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Peachtree City, Georgia
City
City Hall Fountain
City Hall Fountain
Flag of Peachtree City, Georgia
Flag
Official logo of Peachtree City, Georgia
Logo
Motto(s): 
"Plan to Stay"
Location in Fayette County and the state of Georgia
Location in Fayette County and the state of Georgia
Peachtree City, Georgia is located in the United States
Peachtree City, Georgia
Peachtree City, Georgia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Georgia
County Fayette
Settled 1959
Incorporated 1962
Founded by Joel Cowan
Area
 • Total 26.04 sq mi (67.44 km2)
 • Land 25.13 sq mi (65.10 km2)
 • Water 0.91 sq mi (2.34 km2)
Elevation
899 ft (274 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 38,244
 • Density 1,521.60/sq mi (587.50/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
30269
Area code(s) 678, 770, 404
FIPS code 13-59724
GNIS feature ID 0320310

Peachtree City is the largest city in Fayette County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 38,244. Peachtree City is located in southern Metro Atlanta.

History

  • In 1957, Flat Creek was dammed to create Lake Peachtree.
  • In 1959, Joel Cowan established the city's network of golf cart paths.
  • In 2001, the city was designated a "Tree City USA" by the Arbor Day Foundation.
  • In 2013, the 650-acre (2.6 km2) Lake McIntosh opened for public use.

Geography

Peachtree City is located in western Fayette County in the southern Atlanta metro area. It is bordered to the west by Coweta County and to the north by the Town of Tyrone. It is crossed by Georgia State Route 74 and Georgia State Route 54. SR 74, the Joel Cowan Parkway, runs through the west side of Peachtree City.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Peachtree City has a total area of 25.4 square miles (65.9 km2), of which 24.6 square miles (63.6 km2) is land and 0.93 square miles (2.4 km2), or 3.57%, is water. The city is in the watershed of Line Creek, which forms the western city boundary and county line, and is a south-flowing tributary of the Flint River.

Peachtree City has three lakes. Lake Kedron to the north is a reservoir that supplies Lake Peachtree to the south via Flat Creek. Lake Kedron is owned by the Fayette County Authority, and is managed so as to keep Lake Peachtree full whenever there is a lack of rain and still allow for recreational use of the lake during droughts. Lake Kedron is not afforded any recreational use except for fishing. Lake McIntosh, the newest lake, close to Planterra, has now reached full pool.

Climate

Climate data for Peachtree City, Georgia
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 80
(27)
82
(28)
87
(31)
92
(33)
97
(36)
101
(38)
104
(40)
102
(39)
99
(37)
97
(36)
88
(31)
79
(26)
104
(40)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 55
(13)
59
(15)
67
(19)
75
(24)
81
(27)
88
(31)
90
(32)
89
(32)
84
(29)
75
(24)
66
(19)
57
(14)
74
(23)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 30
(−1)
33
(1)
39
(4)
46
(8)
55
(13)
64
(18)
68
(20)
67
(19)
60
(16)
49
(9)
40
(4)
32
(0)
49
(9)
Record low °F (°C) −8
(−22)
4
(−16)
11
(−12)
24
(−4)
35
(2)
41
(5)
50
(10)
51
(11)
32
(0)
25
(−4)
4
(−16)
−2
(−19)
−8
(−22)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 4.58
(116)
5.07
(129)
5.09
(129)
3.83
(97)
3.92
(100)
3.80
(97)
4.95
(126)
4.46
(113)
3.76
(96)
3.25
(83)
4.15
(105)
4.21
(107)
51.07
(1,298)

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1970 793
1980 6,429 710.7%
1990 19,027 196.0%
2000 31,580 66.0%
2010 34,364 8.8%
2020 38,244 11.3%
U.S. Decennial Census
Peachtree City racial composition
Race Num. Perc.
White 29,639 77.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3,059 8.0%
Asian 3,397 7.7%
Black or African American 2,485 6.5%
Native American 40 0.1%
Pacific Islander 191 0.5%
Other/mixed 2,332 6.1%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 38,244 people, 13,416 households, and 9,808 families residing in the city.

Economy

  • Cooper Lighting Solutions – formerly Eaton Corp – Lighting Division or Cooper Industries is headquartered in Peachtree City, and was acquired by Signify N.V. on March 2, 2020.
  • Hoshizaki America, Inc. has its corporate headquarters and a warehousing and manufacturing facility in Peachtree City and employs over 700 people throughout the United States. It is a major supplier of Ice Machines /icemakers, Refrigerated Display Cases, Dispensers, Prep Tables, Commercial Refrigerators and Freezer for foodservice, hotels, restaurants, hospitals & nursing homes, schools and convenience stores.
  • Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America (PASA) has its main operations based in Peachtree City and is the largest employer in the city. It is a major supplier of automotive audio, video and navigation systems for Honda (including its Acura luxury division), Ford (Sync 3), Nissan, General Motors, Toyota and Subaru.
  • The National Weather Service has an office in the city, serving most of Georgia's northern two-thirds. It is the only NWS office in the state of Georgia.
  • Gallopade International, Inc. has its corporate headquarters, printing and warehousing facility in Peachtree City. The company publishes more than 15,000 educational products for children and adults, including the Carole Marsh series and complete school curriculums.

