Peachtree City

GA´s original Peach!

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Peachtree City, renown for its golf carts and unique, village style landscape has quickly become the most popular community in the Atlanta area, and the nation. Nestled between rolling, wooded hills and manicured golf courses, there are over 80 miles of walking/bike paths connecting residents to shopping, school, and recreation. Only 20 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, this planned community is set in the beautiful Georgia countryside, close enough to downtown Atlanta to make it the easiest and quickest commute around the perimeter.  It is a planned community, its growth limit estimating a population of 40,000, resulting in the qualities of small town living, while being close to big town life.  Its schools, services, and medical facilities make it the perfect place to live, whether you are family planning, or relaxing in your retirement. 

It is easy to see how Peachtree City was voted "one of the top 10 Best Places to retire and live in the US" in 2005   -   CNN Money Magazine.

In 1821, the area now known as Fayette County, including Peachtree city, was ceded to the Federal Government by Chief William McIntosh Jr. of the Lower Creek Indian Tribes.  His father was a Scotsman, and his mother was a Creek Indian, so he grew up with a strong desire to see peace and unity in the land between the Indians and the growing population of settlers.  After his death in 1825, his wife and several of his children stayed at the Ware Plantation, in Peachtree City.  Because of his leadership and humanitarian contributions, McIntosh is fondly remembered as being a pivotal figure in the development of this area, many roads and landmarks given Scottish names in his honor. You can find these everywhere you look in Peachtree City . . .  from McIntosh trail, to Glenloch, his legend lives on in this beautiful village.

Peachtree City schools are part of the Fayette Co. School district system, one of the highest ranking systems in Georgia and the US, supporting high academic standards and achievement.  It boasts an SAT score average of 1077, higher than the national average of 1026, as noted in the Atlanta Journal & Constitution 2004.  The Fayette County school system also won the 14th annual What Parents Want Award in 2005 by SchoolMatch, making it the parents´ choice in academics, achievement, and overall success nationwide.  

With the new state of the art facility, Piedmont Fayette Hospital only 5 miles away, and the outstanding features of its planned retirement communities, Peachtree City is ready to serve the needs of families in all walks of life.  And don´t forget to relax, have fun, and enjoy your stay!  Among its finer attributes Peachtree City has countless entertainment programs and recreational facilities ranging from its senior organizations and live entertainment at the famous "Fred" Amphitheatre, to skateboarding and BMX bike racing, gymnastics, and the Arts.  Oh, did we mention golf?

If you´d like learn more interesting facts about Peachtree City, please visit our pages Peachtree City government and trivia. Before you come, be sure to check out our Hotels and Visitor´s guide for some great planning information.  We hope to see you soon! 

Moving Tips . . .  Have you turned on the water?  Do you need a maid service?  Have you arranged for trash pickup? If you decide to make Peachtree City your new home, here are some handy numbers that will help get you started!  Peachtree City utility services.  

Come see for yourself what we have to offer!