Alpharetta, Georgia 作者：  来源：  发布时间：2021-07-20

I.Population and Area

₋Area

 Land:  27.27 sq mi (70.62 km2)

₋Population

 Total: 57,551

 Density: 2,498.44/sq mi (964.66/km2)

II.Natural Geography

₋Alpharetta is a city located in northern Fulton County, Georgia, United States and is a suburb north of Atlanta. It lies within the Atlanta metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, Alpharetta's population was 57,551. The estimated population in 2019 was 67,213.

₋Alpharetta is located in northern Fulton County at 34°4′24″N 84°16′52″W (34.073318, −84.281086). It 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 miles (42 km) north of downtown Atlanta.

₋According to the United States Census Bureau, Alpharetta has a total area of 27.3 square miles (70.7 km2), of which 26.9 square miles (69.7 km2) is land and 0.39 square miles (1.0 km2), or 1.37%, is water.

III.GDP

₋The average salary in Alpharetta, GA is $71k. Trends in wages increased by 0.9 percent in Q1 2020. The cost of living in Alpharetta, GA is 7 percent higher than the national average. The most popular occupations in Alpharetta, GA are Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, and Project Manager, (Unspecified Type / General) which pay between $41k and $131k per year. The most popular employers in Alpharetta, GA are Fiserv Inc, Equifax Inc, and LexisNexis.

₋Website: https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Location=Alpharetta-GA/Salary

IV.Industrial Characteristics

₋The premiere destination for corporate headquarters, technology services and retail trade firms, Alpharetta is home to a wide variety of national and internationally recognized companies. With a large professional office real estate market and some of the area's best talent, it's no wonder why Fortune 1000's locate in Alpharetta.

₋Website: http://growalpharetta.com/site-selection/industry/

V.Attractions

1.Jones Bridge Park

₋This scenic hike at Jones Bridge Park explores the Chattahoochee River’s scenic banks in the city of Johns Creek, visiting the remnants of a turn-of-the-century bridge and a beautiful, riverside forest. A moderate hike (or great trail run) on this under-five-mile loop scores views of the river’s whitewater shoals and its lush, wildflower and wildlife-filled forest.

₋Cool, early mornings are our favorite time to hike this trail, when golden sunrise light mixes with the occasional, flowing fog that follows the river’s currents. The park makes for a great adventure in just about any weather and every season, though, thanks to the trail’s abundant views of the Chattahoochee River and the park’s namesake, mysterious bridge.

₋Departing the bridge, the hike turns west, following the Chattahoochee River downstream as it contours the river’s banks. The trail passes a series of whitewater shoals at .6 mile, where the river meanders through large boulders and angular rock outcrops that punctuate the river’s bed. The trail passes a boat launch at .75 mile, diving into dense forest on the river’s banks. The trail crosses a large wooden suspension bridge at 1 mile.

₋The trail crosses the park’s paved boat ramp at 1.25 miles before crossing a second wooden suspension bridge and diving back under the shady forest canopy. Side trails depart to the right, visiting the wide-flowing Chattahoochee River and its forested banks.

₋Address: 4901 E Jones Bridge Rd, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092, United States

₋Phone: +1 678-277-0920

₋Website: https://www.atlantatrails.com/hiking-trails/jones-bridge-park-trail/

2. Fowler Park

₋Fowler Park Loop is a 3.1 kilometer loop trail located near Cumming, Georgia and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for walking and nature trips.

₋PARK RENTALS

žLarge pavilion - seats 200 - $ 300.00 per day

žPavilion F1, F2, F3, F4 - seats 36 - $ 75.00 per day

₋Address: 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming, GA 30040, United States

₋Phone: +1 770-886-4088

₋Website: https://parks.forsythco.com/Parks-and-Facilities/Parks/Fowler-Park

3. Wills Park Recreation Center

₋The Recreation Center at Wills Park offers Basketball, Karate, Aerobics and a host of special events.

₋For class schedules, fees, and registration information, please click on the Activities search below or call 678-297-6130 or email wprcprograms@alpharetta.ga.us.

₋Address: 11925 Wills Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30009, United States

₋Phone: +1 678-297-6130

₋Website: https://willspark.com/facilities/reccenter/

VI.History

₋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 first permanent landmarks in the area was the New Prospect Camp Ground (also known as the Methodist Camp Ground), located beside a natural spring near what is now downtown Alpharetta. It later served as a trading post for the exchanging of goods among settlers.

₋Known as the town of Milton through July 1858, the city of Alpharetta was chartered on December 11, 1858, with boundaries extending in a 0.5-mile (0.80 km) radius from the city courthouse. It served as the county seat of Milton County until 1931, when Milton County was merged with Fulton County to avoid bankruptcy during the Great Depression.

₋The city's name is a variation of a fictional Indian girl, Alfarata, in a 19th-century song, "The Blue Juniata". The name of the city is also believed to have been derived from the first letter of the Greek alphabet.

VII.Other Information

₋Pedestrians and cycling

₋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 miles 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.

₋Mass transit

₋Alpharetta is not directly served by MARTA trains, but is by multiple bus routes. Currently, there have only been plans to connect Alpharetta to the rest of Metro Atlanta via heavy rail.

VIII.Contact Information

₋Government

Mayor: Jim Gilvin

 ₋City Hall

₋Address:

2 Park Plaza

Alpharetta, GA 30009

₋Phone: 678-297-6000

₋Website: https://www.alpharetta.ga.us/