Welcomes USDA Director

MARCH 2023

PEACHTREE FARM DRAWS USDA DIRECTOR

PROFESSIONAL BIKE RACE SET FOR PARK

Insight Sourcing celebrating 20 years, growth

Insight Sourcing Founder and CEO Tom Beaty (right) and president Brent Eiland say they are proud of the team's performance, as the company is celebrating 20 years in business. The company is located on Triangle Parkway.

Insight Sourcing Group, North America’s leading consulting firm focused exclusively on strategic sourcing and procurement-related services, has published its annual year-in-review report, highlighting the firm’s successes over an impressive milestone year. In 2022, Insight Sourcing Group, of Peachtree Corners, marked its 20th year in business.

Among the statistics, Insight Sourcing Group proudly announced 20 percent firmwide growth in 2022, with 84 new team members added, of whom 23 joined as part of an acquisition. The team drove more than $1.2 billion in contracted savings for 243 clients over the course of the year, completing 1,199 procurement and sourcing projects in 2022.

The company has also been repeatedly listed on Forbes' list of best consulting firms and the Atlanta Business Chronicle's list of best places to work in Atlanta.

GCPD Officers honored by city

Officers with the Gwinnett County Police Department were recently honored by the Peachtree Corners City Council for tracking down several commercial burglary suspects. The officers recognized were: Dillon Burk (left), Aleksandar Panayotov, and Amber Brown (not pictured). The burglary took place at the SS Food Mart and Vape and involved information obtained during a traffic stop that led to the arrest of an adult charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor, burglary, and other charges.

The Public Art Plan was designed in collaboration with placemaking designer Todd Bressi to create an increasingly interconnected, collaborative place to live and work.

Public art encouraged on business property

Businesses in Peachtree Corners are encouraged to install public art on their properties.

Designed to enliven the city’s visual landscape, the Peachtree Corners Public Art Initiative (PAI), requires those planning construction or redevelopment projects to collaborate with the city’s Arts Council.

New businesses are asked to voluntarily set aside one percent of their total project costs for public art, either by including public art on their site or contributing money to a public art fund administered by the city.

The city's Arts Council, comprised of volunteers appointed by the City Council, is in the process of forming a 501 (c) (3) and is ramping up efforts to attract public art to Peachtree Corners.

From the Mayor's Desk...

Connecting cameras for a safer community

Residents in Peachtree Corners have been connecting their home security cameras to the FUSUS network for several months now. The FUSUS network has proven its worth by aiding in the apprehension of murder suspects and other criminals who have committed crimes in Peachtree Corners, and other cities, particularly Minneapolis and Atlanta. Now, we are encouraging our local businesses to get connected as well.

Fusus is a nationally recognized public safety technology provider that has operated out of its headquarters in—you guessed it–Peachtree Corners since 2019. It’s platform links cameras together and sends the feed to the West Precinct where officers can see situations in real-time.

Peachtree Farm hosting sale

Peachtree Farm has organized a plant and pot sale on Saturday, March 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Peachtree Farm is located at 356 Research Court in Peachtree Corners. Pictured are John, Quinn and Joe Twiner.

There is a hydroponic greenhouse, irrigated garden beds, a chicken coop, and bee houses. Bring the family to pick out some pots and plants!

Local farm receives important guest

Arthur Tripp Jr., the executive director of of the USDA Farm Service Agency visited Peachtree Farm in February.

The farm, located on Research Court, provides an inclusive and accessible community fostering the social, emotional, and physical health and wellness of adults with disabilities.

Tripp met with agriculture producers across the state during his visit to discuss local agriculture initiatives.

Peachtree Farm first opened in 2021 to create jobs for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Right now, the farm has four full-time employees and 32 students from Norcross High School who attend vocational training.

Kettlerock hosting St. Patty's Day event

Grab your favorite work mate and head to Kettlerock Brewery on Friday, March 17, when there will be live music and of course, beer-including the green variety. Feel free to bring in your own favorite sneaiceanna (snacks). Kettlerock is also participating in the Suwanee Beer Fest this Saturday, March 18, at the Suwanee Town Center. Check them out.

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Funding available through PTC app

Businesses participating in the CHOOSE PTC program are receiving checks automatically and getting exposure on the CHOOSE PTC App. Consider attracting new customers by using this technology. If you would like to know more about the program READ MORE. Or call City Hall at 678-691-1200 and speak with Jennifer or Louis.

New Businesses opening doors

in Peachtree Corners

Review the many new occupational tax certificates processed by City Hall. See READ MORE most recent new businesses and license.

Attend breakfast with the Chief Magistrate

Chief Magistrate Court Judge Kristina Blum will speak during the First Friday Breakfast hosted by the Southwest Gwinnett Chamber on Friday, April 14. The event begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Hilton Atlanta Northeast at 5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Blum is the Chief Magistrate Court Judge for Gwinnett County. The Magistrate Court is the largest court in the Gwinnett Judicial System and hears a vast breadth of cases in Gwinnett County.

After hours business on tap at Anderby Brewery

Join the PCBA on Thursday, March 23 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. for Business After Hours at Anderby Brewing at 110 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners. Advanced registration is appreciated.

Curiosity Lab Criterium set for Tech Park

On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, professional cyclists will descend on Technology Parkway as part of “Speed Week” and participate in a series of races on the streets of Peachtree Corners within the living laboratory environment of Curiosity Lab. The 6-race series will begin at 3:30 PM with the women’s amateur division and conclude with the men’s professional division beginning at 8:10 PM.