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Winter 2016 • Spring 2017

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CONTENTS >> Feature SECTIONS 6 the great path system ~and why we love it!

14 events here & near

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go, see & do: here & near

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classes and ptc. recreation

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fitness & health

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shopping for all

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dining around town

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neighbors helping neighbors plus helpful organizations

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protecting our paths

Cover photo by: Atul Khasnis Feature Spread photo by: Dan Nelson Drone photography by: Tom Black | Publisher/Editor: Charlie Nelson, Anna Nelson | | Editor/Writer: Sherri Smith Brown | Creative Director, Magazine Design & Layout: Marilyn Wankel | | Contributing Writers: Kathy Dean | Shaelyn Comiskey | Production Consultant: Mike Nelson | | Sales Executives: Jeff Miles, Dewey Patterson, Marie Schlosser, Ann Soderman, Marilyn Wankel | Social Media: Sherri Smith Brown | | Contributing Photographers: Atul Khasnis(cover); Dan Nelson; Tom Black; Marlene J. Koslowsky; Freddy Frank; Peachtree City Rec Dept.; Marie Schlosser; Amy Crespo; Josh Watson (drone photography and video on the map); Staff |

FROM THE PUBLISHER: Everyone loves our paths – all year long they give us great pleasure!

Our editors, writers, and photographers combined their talents once again to give our readers a real treat – “The Great Path System – and why we love it!”. Seven beautiful pages of photos and great articles so you can learn some history and some on-going facts about our paths, too!

Take a look at the drone videos taken by Tom Black and Amy Crespo, you will be delighted. See the QR codes on page 6 and page 10.

Our newest writer, Shaelyn Comiskey, has lived in our “bubble” most of her life. Now a sophomore at North Georgia University, she looks back with heartfelt nostalgia on what it meant to be able to drive her golf cart around town and to high school.

Many people living in our city give back to our community everyday by leading and participating in non-profit service organizations. The “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” section spotlights some of them– from members of the running club doing a path cleanup to some giant money raising events.

Thanks to our advertisers who make it possible to give you this publication at no charge. Shop, dine, or work with them and let them know that you appreciate the Peachtree City – Your Community Magazine!

Thanks, Charlie and Anna Nelson

Presenting the Peachtree City Magazine, a Guide Publication, Vol. XIV. The Guide is published semi-annually by Print Graphics Services Inc., 101 Tivoli Garden Road, Peachtree City, GA 30269. No portions of this issue may be reproduced without prior written consent of the Publisher. The Editors are not responsible for return of any unused materials. The Publisher and Editors are not responsible for any changes in dates of events or activities made after The Peachtree City Magazine deadline. All efforts have been made to include factual editorial copy throughout the magazine. However, the Publisher is not responsible for any incorrect information contained within. © 2016.

The Peachtree City Magazine welcomes all social & community-related information for publication in Vol. XV. Send materials, non-returnable, to: The Peachtree City Magazine, a Guide Publication, 101 Tivoli Garden Road, Peachtree City, GA 30269. Call us about advertising or photographic and editorial contributions at 770-631-9159.

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Scan this QR code and watch an amazing aerial view of the sights and activity of our Peachtree City paths system. Drone footage by Tom Black Or see this website for a live drone video: https://youtu.be/uJltcP2ckWE

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erhaps more than anything, Peachtree City is known for its network of paved multi-use paths that criss-cross the city from one end to another as well as the ubiquitous golf carts that utilize them. What started out as a way for residents to drive their golf carts to the newly built Flat Creek Golf Course back in the late 1960s has become a way of life.

Many towns have tried to emulate the path network but few have succeeded.

Why? Mainly, because of its extensiveness. With more than 100 miles of multi-use path winding its way through more than 4,131 acres of dedicated green space, you can get nearly anywhere you want to go via the paths. Bridges and tunnels take us over or under busy streets to restaurants, shopping centers, or a friend’s house. Walk, run, or ride. The scenery is peaceful. The experience is exhilarating. The paths bring something to our daily life that is out of the ordinary, something that is missed when we are away, and something that is hard to explain to others.

It is agreed by all that Peachtree City residents love their paths.

How We Use Our Paths

Peachtree City residents use their paths in numerous ways. You will see people walking, running, biking, skating, and of course, driving golf carts. Solitary walkers.

Groups of high school cross-country team runners. Young and old. From sun up to sun down. The whir of the golf cart zipping along. The plod plod of runners. Low conversation, kids laughing and talking, strains of music playing, dogs barking. These are the sounds of the paths as we put them to use.

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Where We Go

It’s all about interconnectivity. Peachtree City was planned to be developed into villages, each with its own neighborhoods, retail center, office and commercial space, recreational facilities, and elementary schools—all of which are interconnected by natural green space and a network of multi-use paths. Villages are connected to villages, and so the path system has grown linking all people to all villages and each other.

The vastness of the network allows us to use golf carts as a main mode of transportation. Even with a golf cart speed limit of 20mph, Peachtree City residents choose carts over cars much of the time. Just as in 1969, golfers with bags strapped to the back of their carts, leave their homes intent on their destination. Moms in golf carts merge into school carpool lanes to drop off kids. High schoolers tool down the paths in caravans toward McIntosh High School as traffic guards wave them across roads.

You will find golf carts parked at pools, parks, the library, banks, restaurants and grocery stores—about anywhere you can drive a car in Peachtree City, you can drive a golf cart.

Many shopping areas have designated golf cart parking places. Braelinn Village Shopping Area has added public charging stations so cart drivers can charge their carts while shopping. There is a row of five outlets on an exterior wall of The Little Clinic between the clinic and El Ranchero as well as another row on an exterior wall of Kroger between it and Papa Johns Pizza. There is also a charging station marked with a (Continued next page) G G “Like us” on the Guide and the Peachtree City App facebook pages | G G apps

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sign between the path and the parking lot directly in front of the library and city hall.

Peachtree City apartment complexes are golf cart accessible, and many advertise golf cart charging stations.

Young teens who cannot drive a car can drive a cart. Older people who are uncomfortable driving a car can drive a cart. Currently, there are about 11,400 actively registered golf carts in Peachtree City. If you own a golf cart, it must be registered at city hall. You are required to show a title and pay for your license decal when you register. For more golf cart rules and regulations, see page 47.

Celebrating On Our Paths

Besides being a means to reach a destination, the paths are also the focal point, or even the reason, for many events and celebrations. They are integral to our Fourth of July. Specially decorated golf carts take part in the morning parade. Flags, banners, and streamers wave from carts as residents travel the paths to parades, festivities, and the best fireworks in the area. For December’s Hometown Holiday, a parade of golf carts follows Santa on the Trail of Lights from The Fred to Drake Field.

Even Halloween takes on a new twist with streets jammed with golf carts, decorated with spider webs and string lights, taking kids Trick or Treating.

The expansive network of paths also provides a means for a number of big sporting events in town as thousands run in the DIVA Half Marathon and 5K, the Annual Peachtree City Classic, and more. The Grand Prix race series, which benefits local schools, supports several hundred runners on Saturday mornings scattered throughout the school year. | www.peachtree-city-magazine.com | WINTER 2016 – SPRING 2017 | 9

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Scan this QR code and watch a timelapse video of students driving their golf carts to school.

