golf carts in Peachtree city????

[Bruce Berryhill]

Originally Posted by shestyer

I have been reading about how people drive golf carts around town in Peachtree city,like cars. It caught my Eye, does anyone out there that lives there, tell me more about that? I live in Kingsland, Ga (on the Fl-Ga line) with my husband, and 2 Children are searching for somewhere to live south of Atlanta that is quiet but still has stores and Resturants close by. Also the golf cart idea would save us money on gas and maybe only needing to bring one car with us, if it's that east to get around in the golf carts??

As you can see from the other respondents here people love their golf carts in Peachtree City. I love riding around at 20 MPH or less. I moved to PTC back in 2003 and stayed there until my mom needed me to help her through some surgeries. During my stay at PTC (Peachtree City) I learned in short order that if you are not into god, guns, and sports (probably in that order) then you will be shunned as an outcast. That is how I was treated. From the way I was treated you'd think they never saw an Atheist before.

My Dad, ho grew up in a small town in the 30's, warned me that small towns have small minds and they are suspect of any outsiders. Especially those who keep to themselves, like I do. When I posted the rainbow colored wind sock my mother had gotten me for a pre-teen birthday or christmas I heard lots of comments from people who assumed it meant I am homosexual. That is another major no-no in PTC. In fact I had one neighbor come over with the express intent of forcing himself onto me. I put an end to that in short order.

Plan on getting used to the storm sirens that go off every Spring, Summer, Fall (and sometimes Winter too). Fayette County is a tornado ready community. The paths often flood to some extent after a heavy rain. This also cuts off path use because it floods the tunnels/huge drain pipes that people and golf cart riders use to travel beneath the surface roads. While it is true that many people do get around by golf cart it does not mean they do it safely. Be off the roads when school is letting out.

I learned that the hard way. From 2:00 to 5:00 it is unwise to compete for path space with teens that are hell bent on getting where they want as quickly as their fiberglass chariots will carry them, their friends, and cranked up stereos. Not all golf carts are electric. Some are gasoline powered. They are smelly, noisy, and much faster than the electric variety. I have seen carts after an accident that have flipped over, knocked out the seats, the windshield, and smashed the canopy. Why? Because some stupid kid took a turn too quickly, lost control, flew through the plastic windshield (most golf carts do not have seat belts), and ruined their ride.

When you think about it a 4-seat golf car only weighs 500 pounds. Mine does at least. Take a turn too fast when you're the only person in the cart and there is a good chance you'll flip it. An even bigger chance if that turn is on the driver's side where there is more weight. Although I must admit when I wiped out on the golf course after a rainy day I had a major rush. I did two and one-hald turns without flipping. It scared me a LOT. When I took pictures of the scrape marks in the grass it was contrary to what I saw as it happened. One other thing to keep in mind..don't hit a puddle of water when you're barreling down a steep hill. That slot in the floor where your brake and go pedals are will channel that water up your legs and onto your torso..it happened to me my first year in PTC.

One of the strangest things to get used to are tricked out golf carts. Then getting used to seeing those on major holidays. Thousands of plastic roofs parked everywhere for 4th of July, Memorial Day, Xmas, etc. What got me most was the fact that people will leave valuables out in plain site, walk off, and when they come back their stuff is still there!

Golf carts are so quiet that often I have to call out to people walking in front of me to please clear the way. If you don't call out it is very easy to bump into someone. In my experience the kids who grew up there don't know how good they got it. Some even have attitudes and will behave like they are the masters of the universe. But most of the people that live in PTC are kind whether they know you or not.

Just be sure you're not the one who reminds people that it is illegal to mingle religion and government, tell the christian house warmers you're not interested in attending their church (of which there are scads!), or basically setting yourself for a big social fall by not cloning yourself into a good little resident. Free thinkers get the raw end everywhere

[thedudewiththeplan]

As a former resident of 18 years, I can say that Peachtree City is where dreams go to die!!!

[CHL208]

Golf carts are not only driven on the paths but also on residential streets where the speed limit is 30mph or less. It is true we leave stuff in the golf cart all the time, and its always there when we return. Golf carts are wonderful in the summer. Because the paths are so heavily wooded, its nice and shady to drive them around.

[CHL208]

While there are some small minded types there, PTC also has many highly educated types. The particular poster named Bruce Berryhill seems to lack hobbies. Like anyplace, one's perception of the area is heavily driven on the interactions with a few people, and assumptions are then created that certain behaviors are typical of an area, rather than typical of those few people.

I have never been stuck in a golf cart path flood. The sirens go off rarely. Some teenagers drive their golf carts too fast, but they can do less damage to me than if there were driving mom's Suburban.

I did have a couple of people try to get me to their church, but have been able to make friends without attending regularly. The schools are strong for GA, and Booth has a national champion science olympiad team.

We are moving to be closer to my work, but I do recommend PTC (don't forget the Fayette county communities that are on the golf cart path and use the schools but do not pay PTC taxes like Woodcreek, Highgrove, and Jefferson Woods).

[PTC golfcart rider]

PTC is a great place to live. I moved here with my family from a big city and i must say the schools are great and the golf cart paths are convenient. You can get to many stores and restaurants without using your car. If you are in the market for buying a golf cart though I must say that you have to watch where you are buying from. I had a really bad experience with one of dealers here and lets just say I ended up with a brand new golf cart with a lot of problems. This golf cart wasnt cheap either...I could have bought a brand new inexpensive car! You can also look at the bulletin board at Kroger and usually there are a couple of used golf carts for sale on there. If you do want to go with a dealer I recommend Bulldog Supply or Golf Rider on Huddleston Rd.