Peachtree City
Georgia
City of Peachtree City
History:
The area that is now Peachtree City was first settled by Woodland Era Indians about 12,000 years ago. In 1775 William McIntosh, Jr., son of a Scotsman and Creek Indian woman, was born. He later became Chief of the Lower Creek Indian tribes that lived in Georgia. McIntosh believed that the Indians and white settlers could live in peace. In 1821 he ceded Creek land to the Federal Government, part of which became Fayette County. McIntosh was killed by fellow tribesmen in 1825, after which his two wives and several of his children stayed for several months at the Ware plantation, located in what is now Peachtree City. In honor of Chief McIntosh, many towns and roads in Fayette County were originally given Scottish names. McIntosh High School is also named in Chief McIntosh's honor.
In the 1950's a group of real estate developers amassed over 12,000 acres in Fayette County to build a planned community. Peachtree City was chartered March 9, 1959. The city was planned to be developed into villages, each with its own shopping areas, recreational facilities, and elementary schools. Peachtree City's current villages are Aberdeen, Braelinn, Glenloch, Kedron, and Wilksmoor.
In the original plan Peachtree City was expected to have between 75,000 and 80,000 residents. In the mid 1970s, the Land Use Plan was revised to allow for between 40,000 and 50,000 residents.
Recent News
City of Peachtree City Weekly Update: March 6, 2023
Celebrating 64 Years of Peachtree City This Thursday, March 9th, Peachtree City will celebrate its 64th birthday! If you have a Happy Birthday message for PTC, tag us on social media and we may share your message with our followers! Thank You…
Read More »Peachtree City Weekly Update: February 27, 2023
Honoring Peachtree City's First Female Mayor Elected in a December 2013 runoff, Vanessa Fleisch, a former CNN producer, became the first female mayor of Peachtree City. Fleisch served as Mayor from January 2014 to December 2021. Prior to serving…
Read More »City of Peachtree City Weekly Update: February 20, 2023
Honoring President Jimmy Carter's Legacy in Peachtree City This Presidents’ Day, we honor the legacy of Jimmy Carter. In 1995, former Mayor Bob Lenox presented President Carter with a tool belt. The belt had the Peachtree City logo…
Read More »Grounds Crew Working on Highway 54 Median Near Stevens Entry at 9AM
Peachtree City grounds crews will be working on the Hwy. 54 median near Stevens Entry this morning (Feb 14th). The landscaping project starts at 9AM and will require one left lane in the westbound direction of Hwy. 54 to be closed. This work will…
Read More »City of Peachtree City Weekly Update: February 13, 2023
Peachtree City Wins Award for Financial Reporting Peachtree City once again won the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. This continues a winning streak that goes back decades. The award, handed out by the Government…
Read More »City of Peachtree City Weekly Update: February 6, 2023
PTC Weekly Update: February 6, 2023 Testing Weather Sirens This Wednesday The Fayette County Emergency Management Agency will conduct a test of the weather sirens Wednesday, February 8th at 9 AM. This test will take place across the county,…
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