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45-461: Peachtree City is the largest city in Fayette County , Georgia , United States. As of the 2020 census , it had a population of 38,244. Peachtree City is located in southern Metro Atlanta . Golf carts are widely used in the city. Over 10,000 households in the city own golf carts, and most areas of the city can be reached via more than 90 miles (140 km) of golf cart paths. The area

90-435: A foreign-trade zone by the U.S. Customs Service . In the U.S., a foreign-trade zone is a site in or near a U.S. Customs port of entry (in this case Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport), designated free of customs entry procedures. Fayette County, Georgia Fayette County ( / ˈ f eɪ . ə t / FAY -ət ) is a county located in the north central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia . As of

135-520: A Republican stronghold since 1980 . In 1980 and 1984 , it was the most Republican county in the entire state. However, with the rapid population growth much of the Atlanta metro has experienced in recent years, the percentage of Republican voters has decreased significantly in each of the past three elections. The margin went from Mitt Romney 's 31.2 points in 2012 , to Donald Trump 's 19.1 points in 2016 , to 6.8 points in his 2020 reelection bid . In

180-508: A bench trial by the federal district judge, ruling that Judge Timothy Batten Sr. had made a technical error in granting summary judgment in the case. It did not overturn his ruling to establish the single-member district system. The bench trial by Judge Batten would give the county an opportunity to present additional evidence to support its case. After Coston died in office, the Fayette Board of Elections voted to use at-large voting in

225-465: A few years later during the 1985-1986 school semester. The math and science wing was added to the east side of campus. Some years later the Black Box theater was built next to the construction education classroom during the 1994-1995 school year. The opening of Starr's Mill High School in 1997 helped alleviate the rapid population growth of Peachtree City. Shortly before the 2004-2005 school year

270-523: A golf cart, and use them as an extra vehicle for local transportation. Children aged twelve to fifteen may operate a cart on Peachtree City cart paths with a parent, grandparent or other guardian in the front seat. Those who are fifteen or older, with either a valid Georgia learner's permit or a full driver's license, are allowed to operate golf carts alone. Students at McIntosh High School are encouraged to drive family golf carts to school because of limited car parking. In 2015, Starr's Mill High School opened

315-457: A golf-cart specific lot. The golf cart paths are also used by cyclists, joggers, and pedestrians as a safer alternative to the side of the road. In February 2003, Golf Digest magazine discussed the traffic congestion caused by the use of golf carts in the city. Atlanta Regional Airport , also known as Falcon Field, is a general aviation airport that provides chartered air service. Since 1987, it has grown from having about 60 aircraft based at

360-743: A large portion of their land. The county and its seat, Fayetteville, were both named in honor of the French aristocrat the Marquis de Lafayette , who aided General George Washington in the American Revolutionary War. Since the late 20th century, Fayette County has been part of the Greater Atlanta Metropolitan Area. It is located south of Atlanta , which is based in Fulton County. Fayette County

405-418: A majority of county voters. The county has a majority-white, majority-Republican population. Under the federal ruling, five districts were established so that members of both the school board and county commission are elected from single-member districts . This broadened representation on the boards. Voters of each district elect a commissioner living within its boundaries. In 2014, Democrat Pota E. Coston

450-551: A majority-white city, elected its first African-American mayor, Ed Johnson. In 2011, he had been the first African American elected to its city council and only the second African American elected to any office in the history of Fayette County. Fayette is represented in the U.S. House by the 3rd and 13th congressional districts, and in the General Assembly by the 16th and 34th state senate and 63rd, 64th, 71st, 72nd and 73rd state house districts. Fayette County has been

495-529: A special election to replace her. The NAACP returned to court as it opposed using the former system. Judge Batten ruled that the county had to use the single-member district system established by his earlier ruling. In September 2015 Democrat Charles Rousseau was elected from District 5 to succeed Coston, becoming the second African American elected to the county commission. In October 2015 the Fayette Chamber of Commerce and two prominent white leaders urged