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Growing Up with the Paths

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24/7 access to the path systems, it’s easy to take them for granted. We don’t realize how often we use the paths and how beautiful some of the stops along the way are.

Lake Peachtree’s boat docks are one of the most popular places to go on a golf cart. During the day and evening, the strip of grass between the path and the lake is a good place to throw a blanket and have a picnic or meet with friends. Once the sun begins to set, it is the perfect place to park your golf cart and watch one of the most gorgeous sunsets in the city. For those who seek an adventure, try Flat Creek Boardwalk. The path has one boardwalk on each side, so it is convenient to park your golf cart or bike and walk directly onto the shaded boardwalk. For entertainment, join the trail of golf carts making their way to The Fred to see a concert on Friday or Saturday night.

One thing to keep in mind is that the paths are not restricted to golf carts. Because the paths are separate from the roads and wind throughout the city, they are a great place to exercise. People are constantly running, walking, biking, rollerskating, and skateboarding, while others take leisurely walks with their dogs or go on bike rides with their families.

Peachtree City is a planned community that was built around the use of golf carts and paths, so it’s no surprise that these golf carts and paths play such a large role in the residents’ lives. While the paths are great for exercise and golf cart rides, the best part about them is that they connect our city. They connect destinations, but they also connect people. No matter what age you are or what your life story is, you will see total strangers on the cart path who will welcome you with a warm smile or a friendly wave. This friendliness that is found both on and off the cart paths is part of what makes Peachtree City the one-of-a-kind community that it is.

hen you tell people from out of town that you take your golf cart to school or the grocery store, they give you a look of disbelief and proceed to kindly laugh and question why. Not everyone can say that they live in a town where golf carts are one of the main forms of transportation. With well over 11,000 registered carts, you can see one buzzing around just about anywhere.

I have lived in Peachtree City for 17 years, and I still remember going with my parents to purchase our first golf cart when I was five. It is only now that I am away at school that I realize how much of my time at home was actually spent on a golf cart. When I was a little girl, my mom would pick me up from school and take me to soccer practice on the golf cart. When I turned 12, I was allowed to drive throughout the city with my parents. By the time I had my driver’s permit, I could drive the golf cart to McIntosh High School every morning. I loved my golf cart adventuring days, but none of them would have been possible without the paths.

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Exploring Our Paths

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Our paths meander through wooded and park-like green space taking us to just about anywhere we want to go in Peachtree City. Here are some selected cart path sections to explore in a golf cart, on a bike, running or walking.

Lake Peachtree Loop

North Peachtree Parkway to Kedron Village Shopping

The path along North Peachtree Parkway is one of the hilliest and steepest in town. Along the way, you will wind through woods, bridges and tunnels, passing much of Lake Kedron, its boat dock and ramp, turtles sunning on rocks, squawking geese, and lovely neighborhoods. You will end up at Kedron Village Shopping Area where you will find dining and shopping.

Peachtree Crossing to Aberdeen Village Shopping

This network of paths passes through the heart of Flat Creek Golf Course, the city’s first golf course. You will meander along past tees and greens and over Flat Creek where it flows through the course. End your ride at Aberdeen Village Shopping Area, the town’s first village retail center built in 1973. On Wednesday and Saturday mornings, you will see white tents marking the Peachtree City Farmer’s Market.

Aberdeen Village to Lake Peachtree

This path route begins at one of Peachtree City’s most iconic landmarks—the Bridge over Hwy. 54 built in 1972. You will pass by Village Green Park, the 9-hole

The Lake Peachtree Loop is one of the most popular path networks for runners and walkers. Many start the loop on the path in front of City Hall Complex. Going clockwise, you will cross over the bicycle bridge built in the early 1970s. The path, running directly beside the lake, offers great views. You will pass Battery Park boat ramp and dock and the earthen dam, built by city founder Joel Cowan in 1960. On the west side of the loop, the path runs through the first neighborhoods of Peachtree City—built before the paved paths were planned. A patchwork system of sidewalks and later-built path will lead you back to city hall.

Lake Peachtree Dam through Flat Creek Wetlands

From the Lake Peachtree dam and spillway on Kelly Drive, take the path system south through the Flat Creek Wetlands. You will pass the backside of the 50-acre McIntosh Trail Recreation Complex, where Frederick Brown Jr Amphitheater and other recreational facilities are located. This is also the starting point for the Flat Creek Nature Preserve, a 513-acre wetland that extends south 3.5 miles along Flat Creek. The path, which crosses the nature area boardwalk, winds through the wetlands all the way to Crosstown Road and Braelinn Village Shopping Area. Watch for wildlife!

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South Peachtree Parkway to Three Ponds

This side of Peachtree City is less hilly than the north side so this path, which mostly parallels South Peachtree Parkway, is flatter, winding through woods and neighborhoods. This path is a portion of the course in the Peachtree City Classic, the DIVA Half Marathon and 5k, and other road races in Peachtree City. The path will take you to Luther Glass Memorial Park, also known as the Three Ponds area—a wide open, green space for playing, fishing and picnicking.

History of the Paths

Did you know that back in 1959 when Peachtree City was first incorporated, paths were not on the minds of planners? No paths, only sidewalks were built along Hip Pocket Road, the town’s first area of homes.

It was nearly 10 years later, once Flat Creek Golf Club was opened that the idea of a “golf cart path” began to take shape. Residents who played golf wanted to drive their golf carts from home to the golf course. In the late 1960s, a path was constructed from the Hip Pocket area to Flat Creek golf course. Next, paths were built in the Golf View neighborhood so the residents could get to the golf course with their own carts.

But difficulties were developing. It was against Georgia law for golf carts to use city streets. The Peachtree City City Council began requesting a change to the law to allow golf carts to travel throughout the new town. So began Peachtree City’s great “golf cart controversy” as city founder Joel Cowan likes to call it.

In 1972, the first master plan for the city included villages, the zoning of greenbelt areas, and 23 miles of paved path. A wooden bridge over Highway 54 for pedestrians and bicyclists was built to connect the Hip Pocket side of town with development on the north side of Highway 54. In June, Gov. Jimmy Carter turned down the City Council’s request for intervention on behalf of the city concerning the golf cart controversy of allowing motorized golf carts to operate on public roads.

Although the City Council passed its own ordinance allowing carts on roads the summer of 1973, it was not until 1974, that state legislation finally passed allowing golf carts on the city’s streets. From that point on, residents and their golf carts had easier access to the towns neighborhoods, parks, golf course, services, and retail 12 | PEACHTREE CITY MAGAZINE | WINTER 2016 – SPRING 2017 |

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centers—including the newly opened Aberdeen Village Shopping Center In September 1974, construction began on a bicycle bridge over Lake Peachtree, connecting Aberdeen and Glenloch villages. The developer also began building cart path connections throughout the northern half of Glenloch Village.

The City adopted a Land Use Plan in 1985 and a Comprehensive Master Plan in 1991. By this time, golf cart paths had developed into multi-use paths, and path connections built through 4,131 acres of dedicated open space, connecting village neighborhoods, retail centers, office and commercial space, recreational facilities and elementary schools was a signature part of the plan for Peachtree City.

