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Kona Grill

Barley Garden Kitchen

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Bonobos

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Branch & Barrel

Marlow’s Tavern

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MF Bar

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PNC Bank

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Pottery Barn

Crú Wine Bar

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Regal Cinemas

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Scout & Molly’s

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Tumi

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This is a place where memories are made, new traditions emerge, families gather and community happens. Take a stroll down the Boulevard, make a wish at the fountain, catch a concert, play some lawn games with the family, and drink in the beauty of every season while you experience the ultimate in shopping, dining, and just enjoying.

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C ONTENTS discover alpharetta letter from the mayor....................... 4 messages from ACVB & ABA........... 6 elected officials.............................. 7 welcome to alpharetta..................... 8 technology................................... 14 map of alpharetta......................... 18 history of alpharetta...................... 20 directions/transportation............... 21

invest & grow demographics.............................. 24 top employers.............................. 26 awards/certificates....................... 27

live & thrive education.................................... 30 houses of worship......................... 40 healthcare................................... 43 senior living................................. 48 housing....................................... 50 apartments................................... 56 public safety................................ 57 parks.......................................... 58 big creek greenway...................... 60 bike Alpharetta............................ 61

stay & play events......................................... 64 history walk................................. 68 attractions & entertainment............ 72 recreation.................................... 74 dining......................................... 75 shopping..................................... 82 lodging....................................... 90

ABA Membership Directory advertisers' index........................... 92 ABA networking opportunities.......... 93 alphabetical listing of ABA members..... 94 category listing of ABA members...... 96

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on the cover: Alpharetta is a community intent on preserving the quaint attributes of the city's humble beginnings while carefully planning for its strong economic future. Shopping, Entertainment, Dining, Technology and Entrepreneurship are the cornerstones of this thriving North Atlanta community.

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ou may know Alpharetta. But, did you know that Alpharetta is the hope of Georgia? There are not too many states more populous than Georgia. Our State ranks 8th among the 50, hosting over 10 million souls. Of those 10 million, 55% grew up outside the Peach State. It is, no doubt, a credit to the opportunity, climate, and jobs readily available here. But, to whom will Georgia be home?

Will Georgia be loved? Will the members of this 55% plant roots? Or, will they pine for the land of their childhood or the next better opportunity?

Honestly, I do not know. What I do know is that the potential and long-term success of Georgia depend on the answers to these questions. A strong state cannot exist without love of place; a personal connection to the ground we call home.

David Belle Isle, Mayor of Alpharetta

A 6th generation Georgian, I find my hope in this dilemma within the story of Alpharetta. In Alpharetta, nearly all of our residents grew up somewhere else. We grew from 3,000 people to over 65,000 in under 30 years. Five years ago, we started with food trucks and special events. We built and re-imagined our downtown. We created an environment that David Belle Isle, Mayor of Alpharetta has become the epicenter of over 900 technology companies.

We leveraged our strengths and became the Technology City of the South. Avalon, a conference center, an innovation center, a technical college are all recent additions to our city. And, our Citizens have become invested and connected to their Alpharetta. Affection has been found, formed, and organically grown.

Of course, we are not without points of pride. In 2016, Inc. Magazine named Alpharetta one the 10 surprising technology startup hubs in the country. DataFox listed us as one of the top 12 cities in the U.S. for technology. Wallet Hub named Alpharetta the best small city in Georgia, and Niche.com named us among the top two Atlanta suburbs. As a staff, our departments have been rated as among the best, and in some cases the very best, in Georgia.

Likewise, we are not without new accomplishments either. This year, Phase 2 of Avalon will be complete. We have a new Southeast headquarters for Microsoft. We witnessed a ground breaking for a new conference center, and we began work on a new trail system to connect Downtown to Avalon to Haynes Bridge and back to Downtown. For now, we are calling this park the “loop,” but the beautiful purpose is to connect the people to the stuff.

Going forward, we have a lot more to do. The Citizens of Alpharetta approved bonds to improve our parks and roads, and we are actively putting those dollars to work. Several of the new parks are already under contract. Fulton County voters approved the T-SPLOST, and we will be investing over $60 million in Alpharetta to improve travel times in and through the city.

Yet, the most important progress of 2016 will never show up in a periodical, a list, or a ground-breaking ceremony. It cannot be easily measured, if at all. Rather, it is experienced. It is witnessed. Residents and families are growing more and more attached to their city; their Alpharetta. In December, I saw hundreds of families standing outside in the cold and rain to see the annual lighting of Alpharetta’s Christmas Tree. It’s their tradition, and they weren’t going to miss it on the mere account of cold wet weather. This past year, we also saw residents spring into action over the future of a parking lot and their Food Truck Ally. It’s affinity. It’s affection. It’s awesome. And, it is through this affection and affinity we have become Alpharetta, the hope of Georgia.

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 the complimentary event planning resources we offer. We like to think Alpharetta has it all – from tasty culinary experiences to awardwinning 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.

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With all the 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 Farmers Market, getting lost in fascination at an art gallery, sipping from a glass of wine at a chef-driven restaurant, taking a cooking class from a famous chef at one of 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.

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 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. Connect with us on Facebook®, Instagram® and Twitter® to stay up-to-date about Awesome Alpharetta.

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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 will open in early 2018. We are excited about all that’s happening and we invite you to share in our 4th 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.

Events for 2017 include: the 6th Annual State of the City Address & Mayor’s Breakfast; Breakfast Networking meetings the first Tuesday of each month; an Annual Business Expo in September, the largest in North Fulton; a fun Par 3 Golf Challenge; two Brew Moon Fests – one in June and the second one in October; the Farmer’s Market, Membership Meetings on the last Thursday of each month; a Monthly E-newsletter to keep members informed about ABA happenings and any issues that impact the business community in Alpharetta; our Lunch and Learn programs, and our social media outlets to stay in touch with us.

As the business community, we can help shape the future of Alpharetta. Together we are a strong and positive voice making

ABA Board of Directors things happen that are good for our city.

Join us in our mission “To create a thriving Alpharetta, alive with business, shopping and activity.”

We encourage you to visit the ABA website for more information. If you are new to Alpharetta or just visiting, join us for one of our events. If you have any questions, please call us at 678-865-6608 or email us at office@alpharettabusinessassociation.com.

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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

Donald Mitchell

City Council, Post 2

Mike Kennedy

City Council, Post 3 (Mayor Pro Tem)

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mkennedy@alpharetta.ga.us

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City Council, Post 4

Jim Gilvin

City Council, Post 5

Jason Binder

City Council, Post 6

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jbinder@alpharetta.ga.us

dmerkel@alpharetta.ga.us

Chris Owens

Dan Merkel

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the 7th friendliest city in the nation, Alpharetta, GA. Being the perfect mix between city and suburban life, this INFRASTRUCTURE bustling community has award-winning schools, some of the world’s largest technology companies and an abundance of ADVANTAGES dining and recreational activities.

is home to nearly 600 technology companies resulting in the city’s daytime population exceeding that of residents.

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 Our story goes like this: During the late-90s dot-com boom, the City of Alpharetta started to grow from the ground up—literally. a park, food truck gatherings, parades, art or music festivals, Hundreds of miles of fiber optic cables were buried throughout the city, and the state’s largest electricity provider, Georgia Power, Alpharetta became an official town in 1858 after pioneers races or holiday gatherings. No matter what time of year, there took it a step further by establishing a series of redundant electric networks throughout the city. settled on what was originally Cherokee Indian land. Where is some kind of upcoming event that excites the community. once just a few small buildings stood, including a grocery There are also plenty of shopping and dining opportunities, which store,Tech a courthouse and a D/L jail,Speeds now a thriving city lives.

Companies Total Sq.The Ft. seem to be expanding at a rapid pace. New developments are U.S. Average Office Space 2010 U.S. Census Bureau Above report revealed Alpharetta as the constantly popping up around the city, providing residents and 6th-fastest growing city in the nation, which is no wonder when visitors with new restaurants, retail shops and entertainment ACCESSIBILITY you consider the high quality education and the number of venues. Avalon (opened in October 2014) has brought 86 Because Alpharetta is just a quick drive from Atlanta, businesses are conveniently positioned right by the world’s busiest airport. And businesses choosing to relocate to Alpharetta. if that’s not enticing enough, there are plenty of other ways to get around whether you prefer to drive by car or ride public acres transit, of dining, shopping, small businesses and residences to

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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

The 60,000-foot Topgolf facility has proven to be the recreational fun spot for golf enthusiasts not to mention Regal Cinemas at Avalon and the AMC 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 developed Alpharetta City Center, which includes city hall, the county library, town green and city park. Phase II of Alpharetta City Center has begun 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 streetlevel retail, service, and restaurant uses that will enhance and expand the quality of businesses in Downtown Alpharetta.

"The very grit and soul of a city is its Downtown," said Mayor David Bell Isle.

"It's the image that pops in our minds when we think of a place; where we envision ourselves there. The Alpharetta City Center will be the cornerstone of a 600-acre walkable downtown, connected in part by the Alpha Loop, our new path and trail network. This project will expand our Downtown by four blocks." Mayor Belle Isle further emphasized, "We could not be more pleased with the extraordinary efforts this development team has made to design a living, breathing core for shopping, dining, living and working."

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Alpharetta’s more than just one of the friendliest cities in America. We’ve got excellent housing options featuring contemporary architecture, thriving school systems with high graduation rates and impressive ACT scores, and an entertainment scene that stretches to sprawling shopping concourses and large theaters to food trucks and craft breweries.

Most cities will claim they offer “something for everyone.” But ever since Forbes named us the “#1 Place to Relocate in America,” well, we like to think we’re pretty convincing.

TheSixth Alpha Loop, another America’s Best Place Fastest Growing exciting new project To Move City in the U.S. being developed by the City, is an innovative and efficient way to HOUSINGconnect people to activity centers, parks, and jobs Our many workspaces and office buildings are state-of-the-art, but we admit that they’d make a lousy home. Thankfully, Alpharetta by a network of multi-use trails that provides safe has plenty of great housing options to choose from.

More than 90alternatives percent of our houses were in 1980 or later, explains 83 percent recreational of our houses are worth $200,000 tobuiltdriving aswhich well aswhyother or more, with nearly a third of our homes offer 9 or more rooms. benefits. These multi-use paths connecting Avalon to Downtown Alpharetta, currently involves two interconnected routes including a three-mile 91% inner loop and a five-mile outer loop that will link 83.4% 30% Downtown Avalon, and the Northwinds Houses Built In Alpharetta, Houses Houses Feature 1980 or Later Worth $200K+ 9+ Rooms area located at Haynes Bridge Road and S.R. 400.

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 65%gardens, 95.5% Students in 23.8 Average arboretums and swimming pools as well. One of AP Courses ACT Score the most popular outdoor choices in Alpharetta is Combined the BigRateCreek Greenway, which spans about eight Graduation miles through beautiful scenery and connects to a mountain biking trail.

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Alpharetta’s workforce is highly educated, but we wouldn’t be doing our jobs if we didn’t expect great things from our students as well. Our high schools boast a combined graduation rate of 95.5 percent, and with an average ACT score of 23.8 and 65 percent of students participating in AP courses, the future of our city is in great hands.

Also on the horizon, is the development of the Alpharetta Conference Center and The Hotel at Avalon, providing a fresh and fabulous venue for meetings, trade shows and events. This premier development for meetings and events will include 44,000 square feet of total event space, 16 premier dining options and the 1st "gigabit" community in Atlanta. This project is being developed directly adjacent to the ever popular Avalon, a shopping and dining mecca for Alpharetta residents and visitors.

By the year 2022, high school students in Alpharetta and surrounding areas can opt to attend a STEMfocused campus slated to be built at the old Milton High School site. This is one of two Fulton County STEMfocused campuses being offered in Fulton County.

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!

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INFRASTRUCTURE situated just 22 miles north of Atlanta within the Atlanta-

Marietta-Sandy Springs-GA Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in close proximity to important regional cities and Our story goes like this: During the late-90s dot-com boom, the City of Alpharetta started to grow from the ground up—literally.

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Because Alpharetta is just a quick drive from Atlanta, businesses are conveniently positioned right by the world’s busiest airport. And if that’s not enticing enough, there are plenty of other ways to get around whether you prefer to drive by car or ride public transit, Alpharetta makes sure businesses and their workers get to where they need to go.

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• 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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The City Center

The private development for Alpharetta City Center is spread over five city blocks along South Main Street and will house 105,000 square feet of restaurants and retail shops, greenspaces, and gardens, 36,000 square feet of office space, and 168 luxury rental units on five city blocks along Main Street. Restaurants, shops, and the office building will open from fall 2017 through mid-year 2018, and the apartments will open in fall of 2018.

“Unlike mainstream commercial developments, we are building a downtown district, and our goal is to fit seamlessly into the existing environment which was built in the 19th and early 20th centuries,” said Cheri Morris, president of Morris & Fellows, one of the companies involved in MMS Partners. “In that era, each building was built for a different purpose by a different owner-occupant at a different time, so a city block was made up of buildings that varied in design style, size, height, and materials.”

These developments will combine with public parks, City Hall, the library, an existing public parking deck, and single-family homes that are currently under construction to form a 26-acre mixed use project that has already attracted public interest and business investment to Downtown Alpharetta.

In 2011, the City of Alpharetta unveiled a plan for the redevelopment of property holdings it had been assembling for over a decade in the heart of Downtown, with the intent of creating a city center as a gathering place for citizens and an attractive setting for businesses. Construction of the public-sector facilities began in April of 2013, and in 2014 the City issued an RFP for a private partner to develop a mixed-use project within its land holdings. The new public sector facilities were completed in 2015 and the City awarded the private sector project, creating a public/ private partnership between The City of Alpharetta and MMS Partners, a group comprised of Morris & Fellows, MidCity Real Estate Partners, South City Partners and Hedgewood Homes.

To keep abreast of the ever-changing City Center development and progress, please visit www.citycenteralpharetta.com

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Its purpose is to connect people to activity centers, parks, and jobs by a network of multi-use trails that provide safe alternatives to driving and offers many recreational benefits.

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The development of the Alpha Loop is a longterm project for the City of Alpharetta and will take a number of years to complete. However, the City anticipates some sections to be completed as early as late 2017.

To keep abreast of this exciting development and progress of the Alpha Loop, please visit www.alpharetta.ga.us/ government/department/recreation-parks/alpha-loop

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Alpharetta Conference Center & The Hotel at Avalon Opening January 2018 Inspired by the mythical land of Avalon, where the experience of the “Good Life” is ever-present, the Hotel at Avalon arrives – a grand reimagining of resort environment, where guests are immersed in the timeless art of living well. Here, graceful, modern Southern hospitality is infused throughout a walkable community of shopping, dining, lodging, working, and entertaining, all in the heart of Alpharetta. Flowing from the hotel, the new Alpharetta Conference Center provides the area’s premier meetings and events destination.

step from guestrooms to meeting rooms in mere minutes, across a direct-to-hotel threshold.

The Hotel at Avalon and Alpharetta Conference Center set the stage beautifully, with healthy dining to complement. Whether serving an intimate studio of 20 guests or attending to 1,400 people in our grand ballroom, everyone can anticipate exceptional cuisine that is locally sourced and artfully prepared.

The Alpharetta Conference Center newly arrives, sharing the sophisticated ethos of Avalon and providing fresh and fabulous venues for meetings, trade shows and events.

• 330 guestrooms and suites, including fabulous hospitality suites and personal luxury suites, filled with light and gracious charm • 44,000 square feet of adaptable space—ballrooms, meeting studios, flexible pre-function spaces, and sophisticated indoor and outdoor event spaces including an outdoor pool and catering deck

A sampling of Avalon’s extensive hotel + conference center guest services: • Valet Parking • Room Service • Complimentary use of the 24-hour fitness facilities

• Convenient one floor, seamless flow across a single conference level

• Spa Services at Exhale Spa

• A welcoming fiberhood awaits in Atlanta’s first gigabit community

• Executive car services available

• Creative catering from our signature restaurant + 16 additional chefdriven dining/lounging options within steps

• Club Avalon Concierge • Complimentary high-speed throughout Avalon

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The sustainably designed, 86-acre development combines bestin-class retail options, the most talked about restaurants in town, a 12-screen all premium theatre, Class A office space, singlefamily residences and luxury multifamily rental homes, to create a community within a community. Perhaps most important is the resort-level hospitality that is infused throughout 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.

The Alpharetta Conference Center features lofty spaces, bright design, and with Alpharetta serving as the number one Gigabit community in Atlanta, brilliantly Modern Fiberhood Technology. Each of the spaces are sized from grand to intimate, creating the perfect venue to host gatherings both major and minor.

The Hotel at Avalon and Alpharetta Conference Center are in close proximity to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with an easy 35-minute commute to Avalon upon touchdown. The Alpharetta Conference Center shares the sophisticated ethos of Avalon and provides fresh, fabulous venues for meetings, trade shows, weddings, and many other events.

Upon completion of Boulevard East, The Hotel at Avalon, an Autograph Collection Hotel, and the 74,000-square-foot Alpharetta Conference Center, will offer both business executives and leisure travelers an immersive, hospitality-driven experience.

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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, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams for the new homeowner…”

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 Kevin Ouzts’ Barleygarden Kitchen and Craft Bar. And to top it off, Avalon has an open container policy that allows guests to take a to-go beverage and stroll the property.

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“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 that Boulevard East has now added more best-in-class retail and dining options and look forward to bringing an unmatched hotel experience to this award-winning destination in 2018.”

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Boulevard East, which opened in Spring 2017, added 88,000 square feet of retail, including twelve new retailers along with eight new restaurants, to Avalon. The Hotel at Avalon and Alpharetta Conference Center will be ready for guests in early 2018 to complete Boulevard East. The Hotel at Avalon features 330 guestrooms and suites, 44,000 square feet of event space, access to best-in-class retailers and restaurants throughout the property, plus brings chef-driven South City Kitchen as well as national favorite Starbucks to Avalon.

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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.

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lpharetta is home to some of the world’s largest technology companies and is the top city in the nation for Health IT. There are now over 640 technology companies that call Alpharetta home, making Alpharetta one of the largest technology cities in the Southeast. Many of these companies were drawn to Alpharetta by its robust fiber network, highly educated and trained workforce, low cost of living, its outstanding schools and exceptional quality of life.

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Alpharetta is quickly developing a reputation for being a center of technology innovation. Alpharetta’s technology industry ranges from global technology companies with thousands of employees, to a video game company that employs hundreds of game designers to develop online games enjoyed by users all over the world, to a small business with less than five employees that is a leader in the technology of augmented reality, all within blocks of each other.

To assist the growth of the technology industry in Alpharetta, local organizations have emerged to provide technology entrepreneurs with opportunities to help them take their ideas and transform them into successful businesses. The ATC and GATN are two of those organizations.

The Alpharetta Technology Commission (ATC), the first organization of its kind in Georgia, is a nonprofit established in 2012 by the City of Alpharetta. Comprised of Alpharetta’s leading technology companies, both large and small, the Commission

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is charged with indentifying and pursuing key investment opportunities for Alpharetta’s flourishing technology industry.

The four pillars of the ATC are: Growth – to support innovation and startups; Build – to help develop advanced infrastructure to support the next generation of technology; Engage – to help develop relationships among Alpharetta technology companies that fosters community, collaboration and innovation; and Brand – which creates the messaging to help attract new businesses to the Alpharetta area.

The ATC has run a technology startup innovation center in Alpharetta since 2015 called the ATC Innovation Center (AIC). The AIC, which is located at 2972 Webb Bridge Road in Alpharetta, has 8800 square feet of interior working space and offers office, meeting and co-working space for tech start-ups, as well as educational programs, meeting and events designed to support tech start-ups. In addition to an onsite venture capital firm, Eleven Eleven Investments, there are currently 38 leading-edge technology start-ups working at the AIC. These companies are working on all aspects of the technology industry which include: biotech, cyber security, artificial intelligence, IOT, augmented reality, edtech, film and video tech, manufacturing, data analytics, media workflow and transportation software startups. A number of technology companies that began in the AIC have now successfully graduated to larger office space in Alpharetta, and the ATC looks forward to continuing to support and grow Alpharetta’s innovation ecosystem through the AIC and other ATC initiatives. (www.innovatealpharetta.com) Karen Cashion is the CEO of the ATC. The ATC’s Board Member Companies and Community Partners are as follows: • • • • • • •

Edge Solutions Hi-Rez Studios HP Enterprise Catavolt Jackson Healthcare Microsoft Siemens

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Technology Association of Georgia

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 for technology executives.

