Alpharetta, Georgia, connects people to what matters most. It offers the safety and warmth of a small town, paired with the amenities, culture, and sophistication of a modern metro hub. It’s a place where innovation thrives, businesses grow, and talent wants to live. This year was filled with stories that highlight why Alpharetta is known as Georgia’s Connected City.
The following are 2025’s top 10 most popular Connected Alpharetta blog posts.
10. Alpharetta Companies Ranked Among Atlanta’s Largest Private Companies
The City of Alpharetta continues to distinguish itself as a destination for business success, with four local companies earning a spot on the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s list of Atlanta’s 50 Largest Private Companies.
9. PAJUNK Expands U.S. Headquarters in Alpharetta
PAJUNK®, a global leader in medical device manufacturing, completed a major expansion of its U.S. headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia, adding 30,000 square feet to its state-of-the-art facility.
8. Napa Valley-Inspired Retail Destination Breaks Ground in Alpharetta
Lincoln Property Company is set to develop a 43,700-square-foot, Napa Valley-inspired retail center at the corner of Haynes Bridge Road and Morrison Parkway. Featuring an inviting outdoor activity lawn, the project—dubbed The Shoppes—will be located less than a mile from downtown Alpharetta and the popular Avalon development.
7. Ansell Opens First AXIS Innovation Studio in Alpharetta
Ansell Limited (ASX: ANN) opened its first Ansell Xperience & Innovation Studio (AXIS) at 11580 Great Oaks Way in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company invested $1.6 million in renovations to transform the space into a state-of-the-art facility for safety solutions.
6. Alpharetta Named a Top U.S. City to Live
The City of Alpharetta has been ranked the No. 33 Best Place to Live in America, according to Niche.com’s 2025 Best Places to Live rankings. This national recognition reflects the city’s strong performance across key indicators, including public schools, job opportunities, cost of living, and access to amenities.
5. UPS Adds Hundreds of Jobs to its Alpharetta Office
UPS relocated approximately 500 employees from the company’s Sandy Springs office to other existing UPS locations, with the majority shifting to its Alpharetta office at 12380 Morris Road.
4. Brookside Office Park to Transform into Mixed-Use Hub in 2026
A major transformation is on the horizon for a Brookside office park, located next to Georgia State University’s Alpharetta campus. Beginning in 2026, Atlanta-based developer Portman Holdings will redevelop the 19-acre site into a premier mixed-use destination, blending residential, office, and commercial spaces.
3. Ten Alpharetta Companies Named on 2025 Best Places to Work List
Each year, the Atlanta Business Chronicle recognizes organizations that go above and beyond for their employees through its Best Places to Work list. In 2025, ten companies located in the City of Alpharetta earned a well-deserved place among Metro Atlanta’s top workplaces.
2. Four Alpharetta Companies Named Among Atlanta’s Fastest-Growing Private Businesses
Four Alpharetta-based companies ranked among the 75 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in Atlanta. The annual list published by the Atlanta Business Chronicle evaluated companies by weighted average growth index, factoring in revenue and employee growth from 2022 to 2024.
1. Equifax Investing $25 Million in Alpharetta Campus
Equifax®, a global data, analytics, and technology company, is investing $25 million to expand its Alpharetta campus. The project will enhance the company’s multi-building campus at 1505 Windward Concourse, creating additional space for nearly 250 new jobs and bringing total full-time employment at the site to approximately 1,660.
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