News from Around the Corners
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Pedestrian Bridge Progress:
Construction on the city's long-awaited bridge is well underway. When it opens, residents and visitors will have a safe way to cross S.R.141 in front of the Town Center. This state road carries some 50,000 cars daily. The bridge is expected to be complete in October.
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From the Mayor's Desk
The Path Forward
I
t would be an understatement to say these are troubling times for our country. The coronavirus pandemic has swept through our lives like wildfire. And the racism that has gripped our country long before it was founded over 250 years ago has come to the forefront once again.
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Events at Town Green Return in July
Good news, after a hiatus due to COVID-19, the Town Center events are returning.
First bit of news: Face masks are strongly recommended for all Town Green events. Maintaining a 6-foot social distancing is required.
The first event in July will be the Night Market on Friday, July 10, followed by Flicks on the Green, July 11 and a live concert featuring Electric Avenue, a 1980's pop tribute band, on July 25.
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Pedestrian Bridge Q&A
Construction on the city's new bridge has produced a number of queries from residents. Following are some interesting bridge facts.
- Who designed the bridge? Michael Baker, Inc., an engineering firm located right here in our city.
- What type of bridge is it? It is a thrust arch style bridge fabricated by Contech Engineered Solutions in Ft. Payne, Alabama. The bridge was permitted by the GDOTs Bridge Department. Read More
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Keep Up With Gwinnett COVID-19 Cases by ZIP Code
The Gwinnett County Health Department gathers data on coronavirus cases and creates a weekly report with information on confirmed cases and deaths, cases and deaths by race, age and other criteria.
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Should I Wear a Face Mask?
The recent news that COVID-19 cases are increasing is certainly alarming. According to the CDC, one simple act -- wearing a face mask in public settings and when around people who don't live in your household, can help in reducing the spread of this very contagious virus, especially when other
social distancing
measures are difficult to maintain
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Make Peachtree Corners Count
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Only 63.6% of PTC Residents Have Completed U.S. Census Survey
As of July 2, 2020, only 63.6% of Peachtree Corners residents had responded to the census.
The map indicates the response rate. The area highlighted in pale yellow has the lowest response rate. The area highlighted in black has the greatest number of responses
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Cornhole Competition is Back!
For cornhole aficionados, there's good news -- CornholeATL's fall league will be back for friendly competition play on the Town Green beginning in August.
Important fall dates:
Registration starts: Monday, July 6
Registration ends: Monday, Aug. 24
League begins: Week of August 31
Playoff week: Week of October 12
Buffer Week: Week of October 19 (incorporates rain out week)
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The City's 2020 Event Calendar is Here
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Now it's easier than ever to keep up with Town Green events throughout the year.
Use this
link to download the 2020 event calendar.
You can find complete event details on the
City Calendar posted on the City's website homepage.
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Assistant City Manager Chosen for
2021 Leadership Gwinnett Class
Brandon Branham, Assistant City Manager, is among 42 local leaders chosen for the 2021
Leadership Gwinnett Class. He will begin the nine-month program in August.
Established in 1985, Leadership Gwinnett was created to ensure that the community’s most influential leaders are knowledgeable about issues pertaining to the county and region. The class will take an in-depth look at the many sectors of Gwinnett – infrastructure, economics, education, health and human services, justice and regional relations.
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For Pedestrians and Drivers, Safety is Top Priority
Safety should always be your first priority when navigating any intersection whether you are a pedestrian or driving a vehicle.
The leading causes of pedestrian injuries involve drivers’ inattention (including texting, talking, etc.) speeding, intoxication and a pedestrian suddenly entering the road.
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Gwinnett Health Dept. Offers Free Testing for COVID-19
Did you know you can be tested for free 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.
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Click
here
for a complete list of July events and to register to attend.
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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 heid via virtual classroom experience - see info on coding boot camp web page. Visit
Georgia Tech Professional Education coding boot camp
for more information
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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.
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33 New Peachtree Corners Business Licenses Processed in June
City Hall processed new occupational tax certificates for a variety of businesses last month. See the
complete list of businesses
along with contact information.
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Check City Calendar for Upcoming Events
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Town Green events are resuming this month beginning with The Night Market on July 10.
Receive reminders via email so you don't miss an event. Here is the link to subscribe:
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Helpful Energy Tips for Homeowners
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These energy tips can help you save year-round
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Seal all leaks around doors, windows, and electrical outlets. Heat and AC from your home escapes out of these cracks. By sealing these leaks, you can save real dollars on your heating and air conditioning bill, and the cost of materials to seal these leaks is minimal.
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We don’t often think about it but keep your chimney and vent systems cleaned. Pipes must be properly connected and there should be no signs of rust or damage.
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Tips on Home Mosquito Control
Here are helpful hints to control mosquitoes around the home.
It is important to get rid of possible breeding sites to avoid a yard full of biting mosquitoes.
The single most important thing you can do to help manage mosquito populations is to manage standing water.
Mosquitoes can breed in any standing water, but they are particularly drawn to water with lots of organic debris.
Mosquitoes can
breed in as little as one inch of standing water.
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Help Our Environment - Take the Plastic-Free Challenge
Single use plastics are everywhere, from the water bottle on your desk, the plastic bags you use at the grocery store, to the disposable eating utensils, plastic cups, lids and straws you use.
But single-use plastics (SUP) are a hazard to the environment because most are not biodegradable which means they will take a long time to breakdown.
Additionally, they leave behind harsh chemicals and particles.
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Veterans Monument Gets New Landscaping
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In the coming weeks you will notice changes to the landscaping around the
Veterans Monument
.
In the first phase a number of pine trees behind the Monument were removed. They will be replaced with new landscaping The new landscaping will be completed in phases between now and the fall when magnolias will be planted to screen the access road behind it.
We are still accepting orders for engraved pavers. Orders received by September 27 will be installed before Veterans Day on November 11.
Use this
link
to order your brick paver. For questions, contact PCVMA Executive Director,
Bob Ballagh.
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In addition to the e-newsletter, you will find news and announcements posted on the city's website,
www.peachtreecornersga.gov
. Please take a moment and visit the website between issues to keep up with the "News from Around the Corners."
Judy Putnam, Communications Director
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Peachtree Corners City Hall
310 Technology Parkway NW, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 | (678) 691-1200
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