GATN is run by an all-volunteer Board now led by Amy Hill, its president, and chaired by Karen Cashion, GATN’s founder. With over 900 tech companies in the Greater Alpharetta area encompassing Alpharetta and all of North Fulton, as well as South Forsyth, 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 by hosting and sponsoring more than a dozen annual technology events in 2017 open to its technology executive members and technology executives from the local community.

GATN events include speaker series events featuring local tech thought leaders from Verint, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, and Object Frontier Software, CEO Forums for local tech CEOs, Startup FastPitches and pitch programs, and tech networking events. GATN invites area tech executives to connect, network and learn at one of GATN’s upcoming events. (www.gatnconnect.org)

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TECH CITY OF THE SOUTH Some of the companies involved in the Alpharetta technology industry are….

11-11 Ventures is an early stage venture capital company specializing in investing in early stage emerging technology companies that create software for the Fourth Industry Revolution.

Arul Murugan says that fourth industrial revolution is fundamentally different from previous one and this time we are seeing fusion of technologies that is blurring physical, digital and biological worlds. We are moving to an era of intelligence that could augment human intelligence.

Arul came from a manufacturing background and started the technology company ENRICH in 2003. After selling Enrich in 2016, Arul wanted to be a part of the next wave of innovation and chose Alpharetta (Technology hub of the south) as the place where he believed would give him the best opportunity. Arul started 11-11 Ventures because he saw that while Alpharetta was teeming with technology companies and individuals, the one thing that was lacking was investment dollars for this next wave of innovators to bring their ideas to realty.

“Most of the venture capitalists were in Midtown and Buckhead and I saw a great opportunity in Alpharetta to help these technology entrepreneurs take their designs to the next level.”

While most of the traditional venture capital firms got capital come from institutions and did not allow easy access for individual investors, 1111 Ventures allows for technology executives and individual investors to invest more modest amounts of money and be involved in the success journey with startup companies. Alpharetta has many technology executives who are interested in investing in the next wave of innovation. While 11-11 Ventures invests in startup companies across the nation, they happen to have the first look at all great Alpharetta-based startup

Jackson Healthcare Announces Plans for 30-Acre Italian Renaissance Campus in Alpharetta Jackson Healthcare, one of the nation’s largest healthcare staffing firms, has announced a 306,000 square foot expansion project of its corporate headquarters in Alpharetta that will accommodate 1,400 new associates.

to the city of 58,000. “There is no doubt this is going to be a stunning corporate campus,” Belle Isle said.

“And we are grateful for the number of jobs Jackson Healthcare will be adding to our community.”

The company will break ground on the $100 million project, a corporate campus reminiscent of the Italian Renaissance, in the winter of 2017.

Jackson Healthcare currently employs 1,100 workers across the country including 898 associates in the Atlanta area.

The headquarters expansion will include an eight-story, 267,000 square foot office building and a 39,000 square foot amenities building that will house a state-of-the-art gym, an indoor pool, and a full-service restaurant for associates. It will have room for future childcare accommodations among other conveniences.

Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle said the project will be a welcome addition

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is a data, analytics and technology company where some of the most talented and accomplished technologists, engineers and scientists in the world call Alpharetta home.

We innovate with big data, help prevent fraud and make the world a safer place. #Make.Tech.Work.

Learn more at lexisnexis.com/risk

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11-11 Ventures has strategic partnership and works collaboratively with Alpharetta Technology commission’s Innovation center. "The Alpharetta Technology Commission is delighted that 11-11 Ventures has chosen Alpharetta as its headquarters for its early stage Venture Capital Fund. We are confident that 11-11 will be a tremendous resource for the ATC’s tech startups and for the technology community at large" Says Karen Carson, CEO of Alpharetta Technology Commission Arul calls the Alpharetta area home where he lives with his wife and two children. “Even though we could have sent our kids to private school, the great public education system and quality of life in Alpharetta allows us to send them to public school. We are thoroughly pleased with the education they are receiving and our choice to live in Alpharetta.”

Guilherme Cerqueira (“Gui”) started his career working with a consumer research company that specialized in conducting customer surveys for large companies.

Gui soon realized that these surveys were not providing accurate information back to the companies on what motivated their customer to buy and be loyal. “The old school customer surveys methodologies currently available were misleading companies and not providing the proper information to get the consumer to act.

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With other offices in Philadelphia and India, Premier Logic’s headquarters is in Alpharetta. “Alpharetta is where our roots are,” says Loren Eckart. “There are many large technology companies in Alpharetta and being a part of this innovative ecosystem has been a plus for Premier Logic. Alpharetta is a hub of technology innovation and Premier Logic is excited to be a part of the next wave of technology innovation that will come out of this exciting community.”

From a 22-acre campus in northwest Alpharetta, Scientific Games (NASDAQ: SGMS) helps the Georgia Lottery and lotteries around the world drive profits for their beneficiaries like the Georgia Pre-K and the HOPE Scholarship programs.

Based in Las Vegas, the company’s global lottery headquarters is located in Alpharetta – it is the largest lottery instant game manufacturing technology facility in the world. Here, Scientific Games employs more than 1,100 Georgians, including game developers, programmers, web designers, mobile developers, software engineers, technical writers, quality assurance engineers and many other highly skilled technology professionals. It is one of the Top 15 Technology employers in the Atlanta metro area.

“Although Scientific Games has been here in Georgia for over 30 years, we were one of the first technology companies that invested in Forsyth County, and we are currently one of the county's largest employers. We built our Alpharetta campus in the early 1990s, and have expanded

our operations with new manufacturing technology in 2000, 2004, 2007 and 2014,” said Jim Kennedy, Group Chief Executive, Lottery for Scientific Games.

Receiving international recognition as “Lottery Supplier of the Year” for the last three years, the company drives results for more than 150 lotteries in 50 countries through insights, innovation and partnership. It is the only U.S. owned and operated fullservice lottery products and technology provider.

“Our mission is to empower our customers by creating the best lottery experiences in the world,” said Kennedy. “From the introduction of the first secure instant lottery game in 1974, to the first comprehensive lottery loyalty and rewards program, agile lottery systems technology, lottery retailer

programs, and deep consumer research, Scientific Games has consistently been at the forefront of delivering business solutions to help lotteries increase sales and net revenue for their good causes.”

With the support of the government and local business leaders, the future of technology is indeed bright in Alpharetta and Alpharetta is leading the way as the “Technology City of the South.”

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

NETWORKING ABA offers a unique way to plug into not only the business community but the wider Alpharetta community as well.

• We host the State of the City Address and Mayor’s Breakfast.

• We operate the Alpharetta Business Expo, the small business and technology expo of Alpharetta and North Fulton.

• We operate the Alpharetta Farmers Market, recognized as one of the best farmers markets in the State.

• We publish the annual Alpharetta Guidebook along with the Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau and the City of Alpharetta.

• We offer monthly Breakfast and After Hour meetings.

EVENTS Aside from the networking programs, the Alpharetta Business Association is the sponsor and host of several community events. Those include:.

• Brew Moon Spring Fest in June • Par 3 Golf Challenge in July • Brew Moon Fall Fest in October coinciding with the Scarecrow Harvest by the City of Alpharetta • Christmas Market in December in conjunction with the City of Alpharetta Christmas Tree Lighting

Visit us online

www.AlpharettaBusinessAssociation.com

OPPORTUNITIES The ABA promotes: • Alpharetta’s business districts • City improvements • New business opportunities ABA encourages volunteering on our various committees: • Membership • Networking • Alpharetta First • Business Expo • Farmers Market

ETCETERA As the business community, we can help shape the future of Alpharetta. Together we are a strong and positive voice making things happen for the good of our city.

The value ABA can provide you professionally and your business is immeasurable.

Membership is $150 annually.

Consider joining ABA today!

Corporate memberships are available in the first quarter of each new calendar year.

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lpharetta offers an array of business locations for small, medium and large companies. The range of beautifully situated sites is ideal for any local, regional or global operations with unsurpassed amenities and settings.

Alpharetta is quickly developing a reputation for being a center of technology innovation. It is now a central hub for new and relocating technology companies and is home to over one quarter of metro Atlanta’s top 25 technology employers.

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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WORKFORCE Every business on the planet, from Mom & Pop stores to Fortune 500 companies, is only as good as its employees. And in Alpharetta, we’re proud to be home to some of the smartest minds in the world of tech. 62.7 percent of Alpharetta’s residents own a bachelor’s degree or higher, which is nearly 35 percent above the national average for young adults. And there are plenty of them, too. With a daytime population over 100,000, Alpharetta boasts 3,500 workers per square mile; that’s more than major metropolitan areas like Denver, Houston, Charlotte, Nashville, Austin, and even Atlanta.

EDUCATION When it comes to college degrees, our workforce has credentials that are hard to compete with. No matter what heights our businesses desire to reach, our workers come equipped with the invaluable knowledge it takes to get there.

PROFESSIONS Need more proof that Alpharetta is a rising hub in the business world? Consider that 77% of Alpharetta residents are employed in professional, managerial, technical, sales and administrative positions. Our citizens don’t just have degrees— they’ve got the experience and working knowledge needed to take any business to the next level.

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DEMOGRAPHICS PERSONNEL Alpharetta’s consistent population nearly doubles during the day. That means that employees are coming from throughout the regionto work for Alpharetta’s rising tech companies. With great accessibility and a superior quality of life, it’s no wonder we’re the 6th fastest-growing city in the nation, and it’s getting better every day.

ADVANTAGES Hundreds of miles of fiber optic cables were buried throughout the city, and the state’s largest electricity provider, Georgia Power, took it a step further by establishing a series of redundant electric networks throughout the city.

HOUSING Our many workspaces and office buildings are state-of-the-art, but we admit that they’d make a lousy home. Thankfully, Alpharetta has plenty of great housing options to choose from. More than 90 percent of our houses were built in 1980 or later, which explains why 83 percent of our houses are worth $200,000 or more, with nearly a third of our homes offer 9 or more rooms.

SCHOOLS Alpharetta’s workforce is highly educated, but we wouldn’t be doing our jobs if we didn’t expect great things from our students as well. Our high schools boast a combined graduation rate of 95.5 percent, and with an average ACT score of 23.8 and 65 percent of students participating in AP courses, the future of our city is in great hands.

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RECOGNITION RECOGNITION Certificate of Certificate of for Achievement Achievement for Excellence in Financial Excellence in Financial Reporting for fiscal Reporting fiscal year 2015for from the year 2015 from the Government Finance Government Finance Officers Association Officers Association (GFOA).

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Achievement of Achievement Excellence in of Excellence in Award Procurement Procurement for 2016 fromAward the for 2016 Procurement from the National NationalInc. Procurement Institute, Institute, Inc.

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BEST CITY FOR WOMEN BEST CITY FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS ENTREPRENEURS

BEST PLACE TO START A BEST PLACE TO START A BUSINESS IN GEORGIA BUSINESS IN GEORGIA

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BEST PLACES TO VISIT BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN GEORGIA IN GEORGIA

BEST CITIES FOR TECH BEST CITIES FOR TECH (OUTSIDE CA AND NY) (OUTSIDE CA AND NY)

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AMERICA’S BEST PLACE AMERICA’S BEST PLACE TO MOVE TO MOVE

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Insurance Services Office (ISO) Insurance Services Office (ISO) Class 1 Rating Class 1 Rating This certification, representing superior property Thisprotection certification, representing superior property fire capabilities, is based primarily on fire protection capabilities, is based primarily an evaluation of the city’s water supply and on an evaluation the city’s water supply and distribution, fireofdepartment equipment, distribution, fire department equipment, manpower, and fire alarm facilities. Alpharetta is manpower, fire alarminfacilities. one of only and 15 agencies GeorgiaAlpharetta and 204 is one of only 15 agencies in Georgia andClass 204 agencies nationwide, to receive an ISO agencies nationwide, to receive an ISO Class 1 rating, the highest available.

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Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau Park Plaza, 178 South Main Street Suite 200 Alpharetta, GA 30009 Phone: (678) 297-2811 2017-2018 Board of Directors Mayor David Belle Isle Mayor, City of Alpharetta 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 Trevor Ralph VP of Operations, Verizon Amphitheatre Bob Regus City Administrator, City of Alpharetta Janet Rodgers President & CEO, Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau Morgan Rodgers Director, City of Alpharetta Recreation & Parks

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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 market 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 event 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 at all 23 hotels, provide welcome bags, offer insider tips and give access to over 200 service providers for your event. Call the Alpharetta CVB at 678297-2811 to learn more about their complimentary resources available to you.

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. to 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 2016 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.

EDUCATION 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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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.

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.

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EDUCATION 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

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 problemsolving 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.

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√ 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

Georgia Rank

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#6

#248

#176

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#7

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N/A

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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

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College Readiness*

Math

Alpharetta H.S.

66.7%

69%

97%

Gold

91%

Milton H.S.

66.3%

77%

98%

Gold

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Chattahoochee H.S.

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79%

99%

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#328

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Northview H.S.

62.5%

79%

99%

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#12

#374

#143

95%

Johns Creek H.S.

60.7%

84%

99%

Gold

#15

#446

#202

86%

Roswell H.S.

57.7%

63%

96%

Gold

#17

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N/A

97%

Cambridge H.S.

53.9%

72%

99%

Silver

(Rates are above state avg.)

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Across the board, Alpharetta-area high schools continue to earn top grades for a wide range of key educational attributes:

(Avg. Proficiency**)

Medal Status

*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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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. With respect to academic assessment rates as a reflection 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%.

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.

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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.

Alpharetta High School 3595 Webb Bridge Road Alpharetta, Georgia 30005 (470) 254-7640 http://school.fultonschools.org/hs/alpharetta Principal: Dr. Shannon N. Kersey Assistant Principals: Errol Dice, Clair Greenaway, Tina Johnson, 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 program support the school’s mission and values. At Alpharetta High School, we believe that education creates opportunity.

As a learning community, we seek to inspire intellectual curiosity and stimulate personal creativity by setting high expectations and developing engaging environments to promote a culture of continuous learning where hard work is a contributor to success. We respect the diverse perspectives, beliefs, and backgrounds of others and strive to build a foundation of self-governing integrity that recognizes each of our unique contributions to both our local and the global community. The school’s motto is “Creating Opportunities for Excellence in Academics, Athletics, Arts, and Altruism.”

Enrollment for 2016-2017: (enrollment can fluctate during the school year) 9th Grade: 597 students 10th Grade: 530 students 11th Grade: 555 students 12th Grade: 464 students

Total Enrollment: 2146 students

2017 Alpharetta High School (AHS) Academic Indicators National Rank: #228 State Rank: #6 STEM Rank: #176 College Readiness Index : 66.7 2016 AHS SAT: Critical Reading: 567 Writing: 566 Math: 581 Total: 1714 2016 National SAT: Critical Reading: 494 Writing: 482 Math: 508 Total: 1484 2016 Georgia SAT: Critical Reading: 493 Writing: 476 Math: 490 Total: 1459 2016 AHS ACT Composite: 25.9 2016 National ACT Composite: 20.8 2016 Georgia Composite: 21.1 2016 Best Public High School in Georgia: #16 of 426 Class of 2016 – Graduate Profile Attending four-year college: 95% Attending two-year/technical colleges: 5% Military/Other: 0% HOPE Scholarship Eligibility: 67% Scholarships earned: Over $6 million Advanced Placement (AP) Tested: 72% Advanced Placedment (AP) Passed: 90% Mathematics Proficiency: 69% English Proficiency: 97%

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Public Schools (within Alpharetta city limits) To view scores for Alpharetta or surrounding area schools, please visit www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-andAssessment/Assessment/Pages/Georgia-MilestonesStatewide-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. To learn more about testing requirements throughout the State of Georgia, please visit www.gadoe.org. We have also included two additional numbers, a College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) and a Climate rating. The CCRPI is a comprehensive school improvement, accoutability and communication platform for all educational stakeholders that promote college and career readiness for all Georgia public school students. The second new number is a Climate Star rating. Schools are rated on a 1 to 5 scale on the Georgia School Climate Star ratings with a "1" meaning "unsatisfactory" and "5" being excellent. The ratings are based on such factors as test scores, student discipline, attendance and student, parent and staff surveys.

Alpharetta High School

3595 Webb Bridge Road (470) 254-7640 www.school.fultonschools.org/hs/alpharetta Principal: Shannon Kersey Grades: 9-12 2,146 students* Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 2016 SAT: Critical Reading: 567; Math: 581; Writing: 566; Total: 1,714 2016 ACT Composite: 25.9 CCRPI Rating: 93.6 Climate Rating: 5*

What is the Georgia Milestones Assessment System?

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.

Why did Georgia change assessments?

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

Grades: 6-8 1,276 students* Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 CCRPI Rating: 93.4 Climate Rating: 5*

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

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?

Student-Teacher Ratio 11:1 Climate Rating: 3*

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

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

Creek View Elementary School

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

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Climate Rating: 4*

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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.

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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.

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

Grades: PK-5 1,000 students* CCRPI Rating: 92.3

The Georgia Milestones Assessment System

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

Webb Bridge Middle School

Grades: PK-5 559 students* CCRPI Rating: 91

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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* CCRPI Rating: 95.1

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Climate Rating: 5*

* School enrollment will fluctuate annually.

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Lake Windward Elementary School

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

Grades: PK-5 719 students* Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 CCRPI Rating: 100.4 Climate Rating: 3*

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

Student-Teacher Ratio 15:1 Climate Rating: 4*

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Grades: PK-5 871 students* CCRPI Rating: 79.6

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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KINGS RIDGE PRIVATE SCHOOL Did you know that many of today’s students who start college do not complete a degree?

“Getting it done in the weight room prepares me to be a leader on the field. It’s a great life lesson. Hard work, dedication and knowing my strengths help prepare me to handle whatever comes my way.”

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KRCSAlumnus Senior KRCS Admission tours available by appointment admission@kingsridgecs.org

2765 Bethany Bend x Alpharetta, GA 30004 x 770.754.5738 x www.kingsridgecs.org King’s Ridge Christian School practices a non-discriminatory policy of admission.

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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 Fulton County Annouces STEM-focused High School Campus on Old Milton High School Site

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y the year 2022, high school students in Alpharetta and surrounding areas could opt to attend one of two Fulton County STEM-focused campuses slated to be built at the Old Milton High School site, located in downtown Alpharetta. This highly-touted STEM campus is the top construction priority for the Fulton County School System as it finalizes the 2017-2022 Capital Plan.

The Georgia Department of Education is dedicated to preparing students for 21st Century workplace careers by providing high quality educational opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. In Georgia, STEM education is defined as an integrated curriculum (as opposed to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics taught in isolation) that is driven by problem solving, discovery, exploratory project/problem-based learning, and studentcentered development of ideas and solutions. The saturation of technology in most fields means that all students – not just those who plan to pursue a STEM profession – will require a solid foundation in STEM to be productive members of the workforce.

This high school alternative focuses on science, technology, engineering and math that will lead students on a career pathway to high-demand, high-paying jobs in information technology, health care sciences and engineering.

During a presentation to the Fulton County Board of Education, Yalanda Bell, executive director of Career and Technical Education, outlined the need for STEM-focused schools, and the research that went into the conceptual plan for the curriculum.

The focus was on three aspects for success: partnerships with business and industry, workforce trends data and student interest.

To nail down the fields where demand for workers is high and supply is low, the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce assisted in providing workforce trends in Fulton County. The data shows the county has robust opportunities in health care sciences, primarily nursing, engineering and information technology.

The STEM-focused campuses will provide students a curriculum allowing students to transition directly into the workforce, receive industry certification credentials, and/or obtain college credit while still in high school.

Students will take all required core academic courses while participating in the STEM curriculum. Courses will include biotechnology, nursing, pre-med, megatronics, robotics, information technology, networking and computer programming.

The concept of STEM-focused campuses garnered unanimous support from the board, which has been pushing for school choice options for years.

For years, the state has pushed a college prep curriculum which did not fit the vast numbers of students who graduate from high school and go straight to work.

For school board member Katie Reeves of Alpharetta, the Milton STEM school would help alleviate overcrowding at other area high schools, many of which are bursting at the seams.

“Our high schools continue to attract families who want to have their children in high-performing high schools,” said Reeves. “I am very concerned about the stress on our high school capacity and I will be very anxious to find out how soon we are able to break ground onthe STEM campus.”

