ALPHARETTA, Ga. — City of Alpharetta officials found themselves with an unprecedented challenge after learning the only jail in the area would close.
“We finally got that letter in the mail and we were like, ‘OK, well, it’s happening. It can’t be put off anymore,’” said City Administrator Chris Lagerbloom.
In January 2025, the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office announced it would close the North Annex Jail Facility, which has housed people arrested in Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Roswell and Milton. The decision to shutter the jail at 2555 Old Milton Pkwy. in Alpharetta forced Alpharetta officials into a precarious position…