Peachtree City Weekly Update

June 26, 2023

Image Credit: Ben Bauman/VFW Post 9949

Rogers will lead over 100 registered parade units down South Peachtree Parkway as part of this year’s Independence Day celebrations.

Peachtree City’s Fourth of July parade started in 1973 as the brainchild of Sallie Satterthwaite. 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the parade’s founding. It’s grown from a small gathering of participants to a yearly event that attracts more than 10,000 people.

The parade steps off at 9AM at the intersection of Pinehurst Drive and Peachtree Parkway. It winds down Peachtree Parkway for 1.8 miles before turning left onto McIntosh Trail where it ends at the McIntosh Trail Recreation Complex.

A panel of three judges award trophies to parade participants in several categories, including the Mayor's Trophy, Most Creative, Most Patriotic, Grand Marshal Trophy, and the top three spots for golf cart entries.

The Peachtree City July 4th Parade is not only a celebration of the nation's independence but also a celebration of the community, bringing together residents and businesses from both Peachtree City and Fayette County to honor this special day. With its 50th anniversary, this year's parade promises to be a milestone event that people won't want to miss.

Here's the route for the 2023 Peachtree City Fourth of July Parade.

Expect delays on Crosstown Drive, McIntosh Trail, Peachtree Parkway South and Robinson Road starting at 7:30AM on July 4th.

The parade steps off at 9:00AM, using the southbound lanes of Robinson Road and the northbound lanes of Peachtree Parkway to McIntosh Trail.

Access to neighborhoods along the parade route will be severely restricted during the parade and cleanup.

We hope to see you there!

We're aware of outdated information being shared about our Fourth of July events.

Google isn't always current. The info found there comes from 2017. Here is the official event schedule for Peachtree City's 2023 Independence Day celebrations.  

Please use our social media platforms for the latest details on city events and don't forget to share our posts! We apologize for any confusion. Happy 4th!

Celebrating the Fourth of July with dazzling fireworks remains a popular tradition for many.  The sale and use of consumer fireworks is legal in Georgia, but there are some rules that everyone must follow before lighting up the night sky.

Fireworks cannot be sold to anyone under the age of 18.

State law allows the use of consumer fireworks between 10AM and 11:59PM on July 3rd and July 4th, Labor Day, Memorial Day weekend, and New Year's Eve, and until 1AM on New Year's Day. Fireworks cannot be used past 9PM on any other day.

Using fireworks on any city property (including parks, historic sites, and recreation areas) is not allowed without a special use permit.

Setting off fireworks indoors or within the right of way of a public road, street, highway, or railroad is prohibited. It is also illegal to set off fireworks within 100 yards of a gas station, hospital, nuring home or other health care facility, jail, or prison.

Don't drink or do drugs while using fireworks.

Here are some tips on fireworks safety from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:

Stay safe and have a happy 4th!

The proposed Peachtree City FY2024 budget has been released.

Review it here.

We invite you to learn more about the budget at the July 13 City Council meeting. It starts at 6:30 PM in City Council Chambers at City Hall.

The meeting will also be streamed live on our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@peachtreecitygeorgia



This is your opportunity to provide your valuable input on this important process. We hope you’ll join us and share your feedback.

We have two new additions to City Hall this summer.

Rebekah B. and Saivee C., both McIntosh High School students, are interning with us.

Saivee is working with the City Clerk's office. Rebekah is working in Public Communications.

They're both getting hands-on experience and a first-person view of how local government works.

We're excited for them to participate in this amazing learning opportunity.

2023 General Aviation Manufacturers Association Aviation (GAMA) Design Challenge first-place team from McIntosh High School. From left to right: Marc van Zyl, Emily White, Matthew Villiger, Aaron Maeder, and Jada Reeves. (Photo courtesy GAMA)

A group of high school students from McIntosh High School won the 2023 General Aviation Manufacturers Association Aviation Design Challenge.

The members of the first place team include Aaron Maedar, Jada Reeves, Marc van Zyl, Matthew Villiger and Emily White.

“GAMA continues to be inspired by the effort and creativity we see put forth by all the teams competing in the Aviation Design Challenge,” said Pete Bunce, GAMA president and CEO. “We congratulate McIntosh High School and Gonzaga College High School for the insightful work they put into the challenge, especially as both teams were first time entrants.”

