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Alpharetta is a city in northern Fulton County, Georgia, United States, and part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. As of the 2020 US Census, Alpharetta's population was 65,818; in 2010, the population had been 57,551.

In the 1830s, the Cherokee people in Georgia and elsewhere in the South were forcibly relocated to the Indian Territory (present day Oklahoma) under the Indian Removal Act. Pioneers and farmers later settled on the newly vacated land, situated along a former Cherokee trail stretching from the North Georgia mountains to the Chattahoochee River. One of the area's first permanent landmarks was the New Prospect Camp Ground (also known as the Methodist Camp Ground), beside a natural spring near what is now downtown Alpharetta. The Simeon and Jane Rucker Log House, built in 1833, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.

Alpharetta is in northern Fulton County and is bordered to the southeast by Johns Creek, to the south and west by Roswell, to the north by Milton, and to the northeast by unincorporated land in Forsyth County. Downtown Alpharetta is 26 mile (42 km) north of downtown Atlanta. According to the United States Census Bureau, Alpharetta has an area of , of which is land and , or 1.37%, is water.

+Alpharetta racial compositionRaceNum. (Number)Perc. (Percentage)White (non Hispanic)36,47355.41%Black or African American (non Hispanic)6,66710.13%Native American1010.15%Asian13,18120.03%Pacific Islander220.03%Other/Mixed3,2544.94%Hispanic or Latino6,1209.3%
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 65,818 people, 25,391 households, and 18,167 families residing in the city.

As of the census of 2000, there were 34,854 people, 13,911 households, and 8,916 families residing in the city. The population density was There were 14,670 housing units at an average density of The population has been gradually increasing over the last decade. During the workday, the city swells to more than 120,000 residents, workers, and visitors, due to the more than 3,600 businesses that are located in the city.

Tech Alpharetta (formerly known as the Alpharetta Technology Commission or simply ATC) is an advisory organization established by the City of Alpharetta in 2012. The organization is an independent, 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization Tech Alpharetta runs an advisory board of technology companies based in the city, holds monthly technology events for technology executives, and operates the Tech Alpharetta Innovation Center, a technology startup incubator. As of early 2020 about ten companies have "graduated" from Tech Alpharetta's incubator and were hiring employees in the North Fulton County region.

Cynergy Data is headquartered in Alpharetta, as was NetBank when it existed.

There are plans for the creation of the Alpha Loop. The multi use path will serve to connect residents of Alpharetta to activity centers, parks, and jobs by a network of multi use trails providing safe alternatives to driving and offering recreational benefit. The Big Creek Greenway is a concrete multi use trail that runs from Windward Parkway to Mansell Road. The concrete trail is approximately 8 mile (13 km) long and meanders 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. A soft mulch trail encircles a large wetland between Haynes Bridge Road and Mansell Road. Wildlife such as blue heron, deer, ducks and Canada geese can be observed in this preserved water setting. Future plans are to connect the trail to Cumming.

Alpharetta is not directly served by MARTA trains, but is connected by multiple bus routes. Connecting Alpharetta to the rest of Metro Atlanta via heavy rail has been studied.

The Downtown Alpharetta Welcome Center is at 178 South Main Street and offers more than 200 complimentary brochures providing information on the surrounding area. The center is open Monday to Friday from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m., and a Virtual Information Kiosk is available on Saturdays from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m.

The Downtown Alpharetta Historic District is in the center of Alpharetta, at the intersection of North & South Streets with Milton Avenue and Academy Street. Around this area are several historic buildings from the late 19th century and earlier. The downtown area, providing dining and shopping, has been restored with widened brick sidewalks. Modern buildings have been replaced with period structures. The Alpharetta Family Skate Center (aka The Cooler) is at 10800 Davis Drive. It is also home to the Atlanta Sparks special needs hockey team. The Alpharetta Arboretum at Wills Park was established in September 2008 and includes 26 trees. A brochure about the arboretum guides readers through a walking tour of the trees and is available at the Downtown Alpharetta Welcome Center. The Alpharetta Arboretum at Cogburn Road Park was established in December 2008 and showcases seven trees. A complimentary brochure for the arboretum is available at the Downtown Alpharetta Welcome Center and provides a starting point for a self guided walking tour. The Alpharetta Farmers Market is a weekly farmers' market in the downtown area that opens every Saturday from 8 AM to 12:30 PM from April to October, and features farmers and gardeners from the surrounding area selling fresh vegetables, flowers, and edible goods such as jam. The market was named "Best Saturday Morning Excursion" in 2007 by Atlanta magazine. The Mansell House and Gardens is a 1912 Queen Anne style home that serves as a special event facility in Alpharetta. It is home to the Alpharetta Historical Society. The Milton Log Cabin was built by Future Farmers of America students during the 1934–35 school year and resembles life during the late 19th century. The Alpharetta Brew Moon Fest is held the first Saturday in October in downtown Alpharetta. The Scarecrow Harvest is held the first Saturday in October in downtown Alpharetta. The streets are lined with 100 scarecrows to celebrate its fall spirit. Ameris Bank Amphitheatre is a 12,000 capacity outdoor venue that serves as the summer home of the Grammy Award winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and hosts acts like the Dave Matthews Band, Rod Stewart, Phish, Steve Miller Band and the Eagles. North Point Community Church is based in Alpharetta. It is the main campus of North Point Ministries, the nation's largest church organization, run by evangelical preacher Andy Stanley. The campus welcomes more than 5,000 people every Sunday. The Alpharetta Symphony is an orchestra based in Alpharetta. The Walk of Memories is at American Legion Post 201 and pays tribute to veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces, community and friends, with a brick walk inscribed with names of all Georgia residents killed in service during and after World War II. A separate section is reserved for survivors. A tank and helicopter are on display. The Alpharetta Big Creek Greenway is a 6.1 mile (10 km), 12 feet (4 m) concrete path that meanders through the woods along Big Creek, offering a place to walk, jog, inline skate and bike. The path includes additional mountain bike trails. The Taste of Alpharetta is an annual food festival featuring food from local restaurants, live music, and art exhibits during May. Admission is free; food ticket purchases are required. (Cash is not accepted.) Restaurants charge $2 to $8 per food sample. The Wire and Wood Alpharetta Songwriters Festival in downtown Alpharetta is held in October with free admission. Avalon is a multi use development on the east side of downtown adjacent to State Route 400. It includes of retail space, a 12 screen Regal Cinemas theater, of office space over retail, 101 single family residences and 250 luxury rental homes. The Alpharetta Bulls Rugby Football Club is a Men's Division 3 Rugby Team competing in the Georgia Rugby Union and USA Rugby competitions. North Park, Wills Park, and Webb Bridge Park feature 15 lighted tennis courts along with 8 asphalt pickleball courts at North Park. Tennis lessons, clinics, camps, and leagues are available.

Perimeter College at Georgia State University, Gwinnett Technical College and Reinhardt University have campuses in Alpharetta.

Atlanta Fulton Public Library System operates the Alpharetta Branch.