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Alpharetta Department of Public Safety
2565 Old Milton Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30009 Official page of the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety.

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04/29/2026

Ok, Alpharetta - its time to weigh in! Can You Drive your Golf Cart on a Public Road?

The short answer is no.

Golf Carts and Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTVs) are NOT allowed to be driving on public roads in Alpharetta. Low-Speed Vehicles (LSVs) CAN be driven on our public roads with a speed limit of 35mph or less.

What IS allowed on roadways with a speed limit of 35mph or less: An LSV is a 4-wheeled electric vehicle with a top speed between 20 to 25 mph. It must have headlamps, front and rear turn signals, taillamps, stop lamps, reflex reflectors, rear & exterior mirrors, a parking break, a windshield, a VIN number, seatbelts, an “amber strobe light,” and a reversing alert sound. LSVs are issued license plates and may, by Georgia law, be operated on any public road with a speed limits of 35 mph or less, subject to the same traffic/operation laws as an automobile.

What IS NOT allowed on roadways: PTVs and golf carts are not allowed on roadways. A PTV, per OCGA 40-1-1 (43.1 A), is any motor vehicle have no less than 3 wheels & an unladen weight of 1300 pound or less that cannot operate at more than 20 miles per hour. A PTV must be equipped with a braking system, reverse warning device, main power switch or key operated, headlights, taillights, side reflectors, a horn, rearview mirrors, hip restraints & hand holds or combination thereof, and be operated by a person with a valid driver’s license (per OGCA 40-6-300.1). Golf Carts, per OGGA 40-1-1 (17.2), are a motorized conveyance for one or more persons and equipment to play the game of golf in an area designed as a golf course. The average speed shall be less than 15 miles per hour. A golf cart does not have any safety equipment – NO headlights, taillights, seatbelts, mirrors, horn etc.

WHY are PTVs and golf carts not allowed on public roads? Some communities have passed ordinances allowing the use of PTVs and golf carts on public roadways. The simple fact for Alpharetta is that our streets are not designed to safely accommodate these types of vehicles.

REMEMBER: ALL VEHICLES driving on public roadways must be properly registered.

04/21/2026

"I don't know CPR," is a terrible thing to have to say in an emergency. Change the narrative. Come learn the skills for free—because "guessing" doesn't need to be your technique when you can learn just how easy it is.

Free CPR and AED training, with a special bonus...what to do when someone's choking. That's like a buy 0 get 3 free deal. It doesn't get much better than that.

The class will be held:
DATE: Tuesday, April 28th
TIME: 6 PM [Class runs for 1.5 hours]
PLACE: WELLSTAR North Fulton Hospital
Where to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4EA8AC22A64-63419003-cpraedchoking #/

04/14/2026

Sunday afternoon, shortly after 2pm Alpharetta 911 Communications received calls for a house fire off of Wills Rd. When Alpharetta Fire Department Engine 85 arrived on scene the found smoke and fire coming from the basement of the house, they deployed an attack line and quickly got to work. As additional units arrived on scene, command established a coordinated attack on the fire while conducting a thorough search to confirm the residence was clear, and search for any fire extension through the home. Crews were able to quickly gain the upper hand and get the fire knocked down.

Fortunately there were no reported injuries to the residents, pets, or firefighters.

Units that responded: Company 81, Company 83, Engine 84, Engine 85, Engine 86, Battalion 8. Thank you to Rehab 8 and Alpharetta Fire Corps Volunteers who came out to assist with filling bottles and helping our crews rehab.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
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04/02/2026

While Engine 82 was out this morning, Firefighter Paramedic Piazza took the time to help a member of our community to get her groceries loaded into her car and get her back on the road to enjoying this amazing Thursday. Even some of the smallest acts can make a big difference.

04/01/2026

Over the weekend MyWatch Alpharetta and the Department joined with Beauty for Ashes and St James Community Church to reach out to the unhoused members of our community. They were able to provide a hot breakfast and a boxed meal, shower, haircut and care packages to many of the unhoused who live in the community.

Working together with our community and community partners to make Alpharetta a better place for all of the amazing people who live, work and play here is at the core of our service.

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03/31/2026

On Sunday the crews on B-Shift took advantage of the nice weather and open time at Roswell-Alpharetta Public Safety Training Center to get some training in. Utilizing the Quint for aerial operations whether it is to reach areas with high volumes of water, rescue trapped victims or make access, can have a big impact on any emergency scene. Practices keeps us efficient and effective. Training allows us to provide the highest level of service.

