Peachtree City Weekly Update

February 20th, 2023

Honoring President Jimmy Carter's

Legacy in Peachtree City

This Presidents’ Day, we honor the legacy of Jimmy Carter.

In 1995, former Mayor Bob Lenox presented President Carter with a tool belt. The belt had the Peachtree City logo stitched on its side.

Carter returned the belt 24 years later with a personal note that read:

“To Peachtree City, GA, I am returning the tool belt you gave me in 1995. Since then, I have worn it on 35 Habitat work projects, in which we have had 103,000 volunteers and have built or repaired 4,331 homes in 14 countries.”

The relationship between Peachtree City and President Jimmy Carter is cherished and longstanding. Members of the Carter family called our community home for many years. And, in 1995, the former president served as grand marshal for our city’s Independence Day parade.

Our thoughts and prayers are with President Carter and the entire Carter family as he enters hospice care.

The Fred's 2023 Concert Lineup

The Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater’s 2023 concert season, presented by Butler Lexus of South Atlanta, will deliver a great mix of some of the best award-winning, chart-topping Rock, R&B, and Pop performers. In addition to a newly renovated lawn area for the 2023 season, the Fred is returning with a strong concert lineup.

The Fred has announced 12 concerts including six shows available as part of the venue’s popular series ticket package. Additional concerts will be announced later in the season. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and music starts at 7:30 p.m. for all concerts.

Tickets for all concerts go on sale Wednesday, March 8, at 10:00 a.m. Tickets may be purchased through the Fred website at www.amphitheater.org, by calling FreshTix at 678-701-6114 or in person at the Box Office.  

Meet the New City Manager, Bob Curnow!

Join City Manager Bob Curnow for coffee, light bites, and conversation on Friday, February 24th from 9 to 10 AM. This event will take place downstairs at City Hall in the Community Room.

This is a great opportunity to meet the new City Manager, bring your questions, and find out what is happening in Peachtree City! If you plan to attend, please RSVP below so we can plan refreshments.

Work for Peachtree City

Recreation and Special Events!

Peachtree City Recreation and Special Events is searching for a part-time Recreation Assistant to join the dynamic team that manages programs, classes, special events, and over 400 acres of parks and sports fields in our community!

Apply today by visiting: https://www.peachtree-city.org/jobs.aspx

Watch your government at work

Did you miss February 16th's City Council meeting that we livestreamed on our YouTube channel? Catch up by visiting our channel here, where we house City Council and Planning Commission meetings. And while you're there, make sure to subscribe!

Peachtree City Meetings

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Workshop

Georgia Bikes and the Peachtree City Police Department are joining forces for a training workshop on bicycle and pedestrian safety.

The training will take place Monday, March 20th from 3PM - 5PM at City Hall. It is free and open to the public.

Attendees will learn the best practices for bicyclists, pedestrians, and drivers to safely use the roads. This will include a review of state law related to bicycles and pedestrians, information of crash reporting, and an analysis of bicycle and pedestrian crash data.

For questions, contact Justin Bristol at justin@georgiabikes.org.

Click here to reserve your spot today.

View 2023 SPLOST Project Posters Virtually

We recently rolled out our SPLOST 2023 Project Proposal posters for Public Safety, Roads, Paths, and Recreation.

These illustrated posters feature the cost and project description for every proposed 2023 SPLOST project. It also showcases a few completed projects from the 2017 SPLOST.

To download the posters and view the comprehensive overview of 2023 proposed SPLOST projects for Peachtree City, click below:

• Public Safety (Police Department) SPLOST 2023 Poster
• Public Safety (Fire Department) SPLOST 2023 Poster
• Roads SPLOST 2023 Poster
• Paths SPLOST 2023 Poster
• Recreation SPLOST 2023 Poster

Register for the Next SPLOST 2023 Info Session

The next information session about SPLOST 2023 is scheduled for Wednesday, March 1st at Oak Grove Elementary School. The meeting starts at 6 PM. RSVP here.

Sign up for Citizen Police Academy

How do cops do their job?

The Peachtree City Police Department aims to answer that question at its annual citizens' police academy.

Now in its 21st year, the citizens' police academy teaches residents how crime scenes are processed, how traffic laws are enforced, and how officers take a suspect into custody while protecting themselves and others from harm.

The 10-week course also includes a ride-along with an officer and a tour of the 911 communications center.

Applications for the citizens' police academy are now being accepted. Participants must be at least 18 years old and pass a background check.

For more details or to complete an application, visit https://peachtree-city.org/442/Citizen-and-Junior-Police-Academies

Fayette Senior Services Program

February 2023 Guide

Discover exciting events in Peachtree City!

Visit the Convention and Visitors Bureau's

PTCPassport virtual visitors center.

Run for the Gold 5K at Oak Grove Elementary

Lace up your shoes for a great evening of running in Peachtree City’s quiet neighborhoods and paths.

Oak Grove Elementary hosts its Nineteenth Annual Run for the Gold 5K Run and 1 mile Fun Run. It will take place Friday, April 21st. The fun run starts at 6PM and the 5K race begins at 6:15.

Registration is $25.00 per participant. Register by March 31st and get a t-shirt!

Applications are available online at www.oges.org.

For more information, contact Oak Grove at (770) 631-3260.

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