Today, Peachtree City residents enjoy over 100 miles of multi-use path.

Path Maintenance

It is a big undertaking to keep up Peachtree City’s current 104.5 miles of path.

Here’s what city staff have to say about maintaining Peachtree City’s most talked about asset.

For 2016, $665,000 was budgeted for paving materials. Add in labor and equipment, and the total is closer to $1,800,000, which will get 10 miles of newly paved path this year. This is budgeted from the General Fund, which is made up of property/ad valorem taxes (40%); Local Option Sales Taxes (20%), other taxes, fees, licenses, and permits.

Maintenance in ongoing throughout the year. The condition of paths is rated every couple of years on a scale of 1–100. Lowest rated paths get paved first.

The city has a list of path connections it would like to include in the Master Plan.

We also consider citizen requests and areas that have limited access. Currently, no funding is designated for new paths but several connections are included in the projects list for the SPLOST referendum in March Residents can help to keep paths beautiful by preventing and removing litter.

Residents should report problems (pot holes, fallen trees or branches, etc.) by calling 770-487-5183. The best way to communicate with the Public Works Department is to note the 4 digit number on the nearest yellow reflective marker on theGpath since they use those numbers to respond to emergencies and problems.

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You’re invited to the 10th Annual Chair-ity Event!

Artists, business leaders, volunteers and philanthropists have generously supported the annual Chair-ity event for the past nine years. In 2016, the 10th Annual Chair-ity event will once again benefit the neglected, abused and abandoned children who now live safely at The Children’s Village at Christian City.

Infi niti Raffl e drawing at Chair-ity Event Southside Rotary Clubs proudly present an opportunity to win a new Infiniti Q50 AND help children who live at The Children’s Village at Christian City! The winner will be drawn at the annual Chair-ity Event on December 1. Get tickets and details at rotarycares4kids.org

Raffle Tickets $25 or Five / $100

Treat your eyes – the art!

Bid on original art in the auction!

Treat your ears – the music!

Toni Byrd’s exciting jazz will kick off the Christmas season.

Treat your tastebuds – the desserts!

Enjoy hearty hors d’oeuvres AND desserts by Christian City’s best bakers!

Fill your heart – the children!

Your support makes a difference in the life of a child – in breaking the cycle of generational poverty – in sharing love and offering hope to children in need.

Thursday, December 1, 5:30 - 8:30 pm The CCrowne Plaza, 201 Aberdeen Pkwy, Peachtree City, GA 30269 To Register, Sponsor or Donate an Auction Item, Visit christiancity.org or Call 678-466-1093 Chair-ity Sponsors

Infiniti of South Atlanta provided this new luxury car for the raffle and will also make a donation to The Children’s Village at Christian City for every car sold through November.

Tickets: $55

Rose Marie Harper Mike & Carla Waters

Tommy & Vicki Turner

Dr. Rose Vann

Betsy Box

Terry Chapman

Golf Rider Peachtree Law Group

Alice Mallory

Kate Rogers CPA

Coweta Fayette EMC

Peachtree Pediatric Dentistry

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Stay on top of what’s happening in Peachtree City and the surrounding area with this calendar. The latest events and changes are at your fingertips with the Peachtree City App—download it today.

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Peachtree City GeoTour 19 spots along Peachtree City’s cart paths— it’s up to you to find them! Available all day, every day; Peachtree City Convention & Visitors Bureau Southern Hollywood Film Tour Family-friendly tour features popular TV and movie settings. Available most days, select times. Peachtree City Convention & Visitors Bureau Music @ Georgia Shrimp Co. & Murph’s Bar; Throughout the week, evenings Music@ Empire Ale House Weekend evenings Music @ Grazing Here Throughout the week, evenings Our Community Farmers Market Saturdays year-round,10am-2pm.

Peachtree City Farmers Market Saturdays & Wednesdays, year-round, 9am-1pm.

Yard Sales in PTC Download the Peachtree City App and check it every Thursday-Saturday for locations, driving directions YARD and details for all yard sales SALE in Peachtree City.

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November 2016 Weds & Sat, Nov 2-Dec 21— Hometown Holiday Market, Peachtree City Farmers Market, 9am-1pm Sat & Sun, Nov 12 & 13— Southern Hands Artist Studio Tour, throughout Peachtree City and Fayette County, Sat 9am-5pm & Sun 11am-5pm

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Photos by Dan Nelson Sat, Dec 3—Hometown Holiday, Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater, 5pm Sat, Nov 12—Peachtree City Junior Doubles Championships, Peachtree City Tennis Center Sat, Nov 12—Braelinn Elementary 5K, Peachtree City Rotary Club Elementary Grand Prix Race Series Sat, Nov 19—Walk With A Doc, 215 Northlake Drive, 8:30am Sat, Nov 26—Peachtree City Winter Championships, Peachtree City Tennis Center December 2016 Thurs, Dec 1—Chair-ity Event, Crowne Plaza, 5:30-8:30pm; 678-466-1093 Fri, Dec 2—Christmas with the Southern Crescent Chorale, First Presbyterian Church, 7:30pm

Sat, Dec 3—Peachtree City Elementary Jingle Bell Trail 5K, Peachtree City Rotary Club Elementary Grand Prix Race Series Sun, Dec 4—Christmas with the Southern Crescent Chorale, First Presbyterian Church, 3pm January 2017 Sat, Jan 14—St. Paul Lutheran School Frostbite 5K/1 Mile Fun Run, Peachtree City Rotary Club Elementary Grand Prix Race Series February 2017 Sat, Feb 11—Kedron Elementary School Heart to Heart 5K/1 Mile Fun Run, Peachtree City Rotary Club Elementary Grand Prix Race Series March 2017 Sat, Mar 4—Oak Grove Elementary 5K, Peachtree City Rotary Club Elementary Grand Prix Race Series

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Apr 16-June 5—Georgia Renaissance Festival; Weekends (Sat & Sun) & Memorial Day, Fairburn Music @ City Café & Bakery Friday & Saturday evenings Music @ Olde Courthouse Tavern Weekend evenings

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November 2016 Sat, Nov 5—VFW Parade, Fayetteville, 10am-12noon Sat, Nov 5—Sara Harp Minter 5K, Peachtree City Rotary Club Elementary Grand Prix Race Series, Fayetteville

Fri, Nov 11—Holiday Open House, Main Street, Senoia

Sun, Dec 11—Candlelight Tour of Homes, Senoia

Fri, Sat & Sun, Nov 18-Dec 18— Christmas My Way: A Sinatra Holiday Bash, The Legacy Theatre, Tyrone

January 2017 Fri, Sat & Sun, Jan 20-Feb 19—Smokey Joe’s Café, The Legacy Theatre, Tyrone

December 2016 Sat, Dec 3—Victorian Christmas, 1-4pm, Holliday-Dorsey-Fife House Museum, Fayetteville

February 2017 Sat, Feb 11—Kedron Elementary School Heart to Heart 5K/1 Mile Fun Run, Peachtree City Rotary Club Elementary Grand Prix Race Series

Sat, Dec 3—Downtown Christmas Parade, 5pm; Tree Lighting, 6pm; Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus & Ornament Making, 6-8pm, The Gazebo, Fayetteville Sat, Dec 3—Light Up Senoia, Main Street, Senoia Sat, Dec 10—The Bedford School 5K, Peachtree City Rotary Club Elementary Grand Prix Race Series, Fairburn

Sat, Mar 25—Inman Elementary 5K, Peachtree City Rotary Club Elementary Grand Prix Race Series, Fayetteville

Stay connected! Download “the Peachtree City App” for free.

