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Alpharetta, YMCA officially open community center

Officials of Alpharetta and Ed Isakson YMCA cut the ribbon to officially open the Preston Ridge Community Center, next to the YMCA.

Credit: City of Alpharetta

Credit: City of Alpharetta

Officials of Alpharetta and Ed Isakson YMCA cut the ribbon to officially open the Preston Ridge Community Center, next to the YMCA.
By David Ibata for the AJC
Nov 17, 2020

Officials of Alpharetta and Ed Isakson YMCA have cut the ribbon to officially open the Preston Ridge Community Center, next to the YMCA.

“Alpharetta’s Recreation, Parks & Cultural Services Department will program and operate the Community Center to bring diverse and fun programming to the citizens of the community and will help to better serve several populations including seniors, teens and community members with special needs,” according to a city announcement.

Art classes, workshops and instructional programs in the Community Center will begin early next year and will complement the YMCA’s current offerings, the city said. The facility also will be available for use by community groups and for private rentals.

The Community Center was funded in part by $2.5 million in city bond proceeds from a voter-approved bond referendum of May, 2016. Information: https://bit.ly/2K2wxGB

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