott@marquee-events.com www.marqueeatlanta.com

Event Planning A Divine Event

2825 Pacific Drive, Suite C Norcross, GA 30071 (678) 347-5188 Annelyss Maguire annelyss@adivineevent.com www.adivineevent.com

Gas South

3625 Cumberland Parkway Suite 1500 Atlanta, GA 30339 (770) 763-4674 Rob Kealler rob.kealler@gas-south.com www.gas-south.com

1605 Mansell Road Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 755-1686 Marvin Austin marvina@supergreensolutions.com www.supergreensolutions.com

True Natural Gas

807 Collinsworth Road Palmetto, GA 30268 (770) 252-7494 Lauren Price lprice@truenaturalgas.com www.truenaturalgas.com

11202 Summerwood Lane Alpharetta, GA 30005 (404) 402-5389 Carol Anderson-Wood candawood@bellsouth.net

Extraordinaire Affairs and Events LLC

12850 Georgia 9 Alpharetta, GA 30004 (404) 419-6056 Monica Burel eventsgaloreatl@gmail.com www.extraordinaire-affairs.com

It’s My Party Rentals, LLC 11940 Alpharetta Highway Suite 150 Alpharetta, GA 30009 (404) 229-1426 Tony Worley info@itsmypartyrentals.com www.itsmypartyrentals.com

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Acolyte Advisors

178 S. Main Street, Suite 225 Alpharetta, GA 30009 (678) 831-4814 Jason Binder jason.binder@acolyteadvisors.com www.acolyteadvisors.com

Edward Jones

2500 Old Alabama Road, Suite 22 Roswell, GA 30076 (770) 880-5644 Jennifer Heal jennifer.heal@edwardjones.com

Merrill Lynch

3455 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1000 Atlanta, GA 30346 (404) 231-2487 Michael Cusick michael.cusick@ml.com www.ml.com

Principal Financial Group

2000 Riveredge Parkway, Suite 1010 Atlanta, GA 30328 (770) 850-0220 Richard LaScala lascala.richard@principal.com www.principal.com

Strategic Wealth LLC

410 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 4245 Cumming, GA 30041 (678) 456-5060 Bruce Wing bwing@strategic-wealth.com www.strategic-wealth.com

Fitness and Health CrossFit Passion

11445 North Fulton Industrial Blvd.

Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 605-2036 Marjorie Greene crossfitpassion@gmail.com www.passioncrossfit.com

Endurance House Alpharetta

11800 Haynes Bridge Road, Suite 1 Alpharetta, GA 30009 (470) 375-7786 Lee Karp lkarp@endurancehouse.com www.endurancehouseatlanta.com

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SuperGreen Solutions

C. Anderson Wood

Financial & Investment Services

Alpharetta Bu si n e ss A sso c i a ti o n C ategory Li sti n g s NYR Organic

3044 Big Sky Lane Alpharetta, GA 30004 (404) 394-6367 Susan Hendrix susanhendrixnyr@gmail.com www.susannyr.com

Healthcare Providers, Medical Specialists American Family Care

12994 Highway 9 Milton, GA 30004 (678) 382-0440 Michael Smith mtsmith@americanfamilycare.com www.americanfamilycare.com

Lako Family Chiropractic 912 Holcomb Bridge Road Suite 203 Roswell, GA 30076 (770) 626-0706 Steven Lako lakofamilychiro@gmail.com www.lakofamilychiropractic.com

Hospitals WellStar North Fulton Hospital 3000 Hospital Blvd.

Roswell, GA 30076 (770) 751-2500 Lindsey Harber lindsey.harber@tenethealth.com www.wellstar.org

HR, Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting ADP

5680 New Northside Drive NW Atlanta, GA 30328 (407) 494-7735 Nicholas Lucido nicholas.lucido@adp.com www.adp.com/solutions/small-business.aspx

All About People

3355 Lenox Road, Suite 750 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 437-6117 Linda McQueeney lmcqueeney@allaboutpeople.net www.allaboutpeople.net

North Atlanta Spine

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5755 North Point Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30022 (678) 961-3221 Dr. Alexandro Paulk drpaulk@northatlantaspine.com www.northatlantaspine.com

Holistic Health Catalyst Physical Medicine 4914 Atlanta Highway Alpharetta, GA 30004 (770) 667-0099 Sarah Woods catalystpmcommunity@gmail.com www.catalystphysicalmedicine.com

Home Inspection Services HouseMaster

1110 Seale Drive Alpharetta, GA 30022 (770) 847-0449 Mark and Mary Helen Thompson mark.thompson@housemaster.com www.northatlanta.housemaster.com

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Custom Human Resource Solutions 26 Milton Avenue, Suite A Alpharetta, GA 30009 (404) 803-1282 Julie Smith jsmith@chrsonline.com www.chrsonline.com

Proactive Payroll Inc.