Go to your app store and search for “the Peachtree City App.” Download it today and check it daily!

March 2017 Sat, Mar 4—Southern Crescent Chorale Presents a Benefit Concert, benefiting Wellspring Living, Flat Creek Baptist Church, Fayetteville, 7pm Fri, Mar 10—Spring Hill Elementary 5K, Peachtree City Rotary Club Elementary Grand Prix Race Series, Fayetteville Sat, Mar 18—Burch Elementary 5K, Peachtree City Rotary Club Elementary Grand Prix Race Series, Tyrone

SOUTHERN HANDS ARTIST STUDIO TOUR 2016 Saturday November 12th 9-5 & Sunday November 13th 11-5

This tour is open to the public for only one weekend per year. The tour wristband fee is $10.00.

Wristbands allow entry to all studios, activities, knowledge, refreshments, art, and fun experiences all weekend long. Art pieces will be available for purchase, so it’s a great opportunity to find the perfect holiday gift for family and friends! Check out our wesite for more information at: SouthernHandsArtistStudioTour.com

ARTIST STUDIO TOUR

We have new signs! Look for these to help guide you to the studios!

Kathaleen Brewer working on Canyon De Chelly painting.

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PARTICIPATING ARTISTS AND THEIR MAP LOCATIONS / MAPS ARE NOT TO SCALE 1. GOBI STUDIOS PHOTOGRAPHERS 1015 Tyrone Road Tyrone, GA

6. KATHY SCHULTZ FABRIC AND FIBER ARTIST 205 Crown Point Peachtree City, GA

2. DENISE PRINCE WEAVER 1103 Montclair Drive Peachtree City, GA

7. CATHY SPITZ STAINED GLASS & FIBER MOSAIC ARTIST 232 Columns Lane Peachtree City, GA

3. HANLEY LEWIS WOOD TURNER 1103 Montclair Drive Peachtree City, GA 4. ANDREA FAYE CLAY ARTIST 1117 Montclair Drive Peachtree City, GA 5. GAIL JENSEN FUSED GLASS ARTIST 110 Shadowood Lane Peachtree City, GA

8. JANET MCGREGORDUNN CERAMIC ARTIST/ SCULPTOR 614 Lester Road Fayetteville, GA

Carola Lemacher assisting a brave tour attendee with the pottery wheel at Andrea Faye’s studio.

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9. KATHALEEN BREWER OIL PAINTING ARTIST 305Grady Avenue Fayetteville, GA 10.CHARLES TRYON SCULPTOR 195 Eli Run Fayetteville, GA To Peachtree City

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FROM BROADWAY TO FAYETTE, THE LEGACY THEATRE CELEBRATES10 YEARS

By Shaelyn Comiskey ack when Bethany Smith was only Bethany had envisioned. She used her love of 19 years old, she had the vision of musicals from the 40s as her inspiration for opening a theatre—and not just any theatre. the building interior. She designed the interior It wasn’t until she met Mark that it began to herself and worked with an architect to make take place. They played husband and wife in her dream come true. Everything from the The Legend of Jenny Wiley in 2001 and later grandeur of the stage to the tastefulness of began dating. When she and fellow thespian the chandelier and even to the color schemes Mark Smith decided to marry and have a and decorations in the restrooms was planned family, they realized they did not want to stay to perfection. in New York City where they were living and After two long years of planning and working professionally on stage. prayer, The Legacy Theatre opened its doors on

Bethany wanted to create a professional November 24, 2006, with its first production, environment in which she could continue “A Christmas Survival Guide.”

This year The Legacy Theatre celebrates pursuing her love of theatre, while finding a place she could call home. The lights were its 10th anniversary. Bethany and Mark are bright, the talent was superb, but for them, raising their family, while operating one Broadway was not a place to raise children. of the most successful theaters in the area.

So, they began looking for other options and Because The Legacy Theatre is small and locations. When Landmark Christian School privately owned, Mark and Bethany each searched nationwide for someone to head play several roles. Mark is the artist behind their new Theater Department, they found all the productions. He picks shows, casts, Mark Smith in New York and offered him the hires tech staff, directs, finds props and sound job. designs—all while sticking to a very tight In 2004, the couple moved to Tyrone budget. He is also the I.T. “guy” as well as where Mark worked as the Theater Director the educational director for the 200 students at Landmark and where Bethany could pursue in Legacy Studios, the Smith’s theatrical her theater dream. With about 15 years school. Bethany is a choreographer but also of professional experience under her belt, designs wigs, costumes, and ads. Together, Bethany knew exactly what she wanted in a they ensure that the best actors and designers theatre. She had a specific vision and worked from around the nation are hired so that hard making sure no detail was overlooked. whenever you come to the Legacy, you will Mark and Bethany spent every spare minute see amazing talent and a production that will choosing plays, calling potential cast members, hopefully inspire. lining up sponsors and patrons, and overseeing Mark and Bethany Smith have worked construction of the 180-seat theatre. hard to bring Bethany’s vision to fruition, and

In the end, from its classic marquee to The Legacy Theatre’s patrons are the lucky its 1940s vibe—the theater was everything beneficiaries.

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Above: Before they were married, Bethany and Mark played husband and wife in “The Legend of Jenny Wiley” in 2001. Below: Bethany and Mark stand on the land that is now the home of The Legacy Theatre.

10TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON AT THE LEGACY THEATRE The theater’s 10th Main Stage season includes “Christmas My Way, A Sinatra Holiday Bash,” “Smokey Joe’s Cafe,” “Church Basement Ladies,” and “Beauty and the Beast.” Shows in the Children’s Series are “The Elves & the Shoemaker” and “Miss Nelson is Missing.”

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Urban Jungle

This family entertainment center is the only one on the south side of Atlanta that offers laser tag, a giant rock wall, Laser Frenzy and a video arcade under the same roof! Navigate the multi-level, multiplatform, 4,600-square foot arena for laser tag. Climb the 24-foot-high rock wall with 4 stations. Climb over or duck under beams of light to avoid breaking them in the laser maze. Enjoy arcade games like “Fast and Furious Cars and Cycles,” “Predator,” “Pump it Up 2 Dance Machine,” and “Ultimate Boxing Game.” All games are priced individually or buy a super value package. Check the website for daily specials. Call 678-902-9010 or visit website at urbanjunglelasertag.com.

Official Geo Tour

It’s no surprise that Rand McNally listed Peachtree City as one of the top places for Geocaching in the country—there are over 300 caches hidden throughout town!

Go out on your own, or stop by the Peachtree City Visitors Center to pick up “The Official Peachtree City Geo Tour” consisting of 19 Geocaches hidden around Peachtree City. Caches have fun names that give clues to their general location like, Stalking Dead, Lake Kedron Walkabout, and Luther’s Legacy. This is a great way to explore the path system on a golf cart, bike, or on foot. All 19 caches are also accessible by car.