The STEM-focused campuses will provide students a curriculum allowing students to transition directly into the workforce, receive industry certification credentials, and/or obtain college credit while still in high school.

Students will take all required core academic courses while participating in the STEM curriculum. Courses will include biotechnology, nursing, pre-med, megatronics, robotics, information technology, networking and computer programming.

The concept of STEM-focused campuses garnered unanimous support from the board, which has been pushing for school choice options for years.

For years, the state has pushed a college prep curriculum which did not fit the vast numbers of students who graduate from high school and go straight to work.

For school board member Katie Reeves of Alpharetta, the Milton STEM school would help alleviate overcrowding at other area high schools, many of which are bursting at the seams.

“Our high schools continue to attract families who want to have their children in high-performing high schools,” said Reeves. “I am very concerned about the stress on our high school capacity and I will be very anxious to find out how soon we are able to break ground on the STEM campus.”

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The goal, Bell noted, was to offer students a “relevant and applicable curriculum so that they leave our district with college and work-ready skills they can instantly use.”

“It was amazing how many students were actually interested in health care science and engineering as a part of the STEM concept,” said Bell. “While we know there is a workforce shortage in technology and health care, we also know our students are especially interested in [these fields].”

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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 1,678 students* SAT: Critical Reading: 553; Math: 572; Writing: 553; Total: 1,678 CCRPI Rating: 97

Climate Rating: 4*

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 1,956 students* Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 SAT: Critical Reading: 566; Math: 586; Writing: 557; Total: 1,709 CCRPI Rating: 99.3 Climate Rating: 4*

Milton High School

13025 Birmingham Hwy., Alpharetta, GA 30004 (470) 254-7000 http://school.fultonschools.org/hs/milton Principal: Brian Jones

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Grades: 9-12 2,180 students* SAT: Critical Reading: 550; Math: 564; Writing: 537; Total: 1,651 CCRPI Rating: 95.9 Climate Rating: 4*

Haynes Bridge Middle School

10665 Haynes Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30022 (470) 254-7030 http://school.fultonschools.org/ms/haynesbridge Principal: Amy Gable Grades: 6-8 820 students* Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 CCRPI Rating: 69.1 Climate Rating: 4*

Cogburn Woods Elementary

13080 Cogburn Rd., 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 CCRPI Rating: 89.9 Climate Rating: 3*

Crabapple Crossing Elementary

12775 Birmingham Hwy., Milton, GA 30004 (470) 254-7055 http://school.fultonschools.org/es/crabapplecrossing Principal: Dr. Rachel Williams Grades: PK-5 CCRPI Rating: 88

806 students* Climate Rating: 5*

Dolvin Elementary

10495 Jones Bridge Rd., 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 CCRPI Rating: 88.9 Climate Rating: 5*

Ocee Elementary

4375 Kimball Bridge Rd., Johns Creek, GA 30022 (470) 254-2960 http://school.fultonschools.org/es/ocee Principal: Deborah Pernice Grades: PK-5 770 students* Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 CCRPI Rating: 96.1 Climate Rating: 4*

For complete test scores of these schools please visit www.fultonschools.org * School enrollment will fluctuate annually.

Hopewell Middle School

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 CCRPI Rating: 90.2 Climate Rating: 5*

Preschool/Daycare Alpharetta Academy

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

Alpharetta Christian Academy Northwestern Middle School

12805 Birmingham Hwy., 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 CCRPI Rating: 95.7 Climate Rating: 5*

44 Academy Street, 30009 (770) 475-5762 www.alpharettachristianacademy.com Grades: N5-6, 338 students

Bright Horizons Family Solutions

3105 Webb Road, 30004 (678) 393-2991

Building Blocks Child

Development Center

6180 Atlanta Highway, 30004 (770) 475-7196

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Carrington Academy at McFarland

6140 Atlanta Highway, 30004 (770) 777-6771 Grades: 6 weeks-PK

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

Crème de la Crème

11675 Haynes Bridge Road, 30009 (770) 777-2960 www.cremedelacreme.com Grades: Infants-K, 125 students

Discovery Point Daycare Midway 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

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

Headstart Montessori Academy, LLC 3325 Greenfern Court, 30004 (678) 624-0098

Huntington Learning Center

12850 Highway 9 North, Suite 2100 30004 (678) 240-9240

Kids R Kids Milton

139 Highway 9 North, 30004 (770) 518-6863

The Lionheart School (Special Ed) 180 Academy Street, 30009 (770) 772-4555 www.thelionheartschool.com Grades: PK, 29 students

McGinnis Woods Country Day School 5368 Faircroft Drive, 30005 (770) 664-7764 www.mcginniswoods.org Grades: PK-8, 429 students

EDUCATION Medlock Bridge Montessori School 5815 Medlock Bridge Pkwy., 30022 (770) 623-1965 www.montessori.com Grades: NS-PK, 104 students

Midway United Methodist Church F.U.N. Kidz 5025 Highway 9 North, 30004 (770) 475-0909

Montessori Scholars Academy 13100 Morris Road, 30003 (770) 754-0777

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

Primrose School of Christopher Robin

Red Apple Montessori 3505 Bethany Bend, 30004 (770) 664-2869

Seven Branches Academy 180 Mullinax Road, 30004 (770) 475-1307

Success Kids Learning Center 12920 Highway 9 North, 30004 (770) 475-5199

The Tutor Shop at Crabapple Crossing

12775 Birmingham Highway, 30004 (770) 740-7055

The Tutor Shop @ Summit Hill Elementary School 13855 Providence Road, 30004 (770) 667-2830

Unique Academy

2865 Webb Road, 30004 (678) 762-0216

Windward Child Development Center

5830 Windward Parkway, 30005 (678) 624-0222 www.cclc.com Grades: NS-PK

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Kids R Kids Of Alpharetta – Going Beyond Childcare

Kids `R` Kids is a locally owned and operated franchise. We are very proud to provide the most innovative facilities and effective educational programs for children 6 weeks through 12 years of age. We are a Georgia State, Quality Rated, NAEYC, and SACS accredited preschool.

Our sincere love for children and strong belief that they should have a solid foundation, in combination with Kids `R` Kids, the absolute leader in its industry, make the perfect choice for your family`s childcare needs. Our center is approximately 17,000 square feet with 10 classroom suites, a cafeteria, a resource room, a large activity gym for before and after school students, and four large play areas separated for age groups.

At Kids `R` Kids, we share a common desire with parents, which is to provide the absolute best for the children. Our high quality teachers, creative and fun educational programs and, of course, our state-of-the-art facility make us stand high above our competitors.

We love children and are dedicated to making our school a great success. Our door is always open for parents to come and discuss their needs, ask questions, give suggestions and comments.

We encourage you to come take a tour and meet the staff. We are confident that you will agree with us this is the best environment for your child!

We look forward to meeting you soon.

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

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

Magnolia Farm

14325 Birmingham Highway, 30004 (770) 337-4785

Precocious Kids, LLC 214 MariettaStreet, 30004 (770) 569-2283

Nesbit Ferry Montessori 9330 Nesbit Ferry Road, 30022 (770) 552-8454 Grades: PK-4, 100 students

Preston Ridge Montessori School

3800 North Point Parkway, 30005 (770) 751-9510 Grades: PK-K, 91 students

Primrose School of Mansell Road 1015 Kingswood Place, 30009 (770) 552-1986 www.primroseschools.com Grades: PK

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EDUCATION • There are 27 private schools in Alpharetta, GA, serving approximately 5,150 students.

• The average private school tuition is $11,730 for elementary schools.

• The average acceptance rate is 69%.

• Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body, and the student:teacher ratio is 10:1.

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 Methodist Church 89 Cumming Street, 30004 (770) 518-1652

Alpharetta Christian Academy 44 Academy Street, 30009 (770) 475-5762 www.alpharettachristianacademy.com Grades: NS-6, 338 students

Alpharetta International Academy 4772 Webb Bridge Road, 30005 (770) 475-0558 www.aiamontessori.com Grades: PK-5

AMCA– The Academy 89 Cumming Street, 30009 (770) 569-2230 Grades:K-6

Bridgeway Christian Academy 4755 Kimball Bridge Road, 30005 (770) 751-1972 www.bridgewayca.org Grades: PK-8, 200 students

Chandler Academy

13580 Hopewell Rd., Alpharetta, GA 30004 (770) 346-0509 www.chandleracademy.com Grades: PK-8

Crabapple Montessori School

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12387 Crabapple Road, 30004 (770) 569-5200 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

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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 Grades: NS-12, 976 students

Charter Schools Amana Academy

Holcomb Bridge School

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 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.

Holy Redeemer Catholic School

Fulton Science Academy Charter High School

The Governess School

Specializing in Restaurant Construction throughout the Southeast

McGinnis Woods Country Day School

(Special Education/Christian) 4755 Kimball Bridge Road, 30005 (770) 465-7590 www.thegoverness.org Grades: 6-9, 10 students 2675 Holcomb Bridge Road, 30022 (770) 998-2027 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 Grades: PK-12, 858 students

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4100 Old Milton Pkwy., 30005 (770) 475-3223 www.fsahigh.org Grades: 9-12 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.

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

Georgia State University 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

Gwinnett Technical College

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 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.

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

Alpharetta Animal Hospital has been serving the Alpharetta community and surrounding area for over 40 years! Our team of licensed veterinarians take pride in the relationships they build with their clients, both human and animal. We provide a full service hospital capable of performing surgery, dentals, x-ray, Stem Cell Therapy, ultrasound, prescription diets and a pharmacy on site. In addition we provide boarding and a full time groomer.

We love to help educate our clients in the best way to care for their pets.

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

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HOUSES OF WORSHIP Baptist Bridgeway Church

4755 Kimball Bridge Rd. (770) 751-1972 www.bridgeway.net

Non-Denominational

11165 Parsons Road (770) 623-8860 www.dortamid.org

Keepin’ It Real “Lighthouse” Inc. 61 Old Canton St. (770) 360-5601 www.keepinitreallighthouse.com

Lutheran

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

First Baptist Church of Alpharetta 44 Academy St. (770) 475-6556 www.fbca.com

Providence Baptist Church 20075 Providence Rd. (770) 475-3627

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

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

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

Kingdom Ambassadors Intl.

Worship Ctr.

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

11925 Wills Rd. (770) 853-7231 www.crystalstallings.org

The Lighthouse Church 18271 Union Hill Rd. (770) 664-3644

The River Church

North Point Community Church

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

4350 Northpoint Pkwy.

(770) 290-5600 www.northpoint.org

Methodist

Spirit of God Christian Church

Alpharetta First United Methodist

Jewish

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Congregation Dor Tamid

69 North Main St. (770) 475-5576 www.afumc.org

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

Presbyterian

St. James United Methodist 3000 Webb Bridge Road (678) 762-1543 www.stjamesumc.org

Alpharetta Presbyterian 180 Academy St. (770) 751-0033 www.alpharettapres.com

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

(678) 319-9700 www.livingabundantly.net

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Alpharetta Church of God

1460 Mid Broadwell Rd. (770) 475-5788 www.alpharettachurchofgod.com

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

Holy Trinity Christian Church 3655 Preston Ridge Rd. (404) 368-9790 www.holytrinitychristianchurch.com

Reach One Church

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

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

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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 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 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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There are three major hospitals within close proximity to Alpharetta: Northside Hospital–Forsyth, WellStar North Fulton Hospital 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.

Northside Hospital/ Alpharetta Medical Campus

www.northside.com

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orthside Hospital is one of the most respected health care organizations in the Southeast and has a decades-long commitment to balancing clinical excellence with compassionate care. That commitment holds true today.

Leading-Edge Newborn and Cancer Care Northside leads the U.S. in newborn deliveries, diagnoses and treats the most cancer cases in Georgia, and is among the state’s top providers of surgical services. More than 2,500 physicians and 15,000 employees serve 2.5 million patient visits each year.

Northside is experiencing tremendous growth.

Expansion and construction projects are underway or in design phase at several of Northside’s campuses. The goal? To provide greater patient access to quality medical care.

In North Fulton, residents have access to a wide array of services at Northside Hospital Atlanta, Northside Hospital Forsyth, Northside Hospital Cherokee, the Northside/Alpharetta Medical Campus and many other outpatient facilities nearby.

Northside Hospital-Forsyth Expansion

The New Northside Hospital - Cherokee

Northside Hospital-Forsyth has undergone near-continuous expansion since Northside purchased the hospital in 2002. In 2016, Northside Hospital Forsyth opened a new Surgical Care Center, offering two dedicated, women-only GYN and breast care operating rooms for patient privacy and comfort. It also added three additional floors to accommodate surgical and oncology patient needs, bringing the hospital’s inpatient bed count to 247. The hospital now stands at eight floors, making it the tallest building in Forsyth County.

In nearby Cherokee County, the new Northside Hospital Cherokee is on schedule to open May 6, 2017. Drivers along I-575 in Canton can see the spectacular main building rising on a beautiful hilltop. This health care campus includes the hospital and a medical office building, a distinctive women’s center, cancer center, and 1,500 parking spaces.

In December, Northside filed a request with the state to convert 37 existing 23-hour observation beds at Northside Hospital Forsyth to medical/ surgical beds, increasing the hospital’s total inpatient bed count to 284 when the project is complete. These latest expansion plans are in response to the state’s indication that these beds are needed for Northside Hospital Forsyth to meet patient demand in 2021.

Additional plans include the expansion and renovation of the hospital’s cafeteria and dining room, and the construction of a fifth medical office building on the hospital campus, expected to open in early 2018.

Other major health projects are underway that will add even more health care quality, access and diversification. Look for Northside to grow in Roswell, Woodstock, Sandy Springs, East Cobb and Midtown Atlanta.

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 partnering with the Atlanta Braves in their new home at SunTrust Park and is a major sponsor of the Atlanta Track Club, including the 2017 AJC Peachtree Road Race. Northside also is partnering with the Bicycle Ride Across Georgia (BRAG) as the presenting sponsor of their four rides in 2017.

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

Community Hospital, Specialized Care On April 1, 2016, North Fulton Hospital became part of WellStar Health System. The hospital was renamed WellStar North Fulton Hospital. In the past 365 days, leaders at WellStar have shared the not-for-profit’s vision to deliver world-class healthcare with the hospital’s team members, physicians, patients and community.

Today, the 202-bed facility, located in Roswell, is recognized for its Accredited Cancer Program and Primary Stroke Center designations, and is one of only three state-designated Level II Trauma Centers in metro Atlanta. WellStar North Fulton Hospital is known for providing a continuum of services through its centers and programs, including neurosciences, orthopedics, cardiology, women's services, rehabilitation, surgical services and oncology.

With this combination of commitment and expertise, North Fulton caters services to the unique healthcare needs of all patients.

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Continued Commitment to Quality It’s WellStar North Fulton Hospital’s mission to provide quality, compassionate care to improve the health of those in the North Fulton community. For this reason, we have invested in technology and services, including new diagnostic imaging, laboratory and surgical equipment to ensure our patients receive the best care possible. Additionally, we are renovating and expanding both the Pain & Spine Center and Wound Care & Hyperbarics Center.

WellStar North Fulton also has plans to renovate the Women’s Health unit. We will continue to improve our services to ensure that after your stay with us you are not only feeling better, but you are glad you chose us.

Medical Emergency Resources If you have a medical emergency, WellStar North Fulton’s statedesigned Level II Trauma Center is ready for you. The center is staffed by board-certified emergency medicine physicians and nurses with a variety of emergency certifications. The 15,000-square-foot emergency department incorporates 28 patient rooms, including separate cardiac, trauma and orthopedic areas equipped with modern technology to handle situations ranging from minor emergencies to life-threatening traumas.

Additionally, WellStar North Fulton’s cutting-edge cardiac care unit uses advanced technology and highly skilled personnel to treat the unique cardiovascular needs of each patient. These medical providers stay informed about best practices, receive direct feedback and deliver evidence-based care.

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professional staff that is at the heart of WellStar North Fulton Hospital. Our 400+ staff physicians and nurses strive to provide patient-focused care. This means we listen to our patients and understand their needs. Additionally, our team is committed to improvement and identifying new ways to advance your health with the care that we provide.

Women’s Services From obstetrics and gynecology to mammography and specialized breast health services, WellStar North Fulton Hospital provides vital health services to women at all stages of their lives. We believe in helping women become healthy and stay healthy, and women looking for specialists in female health will find our team of physicians ready to offer expert care and personal attention.

Our hospital offers numerous childbirth options, including water births and access to a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. North Fulton also offers comfortable and convenient imaging services through the Women’s Imaging Center that includes mammograms, ultrasounds, breast biopsies, bone densitometries and general radiology.

Community Involvement We believe that WellStar North Fulton Hospital is a vital part of the North Fulton community. As a not-for-profit hospital, WellStar treats all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. We are not only providers of health care, but we are providers that truly care about our people. We offer a variety of classes and screenings throughout the year. Call 770-751-2660 to register for these classes or to obtain more information.

Community Education Classes • 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 and Nursing Excellence Nationally, hospitals and health systems are struggling with physician and nurse shortages. WellStar North Fulton Hospital has taken proactive steps to address this issue by implementing both the nursing excellence initiative and the physician excellence initiative. These targeted initiatives are designed to make our hospital the Employer of Choice, and retain the strong,

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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

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mory Johns Creek Hospital is a 110-bed acute-care facility located in the heart of Johns Creek. As part of the Emory Healthcare network, we’re committed to providing Johns Creek and surrounding communities with academic and research based medicine, close to home. Our team includes more than 800 employees, 328 Emory faculty, 386 private practice physicians and 42 Emory Specialty Associate physicians, along with more than 150 volunteers. We offer a comprehensive range of services including: emergency medicine, a birth center with Level III neonatal intensive care, adult intensive care, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, an infusion center, breast imaging with 3-D digital mammography, a certified bariatric center, advanced cardiac and stroke care, vascular care, sleep medicine, rehabilitation, surgical services, gastroenterology, pain center and a wound care center.

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Emory Bariatric Center at Johns Creek Emory Bariatric Center at Johns Creek is recognized as an accredited comprehensive facility by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). Our surgeons have performed more than 5,000 weight loss procedures.

Our program has an outstanding success rate and is designed to provide a lifelong approach to a healthy lifestyle.

Cutting-edge Cancer Care Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University is Georgia’s only National Cancer-designated cancer center. Winship offers leadingedge cancer care in Johns Creek and eligible patients will have access to over 250 clinical trials. Our physicians are trained leaders in cancer care and our program provides comprehensive care for all aspects of your treatments.

Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery Surgeons at Emory Johns Creek Hospital are performing minimally invasive robotic-assisted procedures to offer patients the most effective and least invasive surgical treatments. We use the da Vinci® Surgical System which provides the following benefits to patients: • Significantly Less Pain • Less Blood Loss • Less scarring • Shorter Recovery Time • A Faster Return to Normal Daily Activities

Orthopaedic Services We offer a number of surgical and non-surgical treatments for a broad range of orthopaedic conditions resulting from sports injuries, congenital musculoskeletal issues or conditions related to disease. Our physicians specialize in sports medicine, spine, joint replacement and orthopaedic trauma at Emory Johns Creek Hospital, so you can stay in the community and close to home.

Classes and Support Groups Emory Johns Creek Hospital offers a variety of classes and support groups including: • Bariatric surgery informational seminars

Women’s Services From obstetrics to gynecology, breast health to surgical care, Emory Johns Creek Hospital is dedicated to providing women in 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.

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 provides a variety of cardiac procedures including: angioplasty and stent placement, delivering on average less than 60-minute door-to-balloon times, far below the national goal of 90 minutes, for severe heart attacks. Emory Johns Creek Hospital also is an accredited Chest Pain Center with Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) capabilities.

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• Birth Center Tours • Child birth and Breast feeding classes • Diabetes Self-management • Total Joint Replacement • Super CPR Class • Diabetes Education • Johns Creek Women’s Cancer Support Group • Colorectal Cancer Support Group • CLIMB – Children’s Lives Include Moments of Bravery (children’s cancer support group) To register for a class or seminar, please call 404-778-7777.

