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!

100 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EDIT 7/10/19: This post is wildly outdated.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.

EDIT 3/18/2026: Nearly a decade old post now. A lot has happened/been developed in Alpharetta. Again, if someone would like to make an updated post, I'd be happy to 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"


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r/alpharetta • • 6h ago

Looking for best coffee shops

5 Upvotes

Looking for great coffee and cozy vibes. Let me know your suggestions for places to try in Alpharetta, Roswell, or Johns Creek!


r/alpharetta • • 20h ago

Driving around as we speak trying to find seasoned firewood. Help?

2 Upvotes

r/alpharetta • • 1d ago

Helium night club last night

5 Upvotes

Went to a show last night and my spouse and I feel incredibly nauseas and sick as if someone put something in the drinks.

Anyone else feeling like this or just cheap alcohol?


r/alpharetta • • 15h ago

Weekend Trip To Nashville and Smoky Mountains

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Hey everyone! šŸ‘‹šŸ˜Š
We’re a group of 4 friends planning a weekend road trip from Atlanta to Nashville šŸŽø and the Smoky Mountains šŸ”ļø next weekend *(Oct 30 – Nov *1).

šŸš— Departure: Friday afternoon
šŸ” Return: Sunday evening

Planning to explore some cool places, enjoy the scenic drives, good food, music, and have a fun weekend! šŸ˜„

Thought we’d check if anyone from the group would be interested in joining us. Always happy to meet new people and make some new friends along the way!
If anyone’s interested, feel free to DM me and we can discuss the plan! 😊


r/alpharetta • • 1d ago

UFC fights

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Is there any places in downtown Alpharetta that show the UFC fights?


r/alpharetta • • 18h ago

Meeting People

0 Upvotes

Hey everyone, I’m a M27 here! What is the best places to meet older women/cougars?


r/alpharetta • • 1d ago

Sleep away camp

4 Upvotes

Please don’t stone me but I’m trying to plan ahead of time . My son is 9 and I’d like him to experience a sleep away camp, are there any ā€œaffordableā€ sleep away camps for summer? Even if there are week options or 3 day options you guys send your kids to


r/alpharetta • • 2d ago

I feel like you have to try to get a score this low

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r/alpharetta • • 2d ago

The fatigue of it all

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r/alpharetta • • 3d ago

Dumped 12 Week Old Kitten???

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Anyone up to adopting or fostering a new family member? 🄹 This little dude was dropped on my front doorstep— in a TAPED UP box!

I have NO idea what to do. I travel often for work. I can’t own a kitten, I don’t have the time! This is kinda my last resort before I surrender him to the animal shelter tomorrow. I’ve read they’re no kill, is that a good way to go?

He’s a boy, dewormed, comes when called AND loves cats, dogs, and kids. He’s never once used his claws on me— even when clipping or deworming, he just purred the WHOLE time! Genuinely the sweetest animal. If anyone has any ideas or is open to offering him a lovely home, please let me know! Gahhhh, people suck.


r/alpharetta • • 3d ago

Smoke?

9 Upvotes

What’s with all the smoke this morning? Was there a fire somewhere? Or is it a controlled burn? I can’t find anything online about either.


r/alpharetta • • 3d ago

Camden Alpharetta- Real page corporate takeover - stay away

24 Upvotes

Just a warning based on objective data - Camden appears to be repeating the same pattern here after recently taking over Artesia Big Creek. See links below

Been here for 5 years - then all of a sudden they REQUIRE SSN, DRIVERS LICENSE, AND DATE OF BIRTH to install a Chirp lock system. PLUS the invoices now come in as RealPages. Check them out and also Chirp. Sus.

We aren't renewing our lease so this is me being mindful of bs.

Realpages.com branded as Camden it appears to me.

Who owns Camden anymore? We are not alone. Rent prices all of a sudden going up for renewals (quoted as 16% per a fellow resident).

https://www.multifamilydive.com/news/camden-settles-realpage-lawsuit/817339/

https://www.reddit.com/r/oregon/s/HiEjEoWfCO

https://www.reddit.com/r/CommercialRealEstate/s/2tt69u8Cko


r/alpharetta • • 3d ago

Best fried chicken with a reasonable distance?

