Alpharetta at a glance
- CountyFulton County
- Population, 2020 Census65,818U.S. Census Bureau
- Elevation1,136 ftUSGS elevation at the town centre
- From downtown Atlantaabout 36 minby road, no traffic
What to know about Alpharetta
- The City of Alpharetta was established on December 11, 1858, and later became the seat of government for Milton County. City of Alpharetta
- Alpharetta's history goes back to settlers of the 1830s, and the community began as a trading post. City of Alpharetta
- The Alpharetta & Old Milton County History Museum traces Alpharetta's past through a permanent collection of artifacts and displays. City of Alpharetta
- The city's Alpharetta Arts Center has studios, a recording studio with performance space and two rotating art galleries. City of Alpharetta
- The city's special events program includes festivals, races, concerts and art shows. City of Alpharetta
- Avalon is an 86-acre mixed-use community in Alpharetta with more than 570,000 square feet of retail and a 12-screen theater. Avalon
- Avalon has more than two dozen local chef-driven restaurants. Avalon
- Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, a Live Nation concert venue, is at 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. Ameris Bank Amphitheatre (Live Nation)
Coming up in Alpharetta
Alpharetta Farmers Market
Organizer date for 2026Saturday-morning farmers market on the Alpharetta Town Green at City Center. The Alpharetta Business Association runs it. The 2026 season ends on November 14.
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Source: Alpharetta Farmers Market, checked 2026-10-19
Santa at Avalon
Organizer date for 2026Santa takes photos at a North Pole-themed cottage in Avalon's Palmer Plaza through the holiday season. Appointments are recommended, and walk-ups are taken only if time allows. Pet portraits with Santa are offered on Tuesday evenings.
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Source: Experience Avalon, checked 2026-10-19
Breakfast with Santa at Avalon
Organizer date for 2026Ticketed breakfast with Santa and his elves at two Avalon restaurants over one December weekend. Tickets go on sale Thursday, November 5 at 10 a.m.
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Source: Experience Avalon, checked 2026-10-19
Makers Market Local Artist Fair at Avalon
Organizer date for 2026Outdoor shopping event with more than 30 local makers and small businesses, held by Avalon with Makers Market. Goods include jewelry, woodwork, home goods, candles, art, crochet and plants.
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Source: Experience Avalon, checked 2026-10-19
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How far is Alpharetta?
Drive times by road
| Town | Atlanta | Alpharetta | Marietta | Lawrenceville | Athens | Chattanooga |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpharetta | about 36 min27 mi | about 1 min0 mi | about 36 min19 mi | about 39 min22 mi | about 1 h 29 min62 mi | about 2 h 20 min110 mi |
Computed 2026-10-19 with the OSRM router on OpenStreetMap data, town centre to town centre. free-flow driving time, no traffic
For downtown Alpharetta, the old seat of Milton County, read Downtown Alpharetta.
Towns near Alpharetta
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