2805 Peachtree Industrial Suite 214 Duluth, GA 30097 (404) 410-0031 Tom Martin tmartin@proactivepayroll.com www.proactivepayroll.com

HVAC Services R&D Mechanical Services Inc. 3448 Holly Springs Parkway Canton, GA 30115 (770) 917-1795 Sheena Johnson sheena@randdmechanical.net www.randdmechanical.net

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Information Technology Services Advizex Technologies

5865 North Point Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30022 (678) 628-5195 Danny Broadway dbroadway@advizex.com www.advizex.com

Digital Scientists

21 South Main Street Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 521-0101

Bob Klein

bob.klein@digitalscientists.com www.digitalscientists.com

QloudSecure LLC

2972 Webb Bridge Road Alpharetta, GA 30009 (404) 663-9000 Olivia Rose clientservices@qloudservices.com www.qloudsecure.com

Virtual Management Technologies 13560 Morris Road, Suite 1000A Alpharetta, GA 30004 (770) 751-1110 Dan Simmons dans@vmtech.net www.vmtech.net

Insurance Agencies, Benefits AFLAC

121 Creek Hollow Drive Woodstock, GA 30188 (770) 861-5448 Sandee Carroll sandee_carroll@us.aflac.com

Calvin DuBose - State Farm Agency 244 North Main Street Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 475-0101 Calvin Dubose calvin@calvindubose.com www.calvindubose.com

Dykstra & Kemp Insurance Agency 284 North Main Street Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 442-9339 Laure Biel laurebiel@allstate.com www.dykstraandkempinsurance.com

A l pharetta Bus i n e ss A sso c i a ti o n C a te g o r y Li sti n g s 11180 State Bridge Road Suite 102 Alpharetta, GA 30022 (770) 667-3636 Dean Robertson drobertson@iis-ga.com www.iis-ga.com

Insurance and Financial Services Integrity Insurance & Financial Services Inc. 282 South Main Street Suite D Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 475-4000 Charlie Schuetz charlie@integrityinsurance.net www.integrityinsurance.net

Secure Life Benefits LLC 6776 Jamestown Drive Alpharetta, GA 30005 (770) 877-1408 Ellen Pullen ellen@securelifebenefits.com www.securelifebenefits.com

Interior Design Donald Mitchell Design (770) 712-2290 Donald Mitchell donalddesigns@yahoo.com

Jewelry 3960 Old Milton Parkway Suite 300 Alpharetta, GA 30005 (770) 751-7222 Brian Iroff brian@iroff.com www.iroff.com

Landscape Architects Manley Land Design Inc. 51 Old Canton Street Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 442-8171 Steve Manley smanley@manleylanddesign.com www.manleylanddesign.com

Michaelangelos Sustainable Landscape and Design Center 12460 Crabapple Road Alpharetta, GA 30004 (770) 940-4336 Josh Hedrick jhedrick@landscapesandmore.com www.landscapesandmore.com

Nature’s Veranda

225 Oakmere Drive Alpharetta, GA 30009 (678) 687-0647 Larry Attig naturesveranda@gmail.com www.naturesveranda.com

PROTECT YOUR WORLD

Dykstra & Kemp Agency 770-442-9339 284 N. Main St. Alpharetta, GA 30009 chriskemp@allstate.com

Medical Supply eSnoreandSleep

5975 Shiloh Road, Suite 114 Alpharetta, GA 30005 (404) 220-7635 Rob Brant rob.brant@esnoreandsleep.com www.esnoreandsleep.com

Merchant Services Netcom PaySystem

2740 Laurelwood Lane Alpharetta, GA 30009 (678) 313-3317 George Davis george@j3sales.com www.netcompaysystem.com

Mortgage Services Assurance Financial

47 Perimeter Center East, Suite 430 Atlanta, GA 30346 (770) 674-1433 Geoff Smith gsmith@lendtheway.com www.lendtheway.com

Private Plus Mortgage

3565 Piedmont Road, Suite 600 Atlanta, GA 30305 (678) 429-9332 Peggy Burke pburke@privateplus.com www.privateplusmortgage.com

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Insurance and discounts subject to terms, conditions and availability. Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Co., Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.. Life insurance offered through Allstate Life Ins. Co. & Allstate Assurance Co. Northbrook, IL; Lincoln Benefit Life Co., Lincoln, NE; and American Heritage Life Insurance Co., Jacksonville, FL . Securities offered by Personal Financial Representatives through Allstate Financial Services, LLC (LSA Securities in LA and PA). Registered Broker-Dealer. Member FINRA, SIPC. Main Office: 2920 South 84th Street, Lincoln, NE 68506. 877-525-5727. Š 2016 Allstate Insurance Co.