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At the end of your hunt, bring your completed geocache word puzzle back to the Visitors Center to collect a special prize.

The Dixie Wing Museum Peachtree City is home to the Dixie Wing Museum, part of the National Commemorative Air Force. This unique historic attraction boasts hundreds of WWII era artifacts, educational seminars, event space, and hands-on learning. Groups and individuals are encouraged to call for a special tour of these amazing War Birds, perfectly restored and flying. The best part? YOU can ride in one of five War Birds with prices from $60-$1,600 for a half-hour experience. Imagine soaring over Peachtree City in a P51 Mustang or T6-Texan! This has got to be on your Bucket List! Call 770631-2542 for more information.

Drake Field

Peachtree City has added another jewel to its Lake Peachtree Crown with the opening of the restored Drake Field. Used as a base for the recently completed Lake Peachtree dredging, Drake Field is now a peaceful passive park overlooking the lake and is bound to become a favorite spot for residents.

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Laser Tag • Rock Wall Laser Frenzy • Arcade

Southern Hollywood Film Tour Hop aboard the Southern Hollywood Film Tour van and travel the backroads to see filming locations in Peachtree City, Senoia, and Haralson for “Fried Green Tomatoes,” “Sweet Home Alabama,” “The Walking Dead,” and numerous other productions. Between sites, a video shown on the van tells the story of moviemaking in the area, Pinewood Atlanta Studios in Fayette County, and Raleigh Studios in Senoia.

Scheduled tours leave mainly from the Peachtree City Visitors Center. Call the Visitor Center for reservations and for details on scheduling a private tour for four or more people—ideal for house guests, clubs, and reunions.

Tours are scheduled Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm, and on Saturdays at 2pm.

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Batting Cages Peachtree City has two different facilities for those wanting to hone their baseball or softball skills.

All Star Baseball & Softball has a12,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility with 4 video-based baseball cages (virtual hitting), 3 batting cages, and 2 pitching lanes equipped with a Radar Pitching Trainer that tracks pitch speed and location. Call 770-631-3303 or visit online at virtualcages.com.

Home Plate is a baseball and softball facility with an all-weather synthetic turf regulation field, 14 batting cages, 2 iron mike pitching machines, open turf infield area, 2 outdoor live hitting cages, 4 mounds for pitching and fielding and a fitness/weight room. Home Plate offers private lessons, team lessons, and year-round coaching for all ages. For more information, call at 770631-3044 or homeplate1.com.

Mastermind Escape Rooms Escape rooms are all the rage, and Mastermind Escape Rooms brings the mystery and excitement of this new form of entertainment to Peachtree City. Locked in a room with about 8 other people, you must find clues that will help you break out in less than 60 minutes.

Each Mastermind room has a different theme, including: “Bank Heist,” where you must rob a bank to prove your worth to a notorious crime syndicate; “Escape the Storm,” where you locate important historical artifacts and make it to the tornado shelter before an F5 tornado hits; and “Zombie Survival Run,” where you and your friends are out on a supply run when a massive horde of zombies swarms you. Book your escape room online at mastermindescapegames.com/locations/ peachtree-city-georgia/ or call 404-793-1541.

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For more information on events, check the Peachtree City App. You can also contact: Peachtree City Fred Brown Jr. Amphitheater 201 McIntosh Trail; 770-631-0630 amphitheater.org

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“The Legacy Theatre is as good as the Fox. What a gem we have here!”

Ascension Indoor Rock Climbing Gym Ascension Indoor Rock Climbing Gym provides an unique, safe and fun environment for climbing enthusiasts to train and grow their skills. Climbers of all skill levels and abilities will find challenging routes and problems. There are 20 ropes available for scaling walls with routes, ranging from beginner to expert level.

Bouldering areas include a 14-foot and an 8-foot-high bouldering cave. Ascension offers classes as well as facilities for birthday parties, lock-ins, and other group activities. For more information, call 678-870-1400 or go to ascensionclimbing.com.

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City of Peachtree City 151 Willowbend Rd; 770-487-7657 peachtree-city.org Empire Ale House 2850 Hwy 54; 678-519-5684 empirealeptc.com Peachtree City CVB 201 McIntosh Trail; 678-216-0282 visitpeachtreecity.org Peachtree City Farmers Market 215 Northlake Dr.; ptcfarmersmarket.org Peachtree City Running Club Mark D Ward, 770-558-5445; ptcrc.com Peachtree City Tennis Center 10 Planterra Way; 770-486-9474 peachtreecitytennis.com

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Wednesday is Ladies Day! Accessories • Holsters, Optics & Knives • Gun Safety Classes • League Nights • Buy - Sell - Trade • Gunsmith on Duty • Class 3 Dealer

Indoor Shooting Range 770-719-2454

Mon - Fri 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. www.Autreys.com For All your Shooting, Firearms, and Gunsmithing needs

Guns & Ammo 116 Bethea Road, Suite 112 Fayetteville, GA 30214 (In the Lee Center on Hwy 314, one mile north of Fayette Pavilion)

Coming Soon! The 2017 Concert Series SouthernGroundAmp.com

Peachtree City Dog Walking Service

Southern Conservation Trust 192 McIntosh Trail 770-486-7774 sctlandtrust.org Southern Crescent Chorale southerncrescentchorale.org Southern Hands Artist Studio Tour 678-641-1247 southernhandsartiststudiotour.com Nearby City Café & Bakery 215 Glynn St S, Fayetteville 770-461-6800 citycafeandbakery.com

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City of Fayetteville 240 S Glynn St, Fayetteville; 770-461-6029 fayetteville-ga.gov

Olde Courthouse Tavern 105 Glynn St, Fayetteville; 678-489-3888 oldecourthousetavern.com

Holliday-Dorsey-Fife House Museum 140 W Lanier Ave, Fayetteville 770-716-5332; hdfhouse.com

City of Senoia; 80 Main St, Senoia 770-599-3679; senoia.com

The Legacy Theatre 1175 Senoia Rd, Tyrone; 404-895-1473 thelegacytheatre.org

Senoia Downtown Development Authority Senoia Welcome Center 68 Main Street, Senoia 30276 770-727-9173; enjoysenoia.com

Southern Ground Amphitheater 301 LaFayette Ave Fayetteville 770-719-4173 SouthernGroundAmp.com Town of Tyrone 145 Commerce Dr. Tyrone 770-487-4694; tyrone.org

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RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Peachtree City Recreation Department has a great variety of classes and activities for people of all ages and interests. For details concerning individual times, locations, and cost go to “the Peachtree City App” or see the current edition of the “City of Peachtree City’s Recreation Program & Activity Catalog on line at www.peachtree-city.org/recreation.

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Here’s a quick look at classes and activities currently at Kedron and Glenloch.

Art – Drawing classes at Kedron.

Aqua – Aquatics at Kedron; Programs for 18 and up.

Water Aerobics for 55 +.

Child Development – Kedron Dance & Fitness – Glenloch-- Ballroom; Spanish; Irish; Belly Dancing; Clog Dancing, and Hip Hop. Zumba Fitness and Yoga.