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540-585: Is a fantastical location and not the real Peachtree City. For the production of Megalopolis , Francis Ford Coppola purchased a drive-in Days Inn motel located in Peachtree City for $ 4.35   million to reside in and accommodate the crew and his extended family. The building was later opened to the public on July 5, 2024, as the All-Movie Hotel. Memorabilia from Coppola's previous films

585-487: Is displayed throughout the hotel. Peachtree City has a system of golf cart paths which spider across the town and provide a secondary means of access to almost any destination within city limits. These multi-use paths stretch for more than 90 miles (140 km) throughout the city. Many places of business have specially designated golf cart parking spaces. The Peachtree City Police Department has several golf carts used to patrol along these paths. Over 10,000 households own

630-472: Is led by a board of five county commissioners, known as the governing authority of Fayette County. Since March 2016, four seats are to be filled by election from single-member districts and one at-large from the county. Until 2013, the county was divided into three "county commission districts." Three of the members of the board of commissioners were required to live inside one of the designated districts. The remaining two commissioners could live anywhere in

675-548: Is minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport . As a suburb of Atlanta, Fayette County has increased rapidly in population and development since the late 20th century, nearly doubling its population since 1990. Fayette County was created on May 15, 1821, from territory ceded to the United States by the Creek people , who had historically inhabited the area. It was named for the Marquis de Lafayette , French hero of

720-410: Is the location of a National Weather Service radar station, Southeast River Forecast Center, and Weather Forecast Office, which serves 96 counties in northern and central Georgia. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport provides commercial service and is located 25 miles (40 km) northeast of Peachtree City via Georgia State Route 74 and Interstate 85 . Peachtree City was designated

765-620: The 2020 United States census , there were 38,244 people, 13,416 households, and 9,808 families residing in the city. Other large employers in Peachtree City's industrial park include: The Peachtree City MOBA of the Premier Development League was founded in 2016. The club plays out of MOBA Soccer Stadium at MOBA Soccer Academy. The Peachtree City Lazers soccer club has produced many elite soccer players. Lazer Kelly O'Hara went on to play for Stars Mill, Stanford, The Olympics, and in at least three World Cups. As of 2022,

810-462: The 2020 census , the population was 119,194, an increase from 106,567 in 2010. Fayette County was established in 1821. The county seat , Fayetteville , was established in 1823. Much of Fayette County is bordered on the east side by the Flint River . Fayette County was organized in 1821 after the United States signed a treaty at Indian Springs, Georgia with the Creek people for cession of

855-532: The ACF River Basin (Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin). In 2015, the majority-white city of Fayetteville elected its first African-American mayor, Ed Johnson . Described as a "bridge-builder," Johnson is a retired naval commander and pastor of a black church; he was elected in 2011 as the first black member of the city council. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 119,194 people, 41,253 households, and 33,101 families residing in

900-537: The American Revolutionary War . In the years following World War II, the county developed suburban residential communities, with many workers commuting to Atlanta. Peachtree City was chartered in 1959. It was developed as the only planned community in the county and in the Southeast; it covers 16,000 acres. The county population has increased rapidly during the late twentieth century with

945-406: The U.S. Census Bureau , Peachtree City has a total area of 25.4 square miles (65.9 km), of which 24.6 square miles (63.6 km) is land and 0.93 square miles (2.4 km), or 3.57%, is water. The city is in the watershed of Line Creek, which forms the western city boundary and county line, and is a south-flowing tributary of the Flint River . Peachtree City has three lakes. Lake Kedron to

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990-416: The 15th highest SAT score in the state. It received Georgia's 2007 and 2011 Platinum Award in the highest performance category for outstanding student achievement; it was one of seven high schools in the state to receive this honor. It was named a Georgia School of Excellence in 1987, 2001, 2008, and 2012. It was recognized by the college board as an AP Merit, AP STEM, and AP STEM Achievement School. It received

1035-697: The Director's Cup Distinction for Athletics in 2013, and Director's Cup for Girls' Athletics in 2013 and 2014. It was recognized in Atlanta Magazine ' s 2012 list of 50 Best Public High Schools. It ranked 48th in the Washington Post list of America's Most Challenging High Schools, 2013. It has earned 44 state championships in athletics since 1981. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, McIntosh

