Life in Alpharetta, Georgia

Life in Alpharetta, Georgia

Alpharetta, Georgia provides a growing business community, mixed with a small town ambiance within thirty minutes to the city of Atlanta. Here, businesses and residents alike, enjoy a friendly community complete with a thriving economy and a school system known for its excellence.

Alpharetta is what it claims itself to be: Awesome! Alpharetta offers its residents a thriving culinary scene, luxury accommodations, exciting recreation, trendy entertainment and endless shopping opportunities. The schools are top rated - both public and private. Homes are stunning! With golf communities, swim/tennis communities and communities with their own private lake, you will find a variety to choose from. 

Alpharetta's Favorite Entertainment Spot

Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre is one of Alpharetta's favorite entertainment spots.  The Amphitheatre is a contemporary 12,000-capacity outdoor concert venue that serves as the summer home to the Grammy Award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and hosts by popular music artists, and comedians. It truely is one of the most unique setting for both music lovers and first-time concertgoers.
 

Schools in Alpharetta, Georgia

There are many K-12 schools in Alpharetta, GA, including both public schools and private schools. Alpharetta public schools belong to two districts, Forsyth County School District and Fulton County School District.  

Alpharetta Elementary Schools
Alpharetta
Creek View
Lake Windward
Manning Oaks
Midway
New Prospect
  
Alpharetta Middle Schools
Haynes Bridge
Holcomb Bridge
Webb Bridge
   
Alpharetta High Schools
Alpharetta
Independence

Private Schools in Alpharetta Georgia

Private schools in Alpharetta, Georgia are also known as independent schools. They are not administered by local, state or national governments. They have the right to select their students and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students tuition. Some private schools students may be able to get a scholarship, which makes the cost cheaper. 

Fulton Science Academy 
McGinnis Woods Country Day School
Kings Ridge  
Alpharetta International Academy

Popular Shopping in Alpharetta

Alpharetta, Georgia and the surrounding area offers a variety of shopping experiences. Here are just two of the more popular venues:

Avalon is an 86-acre development with over 500,000 square feet of retail, a 12-screen premium theater, a full-service hotel (coming soon), office space, single-family residences and luxury rental homes. The walkable community is connected to shopping, dining, entertainment, living and working space.  It’s the place to be with local art and activity that delivers the luxury of the modern South. Avalon is truly the ultimate shopping and dining spot!

Downtown Alpharetta is located in the center of Alpharetta at the cross roads of North Main Street, South Main Street, Milton Avenue, and Academy Street. Around this area are several historic buildings dating from the late 19th century and older. The downtown area has been restored, replacing more modern buildings with period structures, and includes dining, shopping, and widened brick sidewalks.


Popular Neighborhoods 

Alpharetta, Georgia offers a variety of homes and communities for both singles and families.  Here are three of our favorites.

The Manor Golf and Country Club sets among the rolling hills of Alpharetta, Georgia and 40 minutes north of Atlanta. This luxury, high-end gated community offers homes in classic American and European designs, ranging in price from the $800's to over $4 million. The community amenities include 16 tennis courts, an outdoor Jr. Olympic competition pool, a children’s pool, and an amazing 7,200 yard 18-Hole Championship Golf Course designed by Major Champion Tom Watson.  Overlooking the property is the stunning 32,000 square-foot clubhouse that includes family and fine dining areas, men’s and women’s locker rooms, and a sports center with an indoor heated pool and jacuzzi.

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The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team
Keller Williams Realty North Atlanta
5780 Windward Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30005
www.mevhomes.com

Life in Alpharetta, Georgia