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NORTH FULTON COUNTY, your new home. 

WELCOME HOME! 

At more than 534 square miles, Fulton County is one of the largest counties in Georgia; it is more 

than 70 miles from end to end. As the home of Atlanta and many other municipalities, Fulton is also 

the most populous county in the state, with close to one million residents. Because the county is so 

large, it has evolved into three distinct areas and identities: South Fulton, the City of Atlanta, and 

the communities of North Fulton. It is a place rich in history, culture and entertainment, a leader in 

business and education and a great place for people of all ages to call home. 

The history of Fulton County spans more than 160 years. North Fulton was inhabited primarily by 

Cherokee and Creek Indians, who referred to the area as the “enchanted lands” before the land 

was ceded to the state in the early 1820s. The population soon began to grow, as people from the 

nearby states began to settle in the area. Many were of English, Scottish and Irish heritage. In 1853, 

the western half of DeKalb County was renamed Fulton County. Debate continues over whether the 

county was named after Robert Fulton, the inventor of the steamboat, or Hamilton Fulton, a surveyor 

for the local Western and Atlantic Railroad. The county grew even more in 1932 when it absorbed 

neighboring Campbell and Milton counties as a way to save those counties from bankruptcy during the 

Great Depression. 

Like many parts of Georgia, Fulton County played an important role in the Civil War, as part of Gen. 

Sherman’s route from Chattanooga to Atlanta. The North Fulton city of Roswell had a cotton mill—the 

hub of the area’s antebellum economy—that was burned by Union troops in 1864. Despite the ravages 

of war, Roswell still boasts more historical pre-Civil War buildings than anywhere else in north Georgia. 

Barrington Hall and Bulloch Hall have both been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 

the early 1970s. 

After the war ended, the entire area began to rebuild, and industry replaced farming as the primary 

economic engine. The City of Atlanta is now home to many Fortune 500 companies, including Coca- 

Cola, Delta Air Lines and Turner Broadcasting System. In North Fulton, the recent incorporations of 

Johns Creek and Sandy Springs have helped forge a new identity for that part of the county. Since the 

middle of the 20th century, North Fulton has been building a reputation for being a business-friendly 

and tech-savvy community. Sandy Springs has been the headquarters for UPS since the early 1990s and 

the office parks of Alpharetta and Johns Creek house many up-and-coming technology firms. 



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For many people who are relocating to the area, health care is a big 

concern, particularly for baby boomers who are retired or thinking 

about retirement. According to realtor.org, the number of Americans 

nationwide 65 or older will nearly double between now and 2030, and 

the share of the population that is 85 and older will increase by 52 

percent. Fortunately, North Fulton is home many of the metro area’s 

top-notch hospitals, including the Scottish Rite campus of Children’s 

Healthcare of Atlanta, Northside Hospital and Emory St. Joseph’s 

Hospital. 

No matter their age, North Fulton residents know how to have fun, and 

the area’s many entertainment venues draw visitors from all over metro 

Atlanta. World-class performing arts venues like the Verizon Wireless 

Amphitheatre at Encore Park provide access to some of the region’s best 

musical performances. 

Fulton County boasts a temperate climate, with hot summers and cool— 

but not too cold—winters. Dogwoods, Bradford pears and azaleas burst 

into bloom in the spring and stay lush and green throughout the summer 

months. Autumn in the area is marked by bright oranges and reds in 

the trees. 

Only in North Fulton 

In the 1960s and 1970s, the population of North Fulton exploded, as 

more and more people left the city for the suburbs, and it has been 

steadily growing ever since. Now with a population of nearly 350,000, 

the communities of North Fulton wield considerable influence in the 

metro area. They are known throughout the metro area as home to 

great schools and a high quality of life. Many North Fulton residents 

have college degrees or higher, which helps to drive up the median 

household income to about $90,000, compared to about $50,000 for 

the county as a whole. 

Education is a priority in North Fulton. Of the 106 schools and learning 

centers run by the Fulton County school system, more than 60 of them 

are located in North Fulton. These public schools consistently rank high 

in both state and national statistics on everything from AP test scores to 

scholarship money earned. Students who want to stay local have plenty 

of options when it comes to institutes of higher learning, with satellite 

campuses for schools like Georgia State University, Georgia Perimeter 

College and Gwinnett Technical College scattered throughout the county. 

Although only about 20 miles from downtown Atlanta, the communities 

of North Fulton have a vibe all their own. The area’s five incorporated 

cities—Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Roswell and Sandy Springs— 

strike a solid balance between honoring and preserving their history 

and welcoming innovation and change. Many of North Fulton’s 

municipalities, including Roswell, have old-fashioned town squares that 

host a variety of concerts, parades, festivals, farmers markets and other 

events throughout the year. 

In addition to their small-town sensibilities, many of North Fulton’s cities 

have been recognized for their efforts in everything from keeping residents 

healthy to operating strong family businesses. When it comes to quality 

of life, the communities of North Fulton come out on top. The Atlanta 

Business Chronicle named the city of Milton as having the best quality of 

life in the metro area in 2011. Since 2003, the North Fulton Community 

Improvement District, which includes the cities of Alpharetta, Roswell and 

Milton, has invested more than $16 million in the community providing, 

for example, pedestrian access along major roads. 

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In addition to these venues, North Fulton has some unique geographical 

features that make it stand out from other parts of the metro area. 

Residents can run or bike along dozens of trails and parks in the county. 

In the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, there are 48 

unspoiled miles of waterway available for rafting, canoeing, kayaking or 

riding in a motor boat. Wildlife such as blue herons make their homes 

along the river banks, providing perfect opportunities for bird watching, 

and fishermen enjoy casting their lines in the hope that trout, bass and 

catfish will bite. 

Photo courtesy of Johns Creek 

Like many other parts of the Atlanta area, North Fulton County has 

myriad restaurants to satisfy every type of craving, with outposts of 

nearly every major chain restaurant as well as unique local fare. Diners 

can enjoy everything from classic Southern cooking at downtown 

Roswell Greenwood’s Restaurant to sophisticated European fare at 

Cibo e Beve. The burgeoning immigrant population in North Fulton 

means that cuisine from every corner of the world is also easy to find. 

While the Atlanta housing market took a hit during the recent economic 

downturn, the suburban real estate market has bounced back to healthy 

levels in the past year. Housing options in North Fulton run the gamut 

from newly constructed single-family homes to condos in historic areas 

and apartments near the local colleges and universities. Prices are 

historically lower here than within the Atlanta city limits, so buyers can 

get more for their money. 

Business, culture, education, green space, town squares, easy access to 

the city of Atlanta—North Fulton County truly has it all. Residents enjoy 

a high quality of life and make the most of the area’s geography, history, 

and recreational opportunities. As a place that is both in touch with its 

history and looking forward to the future, North Fulton has much to 

offer families, young professionals and retirees alike. 



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Getting 

Around 

The communities of North Fulton are easily accessible via Interstate 285 

and Georgia 400, which means commuters can easily travel to and from 

downtown Atlanta, as well as to some of the other outlying counties. As 

of November 2013, drivers on Georgia 400 no longer have to pay a toll, 

making it a quick and easy way to get from Buckhead to North Fulton. 

The Perimeter area has quickly become one of the area’s busiest business 

hubs, making it easy for commuters all over the area to get to work. In 

addition to its road systems, the county also has two other unique 

transportation options for residents. 

MARTA 

(Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) 

While most of MARTA’s stops are within the boundaries of the city of 

Atlanta, North Fulton also benefits from this bus and rail system. The 

Medical Center, Sandy Springs and North Springs rail stations help 

commuters access some of the largest businesses in the area, like 

Perimeter Mall and Northside Hospital. 

Photo courtesy of Sandy Springs 

GRTA 

(Georgia Regional Transportation Authority) 

GRTA was formed by former Gov. Roy Barnes to help address crosscommunity 

transportation issues. The authority now operates 13 

different Xpress bus routes that service 12 of the metro area’s counties. 

These routes accommodate more than 2 million passenger trips each 

year and provide access to some of the area’s major employment centers. 

Leaders and achievers are attracted to 

Johns Creek’s atmosphere of success 

and community spirit. Successful companies 

from international technology leaders 

to innovative startups are attracted to 

the community’s pioneering approach. 

• Nationally-ranked schools 

• Premier municipal services 

• Over 300 acres of parks and recreation 

with more on the way 

• SafeWise’s #2 Safest City in GA 2016 

• Niche.com’s #4 Best Suburb to Live in 

GA 2016 

• Golf, tennis, and swim communities 

• Annual arts and cultural events that draw 

thousands 

• Home of outstanding golf clubs such 

as the Atlanta Athletic Club and many 

others 

www.JohnsCreekGA.gov 

Some people aren’t satisfied 

with standard fare. They want 

more and are willing to work 

for it. Johns Creek is the 

exception to the everyday. 



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A Dynamic Community 

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The 6th District 

of Georgia 

By Rep. Tom Price, M.D. 

For 30 years my family and I have had 

the joy of calling Roswell, Ga., our home. 

For the past eleven years, I have had the 

honor of representing our community as 

a member of Congress for Georgia’s 6th 

Congressional District. 

Ranked by Gallup as one of the happiest 

and healthiest congressional districts in 

the country, the 6th District encompasses 

a large portion of northern suburban Atlanta, including portions of 

Cobb, Fulton and DeKalb counties. It is comprised of several cities, 

from relative newcomers like Sandy Springs, Milton and Johns Creek, 

to those approaching their 200th anniversary like Roswell, Alpharetta 

and all of unincorporated East Cobb. 

The northern Atlanta suburbs are a fairly prosperous and educated 

area. It is a productive district with all sorts of great folks who love 

their country and want to make certain that government takes a 

limited role in their lives. 

One of the key aspects of the 6th District that attracts families to our 

area is the number of great public and independent schools, both 

parochial and non-parochial. Education is something our community 

takes very seriously. We want to make certain that our kids have the 

highest level of education and the greatest opportunity to be able to 

succeed in the future. That is one of the reasons why, as a member 

of Congress, I visit our schools often, to talk with young people in our 

community and to highlight the extraordinary work being done by our 

school administrators and teachers. 

Of course, a tremendous amount of credit for the excellence and 

success of our schools must go to the moms and dads who rightfully 

recognize the importance of a high level of education so that their 

children are able to realize their dreams. Everything starts with 

education. When my family moved to Roswell back in the early 1980s, 

one of the things we focused on was finding the best schools, and it is 

one of the reasons we chose to live in this community. 

With the growth and economic success of the metro Atlanta area 

comes a host of new opportunities and challenges. One issue that our 

community has dealt with for some time is the need for improvements 

to the area’s transportation system. Whenever we can make the flow 

of people and commerce easier within our community and around 

our state, the more opportunities we’ll see for more Georgia families 

and business. 

Consequently, much of our time and energy is spent on bringing 

folks together to address our community’s transportation challenges. 

Transportation problems don’t stop at city or county lines. It is a 

regional issue that requires cooperation across different municipalities 

and with different community leaders. 

Dealing directly with those challenges is under the purview of local 

and state elected officials, but my job includes trying to keep the 

federal government from getting in the way and making sure states 

have the flexibility they need – in addition to making sure Georgia tax 

dollars come home to provide the needed resources. 

Because we are growing as a community, we need the infrastructure 

to accompany that growth. After all, the 6th District is home to the 

headquarters and/or employees of several major companies including 

UPS, International Hotel Group, Cox Media Group, Mercedes-Benz, 

and First Data. Moreover, we have access to health care that is some of 

the highest quality you can find anywhere. Health systems, hospitals, 

and physicians in the 6th District are incredibly well-equipped and 

well-trained to take care of folks.. 

