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Real Estate & Homes in Alpharetta - Georgia - Alpharetta, Georgia homes and communites AlpharettaAlpharetta HistoryThe former farm community of Alpharetta has become one of Atlanta's most popular suburbs. Alpharetta also has some of the region's most elite developments, including Country Club of the South, a gated community that's home to sports stars, high-profile executives and celebrities.Alpharetta grew out of the New Prospect Camp Ground, which developed in the early 1800s near the North Georgia Mountains and the Chattahoochee River. Although the small village contained just a few tents and a log school, it became a thriving trading post where settlers and Indians exchanged goods. The surrounding farmland soon attracted cotton farmers and other growers who prized its rich soil. New Prospect was chartered in 1857. The town eventually was renamed Alpharetta, but there are various stories as to how the town got its name. Some say it comes from the Greek words "alpha" meaning "first" and "retta" meaning "town." Others say it is a variation on Alfarata, a character mentioned in the 19th-century song "The Blue Juniata." Despite its former farm roots, Alpharetta is today a thriving cosmopolitan community. Since 1980, the population has exploded from around 3,000 residents to nearly 35,000. Growth is expected to continue in both Alpharetta and the surrounding metro Atlanta area, although not quite as extensively as in recent years. ActivitiesAtlanta is just a half-hour away from Alpharetta, providing all the amenities that a big city can offer. But Alpharetta has its own charms, including the Alpharetta Soda Shoppe and the old stores on Main Street.Northpoint Mall offers more than 100 upscale shops and restaurants. The mall is conveniently located along GA 400 on the south edge of town. Wills Park has eight baseball fields, four picnic pavilions, an equestrian center, a playground, tennis courts, a disc golf course and a 1.5-mile walking trail. North Park has eight ball fields, lighted tennis courts, a football field, a picnic pavilion and a playground. Other parks and facilities provide soccer fields, swimming pools and roller hockey rinks. Each August, the American Legion and the city of Alpharetta sponsor the Old Soldiers Day Parade to honor our nation's military. Other annual events include Holiday on the Square, Taste of Alpharetta and the Mayor's Challenge Road Race. Alpharetta Fast FactsLocation: Alpharetta is located about 27 miles northeast of Atlanta*Total area: 21.38 square miles *Population: 34,854 *Housing units: 14,670 Average annual rainfall: 21.38 inches Average temperatures: 77ºF in summer, 39ºF in winter *Information provided by 2000 Census SchoolsThere are 21 public schools in Alpharetta. The percentage of people 25 and older with a college degree was 36.94% in 1999.HomesAlpharetta is a hot market for commercial and residential real estate. From 1980 to 2000, Alpharetta's housing units increased 1,125%, from 1,116 to 13,657. This housing boom accounts for 16% of the total housing units in north Fulton County.Where is Alpharetta?
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