Politics & Government

Name Alpharetta's Downtown Development and Win a Prize Package

The city created a contest for its residents to put a name on its downtown plans.

Alpharetta residents will get the chance to name the city's downtown development project.

Monday night while unveiling a vision for the redevelopment of 22-acres of City-owned property in the heart of Downtown Alpharetta, officials also announced that citizens will be given the opportunity to name the development.

“Downtown Alpharetta is the heart of our community, and the vision that we are pursuing will be the centerpiece,” said Alpharetta Mayor Arthur Letchas. “For such an important community landmark it is fitting that Alpharetta citizens have the opportunity to provide the name.”

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The public will submit their ideas for naming the new downtown development. City representatives will select the best submission and plan to attach that moniker to the finished development, according to a news release.

“We are seeking a unique name that appropriately conveys that city’s rich history while at the same time lends towards the imagination of our prosperous future,” continued Mayor Letchas. 

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The winner of the naming contest will receive a price package in excess of $2,000, complete with merchandise and gifts provided by Alpharetta’s Downtown merchants. The and the Downtown Alpharetta Trade Association have partnered with the City to sponsor the contest.

The contest ends on Thursday, June 30, at 5 p.m.

To submit an entry, visit www.alpharetta.ga.us/downtownproject and complete the contest entry form. Multiple entries are allowed. Additional contest rules and regulations can also be found on the city’s Web site.


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