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Peachtree City, Georgia
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Location in Fayette County and the state of Georgia
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 Peachtree City, Georgia
Location in the United States
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| 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
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| • 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
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| 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 2010 United States Census, it had a population of 34,364. Peachtree City is located in South Metro Atlanta.
Peachtree City is noted for its extensive use of golf carts. Over 10,000 households in the city own golf carts, and most areas of the city can be reached via more than 90 miles (140 km) of golf cart paths.
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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 city of Tyrone. It is crossed by Georgia State Route 74, Georgia State Route 34, and Georgia State Route 54. SR 54 leads east 10 miles (16 km) to Fayetteville, the county seat, and southwest 17 miles (27 km) to Luthersville. Newnan is 12 miles (19 km) to the west via SR 54 and SR 34. SR 74, the Joel Cowan Parkway, runs through the west side of Peachtree City, leading north 6 miles (10 km) to Tyrone and 11 miles (18 km) to Interstate 85 near Fairburn. Downtown Atlanta is 31 miles (50 km) to the north via SR 74 and I-85.
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.
Shakerag Hill, with an elevation of 980 feet (300 m), is the highest point in the city and sits on the eastern border at the intersection of GA Hwy 54 and Robinson Road.
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 9,000 households own a golf cart, and use them as an extra vehicle for local transportation. Children aged twelve or over may operate a cart on Peachtree City cart paths with a parent, grandparent or guardian in the front seat. Unaccompanied fifteen-year-olds with valid Georgia learner's permits 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 used also by bikers, 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 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 zones by the U.S. Customs Service. In the U.S., a foreign-trade zones 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.
History
Timeline:
- In 1957, Flat Creek was dammed to create Lake Peachtree.
- In 1965, the Peachtree City volunteer fire department was created. The one-car Peachtree City police department was created as well. Peachtree City elementary school opened.
- In 1968, Falcon Field airport was founded by Joel Cowan as Peachtree City-Falcon Field.
- In 1972, Peachtree City was granted its own ZIP code (30269).
- In 1974, the Peachtree City Public Library opened. The Georgia state legislature passed legislation permitting golf carts to be operated on city streets.
- In 1975, Peachtree City was named "one of America's best suburbs" by Ladies' Home Journal magazine.
- In 1976, Peachtree City got its own telephone exchange (487). Residents then had to dial "8" to reach Atlanta, which remained the case until digital equipment was installed in 1988.
- In 1976, Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater (then known as the Peachtree City Amphitheater) was built as a Bicentennial project and opened to the public with the production "The MacIntosh Trail", which told the story of Creek Chief William McIntosh and the Trail of Tears. (It was intended as a tourist attraction similar to the Cherokee, North Carolina, production of Unto These Hills.) When further funding was not forthcoming the project went into foreclosure. Peachtree City purchased the amphitheater at the courthouse steps in 1977.
- In 1979, the first traffic light within city limits was installed at the intersection of Georgia State Route 54 and Georgia State Route 74.
- In 1981, McIntosh High School opened.
- In 1983, Peachtree City held a free music festival to celebrate the opening of several new shops and stores, including the Galaxy Games arcade. Several local bands played at the free event, including "Alliance".
- In 1992, Peachtree City altered the length of the mayoral and council members' terms of office from two to four years. Term limits were enacted to restrict both mayor and council members to a maximum of two four-year terms.
- In 1994, the first Summer Concert Series premiered at Frederick Brown, Jr. Amphitheater on June 17, 1994, to a sold-out audience. The first concert featured Three Dog Night.
- In 1994, the National Weather Service central office relocated from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
- In 1994, Fuller Life Chiropractic Center opened its initial office.
- In 1996, the Olympic flame passed through on its way to Atlanta.
- In 2001, the city was designated a "Tree City USA" by the Arbor Day Foundation.
- In 2002, Peachtree City (specifically Starr's Mill) was a filming location for the movie Sweet Home Alabama.
- In 2007, the city announced a plan to formally annex an unincorporated area between Georgia State Route 74 and the border with Coweta County that is commonly referred to as "The West Village", or "Wilksmoor Village".
- In 2013, the 650-acre Lake McIntosh opened for public use
Rankings
In July 2005, CNN/Money and Money magazine ranked Peachtree City eighth on its list of the "100 Best Places to Live in the United States". In July 2007, in the same award, the city was ranked 64th. In July 2009, Peachtree City was ranked eighth on the list. In August 2011, Peachtree City ranked 91st on the list.
In 2011, the city was ranked in the top 25 cities to relocate to by Relocate America.
Peachtree City was ranked number one for "Best Places to Raise Kids" in the state of Georgia, according to Bloomberg Business Week (December 2012).
