PTC Weekly Update: February 6, 2023

Testing Weather Sirens This Wednesday

The Fayette County Emergency Management Agency will conduct a test of the weather sirens Wednesday, February 8th at 9 AM.

This test will take place across the county, including Peachtree City. If severe weather threatens on the day of the test, it will be postponed until Friday, February 10th at 9:00 AM.

The Fayette County Emergency Management Agency coordinates the county’s mitigation preparedness, response, and recovery from disasters. The agency works with local, state, and federal governments, in partnership with the private sector and faith-based community, to prevent and respond to natural and man-made emergencies.

Have questions about Fayette County Emergency Management? Visit https://fayettecountyga.gov/fire_ems/emergency-management-agency

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Mondays with the Mayor: The Midas Touch

This week, on Mondays with the Mayor, Mayor Learnard shares how the Peachtree City PD K-9 unit caught a suspected thief and explains how SPLOST funding will increase K-9 coverage.

The mayor also talks about reading to 7th graders at Booth Middle School and the importance of reading.

Finally, Learnard gives her first impressions of new City Manager Bob Curnow's first month on the job.

SPLOST 2023 Proposes Increased K9 Coverage

Peachtree City PD K-9 Midas had a busy week taking a bite out of crime.

SPLOST 2023 includes funding to replace Midas and Ejmyr when they retire, plus funds to add two more K-9s that will help increase the city's K-9 coverage from 40% to 80%.

SPLOST 2023 will be on the March 21, 2023 special election ballot.

To view a full list of SPLOST 2023 projects, click here.

Catch up on the February 2, 2023 City Council Meeting

Missed last week's city council meeting? Watch it on our YouTube channel - http://www.youtube.com/@peachtreecitygeorgia

New Signs Installed Across Peachtree City

Recently, we installed signs at Braelinn and Glenloch Recreation Complex! Besides identifying unmarked parks and unifying signage across the city, this initiative is critical to first responders finding their way to an urgent call. Keep an eye out as we continue installing these helpful signs across Peachtree City. 

For a complete list of our parks and facilities, visit our website here.

Peachtree City Named Safest Town in Georgia

To test the theory that small cities and towns are the safest places in America, MoneyGeek analyzed crime statistics by quantifying the cost of crime and ranking 660 small cities and towns nationwide and in every state. Peachtree City was ranked the safest in Georgia, listed with a $116 crime cost per capita.

Check out the Crossroads Today article here.

We cannot fail to thank Peachtree City Police Department and Peachtree City Fire Rescue for putting the safety of our citizens first.

PTC Fire Department Passes GFSTC Inspection

Earlier this week, the Peachtree City Fire Department passed their GFSTC (Georgia Firefighter Standards & Training Council) Inspection with no issues! GFSTC commended the Fire Department on their attention to detail, organization and maintenance of the department’s training records and documentation.

Well done to the Peachtree City Fire Department Training Division who was prepared and made the inspection painless and straightforward.

We are hiring certified firefighters and licensed AEMTs, and Paramedics! Come and work with some of the best in the business. Click here to learn more.

World Read Aloud Day in Peachtree City 

JC Booth Middle School joined in World Read Aloud Day last week.

Mayor Learnard read an excerpt from Bill Bryson's book, "A Walk in the Woods," to Ms. Rowe's 7th grade English class.

Watch Booth Media Specialist Holly Moseley share the importance of this day that sees community leaders read aloud to students:

Peachtree City Meetings

February 13, 2023 Planning

Commission Meeting Agenda

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.

Register for the next SPLOST 2023 Info Session

The next information session about SPLOST 2023 is scheduled for this Wednesday, February 8th at McIntosh High School. The meeting starts at 6PM.

RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/525868255107

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.

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