1080-512: The airport to about 165. The runway is 5,220 feet (1,590 m) long and holds up to 60,000 pounds (27,000 kg) of aircraft. It mainly serves Peachtree City's business residents, but also serves as a place of entertainment for people interested. There is a viewing area provided for the public to watch aircraft take-off and land. The airport hosts many events throughout the year, including the Great Georgia Air Show. The airport

1125-416: The automotive education program was dropped and the black box theater was converted into the new band room. A new gym was constructed and the former converted into a new auditorium. It was named a 2007 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education for having scored in the top 10% of all schools nationwide in student achievement. The school placed on Georgia's 2007 Top 25 SAT List for having

1170-508: The county and the board for the at-large voting system. In May 2013, the federal district court ordered the county and school board to change their systems of at-large voting, finding that it violated the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by diluting the voting power of the minority. African Americans make up 20% of the county population but were unable to elect candidates of their choice, as every commission and school board seat required

1215-569: The county commission agreed in January 2016 to a system of electing four members from single-member districts and the fifth as an at-large member. A law implementing this change was signed by Governor Nathan Deal in March 2016. Fayette County has five incorporated municipalities within its borders; Fayetteville, Brooks, Woolsey, Tyrone and Peachtree City. Formerly, Inman was also a municipality, but gave up its charter years ago. In 2015, Fayetteville,

1260-545: The county to settle the nearly five-year lawsuit and accept district voting. Judge Batten ordered the two sides into mediation and postponed the bench trial. In January 2016 the Fayette County School Board voted unanimously to settle the lawsuit and accept district voting for election of its members. The County Commission voted to settle by a 3–2 vote. Together with the NAACP and black county plaintiffs,

1305-498: The county. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 199 square miles (520 km ), of which 194 square miles (500 km ) is land and 5.0 square miles (13 km ) (2.5%) is water. The Flint River passes through the county and provided the earliest route for transportation and shipping of commodity crops. The entirety of Fayette County is located in the Upper Flint River sub-basin of

1350-409: The county. In 2010, the median income for a household in the county was $ 82,216 and the median income for a family was $ 92,976. Males had a median income of $ 68,381 versus $ 46,140 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 35,076. About 3.4% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over. In 2000,

1395-465: The county. All members of the county commission were elected "at-large," which meant that each candidate had to attract the majority of votes across the county in order to win. Since 1982, more than 100 cases of such at-large voting systems in Georgia have been replaced by single-member districts. The five members of the school board were also elected at-large. In the early 21st century, Fayette County

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1440-487: The growth of Atlanta. It has also benefited from a reverse migration of African Americans to the South, as new residents are attracted to jobs and opportunities. Significant growth and development continues. In 2002 Charles "Chuck" Floyd was appointed to the position of Chief Magistrate Judge of the county. In 2004 and 2008, he was elected to the position in his own right, the first African American ever elected to any office in

1485-480: The mayor of Peachtree City is Kim Learnard. Council members include Laura Johnson, Suzanne Brown, Clint Holland, and Frank Destadio. Universities in the city are: Peachtree City is served by the Fayette County School System . Schools located in Peachtree City include: Private schools located in Peachtree City include Landmark Christian School (grades 1–5). Lifetime's Drop Dead Diva

1530-500: The median income for a household in the county was $ 71,227, and the median income for a family was $ 78,853 (these figures had risen to $ 79,498 and $ 89,873 respectively as of a 2007 estimate ). Males had a median income of $ 54,738 versus $ 33,333 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 29,464. About 2.00% of families and 2.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.80% of those under age 18 and 4.60% of those age 65 or over. Fayette County's local government

1575-520: The north is a reservoir that supplies Lake Peachtree to the south via Flat Creek. Lake Kedron is owned by the Fayette County Authority, and is managed so as to keep Lake Peachtree full whenever there is a lack of rain and still allow for recreational use of the lake during droughts. Lake Kedron is not afforded any recreational use except for fishing. Lake McIntosh , the newest lake, close to Planterra, has now reached full pool. As of

