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Good morning Peachtree Corners! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new Peachtree Corners plaque honors a remarkable local legacy
  • How Peachtree Corners became Gwinnett's powerhouse for jobs and growth
  • What Atlanta's new growth ranking means for Peachtree Corners' future

Also on today's calendar: Patriot Day - Honoring Our Heroes and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 73.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, a t-storm; warm, with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. City of Peachtree Corners Unveils Plaque Honoring Legacy of Perry P. Nesbit (savannahherald.com) — Peachtree Corners has installed a new plaque honoring Perry P. Nesbit, a formerly enslaved resident who became a prominent landowner and community leader in what is now the city. The marker, along with a previously approved honorary street designation, recognizes his family's educational and civic legacy and preserves an important chapter of Peachtree Corners and western Gwinnett history for future generations.
   

2. Gwinnett County: Fueled for Growth (savannahherald.com) — Peachtree Corners is highlighted as Gwinnett County's largest city and a major regional job hub, thanks to Technology Park Atlanta, Curiosity Lab and a zero city property tax rate. The article explains how redevelopment, new housing, and tech-focused infrastructure in Peachtree Corners and nearby cities are shaping jobs, transportation, and affordability across Gwinnett's fast-growing communities.
   

3. Atlanta Is Now the 6th-Largest U.S. Metro (hotspotatl.com) — Metro Atlanta's rapid growth to the nation's sixth-largest metro directly affects Peachtree Corners, which is named among key northern suburbs tied together by shared roads, transit and housing markets. The piece explains how regional decisions on transportation, water, and development will shape daily life and commuting patterns for Peachtree Corners residents over the coming decades.
   

4. Kennedy Wilson, Shimizu Corp. partner on $139M multifamily build in Georgia (multifamilydive.com) — A major 382-unit luxury apartment project in Sandy Springs will rely on PEC+, a Peachtree Corners-based civil engineering firm, as part of a $139 million redevelopment of a former post office site. The Caldwell development, led by Kennedy Wilson and Shimizu Corp., is slated to open in 2028 and reflects growing demand for high-end housing across the Atlanta metro area.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday September 4
  • All Pro Dads
    Medlock Bridge Cafeteria
    7:10 am
  • PTO Meeting
    Medlock Bridge Room 122
    8:00 am
  • Preschool Storytime
    Doraville Library -
    10:30 am
  • Boys Basketball Workouts (Gym)
    Crews Middle School Lawrenceville, GA 30044
    4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hey Neighbors!
    We are in desperate need of having our master bathroom redone. Has anyone had a great experience with a contractor lately who they would recommend?… (Nextdoor Scotts Mill-Ivy Mill)
  • I have this very friendly and healthy cat hanging out and playing with my indoor cat through the window.
    Wants to come inside. Apple Valley condominiums in PTC. What is that weird bulge? Pregnant? What should I do if anything? (Nextdoor Peachtree Corners)
  • Topgolf posted a job opening for Porter - Full Time in Alpharetta. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Alpharetta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Peachtree Corners here.

Ok Peachtree Corners! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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