The Alpharetta/Milton communities are changing before our eyes. The population of Fulton County is expected to double in the next few years. Will we be able to keep a sense of community? The future is yet to be determined, but if 2007 is anything like 2006 our community will be stronger than many think. There are good things happening as the Alpharetta and Milton communities grow. Around Town Alpharetta/Milton will be right in the middle of helping build these communities and bringing you images and words that reflect and celebrate the life in Alpharetta and Milton.
Often we only hear the negative or the controversial agendas with very little focus on the good. There is a need for that information, but our purpose at Around Town Alpharetta/Milton is to find and celebrate the positive attributes of our community. Finding the good can be difficult in the sea of negative press that surrounds us. Informing you of the hard work and success of your teachers and students, as well as, focusing on the community activities, events, and moments of celebration around Alpharetta and Milton will enrich your daily life.
We can have fun doing it. Don't miss the opportunity to vote for the Best of the Best businesses in the Alpharetta and Milton Communities. The ballot is on pages 32 and 33 or here: http://www.aroundalpharetta.com/bestofbest . Let the competition begin!
Spotlighting the small businesses that fight the fight of survival in a growing economy are just some of the things that keep our staff busy. Don't miss Anytime Fitness on the cover this month, you can find their story on pages 16 through 18. So as the community grows, we grow with more pages to bring you more information and more good news. Our advertisers have supported this philosophy and you have supported our advertisers tremendously. Around Town Alpharetta/Milton has become known as one of the most effective affordable forms of marketing to grow a business in Alpharetta and Milton. This has resulted in over 80% of our advertisers having long term relationships with us.
It has been amazing to see everything come together in 2006, and 2007 promises to bring more of the same. With community writers that understand Alpharetta and Milton, a continuous flow of emails from you letting us know what is happening, and diligent digging to bring you the best unbiased information that helps you make day to day decisions has been a formula for success. Our success is due to a wonderful staff and a wonderful community that has partnered with us to look for the good in Alpharetta and Milton — It is everywhere!
Herb Sims
Publisher