In addition to economic opportunities, there are other reasons the 

6th District enjoys the reputation it does as a great place to live, 

work and play. We have access to beautiful outdoor areas like the 

Chattahoochee River and numerous parks and recreation areas. 

Being close to downtown affords 6th District families access to 

the city’s museums, amenities and sports teams. Citizens in our 

community are also very civic-minded and, as a community, we 

come together often to honor and celebrate our national identity 

and mark national days of remembrance, including Memorial Day 

and Veterans Day. 

The 6th District of Georgia is a vibrant, dynamic community full of 

hardworking families who value a strong educational foundation and 

understand the importance of working together to improve our way 

of life. 

From the 


County Chamber 

Welcome 

to North Fulton! 

Within the Metro Atlanta 

community, North Fulton is known 

as the ‘Golden Corridor’ thanks 

in large part to the vision and 

leadership of this Chamber. Many 

of the successes North Fulton has 

seen over the last 40 years can be directly attributed to the 

forward-thinking and innovative leaders of this organization. 

Their hard work and dedication have positioned the GNFCC to 

be the catalyst for economic development, business growth and 

quality of life in North Fulton. This remains our mission today. 

This year’s leadership team has set its sights on even greater 

accomplishments. The 2015 GNFCC Board, along with our 

professional staff and numerous volunteer-led committees, has 

established valuable community partnerships and leveraged the 

resources that will: 

1. Strengthen North Fulton’s economic development 

opportunities thorough Progress Partners; 

2. Capitalize on the investment in our road network 

infrastructure with the help of the North Fulton Community 

Improvement District; 

3. Expand our technology infrastructure to remain the leader 

with cutting edge 21st century high tech infrastructure; 

4. Work with technical colleges and institutions of higher 

learning to provide for a highly educated quality workforce; 

5. Expand our medical resources by collaborating with the 

hospitals, healthcare providers and technology companies 

inside our footprint on healthcare initiatives; and 

6. Support the quality education that makes North Fulton such 

an attractive place to live. 

It’s exciting to watch the growth of our six vibrant and distinct cities 

- Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell and 

Sandy Springs - we continue to build on the unique opportunities 

that make North Fulton THE best place to live, work, play and 

stay. I encourage you to be a part of the excitement by actively 

participating in the GNFCC and in the community. The returns 

you’ll see on your investment will be worthwhile. We are truly 

“Greater Together”. 

Brandon Beach 

President & CEO 

The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce 



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North Fulton Community Profile 

Welcome to 

Fulton County 

by John H. Eaves; Chairman, 

Fulton County Board of 

Commissioners 

It is with great pride that I welcome 

you to north Fulton County. 

North Fulton, particularly around 

the Georgia 400 corridor, is a 

hub of industry, creativity and 

economic opportunity that 

benefits the entire Atlanta region. 

Of the ten Fortune 500 companies 

based in Metro Atlanta, three 

(First Data Corporation, Newell 

Rubbermaid and UPS) call North Fulton home. They along with 

so many of the major employers in our area together comprise an 

economic engine that fuels not just Georgia, but the entire region. 

The roots of so many other major corporate entities are here in 

our county. A tasty beverage first brewed by an Atlanta pharmacist 

grew into Coca-Cola; an enterprising restaurateur feeding Fulton 

County auto assembly line workers started Chick-Fil- A; a small cable 

television station that became the leading international information 

resource known as CNN; a small regional carrier that blossomed 

into the global phenomenon known as Delta Air Lines. Their stories 

share several things in common: a world class product, a spirit of 

product innovation, and a community that nurtured both – Fulton 

County. 

Our county is home to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the 

world’s busiest airport and an incubator of international commerce. 

That places our county not just at the crossroads of the South but 

within a few hours of anywhere in the world. 

Visitors will find a multitude of things to see and do in our area. Some 

of those attractions celebrate our region’s rich history. The Martin 

Luther King Center for Nonviolent Social Change commemorates the 

life’s work and achievements of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther 

King, Jr. The Margaret Mitchell House brings to life the work of the 

literary giant behind Gone with the Wind. Centennial Olympic Park 

is a unique entertainment and leisure space, buffered on each side 

by several major tourist destinations including the internationally 

renowned Georgia Aquarium, CNN Center, and the World of Coca- 

Cola. An already great spot to visit is only further bolstered by the 

recent additions of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights 

and the College Football Hall of Fame. 

People are also learning more about what Fulton County has to offer 

as a place to live. According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Fulton 

County added more new residents than any other Metropolitan 

Atlanta county last year, with 12,700 new residents making Fulton 

County their home. These transplants have discovered what nearly 

a million of their neighbors have already figured out – the state’s 

most populous county is also a great place to live. 

According to the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, 

North Fulton residents have an average income of $108,991 and 

a median household income of $86,703. Its population boasts a 

unique level of cultural and social diversity. 

Fulton County Government maintains an extensive network of 

public libraries to serve the educational and enrichment needs of 

our residents. Residents can enjoy the natural beauty of our region 

at the Chattahoochee Nature Center and at several community parks 

scattered throughout the county. Our region is home to a wealth of 

cultural and arts organizations including the Woodruff Arts Center. 

Our region supports three major league sports franchises which last 

year attracted more than 3 and a half million fans. Annually, Verizon 

Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, Philips Arena and the Fox 

Theatre attract a series of world renowned performing artists. In 

2017, those facilities will be joined by a new Atlanta Falcons stadium 

(across the street from the Georgia Dome) which will host an MLS 

soccer club and more world class events including being one of the 

six rotating sites of college football’s national championship. 

The region boasts an impressive set of health care options for our 

citizens. Grady Memorial Hospital, in downtown Atlanta, is home 

to world class trauma unit. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s 

multiple campuses provide outstanding care uniquely tailored to 

our youngest citizens. Emory Johns Creek Hospital, North Fulton 

Hospital, Northside Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital have all been 

recognized for medical excellence in a wide variety of specialties. 

North Fulton County represents a unique opportunity for parents 

seeking the best for their children. In U.S. News & World Report’s 

most recent rankings, 11 North Fulton County Schools were ranked 

in the Top 25 statewide, each with a College Readiness Index well 

above the state average. Our county is also home to some of the 

nation’s most distinguished institutions of higher learning including 

Georgia Tech, Georgia State University and the colleges of the 

Atlanta University Center. All of this is proof that success is not a 

goal in the Fulton County schools, but a standard that we maintain. 

The Development Authority of Fulton County maintains an AAA 

Client Services Rating and has a reputation for seeking out new and 

innovative business opportunities. The goal is to help grow more 

business development that will provide increased job opportunities 

for our citizens. 

All of these details add up to one basic conclusion; Fulton County is 

open for business and welcomes you. 

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Courtesy of City of Johns Creek 

orth Fulton County is known for many things: top-notch 

schools, well-preserved historical sites and great parks. It is 

also a hub for many businesses, both large and small. The educated 

population base makes it the perfect place to start a business or to 

seek a job with one that is already well established. From the IT 

giants of Alpharetta to the local shops lining Roswell Square, North 

Fulton has it all. Over the past few years, industry leaders such as 

State Farm have made moves to increase their presence in the 

metro area. In addition to being the hub for some of the world’s 

most innovative companies, North Fulton also boasts more than 

a few business that employ a large number of county residents, 

making it the perfect place to live, work and play. Here is a list of 

the 10 largest employers in North Fulton, according to the Greater 

North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. 

Northside Hospital 

Industry: Health care Number of employees: 6,000 

More than 6,000 of Northside Hospital’s 10,000 employees work 

at the Fulton County facility, which has been open since 1970. 

The hospital originally had 250 beds and has subsequently been 

expanded to 537. Northside physicians perform more surgical 

procedures than any other hospital in Georgia, and for three 

years running, Northside has been awarded the J.D. Power and 

Associates Distinguished Hospital award for Maternity Services. 

AT&T Inc. 

Industry: Telecommunications Number of employees: 3,500 

AT&T is one of the nation’s largest providers of cable, Internet and 

cell phone service. In 2013, the company added many new jobs to 

its local operations. Most of these jobs support Project Velocity 

IP, a multibillion-dollar investment plan to expand and enhance 

AT&T’s national wireless and wired IP broadband networks. 

Verizon Wireless 

Industry: Telecommunications Number of employees: 3,000 

More than just the namesake for one of the area’s best 

entertainment venues (Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore 

Park in Alpharetta), the telecommunications giant—which serves 

nearly 58 million voice and data customers—also operates a 

corporate office in Alpharetta. Employees here support everything 

from finance to technology and supply chain logistics. 

UPS 

Industry: Shipping, logistics Number of employees: 2,880 

UPS is one of the largest shipping and logistics companies in the 

world, delivering more than 15 million packages a day to more 

than 220 countries and territories. With a total employee base of 

more than 400,000, UPS is a strong presence in the metro Atlanta 

area. UPS was founded in 1907 in Seattle and called several cities 

Big 

Business 

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ADP provides outsourcing and computer services for many 

businesses. It is one of only four companies in the U.S. to earn a 

AAA credit rating from both Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s. ADP 

serves clients in more than 125 countries around the world, with 

90 of those clients being Fortune 500 companies. Since 2012, the 

company has earned a spot on Computerworld’s list of the 100 

best IT places to work. 

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Saint Joseph’s has been recognized as one of the best facilities in the 

nation for hip and knee replacement surgeries, and in March 2014 

it was recognized by the American Heart Association/American 

Stroke Association for implementing measures to prevent and 

treat strokes. Finally, it is the only Atlanta hospital named to J.D. 

Power and Associates’ Distinguished Hospital Program for Service 

Excellence. 

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta 


In addition to being one of the nation’s best health care networks 

for children, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) is also a 

great place to work. For ten years running, Fortune magazine has 

named CHOA to its list of the 100 best companies in the country 

to work for. Additionally, due to its flextime hours, telecommuting 

options, paid maternity leave and employee assistance programs, 

Working Mother magazine named Children’s a Working Mother 

100 Best Company—an honor bestowed on only three companies 

in Georgia. 

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Industry: Health care, consumer products 

Number of employees: 1,600 

Kimberly-Clark’s Roswell campus sits on 98 acres of private land and 

includes a 9-acre lake. Employees benefit from the campus’s health 

center, exercise room and indoor pool, among other perks. The site 

houses the company’s business sectors and employs scientists, 

engineers, finance professionals and sales and operations. 

McKesson 

Industry: Pharmaceutical, medical supply 

Number of employees: 1,500 

With a sales figure of more than $122 billion, McKesson is one of 

the largest pharmaceutical and medical supply companies in the 

country. McKesson has the distinction of being the 18th largest 

company in the United States, with a network of more than 37,000 

employees. It is one of the many Fortune 500 companies with a 

strong presence in the Atlanta area. 

Hewlett-Packard 

Industry: Technology Number of employees: 1,200 

In 2013, the Palo Alto, Calif.-based technology company and No. 1 

maker of personal computers added 200 new employees to its 60- 

acre Alpharetta office. New positions included customer support 

staffers who help customers resolve issues that arise with its 

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North Fulton County Schools 

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Number of Schools: 32 Elementary, 12 Middle, 11 high 

Choosing the right school for your child is one of the greatest challenges 

parents face. Being informed of what the different school districts have to 

offer students helps make that challenge a little easier for parents. What 

North Fulton School District has to offer leaves little wonder as to why it is 

one of the top school districts in the state. 