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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

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

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Northside Urgent Care & Family Medicine

11180 State Bridge Road, Suite 501 Alpharetta, GA 30022 770-343-9898 www.northsideurgentcare.com

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

Advanced Cosmetic & Family Dentistry 4205 North Point Parkway Building D Alpharetta, GA 30022 678-245-6827 www.acfdga.com

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Arbor Terrace at Crabapple 12200 Crabapple Road Alpharetta, GA 30004 (770) 649-1009

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100 Somerby Drive Alpharetta, GA 30009 (770) 872-0423

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Gardens of Roswell

9212 Nesbit Ferry Road Alpharetta, GA 30022 (770) 992-0505

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Inspired Living at Alpharetta (Opening Summer 2017) 11450 Morris Road (844) 318-6934 Alpharetta, GA 30005

www.inspiredliving.care/inspired-living-at-alpharetta/ Care Offered: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Alzheimer’s Memory Care

The Mansions of Alpharetta 3700 Brookside Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30022 (404) 369-0346

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Tapestry House

2725 Holcomb Bridge Road Alpharetta, GA 30022 (770) 649-0808

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ne or two generations ago people bought a house, raised a family, paid off their mortgage and lived in the home until they either retired to sunnier climates or could no longer live independently. People stayed in the communities where they were born, close to multiple generations of family and friends. That trend has distinctly evolved for the past 50 years and is evident in the Atlanta Metro area more than perhaps anywhere in the country.

Proof? Wander the Alpharetta Food Truck Alley on a Thursday evening in the fall and see caps and t-shirts with the Atlanta Falcons logo… and the New York Giants, Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Rams, Dallas Cowboys… you get the picture. Our Alpharetta neighbors may bring their birthplace allegiances with them but overwhelmingly it doesn’t take long to call Alpharetta home.

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The relatively affordable home prices combined with rapid population growth is evident on every corner in Alpharetta as new housing products are coming out of the ground in the forms of apartments, townhomes, mixed-use communities, stately estates, condos in walk-able areas perfect for downsizing, and several new assisted living facilities.

Alpharetta has a wealth of housing options for every phase of life and to suit a wide range of tastes and preferences. At present, the median value of a house in Alpharetta is roughly $385,000, with the current median sales price of homes on the market around $425,000. Compared to suburban towns adjacent to other large metropolitan areas such as New ALPHARETTA GUIDEBOOK

York, Los Angeles, Dallas and Chicago, the Atlanta suburbs including Alpharetta are markedly more affordable to first time home buyers as well as those stepping up to their next homes. Mix in the great Alpharetta schools, weather and sense of community and it is no wonder that the population growth here is among the fastest in the country.

Alpharetta’s booming technology businesses and low unemployment rate combined with vibrant

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shopping, dining and entertainment draw young professionals who will rent or purchase their first homes.

Alpharetta’s top schools and parks ensure that as those young professionals marry and have kids they chose to make Alpharetta home for their growing families – prompting purchases of first homes in our safe communities.

The lifestyle and climate of Alpharetta also caters to empty nesters and seniors; offering plenty of options to down-size without compromise. Townhomes (often with elevators), new single-level upscale condominiums and numerous smalllot “lock and leave” communities cater to the sophisticated empty nester or retiree who wants an exceptional home without having to care for a larger property.

Should the need ultimately arrive, Alpharetta has many residential options in memory care and assisted living facilities.

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As opportunities and experience grow, Alpharetta offers beautiful options for the next home – a step up to larger property with more amenities and upgrades. Buyers can choose from established and stately neighborhoods with homes on acreplus lots, or homes in subdivisions with private swim, tennis, clubhouse and perhaps a golf course. If the buyer’s tastes lean toward new construction with all the bells and whistles, there are many choices close to the quaint downtown or even Avalon.

No matter what you are looking for in housing, Alpharetta has wonderful options. Find a qualified local realtor who is familiar with the area to guide you in the pursuit and purchase of your next home.

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This is where friends, family and neighbors are welcomed with a smile.

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Find yourself in the heart of Alpharetta.

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ast of Main is situated in the heart of downtown Alpharetta on Academy Street at Haynes Bridge Road and features both townhomes and single family homes. Single Family Home designs include a wonderful variety of designs including Owner's Suites on the Main level, third level retreats and private courtyards.

Townhome designs include two and three story designs, as well as basement and elevator options. Townhome designs are priced from the low $500s and single family homes are priced from the low $700s.

East of Main will feature three private pocket parks and is situated around the beautifully renovated, historic Manning House, which is currently being utilized as the East of Main Information and Sales Center.

Home designs at East of Main features a wide variety of townhomes including courtyard style designs, rear entry and front entry townhome and single family homes with private courtyards.

Home designs range from 2,200 to 3,500 square feet, three to five bedrooms and two and a half baths to four and a half baths.

The community will feature 83 home sites at completion including: • Courtyard Collection single family homes – 25 home sites • Vintage Collection single family homes – 16 home sites • Courtyard Collection rear entry garage townhomes – 16 home sites • Brownstone Collection rear entry garage townhomes – 19 home sites

The community is walking distance to downtown Alpharetta offering an abundance of restaurants and shops providing a desirable walkable lifestyle. East of Main is also just a short drive from Avalon for additional entertainment, dining and shopping.

• Classic Collection front entry garage townhomes – 7 home sites Home buyers who select a presale home at East of Main will have the opportunity to personalize their new home at The Providence Group’s 5,000 sq ft award-winning Design Center.

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Savor the afternoon among your favorite Main Street Shops.

Let your evening stroll lead you to your favorite dining spot.

Soak up the sun in the park, or relax on your front porch and watch it all go by.

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Beautiful Single Family and Townhome Communities in Your Neighborhood

The Providence Group offers six new home communities in and around Alpharetta, one of the most sought after cities in metro Atlanta. Our communities provide our home buyers with upscale home designs and a range of amenity options including 9 walkable and low maintenance lifestyles and extensive amenity packages. New single family homes and townhomes range from the $400s to $1 Million.

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Downtown Alpharetta’s Premier Address LIVE

Introducing Teasley Place, downtown Alpharetta’s newest and most exciting address. Building on the unprecedented success of next door’s Alpharetta Lofts, this exclusive 24 unit mid-rise sets a new standard in quality, luxury and convenience. Exciting and innovative floor plans tastefully appointed with timeless finishes await the most discerning buyer. Abundant outdoor living spaces on grand size balconies and a never-before-seen owner’s courtyard level are sure to dazzle. Isn’t it time you made your move?

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Salt Factory Pub. Made. Pure Taqueria. These are just a handful of the exciting, award winning restaurants within a tantalizingly short stroll from Teasley Place.

From casual patio finger foods to fine dining, there’s something for everyone, everyday. Eating in? Perfect!

Whole Foods is just down the street at Avalon. Put yourself in the middle of it all at Teasley Place.

Luxurious Residences Starting from the $600s

• Wolf + Subzero Appliance Package: Standard • Smart Home Package: Standard • Private Outdoor Space (220-470 Square Feet) • Outdoor Park Amenity- over a half-acre • Full-Time on site concierge • Resident Exclusive On-Site Gym • Enhanced multi-level security

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Quality of life can be measured in moments, and in today’s fast-paced world every moment counts. That’s why more and more people are looking for ways to slow down, to simplify. When you get home from a busy day, why not just park the car until tomorrow? At Teasley Place, downtown Alpharetta is truly only steps away.

Experience fine dining, shopping, farmers markets, festivals and much more right in your own backyard. Stop driving and start living.

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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

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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 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

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

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

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he Alpharetta Department of Public Safety is a nationally accredited public safety agency consisting of police, fire, and emergency 911 services combined into a proactive, technologically advanced public safety model. The agency is recognized as a nationally accredited agency by the Commission on Accreditation by Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) and has held this prestigious certification for over 15 years.

Alpharetta’s Fire Services Division holds the highest ISO rating score of an ISO 1 as determined by the Insurance Services Office. In fact, Alpharetta Fire Services is 1 of only 102 agencies out of 48,000 fire departments nationwide to obtain this prestigious accreditation with almost a perfect score! The Insurance Service Office (ISO) is the national “gold standard” used by fire departments across the nation as the governing body that determines what category fire

2565 Old Milton Parkway, 30009 Emergency: 911 Non-Emergencies: (678) 297-6300 Business: (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.

Fire Station #1 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

Alpharetta’s 911 Center is recognized as one of the top 911 centers nationwide.

In 2016, the City of Alpharetta became the 1st city in Georgia to implement “Text to 911” capability. In 2017, Alpharetta’s 911 center received one of the rarest honors to be given to any 911 center.

Alpharetta’s 911 center was awarded the prestigious International Academy of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) accreditations for its police, fire, and EMS operations. The City of Alpharetta’s 911 center is 1 of only 11 emergency dispatch 911 centers worldwide to hold all three certifications!

Alpharetta’s Public Safety Department is committed to providing a safe, secure, and livable city with a high quality of life for Alpharetta residents, businesses, and visitors sustained by providing one coordinated emergency response system.

Fire Station #5 1475 Mid Broadwell Road, 30009 Fire Station #6 3275 Kimball Bridge Road, 30009

Police Services Division 2565 Old Milton Parkway, 30009 Emergencies: Dial 911 Non-Emergencies: (678) 297-6300 Business: (678) 297-6302 Fax: (678) 297-6311 The Alpharetta Police Division 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 Division 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

In addition to public safety response systems, the Public Safety Department is fully engaged with the Alpharetta community. Annually, the agency provides thousands of hours of instruction to Alpharetta citizens and visitors on a variety of topics such as crime prevention, fire safety, first aid/CPR and many other public safety-related topics. In addition, the Public Safety Department maintains an active social media presence across many platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram used to communicate with its community.

The philosophy of the organization is to continually improve the quality of life of all that live, work, and play in the City of Alpharetta. Alpharetta Public Safety seeks to establish relationships built upon transparency and trust. This philosophy ensures Alpharetta will remain a great place to work, live and play today and into the future!

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departments should be rated in regards to insurance risks.

These components consist of:

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Uniform Patrol Criminal Investigations Administrative Services Support Services Office of Professional Standards

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

Traffic Enforcement Unit Phone: (678) 297-6325 Alpharetta Jail Phone: (404) 612-3432 or 3434 Patrol Phone: (678) 297-6306 Special Investigations Phone: (678) 297-6385

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

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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.

ALPHARETTA CITY POOL 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.

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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: 678-297-6160 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 678-297-6123 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, batting cages, 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

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Garden, and Alpharetta 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 Disc Golf at Wills Park

Email: recreation@alpharetta.ga.us 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.

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

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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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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

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.

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.

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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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• 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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Bicycles are vehicles with the same rights & responsibilities on roads as motor vehicles.

Bicyclists shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable except when turning left, avoiding hazards, or the lane is too narrow.

Bicycles must travel in the same directions as motor vehicle traffic on roads, even when in a designated bike lane. Travel on the right side of multiuse paths.

A courteous cycling group rides single file to facilitate motor vehicle passing, even though two abreast is allowed by Georgia law.

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Around Town Short Loop 1 (16 miles) Windward Loop 2 (12 miles) East-West Ride 3 (4.8 miles, 1 way) Crabapple Loop 4 (6 miles) Alternative Mileage or Connectivity Alpharetta Big Creek Greenway

An around Town Outer Loop comprised of outer portions of marked routes is ~28 miles.

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Bike Alpharetta

Bike Alpharetta Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit community organization comprised of local residents and civic leaders advocating an enjoyable, safe environment for all types of bicycle use in Alpharetta, Georgia. Membership is free and you become a member by supporting the group through monetary donations and volunteerism.

678-362-6228 www.bikealpharetta.org Facebook- BikeAlpharetta Twitter- @BikeAlpharetta Email- bikealpharetta@gmail.com

Motorists must provide at least 3' to safely pass bicycles. Many drivers are not aware it is legal to cross a double line on divided roads when safe to do so.

Cyclists may pass motor vehicles on the right if pavement permits, but take care to avoid right turning vehicles.

Smart Bicycling.

A visible cyclist is a much safer cyclist.

A white front light and a red rear-facing light (or reflector) are required for nighttime riding. Additional lighting, reflective clothing & accessories are highly recommended.

Don't confuse. Let drivers & other cyclists know! Signal with your arm and hand before turning or stopping.

Wear a properly fitted helmet!

Required for those under 16, strongly recommended for all bicycle riders.

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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 Most Thursday evenings 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!

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 Alpharetta Cooking School 4305 State Bridge Road, Alpharetta, 30022 770-751-8561

Salud! Cooking at Whole Foods Avalon 2800 Old Milton Pkwy., Alpharetta, 30009 770-442-3354, ext. 2

Alpharetta Farmers Market Most 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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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. And if that is not enough, coming soon is Dave & Busters where one can eat, drink, play and watch sports all under one roof. And just a short ride down the road is Andretti Karting - entertainment you can feel. 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 Amphitheatre 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 an 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 e-newsletter, to stay up-to-date on all our city has to offer.

EVENTS AW E S O M E A L P H A R E T TA ACTIVITIES Alpharetta Farmers Market, April to October Downtown Alpharetta, Saturday Mornings 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 Amphitheatre

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Party with a Purpose: St. Patrick’s Day has never been this much fun and felt this good!

Alpharetta Art in the Park,

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.

One Saturday each month from May - 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 2015 and 2017!

July 4th Fireworks and Festivities, July 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!

Youth Fishing Derby, June 3625 Brookside Parkway

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 Fest, 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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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.

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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.

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

IronKids Triathlon RETURNING IN SEPTEMBER 2018!

Wills Park | 1825 Old Milton Parkway

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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 8K 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, 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, September Downtown Alpharetta 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.

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 Information: More 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.

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

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Christmas Tree Lighting, December

HISTORY WALK Explore the early days of Alpharetta on this self-guided tour with stops at 20+ 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.

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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.

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

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

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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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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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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 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.

Marker 14 DODD HOTEL 120 Milton Avenue

c. 1870

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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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.

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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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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.

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tuck in the roundabout of the same old entertainment options? Pull into the starting grid and step up to a new level of excitement at Andretti Indoor karting and Games! This one stop entertainment destination features Sodi Superkarts, over 120 video and redemption games, XD Dark Ride Motion Theater, state of the art racing simulators, and extreme attractions like rock wall, zip line and the sky high ropes course. Whether you’re looking for a fun day with the family or a night out with friends, Andretti has something for everyone!

“If everything seems under control, you’re just not going fast enough.” – Mario Andretti Accelerate your need for speed and channel your inner Andretti on the Sodi Superkarts, capable of speeds up to 35 mph. The gas-powered Sodi GT5 karts at Andretti Roswell provide powerful, safe, and thrilling experiences on a variety of professionally designed European style tracks.

Can’t make it out to Monaco to race that F1 car? The stateof-the-art racing simulators will make you feel like you are in the driver’s seat wrestling your car around all those turns and curves, speeding down the straightaway to victory! With a full hydraulic motion system, these professional racing simulators will convey every force affecting the car when accelerating, braking, entering and exiting corners, going up and down hills or not that it would happen to you… spinning out of control!

IT’S ALL FUN AND GAMES Andretti boasts over 120 of the latest and classic video and redemption games that will take over all your senses. Play your way for fun and prizes as you rack up the points and the tickets to redeem in the Victory Lane Redemption. Sweet treats, huge teddy bears, X-Box consoles and even mountain bikes are just some of the plentiful rewards you can take home! Ready to

take yourself to the next level? Go extreme as you challenge yourself on the high ropes course, located two stories above the arcade! Thirsty for more thrills? Climb to victory on the Cosmic Rock Wall or race across the Zip Line that propels you over the track as the karts zip by below!

THE PERFECT TEAM BUILDING AND EVENT LOCATION Make your next event unforgettable with over 10,000 sq ft of meeting and event space with in-house catering and experienced planners for events such as family reunions, sports groups, fundraisers, bar/bat mitzvahs, teambuilding, bachelor and bachelorette parties, church retreats, and birthdays.

TIME FOR A FUEL STOP Need to refuel after all the fun? Make a pit stop at the Andretti Grill, the full-service restaurant and bar. This isn’t a freezer-tofryer, food court experience: These delightful dishes ideated by the award-winning chef Anna Firmani will make you taste the difference with fresh takes on classic recipes. Whether for lunch, dinner or a snack in-between, they’ve got something for everyone: appetizers and salads, original-recipe, mouthwatering, or burgers and sandwiches that make the perfect companion to a local or imported beer. And if you are not in the mood for a beer, you can always try the selection of Andretti Winery wines and original cocktails liked the Pace Car or Mario’s Signature Martini.

THE ANDRETTI EXPERIENCE If you are looking for high-speed thrills, delicious food and drinks, family fun or team bonding, Andretti Indoor Karting and Games is where you’ll find them! Come check it out at 11000 Alpharetta Hwy in Roswell, GA! It’s time you experience The Next Level in Entertainment!

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ATTRACTIONS & ENTERTAINMENT Active Entertainment The Cooler Family Skate Center

and be creative together. Be quick, yet thorough for your best chance of a successful escape!

10800 Davis Drive, 30009 (770) 649-6600 www.cooler.com

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.

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

Regal Avalon 12 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!

Urban Escape Games 20 Mansell Court East Suite 275, 30076 678-805-2189 www.urbanescapegames.com

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10700 Davis Drive, 30009 770-521-9100 www.mainevent.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.

Cooking Schools

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 Main Event Entertainment tag, thrilling high ropes adventure courses, captivating game rooms, stylish billiards, flexible meeting rooms, energetic bars and high-quality restaurants.

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.

Motorcycle Safety Foundation

Publix Apron’s Alpharetta Cooking School

1450 Morrison Parkway, 30009 770-442-2043 www.offroad-training.org

4305 State Bridge Road, 30022 770-751-8560 www.publix.com

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!

Salud! Cooking School at Whole Foods Avalon

Odyssey Escape Game

1111 Alderman Drive Bldg. 200, Suite 210, 30005 (770) 559-7548 www.odysseyescapegame.com

2800 Old Milton Parkway, 30009 770-442-3354, ext 2 www.wholefoodsmarket.com

Sur la Table at North Point Mall 1082 North Point Circle, 30022 800-243-0852 www.surlatable.com

Clues, codes, and keys are hidden throughout the room. Then use the clues, codes, and wit to figure out the puzzles and riddles. Work with your team, communicate

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

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.

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3950 1st Street, 30009 888-462-7342

Performance Venues ACT1 Theater 180 Academy Street (770) 663-8989 www.act1theater.com Now with a 20+ year history, 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.

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.

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.

Matilda's also features a wonderful artist market each Thur.-Sat. and during weekend concerts. The market features contemporary art, antiques and vintage goods, industrial chic, salvage, vintage and repurposed items.

ATTRACTIONS & ENTERTAINMENT The Velvet Note

Farm & Garden Tours of Alpharetta

4075 Old Milton Parkway, 30005 (855) 583-5838 www.thevelvetnote.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.”

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

Verizon Amphitheatre

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.

North Point Mall Verizon Amphitheatre 2200 Encore Parkway, 30009 (404) 733-5010 www.vzwamp.com 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.

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

Be whisked back in time. Explore downtown Alpharetta on this self-guided walking tour of 20+ 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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Downtown Alpharetta (678) 297-0102 www.awesomealpharetta.com

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.

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.

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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

North Point Mall • 1202 North Point Cir. (877) 247-5223 www.americangirl.com/retail/atlanta.php

Another Broken Egg Café

Bite Bistro & Bar

Bagel Boys Café

Black Walnut Café

4075 Old Milton Pkwy.

(770) 837-3440 www.anotherbrokenegg.com 11770 Haynes Bridge Rd. (770) 569-1009 4620 Kimball Bridge Rd. (678) 240-0205 www.bagelboyscafe.com

11500 Webb Bridge Way, Suite A9 (770) 754-5500 www.biteatl.com 5805 Windward Pkwy.

(404) 600-1222 www.blackwalnutcafe.com/alpharetta

Bocado Burger

2820 Old Milton Pkwy.

(678) 248-5223 www.bocadoburger.com

Bantam + Biddy

4195 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 248-5159 www.bantamandbiddy.com

Branch and Barrel

The Bistro

Located in the Courtyard Alpharetta 12655 Deerfield Pkwy.

(678) 366-3360 courtyard.marriott.com/tour/bistro

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

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Buffalo Wild Wings

Chicken Salad Chick

Cru Food and Wine Bar

BurgerFi

Chili’s Grill & Bar

Cuzi Fresh Café

2375 Mansell Rd. (678) 352-4599 www.buffalowildwings.com 5475 Windward Pkwy. West (770) 817-4656 www.burgerfi.com

Butcher and Brew

3 South Main St. (678) 585-3344 www.butcherandbrewshop.com

Café at Pharr

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

Café Intermezzo

100 Avalon Blvd.

(404) 355-0411 www.cafeintermezzo.com

Cascades

Located in Embassy Suites 5955 North Point Pkwy.