1620-498: The runoff for the 2022 United States Senate election in Georgia , Raphael Warnock narrowly lost the county in his re-election bid by a margin of 491 votes or 1.0 points. Fayette County is served by the Fayette County School System . The governing authority for the school system is known as the Fayette County Board of Education, a board of five elected persons. They hire a superintendent to manage daily operations of

1665-592: The schools. Since a federal court ruling in 2013, resulting from the federal voting rights lawsuit described above, the five board members are each elected from single-member districts . In January 2016 after mediation, the school board voted unanimously to settle the lawsuit they had earlier appealed along with the county. The board accepted single-member districts for election of board members. 33°25′N 84°29′W  /  33.41°N 84.49°W  / 33.41; -84.49 McIntosh High School McIntosh High School (named after William McIntosh )

1710-427: The state championship eleven times including 1994, beating their rival Fayette County in 1995 (with an overall record of 19-0), and in 2016, beating Columbus 4-0. Both soccer teams have won the state championship in the same season four times (1992, 2000, 2014, and 2017). The varsity boys' soccer team was named national champions in 2013 and 2014 and went unbeaten through those two seasons. The newly added lacrosse program

1755-517: Was elected as the first black county commissioner in the 194-year history of the county. Leonard Presberg was first appointed and then elected in his own right as the first Jewish member of the school board. The county and school board both appealed the federal district court ruling. In January 2015, the US Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit in Atlanta remanded the case to the district court for

1800-413: Was filmed in Peachtree City and surrounding areas of Fayette and Coweta County . With Raleigh Studios in nearby Senoia , Peachtree City has often been the backdrop for episodes of other series, such as The Walking Dead . Scenes from the film Joyful Noise were shot there as well. The 2019 film Greener Grass was filmed here and the city's unique transport life features heavily. The film's setting

1845-533: Was first settled by first settled by Woodland Era indigenous people. Peachtree City is located in western Fayette County in the southern Atlanta metro area. It is bordered to the west by Coweta County and to the north by the Town of Tyrone . It is crossed by Georgia State Route 74 and Georgia State Route 54 . SR 74, the Joel Cowan Parkway, runs through the west side of Peachtree City. According to

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1890-770: Was on Newsweek magazine's 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010 top 1300 U.S. High Schools lists, placing in the top 5% of all high schools nationwide. McIntosh has athletic programs in soccer (2013, 2014, and 2017 AAAAA State Champion), volleyball (2007, 2013, 2017, 2018, and 2019 AAAAA State Champion), dance (2006, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 State Champion), and cross country (1996, 2005, 2012, both boys and girls 2017 State Champion). Boys' tennis has been state runner-up twice, in 2008 and 2010, and has been division champions for four years. Girls' tennis won state champions in 2021, defeating Northview Highschool 3-2. Boys' soccer has won 2 national titles, 6 state championships, and been state runner-up six times. Girls' soccer won

1935-525: Was one of only 20 school boards among 180 in the state of Georgia to maintain at-large voting to elect members of these boards. The practical effect was the exclusion of African Americans from these positions. The county has been majority-white and majority-Republican since the late 20th century. Neither Republican nor Democratic African-American candidates had any electoral success. In 2011 the NAACP and several African-American county residents filed suit against

1980-415: Was opened on January 18, 1981 to serve the growing community of Peachtree City . Before this, all county residents went to Fayette County High School . At the time, the building was still under construction, though deemed sufficient to serve the truncated 2nd Semester of the 1981-1982 school year. The following year, the school was finally able to open a full school year on its campus. More additions came

2025-600: Was state runner-up in 2008. Not only has the lacrosse program found success in post-season games, it has also been division champs every year since its creation. McIntosh had the highest SAT scores in Fayette County for 2005. In 2008, McIntosh's ACT scores were reported as the highest in Fayette County and the third highest in the state of Georgia. In 2008 and 2009, the McIntosh High School Varsity Academic Bowl team won

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