Fulton County Schools dominated a list of the best schools in Georgia based 

on the state’s report card for 2015-2016. Of the 187 top Georgia schools 

named by the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement, 23 were in Fulton 

County. The results are based on the state’s College and Career Ready 

Performance Index. The results of the report can be found on its website: 

https://schoolgrades.georgia.gov/ 

Public Schools in North Fulton are part of the Fulton County School System. 

Founded in 1871, the Fulton County School System is one of the largest and 

oldest school districts in Georgia. As the fourth largest school system in 

the state, Fulton has approximately 96,200 students who attend classes in 

59 elementary schools, 19 middle schools, 17 high schools (including two 

open campus high schools) and 10 charter organizations. The southern part 

of Fulton County is comprised of the cities of Chattahoochee Hills, College 

Park, East Point, Fairburn, Hapeville, Palmetto and Union City. The northern 

part is home to the cities of Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, 

Roswell and Sandy Springs. With a focus on student achievement and a 

commitment to continual improvement, Fulton has earned a reputation as 

a premier school system. This long history of excellence is evidenced by 

the many state and national honors bestowed on Fulton’s schools, staff and 

students. 

Fulton has a long history of success as a school district. In 2011, FCS was 

named “One of the Top 100 School Districts in Places You Can Afford” 

by Money Magazine. In 2012, Fulton County Schools became Georgia’s 

largest charter system. The charter strengthens the district’s ability to 

provide flexibility in its operations which has proven results of increased 

student achievement. Fulton’s SAT scores continue to exceed the state 

and national average with an overall score of 1558, compared to 1450 and 

1490 respectively. Additionally, eight Fulton schools rank within the top 

25 highest-scoring schools in Georgia. According to the College Board, 

Fulton has more schools with high SAT performance than any other district 

in Georgia. More than half of Fulton’s high schools received Advanced 

Placement Honor Awards from the Georgia Department of Education. The 

awards are given for high performance in AP courses which are rigorous 

college-level learning options for high school students. In addition to this, 

more than 90% of elementary students in Fulton County, meet or exceed 

the state standard for English/Language Arts. 

Fulton County Schools believes families should be allowed to choose the 

best educational options for students, given each student’s unique needs. 

These choices are offered through a number of initiatives in the district that 

provide different opportunities and flexibility to families. The following are 

a few of the many choices offered by Fulton County Schools. 

Charter schools 

Charter schools are independently governed, free standing public schools 

that offer parents and students an alternative public education outside 

the traditional school system. The Charter has been approved and is held 

accountable for meeting the performance based objectives specified in the 

Charter contract. 

Career and Technical Education 

Career and Technical Education at Fulton County Schools aims to engage 

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students in cutting-edge, grade appropriate career exploration and 

preparation opportunities that set them up to excel in post-secondary 

education and productive careers. All Fulton High Schools and many middle 

schools offer at least one pathway program and many locations offer several 

options. 

Magnet Programs 

Fulton County Schools offers several magnet programs throughout the 

district to provide opportunities for students to explore curriculum focused 

on specific areas of study. Programs currently offer studies including 

international studies, business, visual & performing arts and math & science. 

Virtual School 

Fulton Virtual School now offers 20 courses, either as regular course 

completion, acceleration, or credit recovery, and more courses are in the 

works. The program currently uses adjunct teachers from across the school 

system, an administrator and coordinator, and is expanding this year into 

middle and elementary school. Fulton students also have the option to 

take classes through Georgia Virtual School, which is run by the Georgia 

Department of Education. About 1500 Fulton students are enrolled there. 

Here are the schools and the categories in which they excelled from this 

year’s Governor’s List. The highest performers were those that ranked at or 

above the 93rd percentile for their achievement score, while the greatest 

gains ranked that way on their progress score. Each ranking is based on 

averages over three years. 

For more information visit Office of Student Achievement’s website 

https://gosa.georgia.gov/ 

School 

Abbotts Hill Elementary School 

Alpharetta High School 

Autrey Mill Middle School 

Cogburn Woods Elementary School 

Conley Hills Elementary School 

Crabapple Crossing Elem. School 

Creek View Elementary School 

Dolvin Elementary School 

Findley Oaks Elementary School 

Heards Ferry Elementary School 

Johns Creek High School 

KIPP South Fulton Academy School 

Lake Windward Elementary School 

New Prospect Elementary School 

Northview High School 

Northwood Elementary School 

Ocee Elementary School 

River Trail Middle School 

Summit Hill Elementary School 

Sweet Apple Elementary School 

Webb Bridge Middle School 

Wilson Creek Elementary School 

Woodland Elementary School 

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PRIVATE SCHOOL PROFILES 

Alfred and Adele Davis Academy 

(PreK–8) 

davisacademy.org 

(770) 671-0085 lower school 

(770) 804-9191 middle school 

In addition to its challenging academics, students at Davis Academy also learn 

values, life skills and a strong background in Judaic studies. As an accredited 

Reform Jewish Day School, “Davis Academy strives to create a community in 

which children develop a life-long love for learning and commitment to Jewish 

life founded on morals, values and ethics, grounded in Torah,” according to 

the school’s website. Its focus on 21st century learning, as well as athletics, 

extracurricular activities and the fine arts, ensures that students grow to be 

confident, motivated and appreciative of the diversity around them. 

Bridgeway Christian Academy 

(PreK-4–8) 

bridgewayca.org (770) 751-1972 

This Alpharetta school was founded in 1998 with the mission of providing a 

quality, Christ-centered education. BCA’s nurturing environment begins with its 

small class sizes: fewer than 20 for PreK-4 through fifth grade, 22 for the middle 

school. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools 

and the Association of Christian Schools International, so parents can be sure 

their children are getting a quality education. As well as North Fulton, students 

come from Gwinnett, Cherokee and southern Forsyth counties to attend BCA, 

and represent more than 80 different churches across the metro area. 

The Cottage School (6–12) 

cottageschool.org (770) 641-8688 

The Cottage School began in 1985 as an after-school tutoring program for 

academically frustrated students. While the original “campus” was a one-room 

office in a Roswell office park, students now have access to a 23-acre wooded 

campus. Its enrollment of only 150 ensures that all students receive the one-onone 

attention they need in order to achieve success, and the school has stayed 

true to its mission to serve students who were disillusioned or discouraged 

with more traditional educational environments. TCS also teaches basic work 

and life skills, such as managing a budget, study skills and organizational skills. 

Fellowship Christian School 

(PreK-4–12) 

fellowshipchristianschool.org 

(770) 992-4975 elementary school 

(770) 993-1650 middle and high school 

Fellowship Christian began in 1986 serving students in kindergarten through 

eighth grade. The high school was added in 1993 and the Pre-K program in 2007. 

Current enrollment across all grades is 834 students, who attend 70 different 

churches. Located on a 30-acre campus in Roswell, FCS boasts computer labs, 

new playgrounds and an athletic building that includes facilities for baseball, 

football, softball, soccer, tennis and track and field. FCS also values the arts, 

beginning art and music classes in its Pre-K program and offering performing 

arts, yearbook, digital design and web design to its middle school and high 

school students. 

Greenfield Hebrew Academy 

(PreK–8) 

ghacademy.org (404) 843-9900 

As the first Jewish day school in the U.S. to earn SACS accreditation, Greenfield 

has been setting the educational standard in the Atlanta area since 1953. 

GHA has also been honored as a National School of Excellence by the Council 

for American Private Education. The curriculum includes general studies 

in language arts, math, science and social studies, as well as Judaic studies. 

Students at GHA consistently excel in regional and statewide competitions, in 

everything from science and math to writing. 

King’s Ridge Christian School 

(PK–12) 

kingsridgecs.org (770) 754-5738 

Founded in 2001 by the Advancement for Christian Education, King’s Ridge 

occupies 80 acres in Alpharetta, and most of its students live within 10 miles 

of the campus. Student enrollment is around 855, and the school maintains a 

student/teacher ratio of 8-1. King’s Ridge has earned accreditation from SACS, 

SAIS and the Georgia Accrediting Commission. Its rigorous academic program 

and strong focus on community service (high school students must complete 

50 hours of service prior to graduation) mean that students are well prepared 

for their college years and professional careers. 

Mill Springs Academy (1–12) 

millsprings.org (770) 360-1336 

Mill Springs focuses on the “whole child” by creating a multidisciplinary 

academic plan for each student, based on a variety of evaluations, 

communications and observations. This approach is in line with founder 

Tweetie L. Moore’s belief that “if a student can’t learn the way we teach … 

we should teach the way a student can learn,” a philosophy that is especially 

important for its students who have been diagnosed with learning differences 

such as dyslexia or attention deficit. In addition to its college-prep focused 

curriculum—with 95 percent of students earning college acceptance—the 

school also offers a communication arts school for grades seven through 12. 

Mount Pisgah Christian School 

(PreK–12) 

experiencepisgah.org 

(678) 893-5320 early school full day 

(678) 336-3300 early school half day/lower school 

(678) 336-3351 middle school (678) 336-3402 (upper school) 

Founded in 1986, Mount. Pisgah educates students from the age of six 

weeks through the 12th grade and has a total student population of nearly 

700. Its stellar academics are reflected in its class statistics: 100 percent of 

recent graduates earned acceptance to a four-year college or university, with 

90 percent earning acceptance into their first choice of school. Its students 

also score, on average, more than 200 percent higher on the SAT than the 

state average. The class of 2015 earned more than $3.3 million in merit-based 

scholarships. 

Mount Vernon Presbyterian School 

(Preschool–12) 

mountvernonschool.org 

(404) 252-3448 preschool–6 (404) 250-5880 (7–12) 

Located on 37 acres in Sandy Springs, Mount Vernon was established in 1972 

and has a current enrollment of nearly 900. With 100 percent of its student 

having access to a laptop computer, Mount Vernon understands the role of 

technology in encouraging creative problem-solving. The school also values 

learning outside of the classroom and offers travel opportunities for cultural 

arts, college tours, mission trips and internships. Students at Mount Vernon 

perform more than 10,000 hours of community service every year. 

High Meadows School 

(PreK–8) 

highmeadows.org (770) 993-2940 

Founded in 1973, High Meadows occupies a 40-acre campus in the heart 

of Roswell. Student enrollment is approximately 400, and the school is an 

International Baccalaureate World School and is also accredited by SACS and 

the Southern Association of Independent Schools. High Meadows engages 

students in an inquiry-based approach to learning, so that they develop a 

strong sense of personal responsibility and respect for other perspectives. 

Almost all of High Meadows’ students go on to attend the independent high 

school of their choice. 