(678) 566-8800 www.embassysuitesalpharetta.com

The Cheesecake Factory

7800 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 594-9063 5035 Windward Pkwy.

(770) 619-1818 www.chilis.com

Chuck E. Cheese

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

Cook Out

11475 Haynes Bridge Rd. (770) 619-5160 www.cookout.com

Corner Bakery Café

10920 Haynes Bridge Rd., Suite 200 (678) 317-0224 www.cornerbakerycafe.com

Corner Deli

10 Roswell St., Suite 120 (678) 366-3354 Find them on Facebook!

Cracker Barrel

5580 Windward Pkwy.

(770) 521-9597 www.crackerbarrel.com

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

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

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300 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 248-5181 www.cruawinebar.com

4160 Old Milton Pkwy.

(678) 867-9854 www.cuzifreshcafe.com

The Diner at North Point 2355 Mansell Rd. (770) 650-6400 www.thedineratnorthpoint.com

Einstein Brothers Bagels

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

Fancy Pantry

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

Farm to Ladle

2200 Avalon Blvd., Suite 3920 (678) 534-5390 www.farmtoladle.com

Fire and Brimstone Tavern

10595 Old Alabama Rd. Conn.

(678) 421-4213 www.fireandbrimstonetavern.com

The Firefly Café Bar

J Christopher’s

First Watch

Jamba Juice

Five Guys Burgers and Fries

Jason’s Deli

Flatlands Bourbon and Bayou

Jerusalem Bakery & Grill

Flavor Juicery

Juice Bar

Fuddrucker’s

Lenny’s Subs

Goldberg’s Bagel Company & Deli

Loco’s Grill and Pub

Golden Corral

Marlow’s Tavern

Great Harvest Bread Company

Miller’s Ale House

Grouchy’s New York Deli

Mittie’s Café on Main

HoneyBaked Ham

My Friend’s Place

3070 Windward Plaza (770) 609-8523 www.fireflyalpharetta.com 3450 Old Milton Pkwy., #220 (678) 566-3447 www.firstwatch.com 6410 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 346-0366 2192 North Point Cir. (678) 393-0065 www.fiveguys.com 52B North Main St. (470) 242-5458 www.flatlands52.com

4620 Kimball Bridge Rd., Suite 2 (678) 620-3954 www.flavorjuicery.com 6360 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 475-3338 www.fuddruckers.com 3180 Avalon Blvd.

(770) 663-8555 www.goldbergbagel.com 915 North Point Dr. (678) 867-2881 www.goldencorral.com 4915 Windward Pkwy.

(678) 209-2229 www.greatharvest.com

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

Hop Alley Brew Pub 25 South Main St. (770) 696-2097 www.hopalleybrew.com

Hudson Grille

865 North Main St. (770) 777-4127 www.hudsongrille.com

IHOP

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

3070 Windward Plaza (770) 740-8571 www.jchristophers.com 4305 State Bridge Rd., #103 (470) 719-9170 www.jambajuice.com 7300 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 664-5002 3070 Windward Plaza (770) 619-2300 www.jasonsdeli.com 4150 Old Milton Pkwy., Suite 129 (770) 777-0193 www.jerusalembakeryandgrill.com 4180 Old Milton Pkwy.

(470) 233-7299 www.ilovejuicebar.com 1605 Mansell Rd. (678) 461-8773 www.lennys.com 11770 Haynes Bridge Rd., #701 (770) 751-9898 www.locosgrill.com 2200 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 248-5230 www.marlowstavern.com 10750 Davis Dr. (678) 277-2581 www.millersalehouse.com

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

DINING

62 North Main St. (770) 772-0850 www.mittiesalpharetta.com 670 North Main St. (770) 667-8414 www.myfriendsplacedeli.com

The Nest Café

58 Canton St. (678) 231-2477 www.thenestcafe.net

The Original Pancake House

5530 Windward Pkwy., Suite 120A (678) 393-1355 www.pancakesalpharetta.com

Panera Bread

6480 North Point Pkwy.

(678) 393-2647 www.panerabread.com

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

Rising Roll

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

11471 Haynes Bridge Rd. (770) 752-8082 900 North Point Pkwy., Suite 150 (678) 346-9139 www.risingroll.com

Secreto Southern Kitchen & Bar

Roasters

4180 Old Milton Pkwy.

770-569-1988 www.shanesribshack.com

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

Ruby Tuesday

6055 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 667-5776 www.rubytuesday.com

Sage Woodfire Tavern

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

Salt Factory Pub

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

6195 Windward Pkwy., Suite 102 (770) 752-0922 www.secretokitchen.com

Shane’s Rib Shack

Smashburger

5530 Windward Pkwy., Suite C310 (770) 754-0554 www.smashburger.com

Smokejack BBQ

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

South Main Kitchen

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

Spice Brick Oven Kitchen

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

Sweet Tomatoes

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

Taco Mac

stay & play

875 North Main St., Suite 306 (770) 346-9119 4305 State Bridge Rd., Suite 101 (770) 754-9290 www.tacomac.com

Ted’s Montana Grill

6100 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 710-9025 www.tedsmontanagrill.com

Three Dollar Café Jr.

3710 Old Milton Pkwy., Suite 109 (770) 664-7600 www.threedollarcafe.com/old-milton

Topgolf Alpharetta

10900 Westside Pkwy.

(770) 217-0513 www.topgolf.com/alpharetta

Tropical Smoothie Café

869 North Main St., Suite 204 (678) 580-1045 www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com

Tuscany Café & Bistro

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

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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

Wildflour

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

Wild Wing Café

5530 Windward Pkwy.

(678) 990-9464 www.wildwingcafe.com

Asian/South Asian Abhiruchi Indian Cuisine

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

Affairs Restaurant

4120 Old Milton Pkwy.

(678) 566-0169 www.spiceaffairatlanta.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 www.ammakitchen.net

Bawarchi Biryanis Indian Cuisine 2500 North Point Ct. (678) 297-6700 www.bawarchialpharetta.com

Benihana

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

Chin Chin Chinese

3070 Windward Plaza (770) 569-7565 www.chinchinalpharetta.com

E.M. BOP

800 North Main St., Suite 130 (678) 395-6226 www.embop.com

Green Lotus Thai Cuisine 875 North Main St., Suite 301 (770) 864-5651 www.greenlotusthaiga.com

Hibachi Express

Taste of India

Davinci’s Donuts

Jin Cuisine Alpharetta

Teriyaki Grill House

12460 Crabapple Rd., Suite 200 (470) 709-5170 www.jincuisinealpharetta.com

3710 Old Milton Pkwy.

(770) 777-1152 www.teriyakigrillhouse.com

Donut Theory

Kiku Japanese Steak House

Thai Thai

2725 Old Milton Pkwy.

(770) 740-0123 www.kikujapanese.com

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

Kona Grill

Thai2

11770 Haynes Bridge Rd., Suite 104 (770) 569-5544 Find them on Facebook!

5100 Avalon Blvd.

(470) 226-1540 www.konagrill.com

Lime Juice Thai Bistro

670 North Main St., Suite 110 (678) 242-2991 www.limejuicethai.com

Lin’s Chinese Cuisine

12850 Hwy. 9 N., Suite 1600 (770) 740-1892 www.linschinese.com

Lobster House Sushi & Hibachi 10890 Haynes Bridge Rd. (770) 475-0333 www.lobsterhousealpharetta.com

Madras Chettinaad

4305 State Bridge Rd., Suite 108 (678) 393-3131 www.madraschettinaad.com

P.F. Chang’s

7925 North Point Pkwy.

770-992-3070 www.pfchangs.com

Saigon Café

Sanjha Chulha

5815 Windward Pkwy., Suite 200 (470) 395-8527 www.sanjhachulha.us

Simon’s Chinese Cuisine 3975 Old Milton Pkwy.

(678) 762-0038 www.simonschinese.com

Stop Bop Go

4000 Old Milton Pkwy., Suite 200 (770) 674-1969 Find them on Facebook!

Superior Wok Restaurant

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

Swagat Indian Cuisine

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

5530 Windward Pkwy., Suite 140A (470) 800-3504 www.thaisquared.com

Bakery / Sweets 2b Whole European Gluten-Free Bakery 42 Milton Ave. (470) 395-5248 www.2bwhole.net

Alpine Bakery & Trattoria

12315 Crabapple Rd. (770) 410-9883 www.alpinebakeryandtrattoria.com

131 South Main St., Suite F (678) 392-2523 www.davincisdonuts.com 11550 Webb Bridge Way, Suite 3B 470-275-5530 www.donuttheory.com

Four Fat Cows

64 North Main St. 770-880-5231 Find them on Facebook!

Open Seasonally

Great Harvest Bread Company 4915 Windward Pkwy.

(678) 209-2229 www.greatharvest.com

Jerusalem Bakery & Grill

4150 Old Milton Pkwy., Suite 129 (770) 777-0193 www.jerusalembakeryandgrill.com

Jilly’s Cupcakery

12850 Highway 9 N., Suite 1200 770-777-1900 www.jillyscupcakery.com

Bruster’s Ice Cream 3855 Old Milton Pkwy.

(678) 762-7790 www.brusters.com

Café Intermezzo

100 Avalon Blvd.

(404) 355-0411 www.cafeintermezzo.com

Caffe Antico

2200 Avalon Blvd.

(770) 647-8811 www.littleitalia.com

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5530 Windward Pkwy.

(770) 360-6366 www.saigoncafeusa.com

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

DINING

CamiCakes Cupcakes 7391 North Point Pkwy.

770-641-7534 www.camicakes.com

Cinnabon

1000 North Point Cir. 678-514-2893 www.cinnabon.com

Cold Stone Creamery

875 North Main St., Suite 303 770-777-2183 www.coldstonecreamery.com

Collet French Pastry & Café 2225 Old Milton Pkwy.

(678) 770-6066 Find them on Facebook!

Dairy Queen

211 S Main St. (770) 475-6664 www.dairyqueen.com

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5230 Windward Parkway Suite 102 Milton, GA 30004 (678) 366-1445 nothingbundtcakes.com

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Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt

Campania Pizzeria Napoletana

Mugs on Milton

Carmine’s Restaurant and Pizzeria

12850 Highway 9 N., Suite 700 (678) 297-0107 www.menchies.com 35 Milton Ave. (470) 268-8544 www.mugsonmilton.com

The Nest Café

58 Canton St. (678) 231-2477 www.thenestcafe.net

Nothing Bundt Cakes

5230 Windward Parkway, Suite 102 (678) 366-1445 www.nothingbundtcakes.com

Piece of Cake

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

Pinkberry

2200 Avalon Blvd., Suite 200 (678) 248-5162 www.pinkberry.com

Sally’s Gluten Free Bakery

4390 Kimball Bridge Rd., Suite B2 (470) 226-7965 www.sallysglutenfreebakery.com

Smallcakes

4055 Old Milton Pkwy.

(470) 545-2051 www.smallcakescupcakery.com

Southern Baked Pie Company 2685 Old Milton Pkwy., Suite 130 (678) 254-0598 www.southernbakedpie.com

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Tiff’s Treats

3665 Old Milton Pkwy., Suite 10 (404) 649-6290 www.cookiedelivery.com

Italian - Pizza Alpine Bakery & Trattoria

12315 Crabapple Rd. (770) 410-9883 www.alpinebakeryandtrattoria.com

Antico Pizza

3185 Avalon Blvd.

(770) 674-8811 www.littleitalia.com

Buca Di Beppo

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

California Pizza Kitchen 6301 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 664-8246 www.cpk.com

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800 North Main St., Suite 100 (770) 559-4674 www.campaniaga.com 4055 Old Milton Pkwy.

(770) 772-3644 www.carminesalpharetta.com

Colletta

900 Third St. (678) 722-8335 www.collettarestaurant.com

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

Humble Pie Pizza Company 869 North Main St. (678) 867-6773 www.humblepiepizzaco.net

Ippolito’s

12850 Highway 9 N. (678) 624-1900 www.ippolitos.net

Joe’s New York Pizzeria

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

La Casa Italian Grill

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

Mama’s Pizza

5950 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 751-6001 www.mamaspizzaalpharetta.com

Mellow Mushroom

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

Pepperoni’s Tavern

4190 Old Milton Pkwy.

(770) 343-8228 www.pepperonistavern.com

Pizza Hut

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

Romano’s Macaroni Grill 5045 Windward Pkwy.

(770) 360-6302 www.macaronigrill.com

Vinny’s on Windward

5355 Windward Pkwy.

(770) 772-4644 www.sedgwickrestaurantgroup.com

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Vito's Pizza & Ristorante

3665 Old Milton Pkwy.

(770) 475-0369 www.vitospizzaandristorante.com

Mediterranean Bandora

5530 Windward Pkwy., Suite 1010 (678) 712-2292 www.bandora.one

Bezoria

2685 Old Milton Pkwy.

(470) 294-0991 www.bezoria.com

Café Efendi

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

Cedar Grill

1497 Alpharetta Hwy. (678) 404-7558 www.thecedarsgrill.com

Express Burger and Mediterranean Grill

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

Gyro Cafe

869 North Main St., Suite 201 770-754-0727 www.gyrocafeatlanta.com

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

The Local Wood Fired Grill 5315 Windward Pkwy.

(470) 448-1249 www.thelocalwoodfiredgrill.com

Papouli’s Mediterranean Café & Market

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

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

Zoe’s Kitchen

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

Mexican - Caribbean - South American Caribbean Fiesta

4000 North Point Pkwy., Suite 100 (770) 521-0021 www.caribbeanfiesta.com

Ceviche Taqueria & Margarita Bar 42 Milton Ave. (770) 777-0230 www.cevichetaqueria.com

Dos Margaritas

12460 Crabapple Rd. (770) 777-4847 www.dosmargaritas.net

The El Felix

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

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

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., Suite 130 (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 (770) 475-1426 www.pollotropical.com

Pure Taqueria

Qdoba Mexican Grill 5530 Windward Pkwy.

(770) 346-0087 www.qdoba.com

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

Salsaritas Fresh Cantina 5215 Windward Pkwy.

(770) 754-5822 www.salsaritas.com

Tacos on the Run

2905 Jordan Court (770) 609-8143 Find them on Facebook!

Tara Humata Mexican Grill and Tequila Bar

6195 Windward Pkwy., Suite 100 (770) 772-4540 www.tarahumata.com

Tassa Caribbean Buffet

OTLIGHT SP

Downtown Alpharetta Restaurants 2b Whole European Gluten-Free Bakery 42 Milton Ave. • 470-395-5248 www.2bwhole.net

4005 Old Milton Pkwy.

(678) 395-6748 www.tassarotishop.com

Butcher & Brew 3 South Main St. • 678-585-3344 www.butcherandbrewshop.com

Twisted Taco

Ceviche Taqueria & Margarita Bar 42 Milton Ave. • 770-777-0230 www.cevichetaqueria.com

5815 Windward Pkwy., Suite 210 (770) 777-9199 www.twistedtaco.com

Seafood/Steakhouses Atlantic Seafood Company 2345 Mansell Road (770) 640-0488 www.atlanticseafoodco.com

Cabernet Restaurant

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

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill 2665 Old Milton Pkwy.

(678) 225-8611 www.firebirdsrestaurants.com

Oak Steakhouse

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

Corner Deli 10 Roswell St., Suite 120 • 678-366-3354 Crust Pasta and Pizzeria 131 South Main St., Suite G • 770-777-6789 www.crust-pizzeria.com DaVinci’s Donuts 131 South Main St. • 678-392-2523 www.davincisdonuts.com Flatlands Bourbon & Bayou 52B North Main St. • 470-242-5458 www.flatlands52.com Four Fat Cows (open seasonally) 64 North Main St. • 770-880-5231 www.fourfatcows.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

1700 Mansell Road 770-649-0064 www.raysrestaurants.com

Mugs on Milton 35 Milton Ave., Suite A • 470-268-8544 www.mugsonmilton.com

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

The Nest Cafe 58 Canton St., #101 • 678-231-2477 thenestcafe.net

11655 Haynes Bridge Road 770-777-1500 www.ruthschris.com

Vidalia’s Southern Steakhouse 5750 Windward Parkway 770-754-9600 www.alpharettamarriott.com

Pure Taqueria 103 Roswell St. • 678-240-0023 www.puretaqueria.com Salt Factory 102 South Main St. • 770-752-1888 www.saltfactorypub.com Smokejack BBQ 29 South Main St. • 770-410-7611 www.smokejackbbq.com

Taco Fiesta

3055 North Point Pkwy.

(678) 867-9001 Find them on Facebook!

South Main Kitchen 9 South Main St. • 678-691-4622 www.southmainkitchen.com

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stay & play

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

DINING

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 2chez

1146 North Point Cir. (678) 624-9274 www.shop2chez.com

Abercrombie & Fitch 2058 North Point Cir. (770) 664-5210 www.abercrombie.com

American Eagle Outfitters 2030 North Point Cir. (770) 667-8809 www.ae.com

American Threads

6105 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 248-5214 www.shopamericanthreads.com

Ann Taylor

1180 North Point Cir. (770) 664-4915 www.anntaylor.com

Ann Taylor Loft

7300 North Point Pkwy.

(678) 393-5130 www.loft.com

Anthropologie

stay & play

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.bcbg.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

Calypso St. Barth

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

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Casual Male XL

Fab’rik

Charlotte Russe

Famous Footwear

Chico’s

Flip Flop Shops

Clarks

Forever 21

Clothes Horse Men's Apparel & Gifts

Francesca’s

7681 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 642-9700 www.destinationxl.com 2040 North Point Cir. (770) 752-9901 www.charlotterusse.com 7300 North Point Pkwy., Suite 115 (770) 752-0016 www.chicos.com 1000 North Point Cir., Suite 1033 (678) 624-7650 www.clarksusa.com

28 Milton Ave. (770) 905-6089 www.clotheshorsemensapparel.net

Destination Maternity

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

Dillard’s

7000 North Point Cir. (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

Emani Maternity

1094 North Point Cir. (770)871-2416 www.emanimaternityclothes.com

Everything But Water

4150 Avalon Pkwy.

(678) 248-5215 www.everythingbutwater.com

Express

1172 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 751-1578 www.express.com

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5150 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 248-5562 www.fabrikstyle.com 1000 North Point Cir. (770) 664-7088 www.famousfootwear.com 1000 North Point Cir., Suite 2176 (770) 346-9880 www.flipflopshopsalpharetta.com 1000 North Point Cir. (770) 442-0624 www.forever21.com 4175 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 248-5506 1190 North Point Cir. (678) 319-0331 www.francescas.com

Free People

2800 Old Milton Pkwy.

(678) 248-5536 www.freepeople.com

GAP

2150 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 389-4218 www.gap.com

Garage

1000 North Point Cir. (770) 410-0813 www.garageclothing.com

H&M

1081 North Point Cir. (770) 475-1604 www.hm.com

Hat Shack

2120 North Point Cir. (770) 410-9013 www.lids.com

Hollister

2052 North Point Cir. (678) 762-9187 www.hollisterco.com

Honey & Hazel Boutique

7300 North Point Pkwy., Suite 102 (678) 585-0065 www.shophoneyandhazel.com

SHOPPING Hot Topic

Lou & Grey

Peter Millar

J.Crew

Lucky Brand

Ross

Macy’s

Rue21

Madewell

Sage Fashion Wisdom

Marmi

Sears

Marshalls

Sis & Moon’s

Michael Kors

Skechers

Moops

Soft Surroundings

New York & Company

Soma

Nordstrom Rack

Stein Mart

NYS Collection

Sunglass Hut

Old Navy

Talbots

PacSun

Tilly’s

Payless Shoes

TJ Maxx

1000 North Point Cir. (770) 619-1280 www.hottopic.com 3170 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 248-5195 1038 North Point Cir. (678) 526-6861 www.jcrew.com

J.Jill

6145 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 368-4023 www.jjill.com

J.McLaughlin

5170 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 248-5559 www.jmclaughlin.com

JCPenney

2000 North Point Cir. (770) 475-9850 www.jcpenney.com

Jilli Boutique

12315 Crabapple Rd. (404) 826-1080 www.jilliboutique.com

Johnny Was

5165 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 254-0623 www.johnnywas.com

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers

7300 North Point Pkwy., Suite 108 (678) 366-2336 www.josbank.com

Journeys

Know Style

1000 North Point Cir. (770) 346-9662 www.knowstyleusa.com

Leather N Pearle

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

Lenscrafters

4190 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 534-2253 1154 North Point Cir. (770) 667-8800 www.lenscrafters.com

Leonisa

1144 North Point Cir. (678) 736-5752 www.leonisa.com

1036 North Point Cir. (770) 442-1730 www.luckybrand.com 5000 North Point Cir. (770) 410-2600 www.macys.com 5130 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 254-0700 www.madewell.com 4165 Avalon Blvd.

