Information about city government in Alpharetta, GA
The City of Alpharetta is governed by an elected mayor and six city council members who may serve 4-year terms in office. City government elections conducted by the Fulton County Elections Division occur every two years. Alpharetta’s city government offices are located at Alpharetta City Hall, 2 South Main Street, (678) 297-6000.
The mission of government in the City of Alpharetta is to keep the city safe and secure, offer recreational and cultural opportunities to people of all ages, and stimulate a strong economic tax base while maintaining a small town ambiance. In addition to the mayor and the city council members, Alpharetta’s city government has 10 departments: City Administrator, Public Safety, Community Development, Engineering/Public Works, Recreation & Parks, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Court Services, Fire & Emergency Services, and Police Services. The Community Development Department contains three city government offices: Planning and Zoning, the Building Division and Economic Development.
Alpharetta’s Police Department
On August 3, 1996, the Alpharetta Police Department became the first police agency in the State of Georgia to achieve state certification and in August of 1999, the department received its first triennial re-accreditation award. The Police Department consists of 7 components with overlapping duties and responsibilities: Day Watch Patrol, Morning Watch Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Administrative Services, Support Services and Office of Professional Standards. Through a rigorous program of internal scrutiny and enforcement of ethical standards, the Alpharetta Police Department strives to maintain the highest level of service to the community. The Police Department is located at 2565 Old Milton Parkway. For information and other non-emergency calls, phone (678) 297-6302. For fires and other life threatening emergencies, dial 911.
In 1993 the Alpharetta Police Department innovated a non-profit community based program known as the Alpharetta Police Explorers that has proven to be very successful. The Explorers are a division of the Boy Scouts of America and they are trained in aspects of law enforcement such as traffic stops, domestic crises, SWAT team operations, firearm safety and arrest procedures. The Alpharetta Police Explorers lead youth safety workshops, teach fingerprinting for children, assist with trash pick-ups, and receive valuable training that is intended to encourage leadership and community involvement.