Climate
| Climate data for Peachtree City, Georgia | |||||||||||||
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| 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) |
| Average high °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) |
| Average low °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) |
Demography
| Historical population | |||
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| 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 | |||
2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 26,725 | 69.88% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 3,186 | 8.33% |
| Native American | 40 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 3,397 | 8.88% |
| Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.04% |
| Other/mixed | 1,878 | 4.91% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,001 | 7.85% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 38,244 people, 13,416 households, and 9,808 families residing in the city.
Recreation
Peachtree City has several golf and country clubs.
Flat Creek Country Club offers 27 holes of golf. Designed by Joe Lee and opened in 1968, the course features three diverse nines, a variety of elevation changes, and views of the Flat Creek, which meanders throughout the course. Flat Creek also has a pool and tennis facility. The clubhouse offers both indoor and outdoor dining options including three separate dining rooms that can be combined, and a bar area with flat-screen TVs.
Braelinn Golf Club is a collaboration by architects Joe Lee and Rocky Roquemore, and opened in 1988. The 18-hole layout includes a mix of holes with tree-lined fairways, challenging water features and numerous bunkers. Members also enjoy swimming, tennis and dining facilities on site. The elegant clubhouse includes a pro shop, locker rooms and a grill-style restaurant overlooking the driving range.
Planterra Ridge Golf Club is a popular Jeff Burton and Rocky Roquemore design that was opened in 1994. Players of all ages and expertise enjoy 18 holes of greens and tree-lined fairways. Tennis, swimming and a variety of events enhance life at the club. The clubhouse sits above the course, with views of the finishing holes and practice green, a pro shop, locker rooms and a dining venue that offers both walk-up and sit-down service.
All three are owned by Clubcorp, which owns or operates an exclusive private club portfolio of more than 200 golf and country clubs, business clubs, sports clubs and alumni clubs in 26 states, the District of Columbia and two foreign countries. These clubs were formerly owned by Sequoia Golf, before Clubcorp purchased Sequoia in 2014.
Economy
- Cooper Lighting Solutions - formerly Eaton Corp – Lighting Division or Cooper Industries is headquartered in Peachtree City, and was acquired by Signify 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
- Avery Dennison, a paper product company that manufactures decals and other adhesives
- NCR Corporation, formerly National Cash Register, a company that manufactures ATMs (ABM, computers and software)
In addition to working within the city, many Peachtree Citians commute to Atlanta. Airlines, such as Delta, United, and Southwest, are major employers.
Sports
Soccer
On January 8, 2016, the Premier Development League awarded a soccer franchise to Peachtree City. The Peachtree City MOBA football club's inaugural season was the 2016 season. The team is owned by Volker Harms, the owner of the state-of-the-art MOBA Soccer Academy in Peachtree City, and managed by former professional footballer Omar Jarun. The club plays out of MOBA Soccer Stadium at MOBA Soccer Academy.
Education
Primary and secondary schools
Peachtree City is served by the Fayette County School System.
Elementary schools that serve the city include:
- Peeples Elementary School (Unincorporated Fayette County)
- Braelinn Elementary School (Peachtree City)
- Huddleston Elementary School (Peachtree City)
- Kedron Elementary School (Peachtree City)
- Oak Grove Elementary School (Peachtree City)
- Peachtree City Elementary School (Peachtree City)
- Crabapple Lane Elementary School (Peachtree City)
Middle schools that serve the city include:
- J.C. Booth Middle School (Peachtree City) – serves central and northern Peachtree City
- Rising Starr Middle School (Unincorporated Fayette County) – serves southern Peachtree City
High schools that serve the city include:
- McIntosh High School (Peachtree City) – serves central and northern Peachtree City
- Starr's Mill High School (Unincorporated Fayette County) – serves southern Peachtree City
- Whitewater High School – serves some of southeastern Peachtree City)
Private and non-traditional schools include:
- Our Lady of Victory Catholic School (Grades K-8) – elementary and middle school located in Tyrone
- Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School – located in Fayetteville
- The Campus (Grades 1–12)
- Trinity Christian School (grades 1–12) – grades 1–8 are at the main campus; high school is at the old Crossroads Church
- Landmark Christian School (Grades 1–5) – this is an elementary campus; main campus is located in Fairburn, serving grades K4-12
- St. Paul Lutheran School (grades pre-K-8) – elementary and middle school, located inside Peachtree City at the intersection of Georgia Highway 74 and Ardenlee Drive
Colleges and universities
Universities that serve the city include:
- 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.
The Phi Mu sorority is headquartered in Peachtree City.
Transportation
Golf carts
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
See also
In Spanish: Peachtree City para niños