(770) 263-9516 www.marmishoes.com 6320 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 667-3495 www.marshallsonline.com 1152 North Point Cir. (678) 339-0792 www.michaelkors.com 58 Canton St., Suite 102 (770) 619-9990 Find them on Facebook®!

1000 North Point Cir. (770) 475-2047 www.nyandcompany.com 6200 North Point Pkwy.

(678) 281-6660 www.nordstrom.com 1000 North Point Cir. (770) 664-6745 www.nyscollection.com 6100 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 772-6660 www.oldnavy.com 2074 North Point Cir. (770) 410-1113 www.pacsun.com 6120 North Point Pkwy., Suite 100 (678) 566-0099 www.payless.com

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5180 Avalon Blvd.

(470) 485-1400 www.petermillar.com 7111 North Point Pkwy.

(678) 366-9606 www.rossstores.com 1008 North Point Cir. (678) 297-0676 www.rue21.com 4170 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 368-4027 www.sageclothing.com 6000 North Point Cir. (770) 667-6700 www.sears.com 24 Milton Ave. (404) 414-5765 www.sisandmoons.com 2032 North Point Cir. (770) 667-2253 www.skechers.com 3100 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 323-4765 www.softsurroundings.com 7300 North Point Pkwy., Suite 116 (770) 664-8902 www.soma.com 6290 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 754-6616 www.steinmart.com 1000 North Point Cir. • (770) 343-8614 3135 Avalon Blvd. • (678) 245-6393 www.sunglasshut.com 7300 North Point Pkwy.

(678) 297-9600 www.talbots.com 2164 North Point Cir. (770) 569-0184 www.tillys.com 7631 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 640-0398 www.tjmaxx.com

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stay & play

2116 North Point Cir. (770) 754-1433 www.journeys.com

2800 Old Milton Pkwy.

(678) 248-5542 www.louandgrey.com

SHOPPING Tommy Bahama

6130 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 248-5161 www.tommybahama.com

Torrid

2168 North Point Cir. (678) 366-0662 www.torrid.com

UB4Me Apparel

2 Milton Ave. (678) 825-2890 www.ub4meapparel.com

Vans

2076 North Point Cir. (770) 664-2303 www.vans.com

Versona

7300 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 521-0284 www.versonaaccessories.com

Victoria’s Secret

11350 Haynes Bridge Rd. (770) 667-5537 www.victoriassecret.com

Vineyard Vines

5140 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 248-5155 www.vineyardvines.com

Von Maur

4000 North Point Cir. (678) 339-9988 www.vonmaur.com

White House Black Market

stay & play

2132 North Point Cir. (770) 360-9078 www.whitehouseblackmarket.com

Windsor

2014 North Point Cir. (770) 450-1556 www.windsorstore.com

Zumiez

2036 North Point Cir. (678) 566-1660 www.zumiez.com

Arts All Fired Up

53 South Main St. (770) 740-7800 www.allfiredupart.com

Chic Evolution in Art 29 Milton Ave. (470) 375-6868 www.chic-art.net

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Othels Art Gallery & School of Art 11775 Northfall Ln. (S. Main St.) Suite 202 (404) 955-5521 www.othelsart.com

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. (770) 569-9094 www.ave-maria.com

Barnes & Noble

7660 North Point Pkwy., Suite 200 (770) 993-8340 www.barnesandnoble.com

Beau Vinci Violins

116 North Main St. (678) 691-2394 www.beauvinciviolins.com

Comeback Vinyl

520 South Main St., Suite A (678) 580-0583 www.comebackvinyl.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.net

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.

(770) 777-1300 www.steinwaypianogalleries.com

Children’s Apparel Abercrombie Kids

2048 North Point Cir. (678) 762-1922 www.abercrombie.com

American Girl Boutique 1202 North Point Cir. (877) 247-5223 www.americangirl.com

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Babies R Us

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.

(770) 360-7969 www.carters.com

The Children’s Place 2034 North Point Cir. 770-521-9065 www.childrensplace.com

Crazy 8

6270 North Point Pkwy., Suite 330 (770) 569-1402 www.crazy8.com

Disney Store

1142 North Point Cir. (770) 667-1661 www.disneystore.com

GAP

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

2172 North Point Cir. (770) 772-9527 www.shopjustice.com

Stride Rite

1096 North Point Cir. (770) 751-9919 www.striderite.com

Electronics Apple

2800 Old Milton Pkwy.

(770) 510-1670 www.apple.com

Best Buy

975 North Point Dr. (678) 339-1321 www.bestbuy.com

HH Gregg

5530 Windward Pkwy., Suite 200 (678) 867-2015 www.hhgregg.com

Florist/Garden Alpharetta Flower Market 100 North Main St. (770) 475-2341 www.natures-rainbow.com

Florist at Windward

5530 Windward Pkwy., Suite 107E (770) 664-6111 www.floristatwindward.net

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.wowfloraldesignstudio.com

Grocery - Gourmet

SHOPPING

International Gourmet Food

Ashley Homestore

Lolli and Pops

Bekel Home + Design

Kroger

The Container Store

222 South Main St. (678) 566-1391 Find them on Facebook!

1186 North Point Cir. (678) 762-7639 www.lolliandpops.com 12870 Highway 9 N. (770) 772-3699 12460 Crabapple Rd. (770) 740-2050 www.kroger.com

Neighborhood Market

by Walmart 11770 Haynes Bridge Rd. (678) 259-2386 www.walmart.com

Publix

4305 State Bridge Rd. (770) 751-7991 11800 Haynes Bridge Rd. (770) 752-4960 www.publix.com

5980 North Point Pkwy.

(470) 286-1602 www.ashleyfurniturehomestore.com 30 North Main St. (770) 857-3990 www.bekelhome.com

2740 Old Milton Pkwy.

(470) 235-6390 www.containerstore.com

Crate & Barrel

1110 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 254-0435 www.crateandbarrel.com

Dillard’s

7000 North Point Cir. (770) 410-9020 www.dillards.com

Ethan Allen

6800 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 664-9770 www.ethanallen.com

Amy’s Natural Foods

Sam’s Club

Green Bean Exchange

Coisas do Brasil

Spices Hut

Havertys Furniture

Costco

Teavana

Home Expressions Interiors by Laura Bloom

10591 Old Alabama Conn.

(770) 998-9500 Find them on Facebook®!

4055 Old Milton Pkwy.

(678) 867-2115 www.coisasdobrasil.net 2855 Jordan Ct. (678) 823-4950 www.costco.com 3175 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 248-5217 www.fuzziwigscandyfactory.com

GNC

1223 North Point Cir. (770) 410-0266 12850 Highway 9 N. (770) 777-7780 www.gnc.com

Godiva Chocolatier 2134 North Point Cir. (770) 442-8670 www.godiva.com

India Plaza

2905 Jordan Ct. (678) 867-0388 www.indiaplazallc.com

4150 Old Milton Pkwy.

(770) 410-9477 www.spiceshut.com 1136 North Point Cir. (770) 410-5881 www.teavana.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

American Signature Furniture 7461 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 336-8322 www.americansignaturefurniture.com

Arhaus

2830 Old Milton Pkwy.

(678) 248-5522 www.arhaus.com

230 South Main St. (678) 867-2326 www.thegreenbeanexchange.com 6731 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 442-2810 www.havertys.com

5530 Windward Pkwy., Suite 110E (678) 242-0480 www.homeexpressionsinteriors.com

stay & play

Fuzziwig’s Candy Factory

10600 Davis Dr. (770) 992-4568 www.samsclub.com

Home Fashion Interiors 793 North Main St. (770) 285-7849 www.homefashioncenter.com

HomeGoods

7491 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 642-1514 www.homegoods.com

Isabella Bleu

500 North Main St. (770) 609-6461 www.isabellableu.com

JCPenney

2000 North Point Cir. (770) 475-9850 www.jcpenney.com

Karen’s Fabrics

23 South Main St. (770) 664-4090 www.karensfabrics.com

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SHOPPING Kirkland’s

6350 North Point Pkwy., Suite 600 (678) 339-0981 www.kirklands.com

La-Z-Boy

6751 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 831-5586 www.la-z-boy.com

La Bella Maison

20 Milton Ave. (770) 609-6182 www.labellamaison.com

Laura Ramsey Interior Design 212 South Main St. (770) 475-2085 www.lauraramseyinteriors.com

Leather Creations

6380B North Point Pkwy.

(770) 521-6600 www.leathercreationsfurniture.com

Macy’s

5000 North Point Cir. (770) 410-2600 www.macys.com

Macy’s Furniture Gallery 7231 North Point Pkwy.

(678) 795-2512 www.macys.com

Marshalls

6320 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 667-3495 www.marshallsonline.com

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams 5185 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 248-5185 www.mgbwhome.com

North Point Rugs

1224 North Point Cir. (770) 777-7437 www.northpointrugs.com

Pier 1 Imports

6551 North Point Pkwy.

(678) 297-2998 www.pier1.com

The Porch on South Main

531 South Main St. (770) 686-3794 www.theporchonsouthmain.com

Pottery Barn

1000 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

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 North Point Cir. (770) 667-6700 www.sears.com

Sis & Moon’s

24 Milton Ave. (404) 414-5765 www.sisandmoons.com

Sleep Number

2128 North Point Cir. (770) 663-0626 www.sleepnumber.com

Stein Mart

6290 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 754-6616 www.steinmart.com

Sur la table

1082 North Point Cir. (678) 280-0086 www.surlatable.com

Thomasville

310 North Point Cir. (770) 475-4733 www.thomasville.com

TJ Maxx

7631 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 640-0398 www.tjmaxx.com

stay & play

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 Claire’s

2174 North Point Cir. (770) 667-9271 www.claires.com

Helzberg Diamonds 1168 North Point Cir. (770) 667-1762 www.helzberg.com

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SHOPPING

Iroff and Son Jewelers

Aya Medical Spa

Merle Norman

James Avery

Borrelli’s Salon

Mezz Spa

Kay Jewelers

Drybar

Nirvana Med Spa & Laser Centre

Kendra Scott

KC Groomers & Beauty Bar

Opulence Nail Bar & Boutique

Master Jewelers

LaVida Massage

Regis Salon

Mayors Jewelers

M Salon and Spa

Solera Salon & Spa

Pandora

Massage Envy

TONI&GUY

3960 Old Milton Pkwy., Suite 300 (770) 751-7222 www.iroff.com 1188 North Point Cir. (770) 594-9993 www.jamesavery.com 1016 North Point Cir. (770) 521-9535 www.kay.com 3150 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 392-3886 www.kendrascott.com 2150 North Point Cir. (770) 410-1119 www.themasterjewelers.com 1126 North Point Cir. (770) 667-1887 www.mayors.com 2061 North Point Cir. (678) 624-7767 www.pandora.net

2130 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 534-5035 www.ayaskincare.com 131 South Main St., Suite C (770) 772-0009 www.borrellissalon.com 4155 Avalon Blvd.

(404) 382-5310 www.thedrybar.com 11775 Northfall Lane (678) 580-5162 www.kcgroomers.com

12460 Crabapple Rd. Suite 205 (770) 740-0654 www.lavidamassagealpharettaga.com 12850 Highway 9 N., Suite 300 (678) 297-1800 www.themsalonandspa.com 5530 Windward Pkwy., Bldg. G Suite 1050 (678) 336-1280 www.massageenvy.com

1022 North Point Cir. (770) 740-1993 www.merlenormanstudio.com 52-A North Main St. (770) 557-1988 www.mezzspa.com 4380 Kimball Bridge Rd. (678) 256-6320 www.nirvanalasercentre.com

3710 Old Milton Pkwy., Suite 104 (770) 674-0631 www.opulencenailboutique.com 2146 North Point Cir. (770) 740-0893 www.regissalons.com 1655 Mansell Rd. (678) 461-9744 www.solerasalon.com

1097 North Point Cir. (678) 624-9860 www.toniguy.com

Personal Touch Jewelry

2086 North Point Cir. (770) 753-9496 www.personaltouchjewelry.com

Sabri Guven Fine Jewelry

2225 Old Milton Pkwy., Suite 200 (770) 777-4800 www.sabrifinejewelry.com 10885 Haynes Bridge Rd. (678) 393-0701 www.shaneco.com

Zales Jewelers

1030 North Point Cir. (770) 274-2797 www.zalecorp.com

Spas/Salons 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.net

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THREE GREAT LOCATIONS OVER 500 DEALER-MERCHANTS ONE-OF-A-KIND FINDS

Shane Company

SHOPPING Van Michael

3155 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 987-3678 www.vanmichael.com

Youthtopia Medspa

3665 Old Milton Pkwy.

(770) 691-2235 www.youthtopiamedspa.com

Specialty/Gifts Amy’s Hallmark

7331 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 643-0701 www.hallmark.com

Aveda

1172 North Point Cir. (770) 777-4148 www.aveda.com

bareMinerals

1192 North Point Cir. (770) 754-0247 www.bareminerals.com

Bath and Body Works

2040 North Point Cir. (770) 569-4973 www.bathandbodyworks.com

Brookstone

1194 North Point Cir. (770) 442-8851 www.brookstone.com

Church Street Cottage

37 Church St. (404) 834-2516 www.cloudwalk.org/cottage

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The Cosmetic Market

3130 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 894-4012 www.thecosmeticmarket.com

INK Paper & Gifts

7300 North Point Pkwy., Suite 101 (770) 751-6622 Find them on Facebook!

Jan’s Hallmark

12850 Highway 9 N., Suite 1100 (770) 346-9050 www.hallmark.com

L'Occitane

2200 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 248-5237 www.loccitane.com

Market at Matilda’s

377 South Main St. (770) 754-7831 www.matildasalpharetta.com/market

Mori Luggage & Gifts 1216 North Point Cir. (770) 667-9177 www.moriluggage.com

Paper Source

4160 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 248-5507 www.papersource.com

Party City

7011 North Point Pkwy.

(678) 297-9322 www.partycity.com

Petco

12460 Crabapple Rd., Suite 103 (770) 360-8938 www.petco.com

PetSmart

6370 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 343-8511 www.petsmart.com

Sephora

1000 North Point Cir. (770) 475-4878 www.sephora.com

Spencer’s

2216 North Point Cir. (770) 442-5829 www.spencersonline.com

Things Remembered

2012 North Point Cir. (770) 343-8836 www.thingsremembered.com

Tresor Rare

1000 North Point Cir. (770) 664-0508 www.tresor-rare.com

Tumi

5175 Avalon Blvd., Suite 5075 (678) 248-5530 www.tumi.com

Ulta

7300 North Point Pkwy., Suite 126 (770) 992-2245 www.ulta.com

White Barn

2040 North Point Cir. (770) 569-4973 www.whitebarn.com

Yankee Candle Company 2118 North Point Cir. (678) 319-9733 www.yankeecandle.com

Sports/Fitness Alpharetta Outfitters

79 South Main St. (678) 762-0027 www.alpharettaoutfitters.com

Athleta

6120 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 389-4226 www.athleta.net

Atlanta Saddlery

1600 South Main St. (770) 475-1967 www.atlantasaddlery.com

Big Peach Running Co.

5530 Windward Pkwy.

(678) 739-4616 www.bigpeachrunningco.com

Champs Sports

1010 North Point Cir. (770) 667-8881 www.champssports.com

College Station

1000 North Point Cir. (678) 566-6988

Columbia Sportswear 4120 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 713-7977 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

Endurance House

11800 Haynes Bridge Rd., Suite 1 (470) 375-7786 www.endurancehouseatlanta.com

Finish Line

1010 North Point Cir. (770) 667-1257 www.finishline.com

Kinnucan’s Specialty Outfitters 5110 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 389-4240 www.kinnucans.com

Lululemon Athletica 5120 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 248-5492 www.lululemon.com

New Balance Atlanta

7300 North Point Pkwy., Suite 119 (678) 867-0035 www.newbalance.com

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Orvis

6140 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 367-4767 www.orvis.com

REI

7531 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 998-2622 www.rei.com

Road Runner Sports

2140 Avalon Blvd.

(678) 248-5205 www.roadrunnersports.com

Snooty Fox Tack Exchange

11940 Alpharetta Hwy., Suite 129 (770) 664-6736 www.snootyfox.net

Trader Golf

512 North Main St. (770) 569-2005 www.tradergolf.com

Toys/Hobbies American Girl

1202 North Point Cir. (877) 247-5223 www.americangirl.com

Build-A-Bear

1092 North Point Cir. (770) 442-0900 www.buildabear.com

Dokimeki Japan

1000 North Point Cir. (678) 393-7030 Find them on Facebook!

Fandom

Gamestop

1198 North Point Cir. (678) 339-9999 5230 Windward Pkwy.

(770) 667-0154 www.gamestop.com

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Store 965 North Point Dr. (770) 475-5454 www.joann.com

Learning Express Toys 7300 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 740-1523 www.learningexpress.com

The LEGO Store

1150 North Point Cir. (770) 569-0673 www.lego.com

Savvi Formalwear

Toy Mania

Treasures Formals & Bridal

7491 North Point Pkwy.

(678) 722-0036 www.michaels.com 1132 North Point Cir. (855) 205-8044 www.toymaniausa.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.co

Designer Consigner

670 North Main St., Suite 101 (770) 777-0032 www.designer-consigner.net

The Drake Closet

26 Roswell St. (678) 319-1410 www.thedrakehouse.org/the-drake-closet

Wedding/Formal Atlanta Bride Couture 20 North Main St. (404) 229-8690 www.atlbridecouture.com

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers

7300 North Point Pkwy., Suite 108 (678) 366-2336 www.josbank.com

Men’s Wearhouse and Tux 6012 North Point Pkwy.

(770) 521-1002 www.menswearhouse.com

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1098 North Point Cir. (770) 667-1888 www.besavvi.com

7300 N Point Pkwy., Suite 123 (770) 777-4840 ww.treasuresformals.com

Wine, Spirits & Cigars Cigars Plus

4055 Old Milton Pkwy.

(678) 339-0803 www.cigarsofalpharetta.com

Cutters Cigar Emporium

5530 Windward Pkwy., Suite 200B (770) 640-0550 www.cutterscigars.com

Jekyll Brewing

2855 Marconi Dr., Suite 350 (844) 453-5955 www.jekyllbrewing.com

Old Milton Beverage 4045 Old Milton Pkwy.

(678) 393-8988 Find them on Facebook!

stay & play

1160 North Point Cir. (770) 619-0890 www.bestanimeshop.com

Michaels

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

Vino 100 / Tinder Box

131 South Main St. (770) 343-8010 www.vino100alpharetta.com

Total Wine & More 380 North Point Cir. (770) 772-0694 www.totalwine.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 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

Comfort Inn – Alpharetta

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 Residence Inn Atlanta Alpharetta/ North Point Mall 1325 North Point Drive, 30022 (770) 587-1151 Residence Inn Atlanta Alpharetta/Windward 5465 Windward Parkway West, 30004 (770) 664-0664

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Staybridge Suites AlpharettaNorth Point 3980 North Point Parkway, 30005 (770) 569-7200

Located in the heart of Alpharetta

Easy Access to GA-400 and area fine restaurants Complimentary Full Hot Breakfast Complimentary High Speed Internet Microwave & Refrigerator in All Rooms

770-664-7997

5455 Windward Parkway • Alpharetta, Georgia 30004 90

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TownePlace Suites Atlanta Alpharetta 7925 Westside Parkway, 30009 (770) 664-1300 Wingate by Wyndham Alpharetta 1005 Kingswood Place, 30009 (770) 649-0955

To see where all Alpharetta hotels are located, please refer to the Alpharetta map on pages 18-19.