Other large employers in Peachtree City's industrial park include:

  • Sany, a Chinese multinational heavy machinery manufacturer
  • Osmose Utilities Services, Inc., a leading service provider safeguarding North American utility infrastructure
  • TDK Corporation, a media storage device manufacturer

Sports

Soccer

The Peachtree City MOBA of the Premier Development League was founded in 2016. The club plays out of MOBA Soccer Stadium at MOBA Soccer Academy.

Education

Universities

Universities in the city are:

  • Clayton State University – This facility is at the north end of Peachtree Pkwy in Peachtree City. It offers dual-credit enrollment program for high school students. Fayette has an instructional site with undergraduate degrees in business, psychology, integrative studies, administrative management, and technology management, and an MBA program with a concentration in logistics and supply chain management.
  • Point University (formerly Atlanta Christian College) – This campus offers the Access program for adult learners and the dual-credit enrollment program for high school students.

Public schools

Peachtree City is served by the Fayette County School System. Schools located in Peachtree City include:

  • McIntosh High School
  • J.C. Booth Middle School
  • Braelinn Elementary School
  • Huddleston Elementary School
  • Kedron Elementary School
  • Oak Grove Elementary School
  • Peachtree City Elementary School
  • Crabapple Lane Elementary School

Private schools

Private schools located in Peachtree City include Landmark Christian School (grades 1–5).

Media

Film and television

Lifetime's Drop Dead Diva was filmed in Peachtree City and surrounding areas of Fayette and Coweta County. With Raleigh Studios in nearby Senoia, Peachtree City has often been the backdrop for episodes of other series, such as The Walking Dead. Scenes from the film Joyful Noise were shot there as well.

The 2019 film Greener Grass was filmed here and the city's unique transport life features heavily. The film's setting is a fantastical location and not the real Peachtree City.

Infrastructure

Transportation

Golf carts

City Hall Dogwoods and Golf Cart
A golf cart in Peachtree City

Peachtree City has a system of golf cart paths which spider across the town and provide a secondary means of access to almost any destination within city limits. These multi-use paths stretch for more than 90 miles (140 km) throughout the city. Many places of business have specially designated golf cart parking spaces. The Peachtree City Police Department has several golf carts used to patrol along these paths.

Over 10,000 households own a golf cart, and use them as an extra vehicle for local transportation. Children aged twelve to fifteen may operate a cart on Peachtree City cart paths with a parent, grandparent or other guardian in the front seat. Those who are fifteen or older, with either a valid Georgia learner's permit or a full driver's license, are allowed to operate golf carts alone. Students at McIntosh High School are encouraged to drive family golf carts to school because of limited car parking. In 2015, Starr's Mill High School opened a golf-cart specific lot. The golf cart paths are also used by cyclists, joggers, and pedestrians as a safer alternative to the side of the road. In February 2003, Golf Digest magazine discussed the traffic congestion caused by the use of golf carts in the city.

Airports

Atlanta Regional Airport, also known as Falcon Field, is a general aviation airport that provides chartered air service. Since 1987, it has grown from having about 60 aircraft based at the airport to about 165. The runway is 5,220 feet (1,590 m) long and holds up to 60,000 pounds (27,000 kg) of aircraft. It mainly serves Peachtree City's business residents, but also serves as a place of entertainment for people interested. There is a viewing area provided for the public to watch aircraft take-off and land. The airport hosts many events throughout the year, including the Great Georgia Air Show. The airport is the location of a National Weather Service radar station, Southeast River Forecast Center, and Weather Forecast Office, which serves 96 counties in northern and central Georgia.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport provides commercial service and is located 25 miles (40 km) northeast of Peachtree City via Georgia State Route 74 and Interstate 85.

Peachtree City was designated a foreign-trade zone by the U.S. Customs Service. In the U.S., a foreign-trade zone is a site in or near a U.S. Customs port of entry (in this case Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport), designated free of customs entry procedures.

Notable people

  • Johnny Grunge, professional wrestler
  • Sherrilyn Kenyon, #1 New York Times bestselling author
  • Kelley O'Hara, USWNT player
  • Reed Sorenson, NASCAR driver
  • Travis Van Winkle, actor
  • Stela Cole, singer-songwriter
  • Rutledge Wood, TV Host

See also

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