Iron is pronounced as EYE-ern. History and Uses: Archaeological evidence suggests that people have been using iron for at least 5000 years. Iron is the cheapest and one of the most abundant of all metals, comprising nearly 5.6% of the earth's crust and nearly all of the earth's core. Iron is primarily obtained from the minerals hematite (Fe2O3) and magnetite (Fe3O4).
Alpharetta, located in Fulton County, was incorporated December 11, 1858. Years ago, Alpharetta was the county seat of the former Milton County. In 1932, Milton County merged into Fulton County. The city's name is a variation of a fictional Indian girl, Alfarata, in a 19th century song, The Blue Juniata.
Milton City Hall. Open Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. WE'RE MOVING! City Hall will move to its new building in the Crabapple District on Friday, March 10, 2017. City Hall is located one block off of Crabapple Road directly behind Olde Blind Dog. While the new road in front of City Hall is under construction with the state of Georgia, the parking lot is accessible via Itaska Walk to Lecoma Trace.