United Community Bank Mortgage Services 1015 Buford Road Cumming, GA 30041 (404) 368-9693 Patrick Johnson patrick_johnson@ucbi.com www.ucbi.com

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Integrated Insurance Solutions

Movers A.C. White Relocations 1775 Founders Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 325-9110 Mina Price minap@acwhite.com www.acwhite.com

Best Deal Movers

1360 Union Hill Road, Suite 2F Alpharetta, GA 30004 (678) 771-5599 Mary Becker mary@bestdealmoversllc.com www.bestdealmovers.com

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Alpharetta Bu si n e ss A sso c i a ti o n C ategory Li sti n g s Office Design Envision Office Solutions

4000 Northfield Way, Suite 500 Roswell, GA 30076 (770) 998-4899 Casey Robinson casey@envisionos.com www.envisionos.com

Office Supplies Cartridge World

10713 Alpharetta Highway Roswell, GA 30076 (770) 594-1991 Luba Bilentschuk cwr208@cartridgeworldroswell.com cartridgeworldusa.com/store208

Painting, Decorative Dreamhouse Painting Inc. 69 S. Main Street Alpharetta, GA 30009 (678) 873-2821 Martin Soto info@dreamhousepainting.com www.dreamhousepainting.com

Faux Unlimited

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15790 Milton Point Alpharetta, GA 30004 (404) 580-4257 Susan Barbour paintlady04@comcast.net www.faux-unlimited.com

Pharmacy North Fulton Compounding Pharmacy

11940 Alpharetta Highway, Suite 106 Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 475-8903 Josh Morgan josh@northfultonrx.com www.northfultonrx.com

Photography Cahill Productions

305 Brook Ford Point Alpharetta, GA 30022 (770) 777-1400 Linda Cahill linda@cahill-productions.com www.cahill-productions.com

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Press, Publications, Radio Appen Media Group 319 North Main Street Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 442-3278 Hans Appen hans@northfulton.com www.northfulton.com

Family Life Publications 150 North Street Suite A Canton, GA 30114 (404) 217-9333 Jack Tuszynski jack@familylifepublications.com www.FamilyLifePublications.com

Pubman, Inc.

180 Interstate North Pkwy.

Suite 150 Atlanta, GA 30339 (404) 255-5603 Rick Goldman rgoldman@pubman.net www.pubman.net

Printing and Related Apex Signs & Graphics 600 North Main Street Alpharetta, GA 30009 (678) 795-0775 Dave Coulter dave@apexsigns-ga.com www.apexsigns-ga.com

Minuteman Press

6300 Atlanta Hwy. Suite 102 Alpharetta, GA 30004 (470) 719-9806 Kathy Guidry alpharetta@minutemanpress.com www.alpharetta-ga.minutemanpress.com

Real Estate Services Atlanta SOLD Sisters 695 Mansell Road Suite 120 Roswell, GA 30076 (404) 966-3247 Catherine Marshall catmarshall23@gmail.com www.atlantasoldsisters.com

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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

3800 Mansell Road, Suite 100 Alpharetta, GA 30022 (404) 226-3802 Marla Fox marla.fox@coldwellbankeratlanta.com www.MetroAtlantaHomesNow.com

David Weekley Homes 5835 Read Road Suwanee, GA 30024 (404) 662-6848 Paula DiCioccio pdicioccio@dwhomes.com www.davidweekleyhomes.com

Keller Williams The Craft Dolan Team

695 Mansell Road, Suite 120 Roswell, GA 30076 (678) 287-4800 Lara Dolan laradolan@kw.com www.laradolan.yourkwagent.com

Trotter Holdings Inc. 690 East Main Street Canton, GA 30114 (770) 720-0690 Art Trotter art_trotter@comcast.net

