Peachtree City

Quick Facts About Peachtree City

• Founded in 1959 as a planned community, Peachtree City today is thriving, with a diverse population of more than 35,750, according to a 2018 U.S. Census Bureau estimate.
• Peachtree City is located in Fayette County, about 27 miles southeast of Atlanta. Georgia State Routes 74 and 54 intersect in Peachtree City.
• Peachtree City is known for its extensive use of golf carts, with a network of more than 100 miles of multi-use paths for its citizens. Residents and non-residents alike pay an annual fee to register a "low speed vehicle" (LSV). The dedicated paths that connect neighborhoods to shopping, restaurants, parks, and recreational facilities are maintained as natural environments.
• Peachtree City describes itself as a center for "tranquil scenery and uptown fun," boasting more than 100 restaurants and a vibrant arts scene.

Peachtree City Schools and Education

• Peachtree City is served by Fayette County Public Schools. The district also serves Brooks, Fayetteville, Tyrone, and Woolsey.
• Fayette County Public Schools consists of 14 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 5 high schools. In addition, the district includes an adult community school, an alternative education program, and a new Center of Innovation.
• Six elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school serve students in Peachtree City.
• Private schools in Peachtree City include The Campus Schools (6–12), The Lighthouse (5–12), and St. Paul Lutheran School (PK–8).

What Locals Love About Peachtree City

• Country Club Communities Carved out of surrounding farmland, Peachtree City has grown up as a country club community, with open space, natural vistas, and a total of five private golf courses. There are another 17 courses within 20 miles of the city, nine of them public and one municipal.
• Peachtree City Golf Braelinn Golf Club, Flat Creek Country Club, Planterra Ridge Golf Club, Whitewater Creek Country Club and the Sport Club at Braelinn in Peachtree City all have distinctive amenities and loyal members. The award-winning PTC junior golf program offers instruction for children from age four through college, and frequent special programs and events keep residents' calendars full.
• Peachtree City Arts and Culture Peachtree City emphasizes the arts with sculpture and paintings on display at Saville Studios and the city library, a unique DIY workshop at Board & Brush, theater, dance and music programs, and a thriving night market, held monthly throughout the year at Drake Field.
• Peachtree City Restaurants Peachtree City enjoys a flourishing and exceptional cuisine scene. Top-rated restaurants include The Beirut, Crosstown Grille, The Curious Pig, Due South Southern Cuisine, Flying Biscuit Cafe, Grazing Here, Grinds & Wines, Pascal's Bistro, and Palmer's.