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Name & Enrollment 

Alpharetta Christian Academy 

Grades: PK-5 Enrollment: 588 Year: 1970 

Arlington Christian School 

Grades: K-12 Enrollments: 270 Year: 1958 

Atlanta Girl’s School 

Grades: 6-12 Enrollment: 223 Year: 2000 

Atlanta International School 

Grades: K-12 Enrollment: 1113 Year: 1984 

Contact Information 

(770) 475-5762 Alpharetta, GA alpharettachristianacademy.com 

(770) 964-9871 Fairburn, GA arlingtonchristian.org 

(404) 845-0900 Atlanta, GA atlantagirlssschool.org 

(770) 279-7771 Atlanta, GA aischool.org 

Atlanta Jewish Academy 

Grades: PK-8 Enrollment: 332 

Year:1998 

(404) 843-9900 Atlanta, GA ghacademy.org 

Blessed Trinity Catholic High School 


Christ the King School 


Davis Academy 


Fellowship Christian School 

Grades: K-12 Enrollment: 750 Year 1986 

Fulton Science Academy Private School 


High Meadows School 

Grades: 3 yr-12 yr Enrollment: 1411 Year: 1959 

Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School 


Holy Redeemer Catholic School 


Holy Spirit Prepatory School 


King’s Ridge Christain School 

Grades: PK-12 Enrollment: 855 Year2001 

McGinnis Woods Country Day School 


Mill Springs Academy 


Mohammed Schools of Atlanta 


Mount Pisgah Christian School 


Pace Academy 


Perimeter Christian School 

Grades K-12 Enrollment:1083 Year: 1989 

The Lovett School 


The Ron Clark Academy 


The Swift School 


The Westminster Schools 


Trinity School Inc 


Woodward Academy North 


(678) 277-9083 Roswell, GA btcatholic.org 

(404) 233-0383 Atlanta, GA christking.org 

(770) 379-9372 Atlanta, GA davisacademy.org 

(770) 992-4975 Roswell, GA fellowshipchristianschool.org 

(678) 366-2555 Alpharetta, GA fultonscienceacademy.org 

(404) 255-4026 Atlanta, GA hies.org 

(770) 973-8921 Marietta, GA faithmarietta.com/school 

(770) 410-4056 Johns Creek, GA hrcatholicschool.org 

(404) 252-8008 Atlanta, GA holyspiritprep.org 

(770) 754-5738 Alpharetta, GA kingsridgecs.org 

(770) 664-7764 Alpharetta, GA mcginniswoods.org 

(770) 926-7729 Alpharetta, GA millsprings.org 

(404) 378-4219 Atlanta, GA mohammedschools.org 

(678) 336-3443 Alpharetta, GA experiencepisgah.org 

(404) 262-1345 Atlanta, GA paceacademy.org 

(678) 405-2300 Johns Creek, GA perimeterschool.org 

(404) 262-3032 Atlanta, GA lovett.org 

(678) 651-2100 Atlanta, GA ronclarkacademy.com 

(678) 205-4988 Roswell, GA theswiftschool.org 

(404) 355-8673 Atlanta, GA westminster.net 

(404) 231-8100 Atlanta, GA trinityatl.org 

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HIGHER Education 

in North Fulton County 

As a leading city in the U.S. for higher education, Atlanta prides 

itself on its active student population and 22 institutions of 

higher learning. Both traditional and non-traditional students 

can take advantage of a wide range of degree and certificate 

programs, from the arts and sciences to medicine and law. With 

its large concentration of colleges and universities within its 

borders, North Fulton County is a great place for students to earn 

their degrees, while also taking advantage of the recreational 

opportunities the county has to offer. 

DeVry University 

(Alpharetta campus) 

devry.edu (770) 619-360 

DeVry University is one of the most widely respected national 

and online universities. It is accredited by the Higher Learning 

Commission and is also a member of the North Central 

Association of Colleges and Schools. With locations all across 

the country and flexible scheduling, DeVry can meet the needs 

of traditional and non-traditional students alike. The Alpharetta 

location offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide 

range of programs that help students prepare for their careers 

like technical communication, finance, human resource 

management and accounting. DeVry’s Alpharetta campus 

has spacious classrooms, a research library and a fully wired 

computer lab. Students can also take classes at any of the other 

metro area locations, or online. 

Gwinnett Technical College 

(Sandy Springs campus) 

risingspirit.edu (877) 527-3504 

The state’s third largest technical college, serving over 18,000 

students annually in college credit courses, adult education and 

continuing education.Gwinnett Tech has been providing careerfocused 

education and training for our region for more than 25 

years. They offer more than 50 programs – degree, diploma 

and certificate options – that you can finish in two years or less. 

They are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and 

Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate degree. 

The North Fulton campus is located in Alpharetta. The college 

awarded 2,691 technical certificates of credit, and the highest 

number of associate degrees (569) in the state. Gwinnett Tech is 

one of the nation’s top producers of associate degree graduates 

in Computer and Information Sciences. 

The Art Institute of Atlanta 

artinstitutes.edu/atlanta (770) 394-8300 

Atlanta is home to one of the 50 Art Institutes schools located 

throughout North America that was founded in 1949. Students 

can focus on everything from the culinary arts and interior 

design to media arts and fashion design at this Sandy Springs 

campus. The 115,000-square-foot facility includes high-tech 

computer labs, a video production studio, animation lab, library 

and student cafe. Students represent 36 states and 27 countries 

for its Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of 

Science, Associate of Arts and diploma programs. Alumni include 

local chef Kevin Gillespie, a contestant on “Top Chef,” whose 

restaurant Gunshow opened in 2013 to wide critical acclaim. 

National Personal Training Institute 

(Johns Creek) 

nptifitness.com (800) 960-6294 

As the oldest and largest personal training school in North 

America, the National Personal Training Institute provides 

students access to trainers and support staff with a wide range 

of experience in body building, weight training and exercise 

physiology. Classes are held during the day, evening and on 

weekends to accommodate working adults. All students complete 

300 hours of classroom instruction and 200 hours of handson 

gym time. Upon completion of the program, students earn 

the 500-Hour Diploma in Personal Training, which requires no 

continuing education courses and does not need to be renewed. 

Some students choose to take their diploma further and sit for 

the National Academy of Sports Medicine CPT certification. 

Sanford-Brown College 

(Sandy Springs campus) 

sanfordbrown.edu/Atlanta (770) 576-4498 

Founded in 1866 to meet the educational needs of adults in 

post-Civil War America, the 18 private colleges and schools in 

the Sanford-Brown network has educated more than 170,000 

alumni. With more than 20 career-focused programs in fields 

like health, technology and design, Sanford-Brown has helped 

countless people pursue professional success. The Sandy Springs 

campus offers degrees in cardiovascular sonography, diagnostic 

medical sonography, medical billing, medical assistant and 

massage therapy. Given the high concentration of health care 

facilities in North Fulton, professionals with these skills are 

always in high demand. 

Strayer University 

(Roswell campus) 

strayer.edu (770) 650-3000 

Originally founded as Strayer’s Business College in 1892 in 

Baltimore, Strayer College has been offering Bachelor of Science 

degrees since 1969, master’s degrees since 1987 and online 

classes since 1996. The institution earned university status in 

1998 and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on 

Higher Education, one of the nation’s six regional accrediting 

bodies. The Roswell campus offers undergraduate and graduate 

programs in accounting, business, education, health services 

administration, information systems, and public administration. 

Strayer prides itself on providing strong academic and career 

support for its students, making it a great option for working 

adults. 

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Health 

Care 

Image courtesy of WellStar North Fulton Hospital 

The hospital landscape in metropolitan Atlanta is as much a reflection 

of the city’s growth as any of the traditional economic indicators. It 

wasn’t so long ago that the choice of hospital was driven by where 

your doctor had privileges, without concern for geography. Fortunately, 

hospital systems now recognize the need to provide residents access 

to any treatment they need, from simple procedures to the latest in 

medical technology, no matter where they live. The metro area boasts 

health care systems that consistently rank as some of the best in the 

county in everything from maternity care to cancer treatment. 

North Fulton County boasts campuses of some of the metro area’s best 

hospitals, like Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Northside Hospital. 

Often known as the city’s “baby factory,” Northside Hospital ranks 

first in the nation for the number of babies delivered at a community 

hospital—more than 27,000 in 2010. It is also in the top 5 percent for 

the number of robotic surgeries performed. Below is information on 

just a few of the outstanding medical facilities located right here in 

North Fulton County. 

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta 

choa.org 

Children’s at Scottish Rite (Perimeter) (404) 785-5252 

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA), a not-for-profit organization, 

sees half a million patients each year at its three area hospitals and 

20 neighborhood locations, including the nationally renowned Marcus 

Autism Center. As the pediatric teaching hospital for the Emory 

University School of Medicine and the Morehouse School of Medicine, 

Children’s values a team approach to care. Children’s Healthcare 

of Atlanta and Emory Healthcare recently partnered to launch the 

Congenital Heart Center of Georgia, the first such program in the state. 

With more than 30 pediatric specialties, CHOA has been ranked one 

of the best children’s hospitals by Parents magazine and U.S. News & 

World Report. It is also a great place to work, according to Fortune 

magazine (for nine years running) and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 

Emory Johns Creek Hospital 

emoryjohnscreek.com (678) 474-7000 

Since its opening in 2007, Emory Johns Creek Hospital (EJCH) has earned 

a reputation for its state-of-the-art medical technologies. Jointly owned 

by Emory Healthcare and the Hospital Corporation of America, EJCH is 

110-bed community hospital that participates in most insurance plans. 

The hospital offers a full range of services including 24/7 emergency 

care, women’s services, advanced cardiac care, vascular medicine 

and surgery and advanced digital imaging. It has a designated Level 

III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and its bariatric surgery center has 

been designated a Center of Excellence by the American Society of 

Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. 

WellStar North Fulton Hospital 

WellStar.org (770) 751-2500 

WellStar North Fulton Hospital is a 202-bed acute-care hospital and has 

one of the state’s three designated Level II Trauma Centers. Located 

between Roswell and Alpharetta, it was founded in 1983 and has served 

patients from North Fulton, Forsyth, East Cobb, East Cherokee and West 

Gwinnett counties for more than 30 years. With a staff of more than 

400 physicians, it offers a wide range of services including women’s 

health, orthopedics, rehabilitation, surgical services, gastroenterology 

and oncology. WellStar North Fulton Hospital has been certified as a 

Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation 

of Healthcare Organizations. It also has a sleep disorders clinic to help 

patients address issues such as sleep apnea and insomnia. 

Northside Hospital 

northside.com (404) 851-8000 

Northside Hospital operates three not-for-profit hospitals in Atlanta, 

Forsyth County and Cherokee County, along with 15 outpatient centers 

and medical office buildings throughout the Atlanta metro area. 

Specialties at Northside range from oncology to gynecology, and 

everything in between. Two years ago, one of the hospital’s surgeons 

performed the state’s first single-incision robotic surgery. In 2010, the 

National Cancer Institute named Northside Hospital Cancer one of its 

30 National Community Cancer Centers due to its excellence in cancer 

care and its role as a leading community hospital. Its maternity and 

obstetrical services also rank high, both locally and nationally. For 

three years running, Northside has been awarded the J.D. Power and 

Associates Distinguished Hospital award for Maternity Services. 

Concentra 

concentraprimarycare.com/atlanta (678) 916-3600 

Since its founding in 1979 by a group of physicians, Concentra has 

maintained a commitment to clinical expertise and customer service. 

As part of the Humana health care network, Concentra is served by 

primary care physicians who have close working relationships with 

patients. Concentra’s care focuses on five main areas: occupational 

health, physical therapy, health and wellness, urgent care and primary 

care. From asthma and diabetic care to routine screenings and exams, 

Concentra boasts the largest occupational and urgent care medical 

practice in the United States. Nationwide, more than 25,000 patients 

are treated in one of the more than 300 walk-in clinics in 40 states. 

Appointments are not required, and the payment procedure, whether 

you are self-paying or using insurance, has been drastically simplified. 

Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital of Atlanta 

emoryhealthcare.org/saint-josephs-hospital-atlanta (678) 843-7001 

Saint Joseph’s hospital has the distinction of being Atlanta’s oldest 

hospital. Founded in 1880 by the Sisters of Mercy, Saint Joseph’s is now 

a 410-bed acute-care facility. Its staff of 750 physicians works around the 

clock to provide the best patient care. The facility recently received its 

fifth Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, 

making it one of three hospitals to receive five consecutive designations. 

Saint Joseph’s has also been recognized as one of the best facilities in 

the nation for hip and knee replacement surgeries, and in March 2014 

it was recognized by the American Heart Association/American Stroke 

Association for implementing measures to prevent and treat strokes. 

