ALPHARETTA, Ga. - Anyone who looks up into the sky on Friday morning might see something peculiar in North Fulton County.

It feels like we should be talking about Roswell, but even that would be the wrong Roswell.

No, Alpharetta residents might think they are seeing a UFO on Friday, but there’s no need to fear. It is only a test.

Not an Alpharetta UFO

What we know:

City officials say a balloon test is planned between 8 and 11 a.m. on Oct. 17 to demonstrate the height of buildings proposed in the Alpharetta District Places project.

The test, conducted by the applicant for zoning and variance requests, is meant to give residents a clear visual of how tall the new buildings could appear from ground level.

What is the Alpharetta District Place project?

Local perspective:

The test is

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