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MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY In This Section:

• Advertisers’ Index • ABA Opportunities • Alphabetical Listing of Alpharetta Business Association Members • Category Listing of Alpharetta Business Association Members

ADVERTISERS' INDEX

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2B Whole GF European Bakery............................................................................ 78 Advanced Cosmetic and Family Dentistry............................................................... 47 Alpharetta Animal Hospital.................................................................................. 39 Alpharetta Business Association............................................................................ 22 Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau.................................................... Back Cover Andretti Karting..............................................................................................70-71 Atlanta SOLD Sisters (Keller Williams).................................................................... 51 Avalon – North American Properties........................................................................ 1 Borelli’s Salon..................................................................................................... 97 Campbell Tire....................................................................................................... 7 Cerviche Taqueria & Margarita Bar....................................................................... 77 Choices to You............................................................................... Inside Back Cover Christomar Fine Rug Cleaning & Repair................................................................. 86 Coldwell Banker Residential – Alpharetta............................................................... 51 Colletta Italian Food & Wine................................................................................ 75 Comfort Inn – Alpharetta...................................................................................... 90 Fleetwood Dance Studio...................................................................................... 39 Ganaway Contracting......................................................................................... 38 Inspired Living...................................................................................................... 2 Kid R Kids.......................................................................................................... 37 Kings Ridge Christian School................................................................................ 34 LexisNexis.......................................................................................................... 15 Media Frenzy..................................................................................................... 17 Morningside of Alpharetta................................................................................... 49 North Atlanta Vascular and Vein Clinic.................................................................. 45 North Atlanta Women’s Care............................................................................... 45 Northside Hospital – Forsyth................................................................................. 42 Nothing Bundt Cakes.......................................................................................... 79 Oak Steakhouse – Avalon.................................................................................... 75 The Providence Group – (East of Main)..............................................................52-53 Queen of Hearts................................................................................................. 87 River Rock Development (Teasley Place)............................................................54-55 Ruth’s Chris Steak House.................................................................Inside Front Cover Smokejack BBQ.................................................................................................. 76 St. James United Methodist Church........................................................................ 41 Trinity Care of Home........................................................................................... 40 Village Park of Alpharetta.................................................................................... 48 Walton Communities........................................................................................... 56 Wellstar Health System North Fulton Hospital........................................................... 6 92

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ALPHARETTA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION OPPORTUNITIES www.alpharettabusinessassociation.com

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 2017 event will be held on July 27 at River Pines Golf Club followed by the monthly ABA Membership meeting. More details can be found on our website.

State of the City Address and Mayor’s Breakfast

office@alpharettabusinessassociation.com

2017 Board of Directors John Ray, President

President, Ray Business Advisors

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.

Owner, EcoShreddng, Inc.

Buddy Gash, Secretary/Treasurer Owner, The Picture Framer

Janet Rodgers, Past President

President & CEO, Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau

Carol Anderson-Wood Farmers Market Manager President, C. Anderson-Wood, LLC

Marvin Austin President, SuperGreen Solutions

Laure Biel Agency Principal, Dykstra & Kemp/ Allstate Insurance Agency

Business Expo In 2017, ABA will hold their 5th annual ABA Business Expo with over 70 exhibitors and sponsors showcasing their business offerings. The 2017 Business Expo will be Friday, September 15, 2017 at the Atlanta Windward Marriott. Exhibitor information will be available on the ABA website.

Peg Hussing, Vice President

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 2017 Market opened Saturday, April 15th 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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Darren Carter Business Development Executive, Comcast Business

Lara Dolan Realtor, The Craft Dolan Team/Keller Williams

Alyx Korner Owner, Leather N Pearle

Shawn LaFave Owner, North Georgia Promotions

Diane Lasorda Director of Operations President, Preferred Administrative Solutions

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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.

11770 Haynes Bridge Road Suite 205, Box 264 Alpharetta, GA 30009 678-865-6608

www.alpharettabusinessassociation.com

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.

Alpharetta Business Association

ALPHARETTA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION ALPHABETICAL LISTINGS www.alpharettabusinessassociation.com

2B Whole www.2bwhole.net

Assurance Financial www.lendtheway.com

A Minor Touch LLC www.aminortouch.com

ATC Innovation Center www.alpharettatech.org

A Stronger Workplace LLC www.astrongerworkplace.com

Atlanta Dent Company www.atlantadent.com

A.C. White Relocations www.acwhite.com

Atlanta SOLD Sisters www.atlantasoldsisters.com

Aaron Overhead Doors Atlanta LLC www.aaronoverheaddoors.com

Bank of North Georgia www.bankofnorthgeorgia.com

College Nannies+Sitters+Tutors of Alpharetta/Johns Creek www.collegenanniesandtutors.com/ alpharettaga

Barnes Risk Management Group www.barnesriskmanagementgroup.com

Comcast Business www.comcast.com

Bekel Home + Design www.bekelhome.com

COSTCO www.costco.com

Benchmark Mortgage www.andymarkley.benchmark.us

Crabapple Wealth Management LLC crabapplewm@yahoo.com

Acolyte Advisors www.acolyteadvisors.com Advanced Cosmetic & Family Dentistry www.acfdga.com AFLAC sandee_carroll@us.aflac.com All About People www.allaboutpeople.net Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau www.awesomealpharetta.com Alpharetta Magazine - Local Life Publishing www.locallifepublishing.com Alpharetta SEO Consultant www.searchnearby.biz Altobeli's Restaurant and Piano Bar www.altobelis.com

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Amana Academy www.amanaacademy.org Anchor Marketing Services Inc. www.anchormarketing.com Andretti Indoor Karting & Games www.Andrettikarting.com/roswell

Best Deal Movers www.bestdealmovers.com BioSweep of Greater Atlanta www.biosweepga.com

Family Life Publications www.familylifepublications.com

Cristomar Fine Rug Cleaning and Repair www.cristomar.com

Briskin, Cross and Sanford, LLC www.briskinlaw.com

Designer Consigner www.designer-consigner.net

Business RadioX North Fulton www.northfulton.businessradiox.com

Development and Construction Services, Inc. www.dcsusa.net

C. Anderson Wood candawood@bellsouth.net Cahill Productions www.cahill-productions.com Calvin DuBose - State Farm Agency www.calvindubose.com

Digital First Social Media www.digitalfirstsocialmedia.com Digital Scientists www.digitalscientists.com Donald Mitchell Design donalddesigns@yahoo.com

Cartridge World Dreamhouse Painting Inc. www.cartridgeworldusa.com/store208 www.dreamhousepainting.com Cause Local Dykstra & Kemp www.causelocal.com Insurance Agency

Appen Media Group www.northfulton.com

Ceviche Taqueria & Margarita Bar www.cevichetaqueria.com

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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage www.abbyblairhomes.com

Custom Human Resource Solutions www.chrsonline.com

CDI Managed Services LLC www.cdillc.com/managedservices

Aspen Limousines of Atlanta LLC www.aspenlimousineofatlanta.com

Extra Mile Auto Tire & Service LLC www.extramiletirepros.com

Borrelli's Salon www.borrellissalon.com

Apex Signs & Graphics www.apexsigns-ga.com

Arbor Terrace at Crabapple https://www.arborcompany.com/ locations/georgia/alpharettacrabapple

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage www.MetroAtlantaHomesNow.com

Choices To You www.choicestoyou.com Clothes Horse - Men's Apparel & Gifts www.clotheshorsemensapparel.com

www.dykstraandkempinsurance.com

EcoShredding, Inc. www.ecoshredding.com Elm3 Financial Group www.elm3financial.com

FastSigns of Johns Creek www.fastsigns.com/2135 Fidelity Bank - Windward www.lionbank.com First Form Fitness www.firstformfitness.com Freedom Performance Group www.changingmyfuture.com Gas South www.gas-south.com Gemassist Brain Awareness www.gemassist.net Georgia's Own Credit Union www.georgiasown.org Gordy & Company Inc. michael.gordy@american-national.com GraphicXchange www.graphicxchange.com Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce www.gnfcc.com Gregg Burkhalter www.greggburkhalter.com Gwinnett Technical College www.gwinnetttech.edu Hands of Life www.handsoflifetb.com Harry Norman Realtors, Residential and Commercial Realtor www.tracy.morton.harrynorman.com Hennessy Transportation & Logistics www.hennessytransportation.com Herbert Legal Group LLC www.herbertlegalgroup.com Hipes & Belle Isle www.hbilawfirm.com

Endurance House Alpharetta www.endurancehouseatlanta.com Humble Pie Pizza Co. www.humblepiepizzaco.net Envision Office Solutions www.envisionos.com Integrated Insurance Solutions www.iis-ga.com

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ALPHARETTA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION ALPHABETICAL LISTINGS www.alpharettabusinessassociation.com

Interior Decorative Finishes www.faux-unlimited.com Iroff & Son Jewelers www.iroff.com It's My Party Rentals, LLC www.itsmypartyrentals.com Joel's Carpet Service joelscarpetservice@yahoo.com Johns Creek Advisors, Inc. www.johnscreekadvisors.com Karen's Fabrics www.karensfabrics.com Keller Williams The Craft Dolan Team www.laradolan.yourkwagent.com

Kimley-Horn www.kimley-horn.com

La Casa Italian Grill & Restaurant lacasaitaliangrill.com Lako Family Chiropractic www.lakofamilychiropractic.com Latitude 34 Company Communications www.latitude34pr.com Leather 'n Pearle www.alexnsis.com

Minuteman Press www.alpharetta-ga. minutemanpress.com Morrow Family Medicine - Milton www.morrowfammed.com Nature's Veranda www.naturesveranda.com Netcom PaySystem www.netcompaysystem.com netZero USA www.netzero-usa.com NEVO Driving Academy www.nevodrivingacademy.com North Atlanta Spine www.northatlantaspine.com North Fulton Compounding Pharmacy www.northfultonrx.com North Fulton Wills www.northfultonwills.com North Georgia Promotions www.ngapromotions.com Nothing Bundt Cakes www.nothingbundtcakes.com

NYR Organic LGE Community Credit Union www.susannyr.com www.lgeccu.org Ocean Blue Pools LLC www.oceanbluepoolsllc.com Local CPAP www.localcpap.com Office Angels www.officeangels.us

Manley Land Design Inc. www.manleylanddesign.com

Palmer House Properties www.sissysoldit.com

Mastermind Your Launch www.mastermindyourlaunch.com

Park Plaza Partners rbrannon@hsnc.com

Matildas Artist Market and Music Venue www.matildasalpharetta.com

Photoplex Studios www.photoplexstudios.com

McMickle, Kurey & Branch LLP www.mkblawfirm.com Michaelangelos Sustainable Landscape and Design Center www.landscapesandmore.com Milton Mechanical Services www.miltonmechanicalsvcs.com

OrthoAtlanta www.orthoatlanta.com

Picture Framer jggash@bellsouth.net

Sugar Pie Bakery www.sugar-pie-bakery.com

Providence Bank www.providencebankga.com

SuperGreen Solutions www.supergreensolutions.com

Pubman, Inc. www.pubman.net Queen of Hearts Antiques www.queenofheartsantiquesinteriors.com R&D Mechanical Services Inc. www.randdmechanical.net Ray Business Advisors jray@raybusinessadvisors.com Refeca Law LLC www.refecalaw.com Reliv International www.martinandjanet.reliv.com Renasant Bank www.renasant.com Republic Services www.republicservices.com River Rock Development, LLC www.riverrockdevelopment.com RJD Architect, LLC rjdarchitect@mindspring.com ROAM Alpharetta www.meetatroam.com Roswell Infiniti of North Atlanta www.roswellinfiniti.com Secure Life Benefits, LLC www.securelifebenefits.com Seven Seas Mediterranean CafĂŠ www.sevenseascafe.net Sharp Residential www.northpointforest@sharpres1.com Signs of Significance www.signsofsignificance.com Smokejack Southern Grill & BBQ www.smokejackbbq.com

Principal Financial Group www.principal.com

Southeast Mortgage www.southeastmortgage.com

Principal Financial Group - Roswell vance.phil@princor.com

State Bank and Trust www.statebt.com

TC Productions, LLC www.tcpvid.com TemperaturePro of North Atlanta www.temperaturepronorthatlanta.com The Mauldin Group, Ltd. www.themauldingroup.com The Metropolitan Club www.themetropolitanclub.net Tiff's Treats Cookie Delivery www.cookiedelivery.com Trinity Lifestyles Management www.trinitylifestylesmanagement.com Trotter Holdings, Inc. art_trotter@comcast.net United Community Bank Mortgage Services www.ucbi.com Virtual Management Technologies www.vmtech.net Virtual Properties Realty www.gordonstephensonhomes.com Voterworz, LLC www.voterworkz.com Wash Me Fast www.washmefast.com Web Chimpy www.webchimpy.com WellStar North Fulton Hospital www.wellstar.org White Dog DĂŠcor www.whitedogdecor.com Wilson Legal www.wilson-legal.com Windward Law Group, Inc. www.windwardlaw.com

Strategic Wealth, LLC www.strategic-wealth.com

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LyfeWell Integrative Healthcare, LLC www.lyfewell.com

Proactive Payroll Inc. www.proactivepayroll.com

ALPHARETTA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION CATEGORY LISTINGS www.alpharettabusinessassociation.com

Accountants Ray Business Advisors

5815 Windward Parkway, Suite 302 Alpharetta, GA 30005 404-287-2627 John Ray jray@raybusinessadvisors.com

Advertising, Marketing, Promotions Alpharetta SEO Consultant 4245 Pine Vista Boulevard Alpharetta, GA 30022 678-592-5398 Vincent DeCastro searchnearbyllc@gmail.com www.searchnearby.biz

Anchor Marketing Services Inc. 12650 Etris Road Roswell, GA 30075 770-587-0017 x11 Heather Demis hdemis@anchormarketing.com www.anchormarketing.com

Digital First Social Media 2551 Weddington Ridge NE Marietta, GA 30068 404-861-7045 Larry Howard Jr. larry@digital1sm.com www.digitalfirstsocialmedia.com

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Latitude 34 Company Communications 840 Nettlebrook Lane Milton, GA 30004 770-789-6051 Pat Check pat@latitude34pr.com www.latitude34pr.com

North Georgia Promotions

TC Productions LLC

11285 Elkins Road, Suite H6H Roswell, GA 30076 678-744-3908 Trenton Carson tcproductionsinfo@gmail.com www.tcpvid.com

Architectural Design and Building 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 Arbor Terrace at Crabapple

12200 Crabapple Road Alpharetta, GA 30004 770-649-1009 Karen Pascaner kpascaner@arborcompany.com https://www.arborcompany.com/locations/ georgia/alpharetta-crabapple

Trinity Lifestyles Management

48 Old Roswell Street Alpharetta, GA 30004 678-566-0034 Bill Holbrook bholbrook@trinitylifestylesmanagement.com www.trinitylifestylesmanagement.com (Please see our ad on page 40)

Associations and Chambers Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce

11605 Haynes Bridge Road, Suite 100 Alpharetta, GA 30009 678-397-0554 Kendra Plotkin kplotkin@gnfcc.com www.gnfcc.com

4040 Nine McFarland Drive, Suite 1200 Alpharetta, GA 30004 770-710-0467 Shawn Lafave sales@ngapromotions.com www.ngapromotions.com

North Georgia Promotions offers high quality custom screen printing and embroidery, digital printing and customized promotional items. Call TODAY or stop by.

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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

Herbert Legal Group LLC 1402 Macy Drive Roswell, GA 30076 404-850-0180 John Herbert john@herbertlegalgroup.com www.herbertlegalgroup.com

Hipes & Belle Isle

178 South Main Street, Suite 250 Alpharetta, GA 30009 770-664-6699 David Belle Isle Cbelleisle@hbilawfirm.com www.hbilawfirm.com

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

Refeca Law LLC

3510 Old Milton Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30005 770-508-6525 Amy Refeca amy@refecalaw.com www.refecalaw.com

Wilson Legal

407 East Maple Street, Suite 303 Cumming, GA 30040 770-205-7861 Michelle Wilson michelle@wilson-legal.com www.wilson-legal.com

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Nothing Bundt Cakes

Windward Law Group Inc.

12600 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 125 Alpharetta, GA 30004 678-684-1515 Dale Jackson, Esq. djackson@windwardlaw.com www.windwardlaw.com

Specializing in Real Property Matters 25 years practicing in Alpharetta and North Fulton, closings, residential and Commercial property, contract preparation. Call me for a competitive quote on closing fees.

Automotive

5230 Windward Parkway, Suite 102 Milton, GA 30004 678-366-1445 Gloria Mattei gloria.mattei@nothingbundtcakes.com www.nothingbundtcakes.com (Please see our ad on page 79)

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

Sugar Pie Bakery

678-438-7174 Lola Wilburn pies@sugar-pie-bakery.com www.sugar-pie-bakery.com

Tiff's Treats Cookie Delivery

3665 Old Milton Parkway, Suite 10 Alpharetta, GA 30005 404-649-6290 Jeff Sartor atl1.tiffs@gmail.com www.cookiedelivery.com

Atlanta Dent Company

5015 Windward Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30004 404-553-2750 Rose Sharif rose.sharif@lionbank.com www.lionbank.com

Georgia's Own Credit Union 5825 Windward Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30005 404-242-8199 Zach Weidman Zjweidman@georgiasown.org www.georgiasown.org

993 Mansell Road, Suite B Roswell, GA 30076 770-594-6376 Britt Taylor btaylor@atlantadent.com www.atlantadent.com

Extra Mile Auto Tire & Service LLC 2875 Bethany Bend Milton, GA 30004 678-566-6627 Tim Price extramiletp@gmail.com www.extramiletirepros.com

Roswell Infiniti of North Atlanta

Bakeries 2B Whole

42B Milton Avenue Alpharetta, GA 30009 470-395-5248 Toula Argentis toula@2bwhole.net www.2bwhole.net (Please see our ad on page 78)

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Alpharetta Location

131 South Main St., Suite C Alpharetta, GA 30009 p. 770.772.0009

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Marietta Location

320 Kennestone Hospital Blvd., Suite 238 Marietta, GA 30060 p. 770.827.2100

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11405 Alpharetta Highway Roswell, GA 30076 770-625-8500 Casey Frames cframes@roswellinfiniti.com www.roswellinfiniti.com

Borrelli’s Salon has been servicing the Alpharetta neighborhood for over 10 years. Specializing in hair care services, hair loss solutions, microblading, make up, and skincare.

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LGE Community Credit Union 1010 Mansell Road Roswell, GA 30076 770-423-2488 Linda Coyle lindac@lgeccu.org www.lgeccu.org

Providence Bank

4955 Windward Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30004 678-336-8826 Andy Jordan ajordan@providencebankga.com www.providencebankga.com

Renasant Bank

275 South Main Street Alpharetta, GA 30009 678-942-9300 Doug Higgins dhiggins@renasant.com www.renasant.com

State Bank and Trust

2380 Old Milton Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30009 404-266-4207 Connie Woltz connie.woltz@statebt.com www.statebt.com

Beauty Salons, Spas

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Borrelli's Salon

131 South Main Street, Suite C Alpharetta, GA 30009 770-772-0009 Ashley Brouillard borrellissalon@bellsouth.net www.borrellissalon.com (Please see our ad on page 97)

Gregg Burkhalter

Lawrenceville, GA 30043 770-313-2385 Gregg Burkhalter gregg@greggburkhalter.com www.greggburkhalter.com

Office Angels

12850 Highway 9, Suite 600-324 Alpharetta, GA 30004 770-442-9246 Essie Escobedo essie@officeangels.us www.officeangels.us

The Mauldin Group Ltd

760 Old Roswell Road, Suite 247 Roswell, GA 30076 770-609-1018 Bonnie Mauldin bonnie@themauldingroup.com www.themauldingroup.com

Voterworz LLC

600 Newport Shore Alpharetta, GA 30005 678-576-5100 Dale Sizemore dalesizemore@voterworkz.com www.voterworkz.com

Car Washes Wash Me Fast

11865 Alpharetta Highway Roswell, GA 30076 770-674-6500 Jimmy Starnes jimmy@washmefast.com www.washmefast.com

Carpet Cleaning

Business Services

EcoShredding, Inc.