Finally, it is the only Atlanta hospital named to J.D. Power and Associates’ 

Distinguished Hospital Program for Service Excellence. 



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Welcome to Atlanta! 

On behalf of the 

Georgia Restaurant 

Association (GRA), I 

would like to welcome 

you to Atlanta. 

Whether it is for a 

rehearsal dinner, a 90th 

birthday celebration or 

a college graduation 

party, restaurants know 

how to set the table for 

any occasion. Restaurants provide a gathering place 

and create a sense of community, while fostering 

social relationships, memories and just fulfilling the 

need for connection. Restaurateurs strive to create 

memorable dining experiences with relentless 

planning, attention to detail and commitment to 

service. 

The restaurant industry is 

a very special and unique 

industry. In this digital world 

that we are living in today, we 

cannot go out to eat online. 

Restaurants still require 

a need for face-to-face 

interaction, both internally as 

an employer and externally 

as a patron. 

Now more than ever, 

Americans are dining outside 

of their homes. Restaurants 

constitute a particularly large 

and growing share of our 

economy and it is important 

to promote dining out 

locally so that our economy 

continues to thrive. When 

supporting local businesses, 

there is an opportunity to 

preserve local character and 

prosperity. It creates a sense 

of community well-being. 

Dining locally will keep the 

dollars at home and continue 

to support the businesses in 

the area. Restaurants tend to 

combine our neighbors in a 

web of economic and social 

relationships. 

The GRA’s mission is to serve 

as the voice for Georgia’s 

Proud to 

be part of 

growth in 

North Futon 

since 1989! 

restaurants in advocacy, education and awareness. 

The GRA is sanctioned by the National Restaurant 

Association to operate Georgia’s only not-for-profit 

representing the state’s foodservice industry. The 

GRA serves as the unified voice for over 17,000 

foodservice and drinking places in the state of 

Georgia with total sales in excess of $17.1 billion 

which provides more than 438,900 jobs. From large 

chains to state-ups, the GRA helps make Georgia a 

better place for restaurants to do business and helps 

make restaurants better for Georgia. 

So as we work to set the table for our restaurant 

members, let your local restaurants set the table. 

Enjoy the dining destinations in your community and 

remember to dine out and dine often. 

Sincerely, 

Karen Bremer 

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Dining Out in North Fulton 

Photo credit : Jay Hatfield 

Over the past few years, the Atlanta metro area has 

become a foodie paradise. Chef-driven concepts are 

taking center stage and using locally grown seasonal 

ingredients, which means diners can find any type of 

cuisine they may desire, from comfort food at the local 

diner to a wide range of ethnic cuisine and established 

chain restaurants. To celebrate the best and brightest, 

many of North Fulton’s cities have their own restaurant 

weeks throughout the year, where diners can sample 

some of the area’s best food from a fixed-price menu. 

Here are just a few of North Fulton’s best culinary options: 

5 Seasons Brewing Company 

5600 Roswell Road (The Prado), Sandy Springs 

5seasonsbrewing.com • (404) 255-5911 

5 Seasons has three locations across Atlanta and 

brews more than 70,000 gallons of beer each year. 

Locally sourced ingredients come together to create 

unique dishes like rabbit enchiladas and goat cheese 

cheesecake. 

Altobeli’s Italian Restaurant & Piano Bar 

3000 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek 

altobelis.com • (770) 664-8055 

This restaurant and piano bar has been serving 

authentic Italian food since 1988. Altobeli’s features 

live music Tuesday through Sunday. 

Atlantic Seafood Company 

2345 Mansell Road, Alpharetta 

atlanticseafoodco.com • (770) 640-0488 

For more than 10 years, the Atlantic Seafood 

Company has been flying in fresh foods every day to 

be prepared by its master fish cutters and chefs. From 

prawns and tuna to sushi and shellfish, the menu will 

not disappoint. 

Bistro VG 

70 West Crossville Road, Roswell 

www.sedgwickrestaurantgroup.com/bistroVG.html 

(770) 993-1156 

This European-style bistro serves small plates and 

classic French dishes in a relaxed environment. 

Bite Bistro & Bar 

11500 Webb Bridge Way, Ste A9, Alpharetta 

biteatl.com • (770) 754-5500 

Owner and chef Leif Johnson started Bite as a catering 

company based in Dunwoody before expanding it 

into a restaurant. The menu features Latin, Asian and 

Southern flavors. 

Cibo e Beve 

4969 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs 

ciboatlanta.com • (404) 250-8988 

Translating as “Eat and Drink,” Cibo e Beve pays 

homage to classic Italian dishes like fresh pasta and 

pizza. 

Erawan Organic Thai 

7537 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs 

besterawan.com • (770) 399-3033 

For more than 10 years, diners have flocked to the 

area’s only Thai restaurant that uses all organic 

ingredients in everything from curries and stir-fry to 

wine and beer. Be sure to sample the wild rice. 

Greenwood’s Restaurant 

1087 Green St., Roswell 

greenwoodsongreenstreet.com • (770) 992 -5383 

One of the best restaurants in the metro area for oldfashioned 

Southern comfort food, Greenwood’s has 

been open since 1986 and uses fresh local ingredients. 

Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails 

800 Mayfield Road, Milton 

miltonscuisine.com • (770) 817-0161 

Occupying a 150-year-old farmhouse and a 1930s 

cottage, this classic restaurant in the heart of the 

Crabapple Historic District features a bar, patio and 

fireplace. 

Osteria Mattone 

1095 Canton St., Roswell 

osteriamattone.com • (678) 878-3378 

Owner and Roswell native Ryan Pernice opened 

Canton Street’s only Italian restaurant after an 

extensive eating tour of Italy with his business partner 

and the restaurant’s executive chef Ted Lahey. 

Ray’s on the Creek 

1700 Mansell Road, Alpharetta 

raysrestaurants.com/raysonthecreek • (770) 649-0064 

A recently renovated interior designed by renowned 

architects ai3 and a revamped menu that features 

small plates, fresh seafood and specialties like veal 

meatloaf, Ray’s is one of Alpharetta’s best restaurants. 

Rumi’s Kitchen 

6112 Roswell Road, Atlanta 

rumiskitchen.com • (404) 477-2100 

Rumi’s is a mainstay on Atlanta magazine’s list of 

best local restaurants. Flavors and dishes like saffron, 

kebabs and freshly baked bread bring the authentic 

Persian cuisine to life. 

Sage Woodfire Tavern 

11405 Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta 

(770) 569-9199 

4505 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Sandy Springs 

(770) 804-8880 

sagewoodfiretavern.com 

The phrase “chic yet casual” accurately describes 

the two locations of this local favorite, which feature 

American cuisine with global influences. 

Salt Factory 


(770) 998-4850 

102 South Main St., Alpharetta 

(770) 752-1888 

fhfoodtradinggroup.com 

This upscale gastropub features a menu full of comfort 

food cooked with local and organic ingredients and 

a beer menu of more than 50 different brews. The 

Alpharetta location also has a bocce ball court. 

Satay House 

281 S Main St., Alpharetta 

satayhouseatlanta.com • (770) 663-8666 

While Atlanta’s Buford Highway is widely known 

as the best place to find authentic ethnic cuisine, 

Satay House brings some of the area’s best Thai and 

Malaysian dishes to Alpharetta. 

Spice Brick Oven Kitchen 

10800 Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta 

spicebrickovenkitchen.com • (770) 777-0778 

Live music, an inviting patio and a laid-back 

atmosphere accompany a tapas and hand-crafted 

pizza menu. 

Table & Main 


tableandmain.com • (678) 869-5178 

Earning accolades on everything from its fried chicken 

(Zagat) and shrimp and grits (Atlanta magazine) 

to its location and interior (HGTV’s FrontDoor, “6 

Restaurants That Were Once Private Homes”), Table 

& Main is a great addition to Roswell’s dining scene. 

Trattoria 141 

9810 Medlock Bridge Road, Suite A, Johns Creek 

trattoria141.com • (770) 497-0021 

Executive chef Marc Sublette made a name for himself 

at some of Atlanta’s most prestigious restaurants. 

His passion for Italian cuisine shines through at this 

boutique neighborhood restaurant. 

Wildflour 

5815 Windward Parkway, Suite 210, Alpharetta 

wildflouratlanta.com • (678) 822-9453 

This family-owned cafe serves breakfast and lunch 

and many of its dishes feature its delicious homemade 

bread. 

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Don’t Forget 

to Have Some Fun! 

North Fulton County has a wealth of 

entertainment options for families. Explore 

everything from symphony performances 

and arts festivals to museum exhibitions 

and hiking trails. Below are just some of the 

family attractions North Fulton has to offer, 

along with websites for more information. 

Abernathy Arts Center 

fultonarts.org • (404) 612-5780 

AAC is the county’s oldest neighborhood arts 

center and offers day and evening classes for 

both children and adults. 

Andretti Indoor Karting and Games 

andrettikarting.com • (770) 992-5688 

Enjoy go-karts, food and games at this facility 

named after racing legend Mario Andretti. 

Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center 

autreymill.org • (678) 366-3511 

The preserve includes 46 acres of ravine forest 

as well as 2 miles of walking trails and a Heritage 

Village that recreates life in the 19th century. 

Barrington Hall 

barringtonhall.net • (770) 640-3855 

Located just off Roswell Square, this 19th 

century home features the metro area’s only 

antebellum garden. 

Bulloch Hall 

bullochhall.org • (770) 992-1731 

This antebellum home is best known as the 

location of the marriage of Mittie Bulloch 

and Theodore Roosevelt, the parents of 

future U.S. President Teddy Roosevelt. 

Chattahoochee 

Nature Center 

chattnaturecenter.org 

(770) 992-2055 

The metro area’s 

largest nature center 

features a butterfly 

garden, native plant garden and a green room 

garden in addition to children’s programming 

and hiking trails. 

Chukkar Farm Polo Club 

chukkarfarmpoloclub.com • (770) 664-1733 

This family-run business boasts 173 acres of 

pastures and woods and hosts polo events 

throughout the year. 

Georgia Ensemble Theater 

get.org • (770) 641-1260 

Open since 1993, this ensemble is the resident 

professional theater at the Roswell Cultural Arts 

Center. 

Heritage Green 

heritagesandysprings.org • (404) 851-9111 

This sprawling complex includes gardens, a 

nature walk and an entertainment lawn, as well 

as the Williams-Payne House, which houses the 

Heritage Sandy Springs Museum. 

Johns Creek Arts Center 

johnscreekarts.org • (770) 623-8448 

This nonprofit arts center’s mission is to 

“inspire artistic development for youth and 

adults by embracing community and corporate 

relationships that stimulate creative growth and 

opportunity.” 

Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre courtesy of alpharettacvb 

Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra 

johnscreeksymphony.org • (678) 748-5802 

Comprising professional musicians from across 

the metro area, the symphony is under the 

direction of founder J. Wayne Baughman. 

Roswell Cultural Art Center 

roswellcac.com • (770) 594-6232 

Featuring a 600-seat theatre as well as meeting 

rooms, exhibits halls and a research library, the 

art center hosts events from puppet shows to 

corporate meetings. 

Roswell Mills and Old Mill Park 

georgiatrails.com 

Visitors to this historic site can see the remains 

of Roswell’s cotton mills, and tours tell the story 

of the “Lost Workers of Roswell,” who were 

charged with treason and sent north during the 

Civil War. 

Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park 

vzwamp.com • (404) 733-5010 

Open since 2008, this 12,000-seat amphitheatre 

hosts a wide range of concerts and, during 

the summer months, is home to the Atlanta 

Symphony Orchestra. 

