Peachtree City, Georgia

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Peachtree City, Georgia
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Peachtree City, Georgia
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 33°24′02″N84°34′50″W / 33.40056°N 84.58056°W / 33.40056; -84.58056
Country United States
State Georgia
County Fayette
Settled1959
Incorporated1962
Founded byJoel Cowan
Government
 • MayorKim Learnard
Area
[1]
 • Total26.04 sq mi (67.44 km2)
 • Land25.13 sq mi (65.10 km2)
 • Water0.91 sq mi (2.34 km2)
Elevation
899 ft (274 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total38,244
 • Density1,521.60/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 [2]
GNIS feature ID0320310 [3]
Website www.peachtree-city.org

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.

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Golf carts are widely used in the city. 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.

History

The area was first settled by first settled by Woodland Era indigenous people. [4]

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. [2] 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. [9]

Climate

Climate data for Peachtree City, Georgia
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
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)
Source: [10]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1970 793—
1980 6,429710.7%
1990 19,027196.0%
2000 31,58066.0%
2010 34,3648.8%
2020 38,24411.3%
U.S. Decennial Census [11]
Peachtree City racial composition [12]
RaceNum.Perc.
White 29,63977.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3,0598.0%
Asian 3,3977.7%
Black or African American 2,4856.5%
Native American 400.1%
Pacific Islander 1910.5%
Other/mixed 2,3326.1%

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

Economy

Other large employers in Peachtree City's industrial park include: [18]

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. [22]

Government

As of 2022, the mayor of Peachtree City is Kim Learnard. Council members include Laura Johnson, Suzanne Brown, Clint Holland, and Frank Destadio. [23]

Education

Universities

Universities in the city are:

Public schools

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

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. [24] With Raleigh Studios in nearby Senoia, Peachtree City has often been the backdrop for episodes of other series, such as The Walking Dead . [25] Scenes from the film Joyful Noise were shot there as well. [26]

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. [27]

Infrastructure

Transportation

Golf carts

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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. [28]

Over 10,000 households own a golf cart, and use them as an extra vehicle for local transportation. [29] 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. [30]

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, [31] and Weather Forecast Office, [32] 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.

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