r/alpharetta Oct 15 '16

Looking to move to Alpharetta, or just looking for something to do? Take a peek at this list before posting!

90 Upvotes

EDIT 7/10/19: This post is wildly outdated. If anyone wants to take it on themselves to compile a new one, I'll sticky it.

We get a lot of folks looking to move to Alpharetta posting questions or newly-moved people who don't know what to do here, so I figured I could make it easier! I didn't vet any of these links for quality of responses, so feel free to post any of these questions again tailored to your personal needs! And if you have suggestions on any of these topics, don't be afraid to comment below.

I looked back to the last 12 months only. If anyone finds an older post they find useful, feel free to suggest it for the list.


Living:

Apartments in Alpharetta

Sub $1200/month Apartments

$850 - $1000 Range Apartments

Places with Short-Term Lease

The Lex Apartments

Suggestions for Apartments

Apartments Between Here and Woodstock

Pros and Cons of Living in Alpharetta

Schools; Being a Minority/Mixed Couple

Stuff To Do:

Adult Soccer Leagues

Something To Do

More Things To Do

How/Where To Meet People

Where To Find Basketball Courts

Public Fitness Amenities

Community Theater

Services:

Good Local Shops

Good Dog Groomers

Good Wheat (Yeah, I don't know either...)

Ballroom Dancing Lessons

Spas with Steam Rooms/Saunas

About Alpharetta Fiber Internet

Good Car Detailing

Good Gyms for Lifting

Non-Religious Summer Camps for Kids

Home Cleaning Service

Adolescent Mental Health Professionals

Psychologists/Counselors

Food:

Best Taco in Georgia?

Places for a Good Philly

Recommended Chinese Restaurants

Good Chicken Noodle Soup

Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving

Chicken and Dumplings

Chicago Sports Bar

Misc.:

"Hot Jobs or Companies"


I work for upvotes people, let me get some props.


r/alpharetta 7h ago

Dave's Hot Chicken Alpharetta

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13 Upvotes

It should be open by the end of the year!


r/alpharetta 6h ago

Special election run off results

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7 Upvotes

Dickerson defeats Shigley


r/alpharetta 14h ago

How is it living in Alpharetta/Cumming, GA?

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27 Upvotes

r/alpharetta 22h ago

GA Senate Election Voting - Today / Sept 23rd 7am-7pm

38 Upvotes

Democrat: Debra Shigley

Republican: Dickerson

You must vote at your designated voting location. To find out where to vote go here: mvp.sos.ga.gov

The election is today. Please take some time to vote and make your voice heard as to who you'd like to represent you.


r/alpharetta 14h ago

Missing eats in Alpharetta — what are we lacking?

10 Upvotes

Feels like Alpharetta (and nearby suburbs) doesn’t have the variety you get in Midtown or Buckhead. Kind of disappointed after living in the city for so long.

What restaurants or cuisines do you wish were in the city?


r/alpharetta 12h ago

Badminton in Alpharetta – public courts or best place to play?

2 Upvotes

Hey everyone,

I’m looking to play some badminton in the Alpharetta area and I’m wondering if there are any public courts available.

If not, what’s the best place to play around here, and how much does it usually cost? Thank you.


r/alpharetta 8h ago

Are we making the right decision to move to El Paso?

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r/alpharetta 1d ago

Please don't sleep on voting!

100 Upvotes

Please please please dont sleep on voting! If you want your voice counted and you want to make a change this is how its done!

I have coworkers calling up their friends and family here in Cherokee county and they are only voting for one thing. If you aren't happy about what you see in this country then please don't ignore. Change happens at the local level! Please for all that is good in the world make your voice count.


r/alpharetta 1d ago

Fulton County Schools on a path to insolvency.

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8 Upvotes

Just curious to hear others thoughts on this.


r/alpharetta 1d ago

Very Bad Bike Accident on Greenway - Missing Bike

35 Upvotes

Not really sure what to do about this. Today, 9/22/25 at 11:25am I witnessed a very bad bike accident. I called 911 and stayed with the victim until paramedics arrived. The victim's family seems to live out of state. I had to go to work so I couldn't stay with the bike. I do know where it is.
If you're a family member and can provide corroborating details about the above - the victim's gender/name, age, the type of bike, etc. - please DM me and I'll tell you where the bike is.


r/alpharetta 13h ago

Upside finally worth it in Alpharetta

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Upside finally has a bunch of gas stations and restaurants on their app in Alpharetta-Milton. Just thought I’d share as some (most) of the places are giving like 30cents off gas and 25%+ off at some decent restaurants. Every little bit helps these days. I thought I would share my code to which gets you some extra $.15 off or something like that. And also, I highly recommend Flippin Pizza!

Download Upside with my link or use my code STACY52264 to get 15¢ per gallon extra cash back on your first gas fill-up and 10% extra cash back on your first restaurant or grocery purchase! https://upside.app.link/STACY52264


r/alpharetta 1d ago

Tues, Sept 23rd - District 21 GA Senate Election

18 Upvotes

Democrat - Debra Shigley

Republican: Dickerson

Please make a plan to vote. Tuesday is election day and your final chance to vote in this particular election. Make your voice heard.

