Page Contents for Peachtree City, Georgia

Statistics & Facts

Location

History & History-related items

City Attractions

Government

Libraries.

Schools.

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Statistics & Facts

The Georgia state capital is Atlanta.
The population of Peachtree City is approximately 34364 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 6,541 (1990), 12726 (2010).
The amount of land area in Peachtree City is 60.392 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Peachtree City is 24 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0.875 sq kilometers.
The distance from Peachtree City to Washington DC is 581 miles.
The distance to the Georgia state capital is 26 miles. (as the crow flies)
Peachtree City is positioned 33.39 degrees north of the equator and 84.56 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Peachtree City elevation is 740 to 961 feet above sea level.
Peachtree City median income is $ 57,237 (1990).
Peachtree City average annual rainfall is 48.61 inches per year
Peachtree City average temperature is 61.4 degrees F.

Location

southwest of Atlanta. Neighboring counties are: Fulton County on the north, Clayton County on the east, Spalding County on the south and Coweta County on the west. Because of its proximity to Atlanta, it is part of the Metropolitan Atlanta area. Here is a map page for Peachtree City.
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Geography

This area is part of the Piedmont region of Georgia. There are hills with broad ridges, sloping uplands and narrow valleys.
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Weather

comfortable. Here is a weather page for Peachtree City.
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History & History Related Items

Peachtree City is a planned community which was designed in the 1950's. Over 12,000 acres were grouped together by several real estate developers. The city was chartered on 9 March 1959. The plan was to develop the city into smaller villages with their own schools, facilities and shopping areas. In 1999, the current villages are: Aberdeen Braelinn, Glenloch and Kedron. Originally, the city was to have between 75 and 80,000 residents. By about 1975, the plan was changed to allow only between 40 and 50,000 inhabitants.
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Attractions

Among the amenities of Peachtree City are: three golf courses, two lakes, an amphitheater, a tennis center, an indoor swimming complex and more. Paved recreational paths throughout the city are shared by bicyclists, golf carts and people! There are over 70 miles of paths in the city with an emphasis on safety on all paths.
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Peachtree City City Government

Peachtree City

City Hall
Phone: 770-631-2505
Fax: 770-487-7657
City Manager email: citymgr@peachtree-city.org

Peachtree City has a City County/Mayor form of Government. There are five elected City Councilmembers who serve staggered terms of four years each. They are elected at-large and must live within the city boundaries. The mayor is also elected to a four year term.

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Peachtree City Falcon Field Airport
on the western side of Peachtree City
Runway: 5,220 feet, lighted

Peachtree City Libraries

Peachtree City Library
Phone: 770-631-2520

Peachtree City Schools

Fayette County Board of Education