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03/28/2026

Sometimes the fire service isn’t about hoses, ladders, or lights and sirens. Sometimes, it’s about kneeling down beside a frightened little one, offering a calm voice, a steady presence, and a bit of comfort in the middle of chaos.
Those moments aren’t written in any job description. You won’t find them in training manuals. But they matter just as much—if not more—than anything else we do.

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Because having a huge heart is part of the uniform too. ❤️🚒

03/11/2026

They're at it again, and once again we are teaming up with the Rotary Club of North Fulton to teach more people in our community how to do CPR, how to use and AED and what to do to help someone when they're choking. We are packing all that in to an hour and half, that's it...just an hour and a half of 1 night can help you save someone's life.

Is it scary? If you don't know what you're doing, maybe. But it's easy to learn and that'll help make the fear disappear.

Is it confusing or hard to do? Refer to question 1...but seriously it isn't that hard. We have taught a lot of people, and we can teach you too.

You never know when you may need it, but you'll be happy to know you know how when you do.

Class is on Tuesday March 24th from 6PM until 730PM.

Sign up today!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4EA8AC22A64-62851262-cpraedchoking #/

03/08/2026

In case you didn't know, it's time to spring forward and lose an hour of sleep (sorry C Shift). Time change happens at 2am Sunday morning so don't forget to change those clocks. And while you're at it, grab a couple batteries and swap out the old ones in your smoke detectors.

Working smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by roughly 50%, with most fatal fires occurring in homes with none, or non-working, alarms.

03/01/2026

Elevate Your Career. Expand Your Impact.

You’ve built the foundation of your fire inspection career. Now bring it somewhere it can truly grow.
The Alpharetta Fire Department is hiring an Assistant Fire Marshal, and we're looking for certified, experienced fire inspectors and investigators ready to broaden their impact and step into a role with deeper technical, investigative, and leadership opportunities.

What You’ll Do And The Opportunities You'll Have:
High-level inspections & advanced plan review on major commercial, industrial, and public assembly occupancies.
Origin & cause fire investigations with opportunities to support arson cases.
Partnership work with developers, architects, engineers & contractors.
Public safety leadership through fire/life safety education.
Emergency response support on hazardous materials, spills, and specialized incidents.
Professional influence across fire prevention strategy, code enforcement, and community risk reduction.

Why This Role Elevates Your Career:
Work in a high-performing, well-supported fire department.
Be part of one of Georgia’s most vibrant, fast-growing cities.
Take on complex inspections and challenging investigative work.
Gain specialized certifications backed by department support.
Enjoy a competitive salary up to $115,700.
Step into a role where your knowledge directly influences community development.

If you’re an experienced fire inspector, investigator, or code enforcement professional looking for the next level — Alpharetta is the place to grow your expertise and magnify your impact.

Apply today at :
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alpharetta/jobs/5247356/assistant-fire-marshal?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

or scan the QR code.

02/27/2026

When you think of the term "community" his face should come to mind, because he truly embodies what it means to be a community. And after 21 years of dedicated, selfless service to the Alpharetta community, the people that make it up, and all of us who have served alongside of him, FAO Paramedic / Community Paramedic David Allen is retiring. Today we had to opportunity to share stories of the fun times, and the impact that he has made on countless lives in our community and beyond.

After a long career in the field as a firefighter and FAO paramedic David Allen took his passion for the people of our community and the underserved, and helped found MyWatch Alpharetta. If you don't know what it is, MyWatch Alpharetta is the community paramedic program within the Fire Department that helps the underserved in the community. It aids those who don't necessarily need 911 or emergency services by helping them before they actually do need it. In just a short time David Allen's passion for this has grown the program to serve a largely overlooked part of the community in so many different ways.

His retirement was also an opportunity to see something new within the department. We celebrated the first legacy badge, as with his retirement David Allen transferred his badge and badge number down to his son, who was sworn in with our first rookie class just a couple of years ago.

Enjoy your retirement!

Address

2565 Old Milton Parkway
Alpharetta, GA
30009

Telephone

+16782976300

Website

https://www.alpharetta.ga.us/government/departments/public-safety, http://www.adpscareers.com/

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