Peachtree City, Georgia

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 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.[3] 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.[6]

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.

Timeline:

• In 1957, Flat Creek was dammed to create Lake Peachtree.[7]
• In 1959, Joel Cowan established the city's network of golf cart paths.[8]
• In 1965, the Peachtree City volunteer fire department was created. The one-car Peachtree City police department was created.
• In 1968, Falcon Field airport was founded by Joel Cowan as Peachtree City-Falcon Field. Peachtree City Elementary School opened.
• 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 1979, Gallopade International, Inc. was founded with corporate headquarters, publishing and warehousing facility in Peachtree City
• 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 1984, Hoshizaki America, Inc. builds corporate headquarters, warehousing and manufacturing facility in Peachtree City
• 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.[9]
• 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

The official flag of Peachtree City flies outside City Hall.

• 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.[10]
• 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.[11]
• Gallopade International, Inc. has its corporate headquarters, printing and warehousing facility in Peachtree City. It's a publisher of more than 15,000 educational products for children and adults including the Carole_Marsh series and complete school curriculums. [12]

Other large employers in Peachtree City's industrial park include:[13]

• Sany, a Chinese multinational heavy machinery manufacturer[14]
• Osmose Utilities Services, Inc., a leading service provider safeguarding North American utility infrastructure[15]
• TDK Corporation, a media storage device manufacturer[16]
• 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.

Peachtree City has several golf and country clubs.

As of January 2014, the mayor of Peachtree City is Vanessa Fleisch. Council members include Kim Learnard, Eric Imker, Terry Ernst, and Mike King.

Fleisch is the first female mayor in the city's history.

As of the 2000 census,[20] there were 31,580 people, 10,876 households, and 8,874 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,321.3 inhabitants per square mile (510.2/km²). There were 11,313 housing units at an average density of 486.1 per square mile (187.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 89.66% White, 4.11% African American, 0.16% Native American, 3.70% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.92% from other races, and 1.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.75% of the population.

There were 10,876 households, out of which 47.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.8% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.4% were non-families. 16.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.6% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males.

According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $84,339, and the median income for a family was $96,880.[21]

Lifetime's Drop Dead Diva was filmed in Peachtree City and surrounding areas of Fayette and Coweta County.[23] With Raleigh Studios in nearby Senoia, Peachtree City has often been the backdrop for episodes of other series, such as The Walking Dead.[24] Scenes from the film Joyful Noise were shot there as well.[25]

• Damien Haas, actor and YouTuber
• Kelley O'Hara, USWNT player
• Matthew Harmon, local legend
• Reed Sorenson, NASCAR driver
• Travis Van Winkle, actor

• "Welcome to Peachtree City-Falcon Field!" Peachtree City official website, October 11, 2008
• "Peachtree City Falcon Field – Peachtree City, GA" Waymark, October 11, 2008
• Aventure Aviation "Aventure Aviation Named Exporter of the Year" Hardin, April 10, 2009
• "Peachtree City founder Joel Cowan shares vision of green space" by Janet Frankston, April 22, 2002

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Peachtree City, Georgia.

• Peachtree City official website
• Peachtree City Fire Department
• National Weather Service Forecast Office, Peachtree City, Georgia
• Fayette County Development Authority
• West Village annexation announcement]
• Peachtree City citizen forum
• Holly Grove African Methodist Episcopal Church historical marker
• Video interview of Mayor by Tom Scott