News from Around the Corners
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The concert and fireworks show on the last Saturday in June was a huge success. Some 6,000 came to see and hear Queen Nation perform; the evening was capped off with a fireworks show, the first for the city, that was founded just seven years ago. What a birthday party!
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From the Mayor's Desk
Peachtree Corners Continues to Prosper
Peachtree Corners has just celebrated its 7
th
anniversary. In its short history, our young city has become a dynamic place with expansive opportunities for businesses to flourish.
Our residents also enjoy the continuing improvements in our quality of life. With commitments from me and your councilmembers, I predict the upcoming year will be a year of accomplishments and advancements. Let’s review our recent successes and look ahead to the coming year.
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Register Now for Fall League
This fall the Town Green will host competitive cornhole leagues on Wednesday evenings beginning Sept. 4.
Organized by CornholeATL, the social leagues are a chance to make new friends and enjoy an entertaining sport. Register for your chance at friendly competition today!
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Upcoming Town Center Events July-August
Mark your calendars for a variety of fun activities and entertainment at the Town Center. Click on the
City Calendar
for more info.
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Concerts:
- The Mar-Tans, July 20
- Departure, July 27
- B.J. Wilbanks, Aug. 17
Flicks on the Green
Games on the Green
- Every Friday through Aug. 30
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Special Events
- Midsummer Kids Dream, July 13
- Cornhole and Corndogs, Aug. 24
Yoga on the Green
- Every Tuesday through August
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Brewery to Open in Tech Park
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Slated to open at 110 Technology Parkway in late July, Anderby Brewing pays homage to Georgia— specifically Peachtree Corners— in its beer menu.
The owners, Michell and Preston Smelt, are busy brewing specialty beers in preparation for the opening. Among the offerings are the “Jay Bird Bitter” and “141 Lager,” as well as “Helen,” a Vienna lager.
Visitors should expect some unique fruit and spiced pale ales, as well as European-inspired lagers, American IPAs and American pale ales.
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Curiosity Lab, City's New AV Track Partners with The Ray, Advocate of Advanced Technologies
Together, Curiosity Lab and The Ray, a living transportation lab located in the southwest section of the state, are positioned to attract additional transportation research and development investments in Georgia.
"It's really such a natural fit," said Harriet Langford, founder and president of The Ray. "By working together, we can cover so much more ground."
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City Receives Prestigious
Financial Reporting Award
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFR) has been awarded to the city of Peachtree Corners Finance Department by the
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). It is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting.
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Tech Park Business Accelerator Gearing Up for Cyber-FinTech Event
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A 2-day event is set to take place at Atlanta Tech Park in Peachtree Corners Sept. 18-19, bringing cyber security and financial technology firms together for panel discussions, networking, and product discovery.
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If you stopped by the Peachtree Corners booth at the recent Peachtree Corners Festival, you had a chance to enter the "Guess the Number of Jellybeans Contest."
Kristy Hilburn of Peachtree Corners was the winner. Out of the hundreds of entries, she came the closest in guessing the correct number of jellybeans in the jar. Kristy won a gift card to dine at one of the
Town Center
restaurants. Pictured with Kristy is Jeff Conkle, the Planning and Zoning Administrator for the city.
The contest was designed to draw attention to the 2020 U.S. Census and the importance of counting everyone living in the United States. Find out more about the upcoming 2020 Census
here.
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Carmax Opens Customer Center
On Wednesday, June 19, city, county and state leaders celebrated the opening of
CarMax
’s first free-standing Customer Experience Center at its new
Peachtree Corners
offices.
The center offers a new concept in purchasing a car. Customers have the option to purchase a vehicle on their terms, whether they want to buy a car completely from home, in-store, or both. The company employs 300 at the new Center.
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Complete the U.S. Census Online
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When 2020 Census Day arrives on April 1 of next year, U.S. residents for the first time will be able to complete their census questionnaire online.
Residents can also complete the survey by phone or by mail. Be sure to report each person living in your household. For more information visit
www.2020census.gov.
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Free Photo & Video Classes for Residents
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The City is working with
Tytan Pictures
,
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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29 New Peachtree Corners Businesses Open 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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Finishing Your Basement -
10 things to know before you begin
The following is a list of things you will need to know when designing your basement layout:
1. Permit Requirements - a building permit is required when finishing a basement. A floor plan with dimensions, showing the layout of the entire basement is required.
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Tips on Home Mosquito Control
Here are some hints that can helpful with the control of mosquitos around the home. It is important to get rid of possible breeding sites to avoid a yard full of biting mosquitoes.
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Toilets are Designed for Disposal of Only 3 Things
The sewer system connected to your home is designed to dispose of very specific things: water, toilet paper and human waste.
Using the toilet as a trashcan can result in messy sewer backups.
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Purchase a Brick Paver for Veterans Monument
Although all major elements of the Peachtree Corners Veterans Monument have been installed and the Monument is open for business, we are still accepting donations for engraved pavers and wall caps.
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hank 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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