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ust 22 miles outside of Atlanta, nestled in a beautiful, tranquil suburban setting in northern Fulton County, sits the 6th 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.
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 Alpharetta community.
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.
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. Avalon, since its opening in October 2014, has brought 86 acres of dining, shopping, small businesses and residences to downtown Alpharetta
Known as the “technology city of the south,” Alpharetta has paved its way for high tech companies like McKesson, ADP and Hewlett-Packard to establish regional headquarters within the city. The City of Alpharetta is home to over 708 technology companies resulting in the city’s daytime population exceeding that of residents.
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In January 2018, The Hotel at Avalon and Alpharetta Conference Center officially opened. The Hotel at Avalon features 330 guestrooms and suites, 44,000 square feet of event space, Starbucks, chef-driven icon South City Kitchen and many other enticing places to visit. The Alpharetta Conference Center features lofty spaces, bright design, and with Alpharetta serving as the first Gigabit community in Atlanta, brilliantly modern Fiberhood technology. Each of the spaces are sized from (continued on page 10)
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