Peachtree City is located in Fayette County, Georgia. As of 2005, Peachtree City’s population was approximately 34,000. Peachtree City has a system of golf cart paths which spider across the town and provides a secondary means of access to almost any destination within city limits. Many places of business have specially designated golf cart parking spaces and the Peachtree City Police Department has several golf carts that patrol along the paths. Over 9000 households own a golf cart, more than any other city in the world, and use it as an extra vehicle for local transportation.
Peachtree City has a small airport, Falcon Field, which hosts a medium-sized airshow every year. The airport is also the location of a National Weather Service radar station and Weather Forecast Office, which serves 96 counties in northern and central Georgia. 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.
History
The area that is now Peachtree City was first settled by Woodland Era Indians about 12,000 years ago. In 1775 William McIntosh, Jr., son of a Scotsman and Creek Indian woman was born. He later became Chief of the Lower Creek Indian tribes that lived in Georgia. McIntosh believed that the Indians and white settlers could live in peace. In 1821 he ceded Creek land to the Federal Government, part of which became Fayette County. McIntosh was killed by fellow tribesmen in 1825, after which his two wives and several of his children stayed for several months at the Ware plantation, located in what is now Peachtree City. In honor of Chief McIntosh, many towns and roads in Fayette County were originally given Scottish names. McIntosh High School is also named in Chief McIntosh’s honor.
In the 1950’s a group of real estate developers amassed over 12,000 acres in Fayette County to build a planned community. Peachtree City was chartered March 9, 1959. The city was planned to be developed into villages, each with its own shopping areas, recreational facilities, and elementary schools. Peachtree City’s current villages are Aberdeen, Braelinn, Glenloch, Kedron, and Wilksmoor.
In the original plan Peachtree City was expected to have between 75,000 and 80,000 residents. In the mid 1970s, the Land Use Plan was revised to allow for between 40,000 and 50,000 residents.
Parks and Recreation
http://www.peachtree-city.org/index.aspx?nid=126 The Peachtree City Parks and Recreation Department offers a complete menu of classes, aquatics, athletics, and special events. In addition to the city’s over 90 miles of multi-use paths, other amenities include year-round pools, parks, picnic areas, fitness stations, boat ramps, skateboard and BMX facilities and a senior center.
Frederick Brown, Jr. Amphitheater http://www.amphitheater.org/ The Fred has established itself as one of the leading outdoor entertainment venues in the metro Atlanta area and has hosted hometown favorites, national and touring acts for more than thirty years. For a unique and intimate concert experience we invite you to visit The Fred!
Kedron Fieldhouse and Aquatic Center http://www.peachtree-city.org/index.aspx?NID=306 This multi-purpose facility contains two activity rooms for classes and meetings with an additional game room. The facility also contains two full courts separated with a mesh curtain for both basketball and volleyball. The facility includes a 25 yard competitive swimming pool and a heated instructional pool with guards on duty at all times. Restrooms, showers, changing areas, and storage areas are available to all patrons. The facility is fully staffed during hours of operation.
McIntosh Trail Recreation Complex http://www.peachtree-city.org/index.aspx?nid=308 The 50 acre McIntosh Trail Recreation Complex is located in the heart of Peachtree City and is the hub for many of the City’s special events throughout the year. The complex is home to the Recreation Administration headquarters, The Gathering Place senior center, a large picnic pavilion, walking trails, a skateboard ramp, a BMX track and the Peachtree City Dog Park. The complex is also the starting point for the Flat Creek Nature Preserve and is the home of the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater.
Peachtree City’s hallmark is its 90-mile network of multi-use paths for pedestrians, cyclists, and golf carts. Peachtree City residents can go from neighborhood to shopping centers, schools, and parks through the wooded scenery that makes Peachtree City special.
The Peachtree City area is home to many exciting and fun things to do all year round, perfect for everyone in the family. Come spend a day at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens or visit the past at Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Check out the list below for great ideas.
Fox Theatre http://www.foxtheatre.org/ The Fox is a protected landmark and a nationally acclaimed theater. The Fox is an impeccably intact and aggressively preserved Landmark that has been designated a National Historic Landmark, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Fox is also a Georgia Museum Building.
Six Flags Over Georgia http://www.sixflags.com/national/index.aspx Families with kids of all sizes can have fun all day at Six Flags Over Georgia! See the “40 Fun Things” list that will make things easier for parents and the youngest visitors alike. Plan your day in advance or bring the list with you to the park.
Frederick Brown, Jr. Amphitheater
The Peachtree City area is home to many exciting and fun things to do all year round, perfect for everyone in the family. Come spend a day at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens or visit the past at Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Check out the list below for great ideas.