1136 Pine Grove Drive Alpharetta, GA 30009 770-490-5607 Peg Hussing peg@ecoshredding.com www.ecoshredding.com

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P. O. Box 4881 Alpharetta, GA 30023 404-447-7001 Joel Peskin joelscarpetservice@yahoo.com

Child Care College Nannies+Sitters+Tutors of Alpharetta/Johns Creek Alpharetta, GA 30005 678-675-0303 Brad Fried brad.fried@collegenannies.com www.collegenanniesandtutors.com/ alpahrettaga

Coach/Consultant Mastermind Your Launch 53 S. Main Street, Suite 300 Alpharetta, GA 30009 404-829-1126 Stefanie Diaz stef@mastermindyourlaunch.com www.mastermindyourlaunch.com

Conference, Event, Meeting Space Rentals ATC Innovation Center 2972 Webb Bridge Road Alpharetta, GA 30009 Karen Cashion www.alpharettatech.org

ROAM Alpharetta Windward

5815 Windward Parkway, Suite 302 Alpharetta, GA 30005 678-495-2260 Katie Swinford kswinford@meetatroam.com www.meetatroam.com

The Metropolitan Club

Cause Local

460 Gunston Hall Drive Milton, GA 30004 678-313-7112 Mark Baule mbaule@causelocal.com www.causelocal.com

Joel's Carpet Service

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 (Please see our ad on page 86)

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5895 Windward Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30005 678-527-2000 Mark Simpson mark@themetropolitanclub.net www.themetropolitanclub.net

Construction, Home Improvement Aaron Overhead Doors Atlanta LLC 420 South Hill Street Buford, GA 30518 678-446-7603 Ryan Lucia ryan@aaronoverheaddoors.com www.aaronoverheaddoors.com

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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 (Please see our ad on page 47)

Driving Instruction NEVO Driving Academy

6845 Shiloh Road East, Suite D8 Alpharetta, GA 30005 470-281-5832 Robert Dillman info@nevodrivingacademy.com www.nevodrivingacademy.com

Education Amana Academy

285 South Main Street Alpharetta, GA 30009 678-624-0989 Ehab Jaleel ejaleel@amanaacademy.org www.amanaacademy.org

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

Gas South

3625 Cumberland Parkway, Suite 1500 Atlanta, GA 30339 770-763-4674 Rob Kealler rob.kealler@gas-south.com www.gas-south.com

netZero USA

7565 Industrial Court Alpharetta, GA 30004 678-628-5195 Danny Broadway danny.broadway@netzero-usa.com www.netzero-usa.com

1605 Mansell Road Alpharetta, GA 30009 770-755-1686 Marvin Austin marvina@supergreensolutions.com www.supergreensolutions.com

TemperaturePro of North Atlanta 11660 Alpharetta Highway, Suite 400 Roswell, GA 30076 678-888-HVAC Matt Berndt mberndt@temperaturepro.com www.temperaturepronorthatlanta.com

Engineering Consultants Kimley-Horn

10 Roswell Street, Suite 210 Alpharetta, GA 30009 James Hamilton, PE jim.hamilton@kimley-horn.com www.kimley-horn.com

Entertainment Andretti Indoor Karting & Games 11000 Alpharetta Highway Roswell, GA 30076 770-992-5688 Samantha LaMagna samantha@andrettikarting.com www.andrettikarting.com (Please see our ad on pages 70-71)

Matildas Artist Market and Music Venue 377 South Main Street Alpharetta, GA 30009 770-754-7831 Kathy An Kessler galerie-boutique@hotmail.com www.matildasalpharetta.com

Event Planning C. Anderson Wood

11202 Summerwood Lane Alpharetta, GA 30005 404-402-5389 Carol Anderson-Wood candawood@bellsouth.net

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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Financial & Investment Services Acolyte Advisors

178 S. Main Street, Suite 225 Alpharetta, GA 30009 678-831-4814 Jason Binder jason.binder@acolyteadvisors.com www.acolyteadvisors.com

Barnes Risk Management Group 11138 State Bridge Road, Suite 100 Johns Creek, GA 30022 770-744-5324 Jim Barnes jim@barnesriskmanagementgroup.com www.barnesriskmanagementgroup.com

Crabapple Wealth Management LLC 445 Wesford Overlook Drive Roswell, GA 30075 678-520-1108 Garner Roof crabapplewm@yahoo.com

Elm3 Financial Group

2755 North Point Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30022 678-297-9500 Michael Moore michael.moore@elm3financial.com www.elm3financial.com

Freedom Performance Group 11175 Cicero Drive, Suite 100 Alpharetta, GA 30022 678-381-0056 Roderick MacKenzie rod@freedomperformancegroup.com www.changingmyfuture.com

Johns Creek Advisors Inc

11138 State Bridge Road, Suite 125 Alpharetta, GA 30022 404-477-401K Damon Ladd-Thomas damon@johnscreekadvisors.com www.johnscreekadvisors.com

Principal Financial Group

2000 Riveredge Parkway, Suite 1010 Atlanta, GA 30328 770-850-0220 Richard LaScala lascala.richard@principal.com www.principal.com

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Energy

SuperGreen Solutions

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Reliv International

Principal Financial Group - Roswell 11285 Elkins Road, Suite H2B Roswell, GA 30076 770-597-1401 Phil Vance vance.phil@princor.com

The Roswell Team Whether you are business of one or many, *Insurance *Employee Benefits *Retirement *and much, much more...

Contact us today for a complimentary consultation/review.

We have PLANS for you...

Strategic Wealth LLC

5975 Shiloh Road, Suite 114 Alpharetta, GA 30005 678-456-5060 X101 Bruce Wing bwing@strategic-wealth.com www.strategic-wealth.com

Fitness and Health A Stronger Workplace LLC

1305 Old Ellis Road, Suite B Roswell, GA 30076 770-617-3366 Megan Hill megan@astrongerworkplace.com www.astrongerworkplace.com

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Endurance House Alpharetta

11800 Haynes Bridge Road, Suite 1 Alpharetta, GA 30009 470-375-7786 Lee Karp lkarp@endurancehouse.com www.endurancehouseatlanta.com

First Form Fitness

631 North Main Street, Suite 110 Milton, GA 30009 404-630-7988 Zachary Jones coachzack@firstformfitness.com www.firstformfitness.com

NYR Organic

3044 Big Sky Lane Alpharetta, GA 30004 Susan Hendrix susanhendrixnyr@gmail.com www.susannyr.com

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14140 Freemanville Road Milton, GA 30004 404-557-2260 Marty and Jan Lock melock09@gmail.com www.martinandjanet.reliv.com

General Contractors - Commercial Development and Construction Services, Inc. 316 Maxwell Road, Suite 400 Alpharetta, GA 30009 404-410-8999 Jerry Sutton jerry@dcsusa.net www.dcsusa.net

General Contractors Development River Rock Development LLC

11785 Northfall Lane, Suite 510 Alpharetta, GA 30009 678-736-7572 Mark Wyssbrod mark@riverrockdevelopment.com www.riverrockdevelopment.com (Please see our ad on pages 54-55)

Handyman Services A Minor Touch LLC

805 Mayfair Court Suwanee, GA 30024 678-780-9023 Napoleon Foster aminortouch@gmail.com www.aminortouch.com

Healthcare Providers Medical Specialists Lako Family Chiropractic

912 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 203 Roswell, GA 30076 770-626-0706 Steven Lako lakofamilychiro@gmail.com www.lakofamilychiropractic.com

Morrow Family Medicine - Milton 12970 Highway 9 Milton, GA 30004 678-333-5582 James Morrow MD peggiemorrow@gmail.com www.morrowfammed.com

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North Atlanta Spine

5755 North Point Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30022 678-961-3221 Dr. Alexandro Paulk drpaulk@northatlantaspine.com www.northatlantaspine.com

OrthoAtlanta

6300 Hospital Parkway, Suite 400 Johns Creek, GA 30097 770-317-4539 LeaAnne Edwards laedwards@orthoatlanta.com www.orthoatlanta.com

Holistic Health LyfeWell Integrative Healthcare LLC 10700 Medlock Bridge Road, Suite 103 Johns Creek, GA 30097 770-575-8310 Larry Butler info@lyfewell.com www.lyfewell.com

Hospitals WellStar North Fulton Hospital 3000 Hospital Boulevard Roswell, GA 30076 770-410-4390 Diane Sanders RN BSN diane.sanders@wellstar.org www.wellstar.org (Please see our ad on page 6)

HR, Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting All About People

3355 Lenox Road, Suite 750 Atlanta, GA 30326 404-437-6117 Linda McQueeney lmcqueeney@allaboutpeople.net www.allaboutpeople.net

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.

970 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard Suwanee, GA 30024 404-410-0031 Tom Martin tmartin@proactivepayroll.com www.proactivepayroll.com

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HVAC Services Milton Mechanical Services 765 Branch Drive Alpharetta, GA 30004 770-765-0622 Kendra Hughes ken@miltonhvac.com www.miltonmechanicalsvcs.com

R&D Mechanical Services Inc. 3448 Holly Springs Parkway Canton, GA 30115 770-917-1795 Sheena Johnson sheena@randdmechanical.net www.randdmechanical.net

Information Technology Services CDI Managed Services LLC 585 Colonial Park Drive Roswell, GA 30075 770-542-0059 Nikole Toptas nikole.toptas@cdillc.com www.cdillc.com/managedservices

Digital Scientists

21 South Main Street Alpharetta, GA 30009 770-521-0101 Bob Klein bob.klein@digitalscientists.com www.digitalscientists.com

Virtual Management Technologies

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

284 North Main Street Alpharetta, GA 30009 770-442-9339 Laure Biel laurebiel@allstate.com www.dykstraandkempinsurance.com

Gordy & Company Inc.

706-499-0789 Michael Gordy michael.gordy@american-national.com

Integrated Insurance Solutions

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 Secure Life Benefits LLC 6776 Jamestown Drive Alpharetta, GA 30005 770-877-1408 Ellen Pullen ellen@securelifebenefits.com www.securelifebenefits.com

Interior Design Bekel Home + Design 30 North Main Street Alpharetta, GA 30005 770-857-3990 Beth Johnson bekelhome@gmail.com www.bekelhome.com

Donald Mitchell Design 770-712-2290 Donald Mitchell donalddesigns@yahoo.com

Jewelry Iroff & Son Jewelers

3960 Old Milton Parkway, Suite 300 Alpharetta, GA 30005 770-751-7222 Brian Iroff brian@iroff.com www.iroff.com

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Landscape Architests Manley Land Design Inc. 51 Old Canton Street Alpharetta, GA 30009 770-442-8171 Steve Manley smanley@manleylanddesign.com www.manleylanddesign.com

Landscaping 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 678-549-0504 Larry Attig naturesveranda@gmail.com www.naturesveranda.com

Massage Therapy Hands of Life

425 East Crossville Road, Suite E111 Roswell, GA 30075 770-740-2609 Ayesha Nesbeth Aguila info@handsoflifetb.com www.handsoflifetb.com

Medical Supply

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13560 Morris Road, Suite 1000A Alpharetta, GA 30004 770-751-1110 Dan Simmons dans@vmtech.net www.vmtech.net

Dykstra & Kemp Insurance Agency

Local CPAP

6736 Jamestown Drive Alpharetta, GA 30005 404-220-7635 Rob Brant rob.brant@localcpap.com www.localcpap.com

Merchant Services Netcom PaySystem

2740 Laurelwood Lane Alpharetta, GA 30009 678-313-3317 George Davis george@j3sales.com www.netcompaysystem.com

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Mortgage Services Assurance Financial

47 Perimeter Center East, Suite 430 Atlanta, GA 30346 770-674-1433 Geoff Smith gsmith@lendtheway.com www.lendtheway.com

Benchmark Mortgage

12600 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 100 Alpharetta, GA 30004 678-566-3567 Andy Markley andy.markley@benchmark.us www.andymarkley.benchmark.us

Southeast Mortgage

2475 Northwinds Parkway, Suite 530 Alpharetta, GA 30009 678-429-9332 Peggy Burke Peggy.Burke@southeastmortgage.com www.southeastmortgage.com

United Community Bank Mortgage Services 1015 Buford Road Cumming, GA 30041 404-368-9693 Patrick Johnson patrick_johnson@ucbi.com www.ucbi.com

Movers

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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

Non Profit Organization Gemassist Brain Awareness 401 Nottaway Drive Nicholasville, KY 40356 770-663-4540 Deborah Krupp gemassistllc@yahoo.com www.gemassist.net

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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 lubab@cartridgeworldroswell.com www.cartridgeworldusa.com/store208

Painting, Decorative Dreamhouse Painting Inc. 69 South Main Street Alparetta, GA 30009 678-873-2821 Martin Soto info@dreamhousepainting.com www.dreamhousepainting.com

Interior Decorative Finishes 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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Photoplex Studios

1005 Alderman Drive, #101 Alpharetta, GA 30005 678-758-6004 Michael Noa mike@photoplexstudios.com www.photoplexstudios.com

Press, Publications, Radio Alpharetta Magazine - Local Life Publishing 980 Birmingham Road, Suite 501 Milton, GA 30004 404-606-0797 Regina Gulick regina@locallifepublishing.com www.locallifepublishing.com

Appen Media Group 319 North Main Street Alpharetta, GA 30009 770-442-3278 Hans Appen hans@northfulton.com www.northfulton.com

Business RadioX North Fulton 190 Bluegrass Valley Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30005 770-369-9199 Mike Sammond mike@businessradiox.com www.northfulton.businessradiox.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 Parkway, 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 678-230-3873 Jim Tardif jim@signsofsignificance.com www.apexsigns-ga.com

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FastSigns of Johns Creek

10900 Medlock Bridge Road, Suite 302 Johns Creek, GA 30097 404-382-5625 Rich Lockhart rich.lockhart@fastsigns.com www.fastsigns.com/2135

GraphicXchange

1015 Union Hill, Suite 12 Alpharetta, GA 30004 404-454-6004 Bryan Warren bryanwarren@graphicxchange.com www.graphicxchange.com

Minuteman Press

6300 Atlanta Highway, Suite 102 Alpharetta, GA 30004 470-719-9806 Kathy Guidry alpharetta@minutemanpress.com www.alpharetta-ga.minutemanpress.com

Signs of Significance

740 Hembree Place, Suite A & B Roswell, GA 30076 678-379-5187 James Tardif jim@signsofsignificance.com www.signsofsignificance.com

Real Estate Services Atlanta SOLD Sisters

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

3800 Mansell Road, Suite 100 Alpharetta, GA 30022 404-226-3802 Marla Fox marla.fox@coldwellbankeratlanta.com www.MetroAtlantaHomesNow.com

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

3800 Mansell Road, Suite 100 Alpharetta, GA 30022 770-642-0399 Abby Blair abby.blair@coldwellbankeratlanta.com www.abbyblairhomes.com

Harry Norman Realtors, Residential and Commercial Realtor 7855 North Point Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30022 404-784-6970 Tracy Morton tracy.morton@harrynorman.com www.tracy.morton.harrynorman.com

Your one stop shop for residential real estate needs in the northern suburbs of Atlanta and beyond. Relo and SRES accredited.

Keller Williams - The Craft Dolan Team 695 Mansell Road, Suite 120 Roswell, GA 30076 404-514-6533 Lara Dolan lara.dolan@kw.com www.laradolan.yourkwagent.com

Palmer House Properties

178 South Main Street, Suite 300 Alpharetta, GA 30009 404-483-2460 Gordon Stephenson gordonst33@gmail.com www.gordonstephensonhomes.com

Restaurants Altobeli's Restaurant and Piano Bar 3000 Old Alabama Road 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 Joel Price joel@cevichetaqueria.com www.cevichetaqueria.com (Please see our ad on page 77)

Choices To You

2911 Piedmont Road NW, Suite B Atlanta, GA 30305 404-876-4901 Sissy Williams sissysoldit@gmail.com www.sissysoldit.com

950 Scales Road, Suite 403 Suwanee, GA 30024 770-765-8989 Tom Vooris voorist@choicestoyou.com www.choicestoyou.com (Please see our ad on Inside Back Cover)

Park Plaza Partners

Humble Pie Pizza Co.

55 Roswell Street Alpharetta, GA 30009 404-697-0803 Robert Brannon rbrannon@hsno.com

Sharp Residential

16605 Freemanville Road Milton, GA 30004 404-662-6848 Paula DiCioccio pnasse8@comcast.net www.northpointforest@sharpres1.com

Trotter Holdings Inc. 690 East Main Street Canton, GA 30114 770-720-0690 Art Trotter art_trotter@comcast.net

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869 North Main Street Alpharetta, GA 30004 678-867-6773 Elek Woodliff ewcinc@bellsouth.net www.humblepiepizzaco.net

La Casa Italian Grill & Restaurant 37 Old Roswell Street Alpharetta, GA 30009 770-609-6311 Pasquale Cardamuro lacasaitaliangrill@gmail.com www.lacasaitaliangrill.com

Seven Seas Mediterranean Cafe 124 Devore Road Alpharetta, GA 30009 678-624-9371 Maya Desai info@sevenseascafe.net www.sevenseascafe.net

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695 Mansell Road, Suite 120 Roswell, GA 30076 404-966-3247 Catherine Marshall catmarshall23@gmail.com www.atlantasoldsisters.com (Please see our ad on page 51)

Virtual Properties Realty

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Smokejack Southern Grill & BBQ 29 South Main Street Alpharetta, GA 30009 770-410-7611 Dave Filipowicz dave@smokejackbbq.com www.smokejackbbq.com (Please see our ad on page 76)

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 Clothes Horse - Men's Apparel & Gifts 28 Milton Avneue Alpharetta, GA 30009 770-905-6089 John Thompson clotheshorse2015@gmail.com www.clotheshorsemensapparel.com

COSTCO

2855 Jordan Court Alpharetta, GA 30004 404-408-7542 Stephenie Nelson w743mbr@costco.com www.costco.com

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designer consigner

670 North Main Street Alpharetta, GA 30009 770-777-0032 Vicki Naso vicki@designer-consigner.net www.designer-consigner.net

Picture Framer

631 North Main, Suite 109 Milton, GA 30004 678-762-1035 Buddy Gash jggash@bellsouth.net

Queen of Hearts Antiques

670 North Main Street Alpharetta, GA 30009 678-297-7571 Stacy Anderson qohantiques@yahoo.com www.queenofheartsantiques-interiors.com (Please see our ad on page 87)

White Dog DĂŠcor

21 Milton Avenue Alpharetta, GA 30009 770-733-1790 Malinda O'Brien malinda@whitedogdecor.com www.whitedogdecor.com

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.comcast.com

Karen's Fabrics

23 South Main Street Alpharetta, GA 30009 770-664-4090 Karen Magill karensfabrics@gmail.com www.karensfabrics.com

Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau

178 South Main Street, Suite 200 Alpharetta, GA 30009 678-297-2811 Janet Rodgers janet@awesomealpharetta.com www.awesomealpharetta.com

FREE event planning resources for SPECIAL OCCASIONS, MEETINGS or SPORTS EVENTS, including consultation on event venues, service providers, fields and facilities and hotels. Call today!

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Aspen Limousines of Atlanta LLC 249 Milton Avenue Alpharetta, GA 30009 678-359-2080 Mark Small msmall@aspenlimoatlanta.com www.aspenlimousineofatlanta.com

Hennessy Transportation & Logistics 300 Colonial Center Parkway, Suite 100 Roswell, GA 30076 770-667-8788 Kirkley Hennessy kirkley.hennessy@hennessytransportation.com www.hennessytransportation.com

Waste Disposal Republic Services

51 Patrick Mill Road SW Winder, GA 30680 678-963-2800 Stephanie O'Shields soshields@republicservices.com www.republicservices.com

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Leather 'n Pearle

4988 West Broad Street, Suite 201 Sugar Hill, GA 30518 770-599-5053 Chris LaMorte chris@webchimpy.com www.webchimpy.com

35 Milton Avenue Alpharetta, GA 30009 678-694-1781 Alyx Korner ak@alexnsis.com www.leathernpearle.com

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Think Alpharetta first for your WEDDING, REUNION, MITZVAH, MEETING or SPORTS EVENT. Take advantage of the FREE event planning resources of the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau including FREE consultation on venues, service providers, fields and facilities, hotels and more.

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HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Reserve rooms for your guests with one call to the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Room rates are collected from Alpharetta’s 23 hotels and you are provided with a comprehensive list of options. Every hotel has free parking. Many offer complimentary internet, free breakfast and local shuttle service.

VISITOR INFORMATION We offer information about shopping and dining, attractions, events, maps, local coupons and more. Visit our Alpharetta Welcome Center located at 178 South Main Street for more details!

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