Language – French; Spanish; Martial Arts – Goju Karate; Galius Martial Arts; Tai Chi Chuan; Aikdo; Dalisay Arnis de Escrima -Stick Fighting.

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• Basketball Development – Back 2 Basics.

• Unique Classes – Acting Craze; Friendship Craze – Minds Up; DBT: Mindfulness Skills; Film Acting; Lego Camps.

Schedules: • For Gym weekly schedules go to www.peachtree-city.org/opengym.

• For Kedron Pool schedules go to www.peachtree-city.org/ opensswim. Or call 770-631-2525 • For Aquatic Information call 770-631-8552 or email priscilla@ unitedpools.com for Individual Lessons; Lifeguard Training; Water Safety Instructor; First Aid and Basic Water Rescue.

• For Southern Crescent Aquatic Team go to www.scatswimming.org • Senior Programs through Fayette County Senior Services at the Gathering Place 203 McIntosh Trail – search “the Peachtree City App” under Activities for The Gathering Place or go to www.fayss. org or call 770- 631- 2553.

HERE & NEAR

Build Confidence! Make Progress! Have Fun! Come experience dynamic group classes, private lessons, camps and workshops at Music Schools International.

The piano is the primary instrument taught by qualified instructors in a friendly, energetic environment. Beginning at age 2, our group based international curriculum makes learning music easy.

The Legacy Theatre Musical Theatre Classes for ages 5-17 Dance: 5-18 1175 Senoia Rd, Ste C, Tyrone 404-895-1473 www.thelegacytheatre.org

Music Schools International Piano instruction ages 4-18 and adults.

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Windy Oaks Farm Horse riding instruction for beginner through National Level Competition 263 Ebenezer Road, Fayetteville Call for info: Wendy Livingston, 770-827-4246 mobile; 770-486-1202 barn www.WindyOaksFarm.com

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Residents have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of youth and adult sports programs, thanks to dedicated City staff members and many tireless volunteers. Some programs have specific seasons, while others are available through the year. For links and more information, visit peachtree-city.org/recreation.

Baseball—Big League Ages 15-18 years Registrations are February–April and August Linda North, District Administrator, GA D4 Little League; 770-487-8081 linda@northptc.com d4bigleague.com Baseball—Little League Registrations are in January.

Patrick Gloriod, President 404-694-6663; pgloriod@ gmail.com ptcll.com

Use the Peachtree City App to check for Recreation information and Events.

Baseball—Challenger Spring Season Registration: January-May Fall Season Registration: AugustOctober John Ashcraft; 404-886-8865 tecres2424@aol.com ptcll.com

“the Peachtree City App” also lists local restaurants, their website, driving directions and information on featured items!

Baseball—PTC Travel Season runs August-July.

Rob Norton, President 404-569-7114 RMNorton2@yahoo.com Peachtreecitytravelbaseball.com

Scan this QR Code and download the App today!

Basketball Registrations held in July.

Alan Livsey, League Coordinator 678-910-8002; ptcyba@gmail. com ptcyba.org BMX Season runs January-November.

Registrations are year-round.

Shayne Robinson, President 678-770-1750 hotline: 678 318-3537 ptcbmxbiz@aol.com; ptcbmx. com

Cheerleading Peachtree City Youth Football and Cheerleading Association peachtreecityyouthfootball@ hotmail.com starrsmillfootball.com facebook.com/ PeachtreeCityYouthFootball Fishing–Bass Club Registrations are year-round.

Shawn Hendrix; 770-632-3220 shendrix@wspackaging.com Football (Youth) Peachtree City Youth Football and Cheerleading Association peachtreecityyouthfootball@ hotmail.com starrsmillfootball.com facebook.com/ PeachtreeCityYouthFootball Hockey Season runs September-May. Joe Kulick, President 678-304-8749 president@ptchockey.com Carla Huffstutler, Registrar 404-285-7295 registrar@ptchockey.com ptchockey.com Lacrosse David King davidking1032@gmail.com info@ptclax.com; ptclax.com Paddlers-Kayak & Canoe David Walker; 770-486-4972 Running Club Membership & online registration available year-round.

Kim Ruple, President president@ptcrc.com notladr7@gmail.com ptcrc.com/online-membershipapplication/ facebook.com/ PeachtreeCityRunningClub

Soccer–Youth & Adult Peachtree City Lazers Dan Esmond, Executive Director 678-994-1381; dan@ptcsoccer. org Adult Registrar: Courtney Flores, Registrar Courtney@ptcsoccer.org Youth Registrar: Danielle Wilcox; 770-856-5737 Danielle@ptcsoccer.org ptcsoccer.org Softball–Adult Jim O’Connell; 770-631-2525 joconnell@peachtree-city.org Softball–Girls Online registration for Spring season opens mid-Oct; walk-up registrations are conducted each January.

Online registration for Fall season opens mid-April; walk-up registrations are conducted each August.

Mike Latham, President president@ptcgsa.com registrar@ptcgsa.com ptcgsa.com Swimming–Adult Masters Registration is year-round.

Karol Welling; 770-631-9195 Swimming– SCAT & Pirates Registration is year-round.

Jamey Myers, Coach 678-521-9450 jameymyers@gmail.com scatswimming.org Track & Field, Cross Country Mike Anderson, President 404-545-8731 running@ptcflash.com facebook.com/ ptcflashcrosscountry ptcflash.com

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hen it comes to staying fit, many people become discouraged by their goals, body type, and schedules. However, personal fitness should not be a problem in Peachtree City due to the wide variety of local gyms and fitness programs. The opportunities are endless, and there is a place for everyone. Despite the differences between styles, trainers, and techniques, all of the gyms and programs have something in common: each one welcomes all of their clients, focuses on their relationships with their clients, and is 100% dedicated to helping their clients reach their goals.

Pure Barre

Even though these classes often utilize the ballet barre, clients don’t need a ballet background! This 55-minute full body workout consists of isometric movements with small or no weights that can ultimately help you get the same results as with heavy weights. Throughout the class, trainers remind their clients that the change happens when they “embrace the shake.” Pure Barre instructor Amy Bohrer says that the workout “is a challenge, but everyone leaves smiling.”

World Gym With over 100 classes per week between their 2 locations, World Gym has something for everyone. Their class schedule offers a different class at the same time each day to encourage cross training. The gym creates a “prescription for fitness” by pairing their programs with their clients’ goals. If group classes aren’t for you, personal trainers are there to help you reach your goals. Jim Christian, an unconventional 24 | PEACHTREE CITY MAGAZINE | WINTER 2016 – SPRING 2017 |

strength trainer, uses only one major set of repetitions per exercise, and it has proven to get better results than conventional approaches.

Fitness 54

On the inside, Fitness 54 looks like your typical gym, but the outside is one-of-akind. The backyard of the gym is complete with a sundeck for lounging, a picnic area, an outdoor pool, and a beach volleyball court. According to Maurice Alexander, the gym’s manager, the “non-intimidating” environment helps clients focus on “working at fitness and conditioning—not building big muscles.”

