Old Rucker Farm Honored with 2025 Regional Excellence Award

By Mandy York | November 6, 2025
Atlanta Regional Commission's award recipients standing on stage

The City of Alpharetta’s Community Agriculture Program has been recognized with a 2025 Regional Excellence Award from the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) for its work at Old Rucker Farm. The farm received the “Great Place” designation, celebrating its role as a vibrant community hub for sustainable agriculture and education.   The ARC’s Regional Excellence Awards…

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Alpharetta Schools Shine in U.S. News & World Report Rankings

By Mandy York | August 28, 2025
Students in classroom with teacher at the front

The City of Alpharetta continues to stand out in Georgia for exceptional education. In the recently released 2025–2026 Best High School Rankings from U.S. News & World Report, 5 Alpharetta-area high schools were ranked among the top 30 in the state.   The City of Alpharetta is primarily served by Fulton County Schools’ Learning Zone…

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Alpharetta Ranked Among Nation’s Most Educated Cities

By Mandy York | July 17, 2025

The Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Alpharetta metropolitan area has been ranked #29 on WalletHub’s 2025 list of Most Educated Cities in America. With a total score of 66.01, the Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Alpharetta metro earned its place on the list thanks to its highly educated population. The ranking is based on a comprehensive analysis of the 150 largest metropolitan statistical…

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