City of Alpharetta

The Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center is located in Alpharetta. This 46-acre forest has an abundance of animal life and a scenic creek. There are 1.5 miles of walking trails, picnic areas and historic sites for visitors to enjoy. The Environmental Education Center is located in Alpharetta. The Center operates as a community service center providing information on environmental topics and features a library with hundreds of valuable resource materials.

Alpharetta is home to the campus of DeVry Institute of Technology, as well as a campus of Georgia State University.

According to 2000 Census, the City of Alpharetta had a population of 34,854 persons. Between 1990 and 2000, the city experienced a population increase of 168.1%, compared to the state growth during this period of 26.4%.

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