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Old 07-19-2006, 02:06 PM
 
Location: Lititz Pa
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Does anyone have any info on Peachtree? I have heard that it's a nice area and that people drive around in golf carts. Crime seems to be low, and housing is affordable. Any info would help!

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Old 07-29-2006, 05:28 PM
 
Location: Florida
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We went to PTC a couple of weeks ago and liked the area so much that we put an offer on a house in the town next door " Fayetteville".
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Old 07-25-2007, 09:20 AM
 
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Default Peachtree City

Please give both positive and negative info on Peachtree City. We are looking for a place to live that would not require us to move due to driving. The golf cart/bike path concept sounds wonderful and we also like the ordinances requiring pets to be confined/restrained and/or neutered and spayed. We have pets and it has been a problem with areas where animals are allowed to roam free and many are abandoned. They seem to wind up at our house and my wife always takes them in!

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Old 07-25-2007, 10:52 AM
 
Location: Ashburn, VA
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BobJ

We are relocating to PTC in a couple of weeks. So far, I have not seen any negatives for the city. Everyone seems so friendly and people really enjoy way of life. The crime is low, the schools are great, and I love the trails. If you want info on where to buy a golf cart, let me know. They run anywhere from 2K-7K, depending on what you want in a cart. I spoke to a lady at City Hall, and she said that people drive them everywhere: the doctor, mall, high school kids drive them to school, and wal-mart. Too good to be true huh?!!!

Check out this sites:
Peachtree City, GA - Official Website
Peachtree City, GA
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Old 07-25-2007, 12:32 PM
 
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One thing to consider is that Peachtree City is pretty far from most of metro Atlanta's employment centers. You're looking at a ~35 mile commute to Midtown, and even farther to Buckhead, Perimeter, Cobb Parkway, or Alpharetta. This is not a concern if you work in downtown or at the airport obviously. But it would be an issue if you settle in PTC without landing a job first- your job search options will be limited.
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Old 07-25-2007, 02:41 PM
 
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Like MrTudo, we really liked the Peachtree City area but settled on a new development about 3 miles outside of PTC in Sharpsburg. Couldn't quite find the right house. John Wieland is apparently going to be building a self contained community in PTC in a couple of years. We'll try again then.
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Old 07-25-2007, 04:19 PM
 
Location: Fayetteville, GA.
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Default Peachtree City...Great, but so far away from the world...

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One thing to consider is that Peachtree City is pretty far from most of metro Atlanta's employment centers. You're looking at a ~35 mile commute to Midtown, and even farther to Buckhead, Perimeter, Cobb Parkway, or Alpharetta. This is not a concern if you work in downtown or at the airport obviously. But it would be an issue if you settle in PTC without landing a job first- your job search options will be limited.
Yes, this is true; Peachtree City is so far away from I guess the "premier" business districts of Midtown, downtown, Buckhead, etc. I am in Fayetteville and it's a 25 minute haul to the nearest expressway, interstate 75 and Peachtree City is 15 minutes away from me so you do the math. I guess this is a HUGE negative if you will be working downtown or beyond; I would not move to Peachtree City if I were working downtown or beyond.
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Old 01-24-2010, 01:58 PM
 
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Peachtree city is pretty far away from most business areas, but its a sacrifice a lot of parents make to live in this town. Many people in PTC refer to it as "The Bubble" because its such a nice place to live that is very isolated from the harsh realities of the real world. Its a great area to raise children and house the elderly. The schools in PTC are very good and provide a quality education. the golf cart paths are very nice for biking, exercise, or simply golf carts. Most people in PTC are very nice too. One major complaint children make as they grow past the age of 14 is that the area is extremely boring and that their is nothing to do. There are also a great number of organizations (sports, clubs, etc) to be a part of in Peachtree... Hope i helped
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Old 01-24-2010, 08:21 PM
 
Location: East Point
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Peachtree City is amazing. Crime is low, great surburban feel, good home values and very family oriented. The only negative is the traffic. Its like 10 miles from the exit which adds to your commute time. At this time construction is being done on I-85 N&S. It dosent interfere with driving but there is only two lanes, which is a headache during rush hour(s). Hwy 74,29& 85 are good alternates back to the city. By the way its also a delta commuter town, so dont be surprised if everyone on your block is a flight attendent or in the aviation industry.
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Old 05-01-2011, 01:24 PM
 
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My daughter has been offered a job in Fayettville and is contemplating living in PTC. I know how far in miles it is to Fayetteville, but with traffic, how much of a commute, timewise, would this be? Is the route on a 2 lane or 4 lane highway? Even though we live in Georgia, I know nothing of this part of the state as I am far south of it. Kinda worried about her leaving and being alone there, so how safe is it in this area?
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