Get Out and Play! 

North Fulton is home to a multitude of parks, playgrounds, gardens and other green spaces. There are even dog parks for 

your four-legged friends to run around off-leash. This list is far from exhaustive, as it doesn’t take into account many of the 

neighborhood parks, pocket parks and passive spaces scattered throughout the county. Keep in mind that some of these parks 

are run by the county parks and recreation department, while others are run by the city in which they are located. For more 

information, visit fultoncountyga.gov. 

ALPHARETTA 

Big Creek Greenway 

Five access points in Alpharetta (Alpharetta 

YMCA; Haynes Bridge Road; North Point Mall; 

Kimball Bridge Road; Marconi Drive) 

Info: 8-mile concrete trail 

Cogburn Road Park 

12825 Cogburn Road 

Info: 2 picnic pavilions; playground; walking 

trails; arboretum 

North Park 

13450 Cogburn Road 

Info: 7 lighted tennis courts; 2 multipurpose 

synthetic turf fields; 8 lighted softball fields; 2 

picnic pavilions; 2 playgrounds; adult activity 

center; arts building; Rotary Reflection Garden; 

walking trail 

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Providence Park 

13440 Providence Park Drive 

Info: Park center building; pavilion; hiking 

trails; outdoor amphitheater; grills; picnic 

tables; overnight campsites; lake; creeks/ 

wetlands; rappelling and rock climbing areas; 

rock climbing cliff; climbing walls; high ropes 

challenge course 

Union Hill Park 

1590 Little Pine Trail 

Info: 2 outdoor roller hockey rinks (1 covered); 

concession stand 

Webb Bridge Park 

4780 Webb Bridge Road 

Info: 2 grass soccer fields; multipurpose 

synthetic turf field; 4 baseball fields; 4 tennis 

courts; walking trail; arboretum; concession 

stands; 3 picnic pavilions; playground 

photo courtesy of Johns Creek 



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Wills Park 

Old Milton Parkway (west of Georgia 400 and 

west of Highway 9) 

Info: 7 grass baseball fields; synthetic turf 

baseball field; 2 T-ball fields; 5 picnic pavilions; 

3 playgrounds; disc golf course; 6 lighted 

tennis courts; 1.8-mile walking trail; Alpharetta 

Community Garden; Alpharetta Arboretum at 

Wills Park 

JOHNS CREEK 

Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage 

Center 

9770 Autrey Mill Road 

Info: 46 acres; visitor’s center; Heritage Village 

with historic buildings; replica Native American 

dwellings; farm museum; picnic pavilions; 

2 miles of nature trails; wildlife and animal 

displays 

Newtown Park 


Info: 46 acres; lake; 2 miles of walking/ 

jogging trails; 3 multipurpose athletic fields; 

2 basketball courts; 3 softball/baseball 

fields; 6 tennis courts; 13 picnic pavilions; 

2 playgrounds; community clubhouse; 

community garden; dog park; active adult 

center 

Ocee Park 

10900 Buice Road 

Info: 37 acres; walking/jogging track; 2 

basketball courts; batting cages; 8 lighted 

softball/baseball fields; T-ball field; 2 hard 

tennis courts; 2 sand volleyball courts; 4 picnic 

pavilions; 2 playgrounds 

Shakerag Park 

10945 Rogers Circle 

Info: 66 acres; walking/jogging track; 3.8- 

acre lake; 3 multipurpose athletic fields; 

playground; 3 picnic pavilions; community 

room 

ROSWELL 

Azalea Park - Chattahoochee National 

Recreation Area 

203 Azalea Drive 

Info: 10.2-mile walking trail 

Big Creek Park 


Info: 1-mile walking trail; 1.3-mile concrete 

multipurpose trail; mountain bike trails 

Don White Memorial Park 

925 Riverside Road 

Info: 2 sand volleyball courts; picnic pavilion; 

outdoor exercise equipment; fishing dock; 

access to Roswell River Walk 

East Roswell Park 

9000 Fouts Road 

Info: 1.4-mile walking trail; playground; disc 

golf; tennis courts 

Garrard Landing Park 

8000 Holcomb Bridge 

Info: 0.6-mile walking trail; playground 

Grimes Bridge Park 

830 Grimes Bridge Road 

Info: Soccer fields; football fields 

Hembree Park 

850 Hembree Road 

Info: 1-mile walking trail; tennis courts; batting 

cages; recreation center; baseball fields 

Leita Thompson Memorial Park 

1200 Woodstock Road 

Info: 2.3-mile walking trail; dog park 

Riverside Park 

575 Riverside Road 

Info: 23 acres; picnic tables; grills; playground; 

open field; trail system; concession stand; 

sprayground 

Roswell Area Park 

10495 Woodstock Road 

Info: 1.6-mile walking trail; 7.4-mile historic 

trail; playground; picnic tables 

Sloan Street Park 

75 Sloan Street 

Info: Playground 

Sweet Apple Park 

11850 Crabapple Road 

Info: 1.1-mile walking trail; 

multipurpose fields 

Waller Park 

250 Oak Street 

Info: Recreation center; 

playground; baseball field; 

outdoor soccer field; picnic 

area; Hog Waller Creek; 

access to Historic Roswell 

Trail System 

SANDY SPRINGS 

Abernathy Park 

254 Johnson Ferry Road 

Info: Tennis courts; 

playground; picnic tables; 

arts center 

Allen Park 

5900 Lake Forest Drive at 

Allen Road 

Info: Playground; 

multipurpose court; walking 

trail; basketball court 

Hammond Park 

705 Hammond Drive at 

Glenridge 

Info: Multipurpose building; 

gym; game room; soccer 

field; lighted tennis courts; 

basketball courts; picnic 

pavilions; playground 

photo courtesy of Sandy Springs 

Heritage Green 

6075 Sandy Springs Circle 

Info: Williams-Payne House; bandstand; 

walking trail; boardwalk 

John Ripley Forbes Big Trees Forest Preserve 

7645 Roswell Road 

Info: Nature trails; tree; plant and wildlife 

sanctuary 

Morgan Falls Overlook Park 

200 Morgan Falls Road 

Info: Picnic pavilions; playground; boat dock/ 

fishing pier; hiking trail (less than 1 mile); fire 

pit; porch swings 

Ridgeview Park 

5200 South Trimble Road 

Info: Nature trails; picnic pavilion; playground 

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Sports in 

Getting 

Around 


Ocee Park 

10945 State Bridge Road, Suite 401-PMB 145, Johns Creek 

oceepark.com 

With nine youth T-ball and baseball leagues and adult coed leagues as 

well, the whole family can get their fix of the American pastime here. 

River Pines Golf 

4775 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek (770) 442-5960 

Located on the banks of the Chattahoochee River, River Pines boasts two 

courses and a variety of practice facilities for driving, chipping, pitching, 

and putting. 

Courtesy of the city of Sandy Springs 

In addition to the many parks and recreational facilities around the county, 

North Fulton also has myriad other ways for residents to stay active. From 

adult and children’s organized sports leagues run by the county Department 

of Parks and Recreation to chain fitness gyms and the country’s largest 

recreational tennis league, the options are limitless. 

Alpharetta 

y. 

Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA 

3655 Preston Ridge Road, Alpharetta (770) 664-1220 

Enjoy summer camps, a swimming pool, workout facility and a variety 

of fitness classes and other family-friendly activities. 

Golf Club of Georgia 

1 Golf Club Drive, Alpharetta (770) 664-8644 

Founded in 1990, this club has hosted a wide range of tournaments 

and events, including the Senior PGA Tour’s Nationwide Championship. 

Seaventures 

2880 Holcomb Bridge Road, No. 136, Alpharetta (770) 992-3772 

Prep for swim team, host a pool party, or get your scuba certification 

(including fun “mission-based” scuba lessons for kids!). 

The Cooler 

10800 Davis Drive, Alpharetta (770) 649-6600 

For the Mighty Duck in everyone, The Cooler sports two ice arenas for 

hockey and figure skating, as well as a roller arena for roller hockey. 

Dynamo 

5075 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek (770) 772-6007 

Specializing in competitive swim lessons, meets, and competitions, 

Dynamo also offers water aerobics, basic swim lessons, and multisport 

training. 

Newtown Park 

3000 Old Alabama Road, Suite 104, Johns Creek (678) 297-2662 

Newtown Park is your one-stop sport spot with youth leagues for soccer, 

flag football, baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, and basketball. 

Photo courtesy of Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau 

Milton 

Courtesy of the city of Sandy Springs 

Atlanta National Golf Club 

350 Tournament Players Drive, Milton (770) 442-8801 

Membership at this private club also includes access to White Columns 

Country Club and The Manor Golf & Country Club. 

Stars Sports Complex 

14295 Birmingham Highway, Milton (678) 366-9008 

Stars boasts one indoor and six outdoor fields for adult soccer, youth 

leagues for various age ranges, and indoor winter lacrosse. 

Mountain Park 

Fishing in Mountain Park: 

mountainparkgov.com/recreation/seasonal-fishing-and-boating-permits 

Enjoy the unique beauty of Mountain Park’s two lakes with a season or 

day pass for fishing and boating (catch and release only ... remember, 

Mountain Park is a wildlife refuge!) 

Roswell 

Cage Rage 

11005 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell (770) 998-7700 

A convenient facility for the youth of North Fulton to practice, develop skills 

and have fun, Cage Rage offers batting cages, training areas for baseball, 

softball, basketball, lacrosse, football, volleyball, soccer, wrestling, golf 

and cheerleading. Group and private instruction is available as well. 

Southern Volleyball Center 

11415 Old Roswell Road, Roswell (770) 346-8878 

SVC offers leagues for youths and adults, hosts tournaments and offers 

court rentals for private matches -- plus an open gym! 

Wall2Wall Sports 

170 Cox Road, Roswell (770) 674-1774 

Four artificial turf fields and one full-sized natural grass field for youth and 

adult soccer, lacrosse, flag/arena football, dodgeball, kickball, and various 

fitness programs really is “wall to wall.” 



9/10/16 12:20 PM

Atlanta Real Estate Market 

CITY UNITS SOLD DAYS ON 

MARKET 

AVERAGE 

SALES PRICE 

(770) 971-2332 

(770) 975-0252 

CHEROKEE COUNTY 

Acworth 337 62 $190,730 

Alpharetta 41 81 $562,579 

Ball Ground 190 68 $228,835 

Canton 1,544 66 $260,106 

Holly Springs 8, 27 $205,221 

Roswell 11 69 $300,218 

Waleska 108 79 $236,439 

White 16 82 $252,394 

Woodstock 1,693 47 $232,806 

COBB COUNTY 

Acworth 820 46 $220,568 

Austell 332 55 $108,674 

Kennesaw 1,263 45 $223,425 

Mableton 555 53 $224,375 

Marietta 3,631 45 $274,446 

Powder Springs 687 53 $202,601 

Roswell 182 35 $369,900 

Smyrna 1,121 45 $251,616 

Vinings 427 49 $299,884 

FORSYTH COUNTY 

Alpharetta 327 38 $296,915 

Ball Ground 22 70 $283,907 

Cumming 2,854 59 $308,038 

Dawsonville 27 57 $236,390 

Duluth 50 63 $788,574 

Gainesville 218 80 $271,062 

Suwanee 382 53 $415,194 

FULTON COUNTY 

Alpharetta 1,696 44 $350,772 

Buckhead 1,862 57 $560,188 

Duluth 74 63 $392,926 

Dunwoody 210 59 $449,180 

Johns Creek 522 42 $435,426 

Milton 268 69 $639,442 

NW Atlanta 1,058 58 $192,713 

Roswell 1,242 45 $346,422 

Sandy Springs 1,108 53 $385,953 

Virginia Highlands 1,096 41 $373,030 

GWINNETT COUNTY 

Auburn 41 55 $215,673 

Berkeley 24 46 $435,010 

Bethlehem 28 48 $195,227 

Braselton 63 74 $405,483 

Buford 780 51 $228,336 

Dacula 561 58 $236,337 

Duluth 775 46 $247,816 

Grayson 241 72 $240,679 

Hoschton 59 56 $290,759 

Lawrenceville 2,339 47 $174,946 

Lilburn 627 55 $191,288 

Loganville 414 52 $168,233 

Norcross 608 48 $168,000 

Peachtree Corners 182 42 $324,182 

Snellville 877 55 $174,381 

Stone Mountain 125 49 $153,197 

Sugar Hill 367 48 $215,147 

Suwanee 735 42 $303,006 

Tucker 102 42 $199,589 

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Now for the Fun Part! 

