Windward is the district along Windward Parkway in the northeast of the City of Alpharetta, around Lake Windward and beside the office campuses of the GA 400 corridor. The Golf Club of Georgia, a private 36-hole club, is also in Alpharetta.
North of here the Fulton–Forsyth line runs east and west, and homes on either side share Alpharetta mailing addresses. A Windward-area listing should be checked on the county parcel map before anything else.
- Lake Windward
- Club golf nearby
- Near the county line
| Government | City of Alpharetta |
|---|---|
| County | Fulton; Forsyth begins to the north |
| Public schools | Fulton County Schools (confirm by address) |
| Typical lot | Neighborhood to lakefront lot |
Trade-off: City services and a short GA 400 commute, but the Forsyth line runs close: check every parcel’s county.
Sourced facts for this area
- The Golf Club of Georgia in Alpharetta has 36 holes on two courses, Lakeside and Creekside. Arthur Hills designed them, and Bob Cupp later refined both. The Golf Club of Georgia (official site): Golf; About, checked 2026-10-19
- ZCTA 30005 overlaps the cities of Alpharetta and Johns Creek plus unincorporated land, and spans Fulton and Forsyth counties. By land area it is about 54% Alpharetta, 16% Johns Creek and 30% outside any city (the Forsyth County part). U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 ZCTA-to-Place and ZCTA-to-County relationship files, checked 2026-10-19
- The City of Alpharetta describes the Big Creek Greenway as a 12-foot-wide concrete path along Big Creek, parallel to North Point Parkway, running from Windward Parkway at Marconi Drive to Mansell Road. The City's Greenway page puts its length at 8 miles. City of Alpharetta: Big Creek Greenway article (last modified Apr. 22, 2025), checked 2026-10-19
- Wills Park is Alpharetta's largest park. It has ball fields, tennis courts, a pool, a dog park, disc golf, a recreation center and an adjoining 50-acre Equestrian Center. City of Alpharetta: Wills Park article, checked 2026-10-19
Watch the county line
North of Windward the Fulton–Forsyth line runs east and west. Two homes a few minutes apart, both with Alpharetta mailing addresses, can be in different counties and different school districts. Check the parcel first: which jurisdiction an Alpharetta address is in.
| Where the home sits | Combined mills | Yearly tax, no homestead | With homestead exemptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Alpharetta | 31.869 | $19,121 | $18,595 |
| City of Milton | 30.622 | $18,373 | $18,010 |
| City of Johns Creek | 29.861 | $17,917 | $17,564 |
| South Forsyth | 24.522 | $14,713 | $14,619 |
Questions buyers ask
Is there a private golf club in Alpharetta?
Yes. The Golf Club of Georgia in Alpharetta has 36 holes on two courses, Lakeside and Creekside, designed by Arthur Hills.
Source: The Golf Club of Georgia (official site): Golf; About
Tax rates, exemptions and rules change every year. Every number on this page links to the office that sets it; confirm with that office before you rely on it.