Orange Theory

Orange Theory is a small gym that bases its one-hour workouts off of your heart rate. The classes are designed to help you towards your goal while building confidence that can be taken out of the gym. Due to the small size of the classes, clients can form relationships with each other and with the trainers in order to create a support system.

Nick Love, the regional trainer, says, “The trainers know that everyone is different with different goals. They embrace changes and celebrate the clients.”

RowAmerica

Rowing is a great way to stay fit for people of all ages. RowAmerica has programs for middle schoolers, high schoolers, and adults. One of the great things about this program is that it does not require any previous experience. Despite the misconception

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that rowing is all arms and upper body, Director of Rowing Will Forteith explains that “rowing is a total body workout that uses leg muscles, core muscles, and arms in a non-impact environment.”

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Georgia Parkour Academy

Owner Coach Ryan was a two-time competitor on American Ninja Warrior, so this facility has several obstacles that are similar to those on the show.

Office manager Lynn Jones says, “Parkour helps you figure out the limits and strengths of your body and makes it fun and exhilarating for you to improve on them.” Additionally, this facility also offers tumbling and cheerleading programs. i

Other gyms and fitness programs in the area include Crossfit, Go Performance, Snap Fitness, Explosive Mechanics, Operation Boot Camp, Curves, The Bridge and more! If the gym environment is not the place for you, try Gym Guyz – they come to you. There are other fitness programs and groups throughout the community designed to fit your needs. For instance, try taking advantage of the cart path system and the exercise equipment on the perimeter of Huddleston Pond.

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One of the many new technologies that Piedmont Fayette has started using in the past year is 3D Tomography. Tomography is imaging by sections. Instead of a traditional mammogram, which produces one image, tomography takes multiple images in one millimeter slices and produces a 3D image of the breast. This is especially beneficial for the radiologist to analyze the complexities of breast tissue and can also provide women with dense breast tissue a better image than a traditional mammogram.

“3D Tomography uses the same amount of radiation as a traditional mammogram and the process usually only takes a few more seconds than traditional mammography,” said radiologist David Bodne, MD. “There are big differences in the type of image produced though and we can detect smaller cancers.”

The 3D Tomography machine at Women’s Imaging at Piedmont Fayette produces multiple images to create a 3D image.

To learn more about 3D Tomography, call the Women’s Imaging Center at Piedmont Fayette at 770.719.7007.

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>> thrifty SHOPPING

LOOKING FOR GENTLY USED? Encore Interior Consignment photos by Marlene J. Koslowsky.

If you are looking to buy some “gently used” items, Peachtree City has several consignment and thrift stores, you may want to browse.

Encore Interior Consignment

Recently opened by Peachtree City resident Dana Ritenour, Encore Interior Consignment is a retail store filled with an array of items to decorate your home.

This consignment shop only accepts quality, pre-owned, home furniture and decor—no personal items.

Most of the store’s inventory comes from people who are downsizing or moving. Clients can bring items to the store, or the store will pick up entire rooms without charge and move contents to its 5,000-squarefoot space. Store coordinator Tonya O’Rourke displays items into attractive groupings that promote quicker sales.

You will find furniture of all styles—sofas, chairs, dining tables and chairs, cabinets and much more— as well as every type of home decor, including rugs, draperies, art work, lamps, and seasonal items.

Encore Interior Consignment accepts any furniture or home decor items that appear to be in good to likenew condition. The store will not accept any items that have been damaged by rips, tears, puncture, fading,

stains, or odors. It asks that sellers clean the items as cleaning helps in pricing and makes the item more like new to buyers. The store offers delivery services as well as pick up.

The store also offers design services, such as home decorating, color consultation, custom artwork, and chalk painting furniture.

Braelinn Village Shopping Area 266 S. Peachtree Pkwy., 770-629-2409; encoreconsignptc.com Clothes Less Traveled

The first thrift shop in Peachtree City, Clothes Less Traveled was established in 1997 as a single store front on Huddleston Road. Co-founders MaryAnn Cox and Joan Velsmid needed a place to donate or sell the items that were being dropped off at MaryAnn’s office at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Over the years, the non-profit thrift shop steadily grew and expanded its space.

Today, the non-profit operates out of a 20,000-square-foot building on South Highway 74. A volunteer Board of Directors, along with very dedicated volunteers, has generated a non-denominational, faithbased initiative that touches the lives of many in the community. All of the proceeds, above expenses, are donated to local 501(3)C charitable organizations or given as scholarships.

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You will find numerous gently used items, including kids, women and men’s clothing and shoes; jewelry; books; furniture; workable small household appliances; home decor; toys and games; bikes and scooters; working electronics and computers; and yard tools.

Clothes Less Traveled 469 Hwy. 74, Peachtree City (770) 486-8517; clotheslesstraveled.org The Dusty Rose Consignment Boutique Recently moved from its Huddleston Road location to a space in Governors Walk Plaza, The Dusty Rose Consignment Boutique is an upscale designer consignment shop for men, women, children and teens, featuring new and next-to-new designer brands.

The store carries designer clothing, purses, jewelry, shoes, toys, furniture and baby gear. You will find name store brands, such as Chico’s, J. Jill, North Face, Coldwater Creek, Gap, American Eagle, Black/ White, Banana Republic, Vera Bradly, Gymboree, and Talbot as well as very upscale brands like Prada, Coach, YSL, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton.

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include jewelry, purses, hats, shoes and scarfs.

The store also has a partnership with Melissa & Doug to sell new toys.

More for Less Consignment Owner Marta Fewell says she opened More for Less Consignment in 2013 to empower the community.

She felt that if she could help people sell their excess household, clothing items, and accessories by establishing a boutique experience for those looking to shop at reasonable prices, everybody would win.

You will find clothing for men, women, children and babies; shoes, formal wear, jewelry, furniture, and home decor.

MacDuff Crossing 2822 Hwy. 54 Peachtree City 678-834-7858; flipsptc.com

Peachtree Crossing Shopping Center 100 Peachtree Parkway North, Suite 12 770-486-9888; peachtreecityconsignment.com Flips Flips is a new clothing consignment store in Peachtree City that says it is “a family-owned business that wants to bring another hip option to The Bubble!”

The store, which does some buyout but is mostly consignment, sells lightly used, brand name clothing and accessories. You will find designer brands and recent trending styles up to 70% off regular retail pricing. You can browse through racks of sized and sorted clothing for all members of the family, starting with infant clothing and gear to modern fashions for adults. Accessories

Wellspring

The Wellspring store in Peachtree City sells gentlyused clothing, furniture and goods. It is a a revenue source for the Wellspring organization’s programs to help domestic sex trafficking victims and the “at risk” develop the courage to move forward and the confidence to succeed.

All items are donated to the store by people in the community and then sold at discounted prices. You will find clothing for men, women, and children; baby clothes and gear; toys, workable small appliances; home decor; furniture and more.

116 Peachtree City East Shopping Center Peachtree City; 770-632-1788 wellspringliving.org

gently used items. The store carries all types of furniture and home decor, antiques, custom painted furniture, small kitchen appliances, electronics, and clothing for men, women and children. A Better Way Ministries is operated by the local A Better Way Ministries, Inc.—a place of refuge for men struggling with life controlling issues, such as drug and alcohol addictions.

