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From the Mayor’s Desk: Update on Public Works Projects in Our City

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Peachtree Corners Pedestrian Bridge

Since the city incorporated in 2012, we have focused on improving and repairing our city’s
roads and intersections, maintaining and adding sidewalks, adding pedestrian safety feature
and constructing our multi-use trail which will eventually connect residents to restaurants,
shops and work.

Some of our ongoing and recently completed Public Works’ projects include:
• Completed in 2020: A 1/3-mile section of the Corners Connector multi-use trail on
Technology Parkway that connects to the existing multi-use trail along Technology
Parkway and Technology Parkway South. The new 12-foot concrete greenway includes
three plazas which serve as resting spots, one overlooks Technology Park Lake.
Pedestrian Bridge: Part of the Corners Connector multi-use trail, the bridge provides
safe access from The Forum to the city’s new Town Center and ties into existing
sidewalks and businesses.
• Sidewalks: New sidewalks were installed along Spalding Drive from Peachtree Corners
Circle to Engineering Drive. The project ties into a larger sidewalk project on Crooked
Creek Road and Jay Bird Alley.

There are also a number of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) scheduled for activity this year.
The CIP consists of survey, engineering, and construction projects that are funded by SPLOST,
GDOT and Federal grants.
• Spalding Drive Widening (between Holcomb Bridge Road and Winters Chapel Road) –
The project includes widening the bridge over Crooked Creek. Completion date is
projected for the Summer 2022
• S.R. 140 (Holcomb Bridge Road)/Spalding/River Exchange (Jug Handle Project) –
Completion date projected Spring 2023
• Bush Road/Medlock Bridge Road Intersection Improvement – The project consists of
traffic signal upgrades and operational improvements — Completion date projected for
November 2021
• Gunnin Road Sidewalks – Construction May – September 2021
• Corners Connector Town Center (multi-use trail) – Construction April – December 2021

When we think of Public Works, we generally think about roads and sidewalks. However, a big
part of the department’s responsibility is maintaining the city’s stormwater system which
includes maintaining, upgrading, and repairing the storm drains, pipes, and other stormwater
infrastructure that collects rain from roads.

This year alone, the Stormwater Department has inspected 146 structures, added 130
conveyances to improve stormwater runoff, cleared 5 ditches and stabilized 8 outfalls through
the use of bioengineering techniques. Other stormwater repairs included:
• Clearing a large culvert of tree debris in the Peachtree Plantation West subdivision
• Adding a new drainage system in front of a home on Winters Hill Drive which eliminated
the constant flooding that occurred after each heavy rain.
• Installing an 84” culvert under Research Court in Tech Park
• Adding new catch basins and curbing to remove standing water at Mechanicsville Road
and Peachtree Street

Our Public Works Department plays a vital role in supporting the quality of life in our
community. In Peachtree Corners we are fortunate to have some of the best in the business
working to ensure our community has the infrastructure necessary to greatly enhance our life.
You can view and keep up with the progress on these Capital Improvement Projects on the
city’s website. Under the Government tab, select “Capital Improvement Projects” in the
pulldown menu. The page also shows the completed projects. As always, please let us know if
you see a problem we should address.

As your mayor, I will, along with the City Council, continue focusing on enhancing pedestrian safety, road resurfacing, intersection improvements and expanding the multi-use trail and other means to improve the quality of life here in Peachtree Corners.

Stay Safe,
Mike Mason, Mayor

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The Future of Law Enforcement in Peachtree Corners: Community Meeting

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Flyer for a community meeting regarding law enforcement in Peachtree Corners.

The City of Peachtree Corners will hold an important public meeting on May 8 to discuss the future of law enforcement in our community — including the potential creation of a city police department.

This meeting will feature a presentation by City Manager Brian Johnson on the findings of a comprehensive Police Analysis & Staffing Study that evaluated the feasibility and projected costs of forming a city police department based on current workload, crime levels and community demographics.

The presentation will also include budgetary considerations, comparative models and the advantages and disadvantages of a county vs. city police department.

Following the presentation, there will be time for a Q&A and open dialogue.

In-person attendance is limited to 300. First come, first served. A livestream option will be available for those who can’t attend in person.

After the meeting, a follow-up survey will be available on the city’s project page.

Meeting details

The Future of Law Enforcement in Peachtree Corners

Date/Time: May 8, 2025 at 7 p.m.

Location: Christ the King Lutheran Church (5775 Peachtree Parkway)

For more information, visit peachtreecornersga.gov.

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Councilmember Eric Christ: 2025 Peachtree Corners Municipal Elections

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A white man with glasses, wearing a dark colored jacket walking in the road alongside a line of vintage cars.

Source: Peachtree Corners Post 2 Councilmember Eric Christ’s recent newsletter.

Peachtree Corners Municipal Elections Tuesday, November 4 in white font on a blue background.

On Tuesday, November 4, we will have municipal elections here in the City of Peachtree Corners for three council seats. [And] for the first time since 2013, there will be a state-wide election on the same day as our city general election. 

The state-wide election is to fill two seats on the Public Service Commission, which regulates Georgia Power and other utilities.

For the PSC election, the Gwinnett County Board of Elections will have all 156 county precincts open on November 4. Historically, Peachtree Corners has had a single voting location for city elections — at City Hall.

If we do the same this year, citizens who want to vote in both the PSC and the City Council elections will need to go to two places to cast their ballots.

A few years ago, I convinced the County Board of Elections to remove their prohibition against the Gwinnett Elections Department managing city elections. (Every county surrounding Gwinnett already offered this service to their cities.)

This means there is the potential of adding our city council elections to the county ballot.

I would like to hear your thoughts on the pros and cons of combining our city council races with the county’s for this year’s elections. 

Please complete my brief survey by clicking here.



To sign up for Councilmember Christ’s newsletter or find him on social media, visit linktr.ee/votechrist.

You can read more from his latest newsletter updates here and here.

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City of Peachtree Corners Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

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Logo for the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

For the eighth year in a row, the City of Peachtree Corners has been esteemed with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. This award was presented by the Georgia Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the City’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget submission.

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Certificate of Recognition

When a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award is granted to an entity, a Certificate of Recognition for Budget Presentation is also presented to the individual(s) or department designated as being primarily responsible for having achieved the award.

“Congratulations to the entire finance team on receiving this award,” said City Manager Brian Johnson

“This recognition is a testament to our team’s hard work, professionalism and commitment to excellence.”

There are over 1,700 participants in the Budget Awards Program. The most recent Budget Award recipients, along with their corresponding budget documents, are posted quarterly on GFOA’s website.

Award recipients have pioneered efforts to improve the quality of budgeting and provide an excellent example for other governments throughout North America.

About the GFOA

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) advances excellence in government finance by providing best practices, professional development, resources and practical research for more than 21,000 members and the communities they serve.

About the City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia

As the heart of what is being called #SiliconOrchard in the metro Atlanta region, Peachtree Corners is a vibrant municipality that’s home to more than 45,000 residents and an innovation hub that houses some of the world’s most disruptive technology companies.

As the United States’ premier smart city powered by real-world connected infrastructure and 5G, Peachtree Corners serves as the model for how government and private industry can better collaborate to create a better future for society and business.

From the world’s first deployment of teleoperated e-scooters to fully autonomous shuttles being utilized by actual residents, and from a solar roadway to the largest electric vehicle charging hub in the region, Peachtree Corners is where the most future-forward Internet of Things (IoT) and sustainable technologies come to life for the benefit of its people and the world.

For more information, visit peachtreecornersga.gov.

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