By Lisa Mowry 

After months of finding your new 

house, it’s time to figure out the 

right decorating and remodeling 

projects to make it wonderful. 

Is there anything more intimidating than an empty house? The 

possibilities are enormous, but nobody wants to spend money 

on the wrong priorities—or last year’s trends. We’ve asked the 

experts to help homebuyers get started on making their new home 

everything it can be. 

Remodeling 

Dale Contant, president-elect of the National Association of the Remodeling 

Industry and owner of Atlanta Design & Build (atlantadesignbuild.com), offers 

his expertise: 

Which areas of the house do homebuyers typically approach you to remodel 

as a top priority for them? 

Contant: Kitchens and master bathrooms are by far the most popular 

for every size house. Baby-boomers want any older home they’ve 

purchased to have fresh kitchen and bathrooms, floors and paint. 

As far as other projects: basements are another key area to update, as well 

as other bathrooms in the house. 

Do you recommend that homeowners try to do as much as possible before 

moving in? 

Contant: It makes for a good transition to have the floors refinished or carpeted, 

new paint, and any areas that desperately need updating to be done prior to 

moving in. It’s a lot harder to do with furniture in place and living through the 

mess; if you remodel before you move in, there’s less inconvenience and it can 

be done faster. 

What are some trends you’re seeing in kitchens and baths these days? 

Kitchens: We’re seeing that homeowners are removing walls and making an 

open floor plan. They seem to prefer a larger, single level island rather than the 

multi-level ones from past years, with stone or quartz countertops. We also see 

more upgrades in appliances than from previous years, and the popularity of 

farmhouse sinks. 

Master bathrooms: Bathrooms these days are featuring a much larger shower, 

often with a “curbless entry,” large format tile, heated tile floors, and frameless 

showers. We are also adding more freestanding soaking tubs, and linen 

cabinets. 

What about outdoor areas...do you see that as a popular area of the house 

for Atlantans to remodel or upgrade? 

Contant: With such a great spring, summer, fall and even winter in Atlanta, we 

can use the exterior areas of our home year-round. What we’re seeing a lot of: 

screen porches with fireplaces and TVs, fancy decks, hot tub areas, outdoor 

kitchens, waterfalls and serene landscape features, fire pits, and exterior 

fireplaces—all sorts of ways to link the outdoors and indoors. 

This built-on screened porch has it all: stone fireplace, vaulted ceiling, and wiring for an outdoor 

TV—plus an adjacent deck to get a little sun. Photos courtesy of Atlanta Design & Build; 

photos by Brian Reeves of Perfect Day Photos. 

Decorating 

Joann Kandrac and Kelly Kole make up Kandrac & Kole Interior Design (kandrackole.com), 

voted one of Atlanta’s top interior design firms by the Atlanta 

Business Chronicle. They are frequently featured in magazines such as Better 

Homes & Gardens. Their thoughts on decorating with a plan: 

What are some of the first steps homeowners should take to go about 

decorating their new house? 

Kelly Kole: Having just gone thru this process myself (after living in a house 

for 18 years) I would advise homeowners to begin the process by ruthlessly 

purging. Only keep the things that are of quality and that you love; sell or 

donate the others. Once you are dealing with an inventory of only the items you 

really love, start thinking about how they can be reused in different rooms. It’s 

fun to give new life to a piece of art, a table or chair by putting it in an entirely 

new space. I took photographs and measurements of my remaining inventory 

and then started to assign pieces to rooms. Once I did this, I knew where I 

needed to fill in pieces. 

Do you have any general guidelines to help people start the process, such as 

identifying favorite colors? 

Joann Kandrac: I know some designers say to start with the rug, others choose 

fabrics, others have a different set of factors. One of my favorite ground rules 

is to select a palette based on a favorite piece of art. If you had a piece of art 

in the family room in a previous house, maybe now it will work in the master 

bedroom, for instance. Take the opportunity to reinvent your existing pieces in 

different parts of your new home. 

What do you think are some exciting trends and opportunities in these areas 

of the house? 

Foyer: 

Joann: This is a place you can make a tremendous visual impact and one good 

way to do that is with wallpaper. It is making a big comeback and a foyer is 

a perfect place to incorporate it. Another opportunity in this area is to have 

fun with the flooring. Examples might be to mix marble and wood in the same 

room, or use flooring in a chevron or brick-style pattern. 

Living room: 

Joann: Make this room a true room to live in; gone are the days of the “too 

nice to sit on” furniture and the museum-like furnishings. Make this room 

comfortable and cohesive to family time, not a room that is only “for show.” 

Dining room: 

Kelly: Formal dining rooms are not as common as they once were. Some 

homeowners are turning their dining room into a more multi-functional space 

– such as also a library, music room, or craft room. For those homeowners who 

still want a dining room, we are seeing a trend toward a more casual area. One 

way to accomplish this is by using a mix of seating options. We are designing 

these spaces with a mix of wood and upholstered chairs, benches and banquets 

(like a small sofa made to cozy up to a dining table). Also, a large interesting 

chandelier can transform a dining room. Most chandeliers we see in clients’ 

homes are too small. 

Family room/TV room: 

Kelly: Our clients are busy families, so the fabric choices we make are very 

important. We are selecting Sunbrella and Crypton fabrics in many of our 

projects. These fabrics are traditionally known for their indoor/outdoor 

qualities but the patterns, colors and softness have come a long way. They are 

durable and easy to clean, which appeals to everybody. We are also designing 

family rooms that appeal to everybody in the family—such as a quiet reading 

corner, a small desk to work at, a pub table for games, or a large, deep sofa for 

curling up in front of a movie. 

Kitchen: 

Joann: Incorporating bold and oversized light fixtures can update your kitchen 

in a big way. Storage is another game changer for functionality in a kitchen. 

In terms of cabinetry, it’s handy to incorporate trash/recycling pullouts, rollout 

drawers, spice pullouts and even special storage for dog bowls/food. 

Powder room: 

Joann: This is the space where company can close the door and really take it all 

in. Even though this is probably the smallest room in the house, it can have the 

most impact. The use of a graphic wall covering or an intense paint color for 

the ceiling is one clever way. Painting this room a dark color is also a great way 

to add drama and it does NOT make the room look smaller. 

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Master bedroom: 

Kelly: Normally the last room that our clients decorate, the master bedroom 

is really one of the most important spaces for homebuyers. We are enjoying 

designing with “smart furniture” these days-- bedside tables that have a built 

in night light under the table, hidden drawers for iphones/ipads to charge, or 

headboards that have a hidden panel with an LED reading light. We are also 

layering windows with custom linen panels but then using a black out cellular 

shade underneath--a big hit with the teenagers! 

Home office: 

Kelly: With technology becoming smaller and more efficient, a home office 

can be a light-filled corner of a room, a renovated closet, or a portion of a 

laundry room or butlers pantry. We are also seeing trends towards wellness 

and ergonomics in the office - standing desks, adjustable smart chairs (where 

you can adjust the height, the lumbar and the arms) and LED lighting that is 

easy on the eyes. 

They gave the dining room a new look with slipcovered chairs and a more casual light fixture 

with some size to it (the previous one was wimpy). 

Photos courtesy Kandrac-Kole and photographer Emily Followill. 

“We were able to use about 40% of this Atlanta family’s previous things for their new house,” 

says Kelly Kole. To upgrade the family room, they painted the built-ins a soothing gray, and 

livened up an existing sectional with new pillows and rug in colorful hues. 

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Senior Living 

in Atlanta 

By Gwyn Herbein 

Relocation can happen to anyone, at any time, for any reason. Maybe 

your dream job just opened up in another state, or you want to be 

closer to your extended family. Whatever the reason, there are often 

other considerations that have to be made beyond what neighborhood 

to live in and where to send the kids to school. Members of the socalled 

“sandwich generation”—which refers to those who are caring for 

or supporting both their older parents and their children—are having to 

strike a delicate balance. In 2013, the Pew Research Center found that 

47 percent of adults in the 40s and 50s have both a parent age 65 and 

older and are either raising a young family or financially supporting a 

child over the age of 18. 

Relocation can often mean finding a suitable place for an aging 

parent to live, or planning for the “what ifs” if a person’s health or 

ability to live independently changes. Companies like Arbor, Brookdale, 

Peregrine, Insignia and others operate facilities and resources to help 

families find the best fit for their loved ones. 

Beginning the process 

Today’s senior living facilities go to great lengths to understand the 

needs of their residents, which goes far beyond their medical history 

and current medications list. “Our [sales people are] trained in how 

to discover who the person is, what is this legacy and life story of the 

individual who is coming to us,” explains Shirley Paulk, R.N., senior vice 

president of sales and marketing at the Arbor Company. The company 

operates nine facilities in Georgia, including several in the metro Atlanta 

area like Decatur, East Cobb, Alpharetta and Johns Creek. 

“It’s not one size fits all; it’s a very customized approach we have 

for each individual,” says Paulk. That could mean an adult child coming 

with their parent, or an older couple who may be beginning to realize 

they are no longer comfortable living alone in their home. After the 

initial consultation, Arbor’s senior care counselors make home visits 

to further understand the personal priorities of the resident and what 

material items they may want to bring with them to help preserve their 

memories even while they make new ones. “Our job is to help people 

see it’s just a bend in the road, a new intersection, rather than the end 

of the road,” says Paulk. That even includes additional counseling in the 

case of complicated family dynamics. 

Each family also has a different dynamic when it comes to making 

decisions. Sterling Estates, which operates facilities in East and West 

Cobb, has counselors on staff to guide seniors and their adult children 

through the process. “Furthermore, our websites have a wealth of 

educational information to help with the decision making process,” 

says Pete Green, partner at Sterling Estates’ development division, HCC 

Senior Living Group. The online information speaks to those who know 

exactly what type of facility they need as well as those who are just 

beginning the process and may be overwhelmed by the options. 

Finding a home 

One of the many decisions that must be made is what type of living is 

right for the resident, even within a facility. Arbor offers independent 

living, assisted living and memory care. Within the memory care 

neighborhoods, there are two levels: Bridges, which Paulk describes 

as being for those in the early stages of cognitive impairment. “It’s a 

smaller and more intimate setting. By keeping that type of resident 

together, we can get creative in how we do our programming,” she says. 

Evergreen is a secured neighborhood for those with more progressive 

dementia, and both neighborhoods are served by staff specially trained 

for dementia care. 

Senior living facilities are also prepared to take on the health 

challenges that come with aging, regardless of whether they happen 

slowly or quickly. Arbor facilities constantly communicate with the 

family and the resident’s primary health care provider when a sudden 

medical change occurs. 

