Located next to a stream, Alpharetta began as a campground known as New Prospect Camp Ground. Chartered in late 1858, Alpharetta served as the seat of Milton County until that county was merged with Fulton County in order to avoid bankruptcy during the Great Depression. The city is now in north Fulton County, Georgia.
Recommended Resources
Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau
Hosted by a community organization charged with promoting tourism and business travel to the city, a guide to the city is featured, including ideas and information on where to stay, where to eat, and what do do in Alpharetta, Georgia. A profile of the city is presented, as well as suggested itineraries and a calendar of local events.
http://www.awesomealpharetta.com/
The city's official site presents a guide to the municipal government for residents, visitors and businesses, describing and offering contact data for city departments and key personnel. Online services include business license renewals, payment of traffic tickets and utilities, and access to certain public documents.
http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/
Details of this Alpharetta guest facility are provided, along with services and amenities. Also features Choice Hotel reward programs and special offers for travel professionals, groups and meetings.
http://www.comfortsuites.com/hotel-alpharetta-georgia-GA290
Service times, directions, volunteer opportunities, upcoming events, and the ability to view services online are among the resources available through this site, hosted by a Christian church in Alpharetta, Georgia.
http://www.northpoint.org/