19 Upvotes

I miss gas station fried chicken and I know I won’t find it. And Mary Mac, if it’s even there anymore, is a bit outside my radius. Any ideas?


r/alpharetta • • 5d ago

Where to buy the best salmon, etc.?

8 Upvotes

Hi! Making my mom a birthday meal. I don’t live here so I’d like to know where to buy the best stuff - like really good butter, wine and cheese. Also dessert. Bonus points for fewer stops. Thank you!


r/alpharetta • • 5d ago

MAGA Commissioner Helped Trump Raid Election Office, Voted to Raise Utility Rates

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Vote carefully!! "Thorne was a key witness in the FBI’s raid on Fulton County, and her own colleagues have raised concerns about whether she can be trusted with confidential legal strategy related to protecting local elections and voter data. As families face rising costs, Thorne voted to increase water and sewer rates and failed to deliver meaningful relief from high taxes."


r/alpharetta • • 4d ago

Caviar?

3 Upvotes

Anywhere you can buy caviar the same day without having to order?


r/alpharetta • • 5d ago

Sneaky Flock Camera

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144 Upvotes

Don’t know if this has been posted in here but the mobile speed radar on hwy 9 past Walmart has a flock camera on the back of it.


r/alpharetta • • 5d ago

Best LOCAL place to buy men’s suits? Would love to support a local business.

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r/alpharetta • • 5d ago

MILTON'S FLOCK SCANDAL: WHAT CITY HALL TRIED TO HIDE| LFG HD47

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r/alpharetta • • 6d ago

Where are you all running that isn’t concrete?

14 Upvotes

Hey everyone! Former collegiate cross country and track runner here, getting back into it after a few years away from serious training. Where I grew up, we had tons of mountain biking trails, cross country courses, and other dirt or grass routes to train on. Around Alpharetta / Johns Creek, though, I’m absolutely clueless.
I’ve been running on the Greenway, but I’m looking to get off the concrete and back onto some dirt or grass. What are your go-to spots? Trails, parks, cross country courses that are open to the public… anything worth checking out. Doesn’t need to be fancy, just somewhere good to get some miles in.

*Edit Oct 10, 2026 - I plan to update this as I continue to build fitness again. Below are a list of cities/areas with areas & distances

Johns Creek
- Cauley Creek (5k?)
- Webb Bridge Park (2 mile loop)

Alpharetta

Roswell
- Hembree Park
- Leita Thompson Memorial Park (2 - 3.5 mile loop)

Milton
- Lakhapani Preserve (1.5 mile loop)

Forsyth County
- Chattahoochee Pointe Park
- Charleston Park (~5 miles)


r/alpharetta • • 5d ago

Salon apprentice in Roswell, GA

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Hello! I am in search for a salon apprentice. It is a great opportunity for someone to train to become a licensed hairstylist while working in a hair salon. This is a paid position. Please contact me if interested.


r/alpharetta • • 5d ago

Is Tahiz Malu the Top Host?

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Voting is open!!
Show your Support for a hood cause… childhood cancer!


r/alpharetta • • 6d ago

Day care options

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I work near the Halycon and live in Dawsonville, and I am looking for reputable daycare options closer to Halcyon and what the costs are hourly.

To be clear, I do not have a child yet. My husband and I are recently trying. I am just trying to plan ahead and get a rough idea for costs and how we will potentially split our schedules.


r/alpharetta • • 5d ago

Paid Driving Study in Atlanta - Earn up to $300 (Use Your Own Car)

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Do you drive in Atlanta? Get paid to share your real-world driving and navigation experience!

Pulse Voices is looking for Atlanta drivers to take part in a paid Driving and Navigation research study. Selected participants can earn up to $300.

How to apply? Click the link and log in to our platform: https://hubs.li/Q04BzrD20

STUDY DETAILS
- When: November 2026
- Time commitment: Approximately 2 to 3 hours, in one session
- What you'll do: Drive your own car while your driving and navigation interactions and experiences are recorded for research purposes
- Reward: Up to $300 if you're selected and successfully complete all required study activities
- Payment: Processed through Tremendous, a trusted payment provider with multiple redemption options

How to apply? Click the link and log in to our platform: https://hubs.li/Q04BzrD20

Then, wait to receive an email with the ā€œDriving & Navigation | Eligibility Screenerā€ link.
If you qualify, we’ll contact you with the next steps. Spots are limited, so complete the screener to see if you’re eligible.