Restaurants Altobeli’s Restaurant and Piano Bar

3000 Old Alabama Road, Suite 127 Johns Creek, GA 30022 (770) 664-8055 Al Bashiri altobeli_s@hotmail.com www.altobelis.com

Ceviche Taqueria & Margarita Bar 42 Milton Avenue Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 777-0230 Melissa Braden marketing@cevichetaqueria.com www.cevichetaqueria.com

Choices To You

950 Scales Road, Suite 403 Suwanee, GA 30024 (770) 765-8989 Tom Vooris voorist@choicestoyou.com www.choicestoyou.com

A l pharetta Bus i n e ss A sso c i a ti o n C a te g o r y Li sti n g s La Casa Italian Grill & Restaurant 37 Old Roswell Street Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 609-6311 Pasquale Cardamuro lacasaitaliangrill@gmail.com www.lacasaitaliangrill.com

Smokejack Southern Grill & BBQ 29 S. Main Street Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 410-7611 Dave Filipowicz dave@smokejackbbq.com www.smokejackbbq.com

Restoration Contractor BioSweep of Greater Atlanta

1353 Riverstone Parkway, Suite 120 Canton, GA 30114 (678) 274-6511 Robert Averette robert@biosweepga.com www.biosweepga.com

Retail Armistead & Son

41 Marietta Street Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 442-5819 Tom Armistead armisteadsupply@gmail.com www.armisteadpaint.com

Clothes Horse Men’s Apparel & Gifts

COSTCO

2855 Jordan Court Alpharetta, GA 30004 (404) 408-7542 Stephenie Nelson w743mbr@costco.com www.costco.com

Forever Gems Body Hearth and Soul 41 Milton Avenue Alpharetta, GA 30009 (678) 566-0900 Jacky Harjani forevergemsusa@gmail.com www.forevergemsusa.com

23 South Main Street Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 664-4090 Karen Magill karensfabrics@gmail.com www.karensfabrics.com

Leather ‘n Pearle

35 Milton Avenue Alpharetta, GA 30009 (678) 694-1781 Alyx Korner ak@alexnsis.com www.leathernpearle.com

Picture Framer

361 North Main Street Suite 109 Milton, GA 30004 (678) 762-1035 Buddy Gash jggash@bellsouth.net

Queen of Hearts Antiques

670 N. Main Street Alpharetta, GA 30009 (678) 297-7571 Stacy Anderson qohantiques@yahoo.com www.queenofheartsantiques-interiors.com

White Dog Décor

21 Milton Avenue Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 733-1790 Malinda O’Brien malinda@whitedogdecor.com www.whitedogdecor.com

Roofing

Swimming Pools Ocean Blue Pools LLC

1815 Hembree Road Suite 311 Alpharetta, GA 30009 (404) 944-8823 Randall Schmidt oceanbluepoolsllc@hotmail.com www.oceanbluepoolsllc.com

Telecommunications Comcast Business

150 Hembree Park Drive Roswell, GA 30076 (770) 375-1596 Darren Carter darren_carter@cable.comcast.com www.business.comcast.com

XO Communications

4000 Highlands Parkway SE Smyrna, GA 30082 (770) 789-2617 Terry Bell-Ewing terry.l.bell-ewing@xo.com www.xo.com

Travel and Tourism Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau 178 South Main Street Suite 200 Alpharetta, GA 30009 (678) 297-2811 Janet Rodgers janet@awesomealpharetta.com www.awesomealpharetta.com

Christian Brothers Roofing

Aspen Limousines of Atlanta LLC

5185 Buice Road Alpharetta, GA 30022 (770) 999-0299 Zach Stachura local@christianbrothersroofingatlanta.com www.christianbrothersroofingatlanta.com

249 Milton Avenue Alpharetta, GA 30009 (678) 359-2080 Mark Small msmall@aspenlimoatlanta.com www.aspenlimousineofatlanta.com

Griffin Roofing

Hennessy Transportation & Logistics

4062 Peachtree Road Suite A-200 Atlanta, GA 30319 (678) 217-8100 Zach Stachura zstachura@basementsystems.com www.griffinroof.com

alpharettabusinessassociation . com

3080 Northfield Place Suite 111 Roswell, GA 30076 (770) 667-8788 Kirkley Hennessy kirkley.hennessy@hennessytransportation.com www.hennessytransportation.com

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28 Milton Avenue Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 905-6089 John Thompson clotheshorse2015@gmail.com www.clotheshorsemensapparel.com

Karen’s Fabrics

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