News from Around the Corners
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Peachtree Corners' monthly city council meetings are held at City Hall the last Tuesday of each month; the Planning Commission meets the third Tuesday. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. and are held in the Council Chambers. All are open to the public. City Hall is located at 310 Technology Parkway, telephone 678-691-1200. Find more information on the
city's website.
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From the Mayor's Desk
Looking Ahead to the New Year
Without question, 2019 was a banner year for our city with the opening of the Town Center, the Veterans Monument and the launch of Curiosity Lab, the city’s autonomous vehicle test bed and intelligent mobility center.
We also began construction on the pedestrian bridge which is expected to be complete by the fall of this year.
We’ve not taken our foot off the gas in 2020.
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New Townhomes, Restaurant, Specialty Grocery Store Planned for 2020
Town Center Townhomes
: The first five of the 72 planned townhomes adjacent to the Town Green are now under construction. Foundations have been poured on the new 3-story brick townhomes which will offer three- and four- bedroom/3.5-bathroom floor plans. Features include brick exterior, two-car garages, gas fireplace and stainless-steel appliances, granite counter tops in the kitchen.
Learn additional information on the townhomes, restaurant and grocery store.
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Portion of Spalding Drive to be Widened
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IT Company Opens in Technology Park
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Brightree, LLC
, a cloud-based software company celebrated the opening of its new Peachtree Corners headquarters on Dec. 13, 2019.
The 1970s-era three story building, formerly occupied by Honeywell, Inc., was completely renovated and now features open-layout work areas, gathering spaces and an outdoor amenity space for its
160-employee work force and guests
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Mayor Elected to Atlanta Regional Commission Board
The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) has announced that Peachtree Corners Mayor Mike Mason has been selected to serve on its 39-member board.
The ARC is the official planning agency for the 10-county Atlanta Region and
serves as a catalyst for regional progress by focusing leadership, attention and planning resources on key regional issues.
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Ride Olli for Chance to Win $100 Gift Card
Take a selfie with Olli, post it to Instagram or Facebook using #PeachtreeCornersOlli for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card.
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Please Participate in I-85 Survey
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The Georgia Department of Transportation and Gwinnett County are partnering to conduct a Comprehensive Corridor Study along 1-85.
The study area is roughly 18 miles long, stretching from I-285 to the I-85 & I-985 split. The study will propose solutions to reduce congestion, enhance traffic operations, and improve safety in the area.
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Enroll in Coding, Data Science Boot Camps
The first Coding and Data Science boot camps were so popular,
Curiosity Lab
(formerly Prototype Prime) is again collaborating with
Georgia Tech
to offer additional classes.
Coding Boot Camp, a 24-week class, begins Feb. 24 and covers front-end and back-end technologies. The 24-week Data Science & Analytics Boot Camp begins May 12. Classes are held at 147 Technology Parkway,
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Free Photo & Video Classes for Residents
The City is working with
Tytan Pictures
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an Emmy-award-winning company, to provide instruction on a variety of photography and video topics.
The classes cover everything from camera basics, lighting techniques and landscape photography to tips for advanced photographers. Check the
city calendar
for upcoming classes and information on how to register, location and times. Classes available only for those who live or work in the city.
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19 New Peachtree Corners Businesses Open in December
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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City Now Offering Electronic Plan Reviews
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Beginning in 2020 the City’s Building Department is pleased to offer a new permitting process that will facilitate and empower the Peachtree Corners citizens and contractor community.
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The Value of Your Code Enforcement Team
The Peachtree Corners Code Enforcement team would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year! As the 2020 year begins, we would like to take this time to let you know what it is our team does in your community.
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Look for WaterSense Label to Reduce Water Usage in Your Home
WaterSense, a new home program, was created by the Environmental Protection Agency in 2006 to encourage water efficiency in the United States by creating a special label to denote
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Calling All Veteran - Sign Up Today for Veteran Introduction Video Interviews
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Find Dining, Entertainment, Events on City App
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Have you downloaded the new Corners Connect app? Find events, dining and entertainment, bus routes, city information, news, weather and more.
You can also find a parking spot within the Town Center and get assistance navigating to the available parking locations.
Use the app to report a non-emergency police issue, traffic problem, find links, phone numbers to pay your water bill and county property taxes or to register to vote. The Fix-It app is also accessible through the Corners Connect app.
The City's app is free and available for both iPhones (App Store) and Android (Play Store) users. Use "Corners Connect" to search for the app.
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Thank you for subscribing to "Inside Peachtree Corners." We always enjoy hearing from our readers. Please let us know if you've any questions or suggestions on ways to improve the newsletter.
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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