Volunteers install 48 new brick pavers at the city's Veterans Monument. The event was part of the Peachtree Corners Veterans Monument Memorial Day video tribute to recognize our country's fallen soldiers. Watch the video tribute here.

From the Mayor's Desk

Returning to a 'New Normal'

We’ve been through a lot these past few months. The pervasive march of the coronavirus has changed all our lives. We’ve watched our businesses, restaurants, shops and schools close. Individually, we’ve all had to endure a lengthy statewide shelter-in-place order.

Life has been difficult, to paraphrase the famous opening line in Scott Peck’s “A Road Less Traveled.” Fortunately, due to our collective diligence, we’ve begun to see the reduction of COVID-19 related hospitalizations, deaths and a drop in positive test results. Read More

Mayor Mike Mason

City Launches Self-Driving E-Scooters

In keeping with its long history of developing cutting-edge technologies, the city of Peachtree Corners announced the launch of a fleet of the world’s first tele-operated e-scooters to operate on public streets. The e-scooters made their debut on Wednesday, May 20 and are now available for use by the general public. Read More

Watch for Weekend Road Closures to Install Pedestrian Bridge

Construction on the pedestrian bridge that will connect the Town Center and The Forum is currently on schedule.

To complete the project, a portion of S.R. 141 (Peachtree Parkway) between E. Jones Bridge Road/Medlock Bridge Road and Peachtree Corners Circle will be closed to traffic during the next two weekends.

During the closures, Medlock Bridge Road and Peachtree Corners Circle around the Town Center will be used as detours for both northbound and southbound traffic. Read More

Two New Businesses Join Lineup of Town Center Restaurants, Retail Shops

For shoppers and diners, there is now a new place to shop and soon there will be a new place to dine at the Town Center.

Buff City Soap, which offers natural soaps and skin care products, recently opened its doors. The boutique shop is located next to Hollywood Feed.

And Hoot's Righteous Wings, a fast-casual eatery serving wings, sandwiches, salads and seafood, is expected to open in the coming months. The restaurant is located next door to Buff City Soap.

Road Work & Sidewalk Installation Updates

Gwinnett County has several road improvements and sidewalk installation projects taking place in Peachtree Corners.

New Traffic Signal on S.R. 141 at Engineering Drive

Georgia DOT installed a new traffic signal at the intersection of Peachtree Parkway (S.R. 141) and Engineering Drive which began functioning on June 3.

The new traffic signal is adjacent to the new RaceTrac convenience store which will be opening soon. This traffic signal is managed by Georgia DOT. Any questions regarding the timing of the signal should be directed to GDOT at (404) 631-1990.

The 2020 Census is underway and the most important thing you can do is respond online, by phone, or by mail when you receive your invitation.

It is important that every Peachtree Corners household is counted. Knowing the number of people in our community ensures that we have adequate representation and can plan for important community needs like schools, roads, and hospitals.

For more information, visit  2020Census.gov .

Call If You Can,

Text If You Can’t

The Gwinnett County Police Department announced a new service, you can now send a text using 9-1-1 to report an emergency.

Text to 9-1-1 is intended primarily for use in three emergency scenarios:

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1. For an individual who is deaf, hard-of-hearing, or has a speech disability.

2. For someone who is in a situation where it is not safe to place a voice call to 9-1-1.

3. A medical emergency that renders the person incapable of speech.

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Our city is committed to its “Corners Connector” trail plan to connect neighborhoods and destinations and also provide residents and workers with additional recreational opportunities.

Rendering of section of proposed Crooked Creek Trail.

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, Gwinnett County is taking several steps to protect voters and poll officials when voting in person either during advance voting or on Election Day.

 

Social distancing will be promoted throughout the process through line management and voting machine placement. Voters are encouraged to wear a cloth face covering when they come to vote. Poll officials will be provided with disinfecting spray and wipes, face masks, gloves, and face shields. Hand sanitizer will also be available . 

Where to Vote on June 9

For in-person voting Peachtree Corners voters should report to their regular polling location from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. This is a primary election to cast your vote for county, state and national ballots so there will be no voting at Peachtree Corners City Hall.

To find your polling location or to view a sample ballot, visit the Georgia Secretary of State's My Voter Page. Find ballot drop-box locations here.

Find Helpful Information on Gwinnett Health Department Website

Did you know you can find weekly updates for COVID-19 cases for Gwinnett County by ZIP code? Visit the Gwinnett, Newton, Rockdale County Health Department's COVID-19 page for weekly updates for Gwinnett coronavirus cases and deaths.

You can be tested for COVID-19 whether or not you are experiencing symptoms.   Appointments are required and can be scheduled Monday through Saturday; locations vary; referral from a doctor is not necessary. Call 770-513-5631 to schedule a day and time for an appointment. Visit the Gwinnett Health Department website for more information.

Curiosity Lab's Innovation Center  will be conducting a number of free virtual events including Civic Dinners: Mobility in Smart Cities, Cyber-Security for Smart Cities and more

Click  here  for a complete list of June events and to register to attend.

Enroll in Coding Boot Camps

The first computer coding boot camps were so popular, Curiosity Lab (formerly Prototype Prime) is again collaborating with Georgia Tech to offer additional classes.

The next Coding Boot Camp, a 24-week class, begins Aug. 24 and covers front-end and back-end technologies. Classes are held at 147 Technology Parkway. Visit  Georgia Tech Professional Education coding boot camp  for more information .

Free Photo & Video Classes for Residents - Suspended

The city's free photo classes provided by Tytan Pictures are suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic and will resume at a later date.

Please watch for a notice announcing when the photo and video classes will resume.

42 New Peachtree Corners Business Licenses Processed in May

City Hall processed new occupational tax certificates for a variety of businesses last month. See the  complete list of businesses  along with contact information.

Yes you do, and there seems to be confusion on the part of some licensed HVAC contractors in this matter.

The City of Peachtree Corners, and the vast majority of other jurisdictions in the State of Georgia, require a permit for the installation of any HVAC equipment.

The logic behind the permit:

1.   It is the law. You are required by law to have a permit for the HVAC work done in your home. The HVAC contractor is required to be licensed by the state of Georgia. Read more

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the City of Peachtree Corners and the Peachtree Corners Veterans Monument Association commemorated America’s fallen soldiers this Memorial Day with a special video tribute.

Please use this  link  to view the video.

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Judy Putnam, Communications Director

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