Government and Politics
December 20, 2022
From: City of Peachtree CityMondays with the Mayor: Hwy. 54 bridge project moves forward
Peachtree City Mayor Kim Learnard shares some much anticipated news about the multiuse path bridge on Hwy. 54 and a new Georgia Department of Transportation project that could help ease congestion in the heart of the city
Learnard also reveals how two big donations from Peachtree City BMX & the Peachtree City Hockey Association will help upgrade our community's recreation facilities.
Click here to watch Peachtree City City Council meetings: https://www.peachtree-city.org/1175/Council-Meetings.
New Council Member & Mayor Pro Tempore sworn in
At the December 15, 2022, City Council meeting, Clint Holland took the oath of office and started his term as the post 3 City Council Member.
Post 1 Council Member Phil Prebor was also named Peachtree City’s Mayor Pro Tempore (pronounced pro tem).
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What is SPLOST?
SPLOST is up for renewal in 2023. But what is SPLOST? Watch this short video about how one penny helps maintain quality of life in Peachtree City:
For more details on SPLOST 2023, visit www.peachtree-city.org/SPLOST
Read the Official Peachtree City SPLOST Manual
The referendum for SPLOST 2023 takes place in March.
Peachtree City produced the official SPLOST manual for voters to learn about the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax and how the community benefits from it.
The manual provides a comprehensive list of the proposed SPLOST 2023 projects.
Visit www.peachtree-city.org/SPLOST to learn more
Walmart partially reopening December 21st
Four months after a fire closed the Walmart on Hwy 54, we have a date for it to reopen.
The Peachtree City store will partially reopen to customers on December 21st. This is a limited/phased opening for the grocery side only.
The Mayor and City Council will be on hand to cut the ribbon and welcome shoppers back to the supercenter.
How you can see the city's best Christmas lights
Which Peachtree City neighborhood has the best Christmas lights?
See for yourself when you ride down the sparkling Christmas Lights Trail.
This path includes hot chocolate pit stops, golf cart rentals and, of course, Manny the Manatee!
Whether by car or golf cart, round up your friends for a magical journey through PTC during this most wonderful time of the year!
For more details, go to the Peachtree City Convention & Visitors Bureau, www.visitpeachtreecity.com or call (678) 216-0282
Learn Peachtree City History & Support the Library
Peachtree City Magazine released a special edition that tells the tale of how this town got its start.
If learning about the history of Peachtree City is your thing, pick up a copy at library's circulation desk. The magazine costs $8 and all proceeds benefit Friends of Peachtree City Library.
Visit https://peachtree-city.org/1214/Friends-of-the-Library to learn more about the organization and how you can get involved.