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Until Milton County was merged unto Fulton County in 1932, Alpharetta served its county seat. Originally known as the town of Milton, the name was changed to Alpharetta from two Greek words meaning first town. By Civil War times, the city had grown to a fair sized town with several business and hotels as well as churches and schools.

At that time, farms around Alpharetta were small for the most part and did not use slave labor. During the war, the original courthouse was burned, but it was never determined if the fire was set by Union or Confederate soldiers.

Official population count of Alpharetta is around 50,000 people, but during the workday, that population more than doubles with visitors and workers as well as the residents. Education levels are high in Alpharetta with over 63% of its residents having earned a college degree and 13 % having advanced degrees. Ninety five percent of residents over the age of 25 have a high school diploma.

The city is served by the Fulton County Schools. Higher Education is offered by DeVry University, DeVry University Keller Graduate School of Management, Georgia State University, and Reinhardt College. There are two arboretums in Alpharetta along with the following attractions: Andretti Speed Lab, Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center, Big Creek Greenway, Historic Mansell House, Horse & Buggy Rides at Crabapple Corner, Milton Log Cabin, Regal Mall of Georgia IMAX, Webb Bridge Park, and Wills Park Equestrian Center.

The Old Soldier’s Parade is held in August, Taste of Alpharetta and the Alpharetta Mayor’s Challenge (5k &10k race as well as family fun run) take place in May, Alpharetta Arts Street Festival is in April, Annual Tree Lighting is in December, Scarecrow Harvest is in October and the Old Milton County Fair is in September.