Sterling Estates provides a continuum of housing options so that 

residents can seamlessly transition to other types of housing when 

their health needs change. “Our Sterling Estates communities have 

independent residences that are cottages, garden homes and/or 

apartments. Additionally, our large Main Residences allows for either 

independent living or assisted living,” explains Green. “Furthermore, 

couples don’t need to separate when one spouse ages more rapidly.” 

All Sterling residents have personal emergency transponders to notify 

staff in case of an emergency, 24/7 nursing care and are near two major 

hospitals in Cobb. “Third party therapy companies, other health care 

professionals and doctors are available to treat residents on-site,” adds 

Green. 

Living the life 

Once a family has made the decision to move a loved one into a senior 

living facility, the focus turns to making the transition as seamless as 

possible. Before moving to an Arbor facility, families are visited by an 

engagement counselor who takes the time to learn whether the resident 

is a person who enjoys quiet time for reading, or a social butterfly. “We 

believe in deep connections, and taking what we learn about them 

and connecting them to others,” says Paulk. The information gathered 

by the engagement counselor helps inform everything from at which 

dining table the resident will eat meals to who their neighbors will be. 

Financial counselors are also available to help residents untangle the 

many intricacies of life insurance, veterans’ benefits and other financial 

assets that will help pay for care. 

After the boxes are unpacked, residents are then encouraged to 

engage in a wide range of activities offered by the facilities. “There are 

so many daily opportunities to engage within and outside our immediate 

neighborhoods that foster mental stimulation and enjoyment,” says 

Green, all of which are part of the “Living a Sterling Life” motto. “’Living 

a Sterling Life’ is all about promoting and engaging in a healthy lifestyle 

through nutritious and enjoyable meal plans, exercise tailored to 

individual needs and providing socialization engagement opportunities 

for our residents that they otherwise don’t have by living alone,” explains 

Green. “Our overriding goal is providing our residents the programs and 

services necessary to remain active and as independent as possible.” 

Arbor offers art and music studios, rehab and fitness facilities, as well as 

a beauty salon and libraries. 

No matter their current or future health needs, metro area seniors 

and their families can rest assured that there is a facility that is a 

good fit. From the beginning of the research process through difficult 

conversations and decisions, today’s senior living facilities are there 

every step of the way. 

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Cities in North Fulton 

Fulton County Population: 977,773 County Seat: Atlanta 

Median Household Income: $57,582 Median Home Price: $250,300 

Square Miles: 526.64 Millage Rate: 10.281 

North Fulton Municipalities: Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, 

Roswell, Sandy Springs 

Alpharetta 

alpharetta.ga.us 

(678) 297-6000 

Like many cities in the metro 

area, Alpharetta sprang out 

of settlements that emerged 

after the Cherokee Indians 

were forcibly removed from 

Georgia in the 1830s. First 

known as the New Prospect 

Camp Ground, present-day 

Alpharetta is located near a 

natural spring that became 

a trading post for nearby 


settlers. Alpharetta was chartered in 1858 and until 1931 was the county 

seat of Milton County, which merged with Fulton County in order to avoid 

bankruptcy during the Great Depression. 

The city has changed a lot in the past 84 years. With an area of 21.4 square miles, 

it is one of the largest—and wealthiest—municipalities in North Fulton County. 

Known as “The Technology City of the South,” Alpharetta is home to countless 

office parks and IT centers. It is also a hub for many well- known businesses 

like ADP, LexisNexis, Comcast and E-Trade, among others. Alpharetta is a 

shopper’s paradise, with NorthPoint Mall and its surrounding neighborhoods 

housing many major retailers. Avalon, a new mixed-use development from 

North American Properties, which owns the Atlantic Station development in 

Midtown Atlanta, is scheduled to be opened later this year. With retailers like 

Whole Foods, J. Crew and Road Runner Sports confirmed and dining concepts 

from some of the area’s best chefs, the development is sure to up the ante on 

shopping and dining in the area. Festivals and musical performances abound 

both in the historic downtown area and at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at 

Encore Park, the summer home of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. 

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Johns Creek 

johnscreekga.gov (678) 512-3200 

One of the newer municipalities in North Fulton, Johns Creek was incorporated 

in 2006. It has quickly earned a reputation as a business-friendly and affluent 

community. While it shares similar history to many of the area’s other cities, 

first as a trading post in Cherokee Territory, then as a community in what used 

to be Milton County, Johns Creek has set itself apart. Initially conceived as a 

planned community and the second campus of a technology business park 

founded by two Georgia Tech graduates, the 1,700 acres of rural land soon 

grew to house more than 200 businesses and more than 11,000 people across 

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6 million square feet of office, retail and industrial space. Money magazine 

ranked the city the 13th highest-earning city in the U.S. It has a total population 

of more than 76,000 people, and its schools, which are part of the Fulton 

County system, are some of the best in the metro area. Johns Creek boasts 

three National Blue Ribbon Schools: Chattahoochee High School, River Trail 

Middle School and Dolvin Elementary. Additionally, Northview High School has 

been awarded the Governor’s Cup for earning the state’s highest SAT scores 

three times. 

In addition to a strong educational base, Johns Creek also has many cultural and 

entertainment options for both residents and visitors. It is home to five public 

golf facilities and one private one. The renowned Atlanta Athletic Club hosted 

the 2011 PGA Championship. Festivals, farmers markets and its location on the 

banks of the Chattahoochee River make Johns Creek a great place to live. 

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Photo courtesy of Milton 

Milton 

cityofmiltonga.us (678) 252-2400 

Incorporated in 2006, the city of Milton is named after Revolutionary War hero 

John Milton. Milton also served as Georgia’s Secretary of State from 1777 until 

1799. The city wasted no time in catching up with some of its neighbors and 

has already been recognized locally and nationally for its accomplishments. 

In 2011, the Atlanta Business Chronicle ranked Milton as having the best 

quality of life in the metro area. The same year, Milton was awarded the No. 

9 spot in the South for quality of life by The Business Journals. Metrics for this 

survey of more than 1,100 cities across the region included the percentage of 

workers who either walk to work or telecommute (13.4 percent), adults with 

advanced degrees (20.4 percent) and the homeownership rate (81 percent). 

Its population of more than 33,000 residents also boasts a median household 

income of about $99,000 per year. Milton also came in at No. 3 on home 

security firm SafeWise’s list of the 50 safest cities in Georgia. For recreation, 

Milton has partnered with Alpharetta for use of local parks. 

Business has also thrived in Milton. In 2013, the city founded its economic 

development department in an effort to meet goals set out in its strategic 

plan. Considering the strides the city has made in the eight years since its 

incorporation, the future looks bright for Milton and its residents. 

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Mountain Park 

mountainparkgov.com 770-993-4231 

Bordered on three sides by Roswell and extending into Cherokee County by less 

than 1,000 feet, Mountain Park, GA is the smallest of North Fulton’s cities with a 

total area of less than a square mile and a population of only 547. Incorporated 

in 1927, Mountain Park was originally a summer getaway for some of Atlanta’s 

more elite citizens, with only three families living as permanent residents 

including the mayor, who ran a small shop called “The Stand.” 

While it has grown since then, Mountain Park remains an idyllic change of pace 

for the Atlanta area. The city is zoned as a wildlife refuge, and many official 

clubs are dedicated to maintaining its unique natural beauty, including the 

Watershed Preservation Society, the Mountain Park Organic community garden 

project, and the Green and Beautiful Program. The Arbor Day Foundation, 

USDA Forest Service and Association of State Foresters recently awarded the 

city the distinction of Tree City USA, which recognizes urban and community 

forestry programs across the US. If you want the jobs of the Atlanta area but the 

peace and quiet of a lakeside cabin, Mountain Park is an ideal spot, but hurry 

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Roswell 

roswellgov.com (770) 641-3727 

Unlike many of North Fulton’s communities, Roswell was founded in the early 

19th century. The city is named after its founder, Roswell King, who built 

what became the largest cotton mill in North Georgia. The city was officially 

incorporated in 1854. By the time the Civil War started, the cotton mill 

employed more than 400 people, many of whom were sent north when the 

mill was destroyed by Gen. Sherman’s troops. During the Great Depression, 

when much of the area’s agricultural industry was lagging, Roswell was 

ceded from Cobb County to become part of Fulton at the same time that 

neighboring Milton County was being absorbed by Fulton. 

Roswell is now the eighth largest city in Georgia with a population close to 

90,000, after having experienced extensive growth over the past 20 years. 

Due to its outstanding quality of life, the city has twice been voted one of 

the best places in the metro area to live by Atlanta magazine. Additionally, 

Frommer’s ranked Roswell No. 3 on its list of the best places to raise a family. 

Part of that can be attributed to its 13 parks, which comprise more than 900 

acres of active and passive green space. Residents also have access to the 

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, which is part of the National 

Park System. Roswell boasts a quaint downtown square full of eclectic shops 

and some of the metro area’s best restaurants. 

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Smith Plantation photo credit to the Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau. 

king and queen fireworks Sandy Springs Credit Jeff Inman 

Sandy Springs 

sandyspringsga.org (770) 730-5600 

Located just outside the I-285 Perimeter and easily accessible via Georgia 

400, Sandy Springs was incorporated in 2006 and now has a population 

of more than 94,000. While Perimeter Mall, one of the area’s premier 

shopping destinations, falls within the borders of the city of Dunwoody, the 

surrounding business district belongs to Sandy Springs. Northside Hospital, 

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and the Scottish Rite campus of Children’s Healthcare 

of Atlanta also fall within Sandy Springs’ borders. These are also some of the 

largest employers in the city. Sandy Springs has the distinction of being the 

home of UPS, one of the world’s most recognizable brands. 

Recreation opportunities abound in Sandy Springs, which has 12 parks 

and several annual outdoor festivals and events. Heritage Sandy Springs, a 

nonprofit that seeks to preserve and promote the history of Sandy Springs, 

sponsors the annual Sandy Springs Festival and also runs Heritage Green, 

which includes the Williams-Payne House and Museum. Tennis magazine 

recently called The Sandy Springs Tennis Center, which has 24 lighted courts, 

“one of the finest public facilities in the country.” Over the past few years, 

Sandy Springs has implemented many projects to increase green space, 

make the city more pedestrian friendly and decrease dependence on fossil 

fuels. The Atlanta Regional Commission recently honored Sandy Springs 

for its efforts to use solar energy and propane auto gas for many of its fire 

stations and police vehicles. 

Power 

Georgia Power 

888-660-5890 

georgiapower.com 

Greystone Power Corp 

(770) 942-6576 

greystonepower.com 

Sawnee EMC 

(770) 887-2363 

sawnee.com 

Gas 

Atlanta Gas Light 

(877) 427-4321 

atlantagaslight.com 

Gas South 

(877) 472-4932 

gas-south.com 

Georgia Natural Gas 

(877) 850-6200 

onlygng.com 

Infinite Energy Company 

(877) 342-5434 

infiniteenergy.com 

SCANA Energy 

(877) 467-2262 

scanaenergy.com 

True Natural Gas 

(877) 746-4362 

truenaturalgas.com 

Walton EMC Natural Gas 

(770) 267-2505 

waltonemcnaturalgas.com 

Water and Sewer 

Fulton County Water 

& Sewer Billing 

fultoncountyga.gov 

(404) 730-6830 

Cable 

Comcast 

comcast.com 

866-922-0069 

Fulton County Office 

of Broadcast and Cable 

www.fultoncountyga.gov 

(404)-612-8394 

Telephone 

AT&T 

att.com 

(888) 695-3398 



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