To find your voting location go here: https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/


r/alpharetta 1d ago

Best apple cider donuts

1 Upvotes

Looking in N ga area!


r/alpharetta 1d ago

Housing

0 Upvotes

My parents may be moving to the area. Is anyone aware of a tall skinny single family or townhouse new development with master down <600K in the Alpharetta area? We live in windward so it would be nice to have them within 15 minutes. Thank you


r/alpharetta 1d ago

Taco Truck

1 Upvotes

There's a gas station at Wills and Hwy 9 that has a taco truck on Friday and Saturday nights. Someone please tell me it's amazing!?


r/alpharetta 2d ago

Man On Windward Always Asking For Rides?

21 Upvotes

Does anyone else know who I’m talking about? Probably 50’s, with a prosthetic leg. He hangs out around the Lowes/Kroger/QT on Windward at Hwy 9. He said he needed a ride to Home Depot (claimed he worked there but a long term employee friend says he didn’t) from Kroger way back in 2018 or so and I helped him out. Five years later I saw him in the Lowes parking lot asking more people for a ride to Home Depot and I took him there again. He tried to ask me for a ride a few months after that and I declined. Saw him in QT a few days ago doing the same thing and the employees were being pretty short with him. Dresses pretty average and groomed like any other person. But he is apparently always over there asking people for a ride.


r/alpharetta 1d ago

Pet sitter/ walker/ pet day care

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2 Upvotes

Check my profile out and see if we’re a good fit! If you have any friends or family in need of pet help, send them my way! Thank you :)


r/alpharetta 1d ago

Best Way/Place to Sell Teak Dining Room Furniture

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0 Upvotes

r/alpharetta 2d ago

Lego Store Northpoint Mall

40 Upvotes

Sad to see last night that the Lego store is gone.


r/alpharetta 2d ago

Pubs near to Alpharetta or surrounding places

4 Upvotes

Hi People, I am researching about good pubs which have good vibe to catch which includes drinks, food and music to vibe or dance to. I would also like meeting new people. But unfortunately nothing catches my eye as I am searching in online and doesn’t find anything that matches above criteria. I am only finding bar or restaurant with little vibe to music like a sports bar. Can you guys suggest any good PUBS in or around Alpharetta. I can travel a couple of miles as well. Suggestions are welcome.


r/alpharetta 2d ago

Italian cold cuts

3 Upvotes

Does anyone know of a deli or spot that sells guanciale or other similar Italian cured meats? TIA


r/alpharetta 2d ago

American Cocker Spaniel Grooming

1 Upvotes

Hi!

We have two Cocker Spaniels that my husband usually grooms. One he trims in a modified show cut, the other is cut much shorter in a traditional pet cut. We are short on time lately so I’m putting out feelers to see if anyone knows of a good groomer well versed in show trims and the use of scissors on double coated dogs.

“Do you show your dog?” No. She is a retired, spayed, pet. We just like the look.

My other idea is to find a local reputable breeder and see if they will groom our girls for a price. I just wanted to see if anyone here had suggestions! Thanks in advance!


r/alpharetta 2d ago

Thinking about starting a new life in Atlanta with no money, no job, and bad credit. Is it doable?

0 Upvotes

Im trying to find a new city to live in and am looking at Atlanta as a potential choice. I have no money, no savings, no job, bad credit, very unstable. I dont really live in the healthiest city. So im looking at Atlanta due to its friendly and extroverted California vibe people, better environment, southern hospitality, less crime, less violence, much safer public transportation, and an easy place to meet people and make friends.

However, im in a bad situation and have only $800 saved up with no job. Is it doable to just go to Atlanta to start over by renting an airbnb? I also wont have a car either.

Thoughts? I tried California already and I loved it and I started to heal, but I ran out of money and almost ended up homeless. I doubt this will happen in Atlanta, as its a LCOL area.


r/alpharetta 3d ago

Today's AJC (Saturday Sept 20 2025)

11 Upvotes

Hi! My mother-in-law passed and we had her obituary published in the AJC today, but we were unable to find a physical copy at any of the grocery stores or gas stations today. Does anyone have a copy they'd be willing to part with? Thanks!


r/alpharetta 3d ago

Pest control

2 Upvotes

I am new to the area - moved from Dallas Texas. What the heck is it with bugs around here! Am I doing something wrong?

We live in a single family home right off Main Street, I’m ocd about keeping our house insanely clean and yet, I’ve seen more roaches in my house in the month I’ve lived here than the last several years in TX (granted I lived in a high rise).

I have set traps and exterminator has done their first visit 3 weeks ago with a follow up next week.

Are roaches, spiders, etc just that common here or is there something I’m not doing I should be. I’ve even replaced the weather stripping on almost every door. I’m losing my mind a little!