ROSWELL, ALPHARETTA & MILTON

Just to the north of the big city Atlanta lies Alpharetta, a small city with a large outlook. Perhaps it is the spirit of the more than 3,600 businesses located in Alpharetta, businesses that draw workers into the city each day. Its normal 57,000 population swells to more than 120,000 on workdays, as tourists, workers and residents merge into the city. Alpharetta is one of the hottest of Metro Atlanta's commercial and residential markets, and has been recognized and ranked frequently as one of the top U.S. cities for business and family life.

The Roswell, Alpharetta and Milton area have an interesting character. They boast a mix of good schools, employment, neighborhoods, shopping and green space. These qualities are magnified by the energy of its citizens. People in the area charge and recharge their life with numerous activities. The Big Creek Greenway Trail is an 8-mile, 12-foot wide concrete path that meanders through heavily wooded wetlands and provides a concourse for walkers, joggers, in-line skaters, and bike riders to enjoy.

There is also an interesting shopping scene in Alpharetta. Historic Main Street and Downtown are replete with quaint boutiques and shops and cafes. The massive and new North Point Mall has brought a broad selection of national and regional upscale shops to Alpharetta.