They competed against more than 80 teams from 38 states. The team’s prize includes a tour of The Museum of Flight, demonstration flight opportunities, a CubCrafters Manufacturing Experience and more.

Earlier this year, strong winds toppled trees in the Flat Creek Nature Area, destroying a section of the southern boardwalk.

The boardwalk remains closed due to concerns that other trees weakened by the storm may fall.  

City Council is considering ways to repair & reopen the boardwalk. We want to hear from you on how we make the Flat Creek Nature Area safe for all.  

Share your thoughts & complete this survey 

We're giving our city signs a facelift.

New signs were installed at City Hall and All Children's Playground/Picnic Park.

Voters approved more signage in the 2023 SPLOST. Stay tuned for something new in your neighborhood!

We're counting down to the official reopening of Riley Track!

Take a look back at the work done to rejuvenate this popular field.

Two City Council seats will be on the November 2023 ballot. Could you be the one to fill them?

If you've ever considered taking an active role in shaping the future of our beloved city, now is the perfect opportunity.

Click here to find out how and when you can qualify for office, understand the important functions of the city council, get all the essential information about the upcoming election, and more.



Remember, your voice matters, and your ideas can help drive the direction of our community.

Get involved with your city government!

Applications for seats on the Planning Commission, Convention & Visitors Bureau Board, and the Airport Authority are now being accepted.

These are volunteer positions that help shape the direction of Peachtree City.  



To apply, visit the front desk at City Hall, email Deputy City Clerk Stacey Collins: scollins@peachtree-city.org or click here.

Peachtree City introduces an innovative online open records request tool, streamlining the process for accessing public information via NextRequest.

This user-friendly platform allows residents to conveniently submit records requests from the comfort of their homes, eliminating the need for in-person visits or lengthy paperwork.

With enhanced transparency and efficiency, the tool empowers citizens to exercise their right to access public records and fosters a more accountable and responsive government.

To submit an open records request online, click here.

• Walt Banks Road

Starting on Tuesday, June 13, our hardworking crews will kick off milling operations on Walt Banks Road. Once that's done, we'll proceed with repaving the street (weather permitting).

Don't worry, Walt Banks Road will remain open throughout the process. However, please be prepared for possible delays as traffic will be flagged around the road work.

Stay patient and drive safely! We appreciate your understanding as we strive to improve our roads for all.

• All Children's Playground

Starting Monday, June 12, the path next to All Children’s Playground will be intermittently closed while Public Works repaves it.

This process should take approximately one to two weeks to complete, weather permitting.

Did you know there is free untreated mulch available at the Rockaway Compost Facility?

On Wednesdays, the gates open at 1:00 pm, and will be self-loading.

On Saturdays, the gates open at 8:30 am, and loading assistance will be available.

Please note on both days, the gates will be close at 4:30 pm.



Please be inside the gates by 4:15 pm to allow enough time for loading.

Rockaway Compost Facility

100 Rock-A-Way Rd, Peachtree City, GA 30269

Self Loading

Wed- 1:00p.m. - 4:30p.m.

Loading Assistance Available

Sat - 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m.

We're mutts about our dogs here in Peachtree City. We're sure you're all about that pug life too.

Let's help each other keep our cart paths and community absolutely paw-tastic.

Make sure you clean up after your pets and keep your dogs out of other people’s yards.

Remember to stay safe and keep our city beautiful

Read more about our path system rules here.

It just got easier to play a round of disc golf in Peachtree City.

Present your PINES card at the library, borrow a disc and play 9-holes on our newly updated disc golf course.

The course, located in the scenic Village Green park adjacent to the Library/City Hall complex, recently underwent a transformation courtesy of renowned disc golfer Kevin McCoy.

It is important to note that disc checkouts are limited to same-day play only.

Hey, Peachtree City residents! We want to hear from you. Take our Zencity survey and share your thoughts on how we can make our city an even better place to live. Your opinion matters, and your responses will remain anonymous. Click below to take the Peachtree City Community Survey today!

The Peachtree City Kiwanis Club is volunteering at Bloom Closet on June 27th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. 

For more details or to sign up, email kiwanisptc@gmail.com

Send your upcoming event flyers to news@peachtree-city.org!