320 Dividend Drive Peachtree City 770-486-8711 abetterwaybargains.com Linda’s Attic Thrift Store This small, non-profit thrift store just east of Peachtree City carries everything—and things go quickly! You will find furniture; kitchenware; mixed media; books; seasonal decor; clothing for men, women, children and infants; and much more. The store relies solely on donations of gently used items and monetary donations. Everything beyond the utilities goes to the Pancreatic Cancer Association.

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>> shopping FOR ALL

Bicycles Unlimited photos by Marlene J. Koslowsky. See ad on the pull-out map, page 29.

PEACHTREE CITY– PERFECT FOR YOUR SHOPPING DESIRES

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Many of these shops are owned and operated locally. For example, the locally owned Smith and Davis, established in 1965, is one of the area’s oldest operating stores. Located just east of the Peachtree City city limits, the store originally carried work wear, shoes and dress apparel for the mostly rural communities. As the community 34 | PEACHTREE CITY MAGAZINE | WINTER 2016 – SPRING 2017 |

grew and changed, so did the Smith and Davis inventory. Today, Smith and Davis is known for its quality, brand-name apparel and shoes, especially trending brands like Southern Marsh, Simply Southern, Patagonia, Kavu, Ray-Ban, Toms and Chaco.

Another locally owned store, Bicycles Unlimited, has been Peachtree City’s hometown bike shop since 1996. The shop sells and repairs bicycles, host rides, offers fittings and training (including a new spin class), and “loves everything cycling.”

Named one of America’s best bike shops by the National Bicycle Dealers Association in 2014, Bicycles Unlimited has recently moved into a new building in the Braelinn Village Shopping Area.

When it comes to shopping, Peachtree City has it all—everything you need at a price that will fit your budget.

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>> food TRUCK DELIGHTS

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E Peachtree City Farmers Market goers wait for Maine lobster delights at the “Cousins Maine Lobster” food truck. Owners of “Cousins Maine Lobster” landed a partner from ABC’s “Shark Tank to help build their business.

FOOD TRUCKS ARE FUN! Cousins Maine Lobster Started by two cousins in 2012, the first truck opened to a line 50 people deep. Cousins Maine Lobster quickly made a name for itself, catching the attention of the producers at ABC’s “Shark Tank” and landing a partner who helped them build their business. Often found at the Peachtree City Farmers Market, the truck offers dishes like Maine Lobster Roll, Lobster Quesadilla, Shrimp Tacos, and New England Clam Chowder. cousinsmainelobster.com

ver since we saw actor Jon Favreau rustle up Cuban sandwiches from his food truck grill in the 2014 movie “Chef,” we have been enamored with food trucks! And why not? Food trucks are fun! What could be better than standing in line on a beautiful day, ordering some Maine lobster or a New Orleans snoball from a food truck, and eating lunch on a picnic table under the pines?

More and more food trucks are making their way to Peachtree City from Atlanta

Deep South Biscuit Truck Deep South Biscuit Truck makes hot, flaky, buttermilk gourmet biscuit sandwiches piled high with ingredients like BBQ pulled pork, fried chicken, pimento cheese, shrimp and grits, fried green tomatoes, and portobello mushroom gravy with sage. Menu items are made from scratch from locally sourced foods. Winner of The Critics Choice Award “Best Biscuit in America” in the 2016 International Biscuit Competition, Deep South donates a portion of every dollar’s profit to organizations like “The Giving Kitchen” and “Our Sisters House at the Atlanta Mission.”

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or the surrounding area. You will find them on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Peachtree City Farmers Market, at special events, or perhaps at your neighbor’s house catering a private party.

Here are some of the food trucks that frequent the area.

Some are attached to local restaurants, but most are part of the growing, national street food phenomenon of chefs creating dishes and cooking them from their restaurant on wheels.

Tex’s Tacos Founded in 2010 by two long-time pals as they washed down homemade tortillas with frozen margaritas, Tex’s Tacos is a fully-equipped restaurant on wheels that serves up an array of ‘Nueva Texicana’ eats—tacos, quesadillas, loaded lime fries, and a whole lot more.

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Brazilian Taste Truck The only truck serving Brazilian food in the Atlanta area, Brazilian Taste Truck offers contemporary cuisine that includes exciting twists on the north of Brazil, central, and south flavors, including wraps, BBQ, veggie shish kabobs, and cheese bread. All food is cooked in a healthy Brazilian style, using fresh ingredients delivered daily. braziliantastetruck.com The Mobile Marlay Food Truck In Ireland, the “Fish & Chips Van” is a staple of many a town center, sporting event, and usually found near lively pubs at closing time. Associated with The Marlay House in Decatur, the Mobile Marlay Food Truck serves up authentic Fish & Chips, consisting of Guinness battered fresh Cod and hand cut fried chips, and more. themarlayhouse.com/mobile-marlay King of Pops Three adventurous brothers, born of a fruit-smoothieloving mother, came up with the idea of King of Pops, while they were sitting on a beach in Central America!

The popsicles come in fruity flavors like Coconut Lemongrass and Watermelon Mojito as well as creamy pops like Salted Caramel and Pumpkin Pie. The King of Pops cart is a regular at the Peachtree City Farmers Market. kingofpops.com TCBY Although it is not a food truck in the true sense, the TCBY of Peachtree City’s unique frozen yogurt and sorbet catering truck is a prominent fixture at Peachtree City festivals, events, and school fundraisers. The truck features a self-contained full-bed freezer unit installed on a 1950 Chevrolet truck chassis. Fondly called the “Retro Fro Yo Mobile,” it was the first TCBY truck of its

kind in the country and sells cup containers of favorite TCBY flavors like White Chocolate Mousse, Greek Honey Vanilla, and Mango Sorbet. store.tcby.com/home/braelinnvillageshoppingcenter SnoBayou, Gourmet Snoballs Served from a fleet of Retro “Shasta” Campers, SnoBayou offers gourmet, handcrafted New Orleansinspired snoballs. Snoballs are made from finely-shaved ice; homemade organic syrups and ice cream; and fresh fruit like blueberries, strawberries, peaches, melon, raspberries, and apples from local farms.

SnoBayou.com Blaxican Blaxican combines two of the South’s favorite cuisines—Mexican and soul food—under one flavorful food truck. Try the Jaw Dropper Burrito made with slowroasted BBQ pork, refried black-eyed peas, Mexican brown rice and topped with pineapple salsa wrapped in a flour tortilla, or the Georgia quesadilla made with smoked turkey-seasoned collard greens, onions, and Mexican parmesan cheese on a grilled flour tortilla. For dessert, how about Blaxican’s signature sweet potato flan? www.blaxicanfood.com Meatballerz Meatballerz came up with the idea for their food truck because they believed the area was seriously lacking a good place to get a homemade meatball sandwich.

They have made their way to Peachtree City festivals with their specialty—the “in-a-hole,” where they cut a lid on top of an Italian boule, drop in the meatball, add some of their signature Italian red gravy, top it with shredded mozzarella, and roast it. www.facebook.com/ meatballerzATL

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Grazing Here Locally owned restaurant Grazing Here started out as a food truck several years ago. Today, the truck is still an integral part of business, offering many of the same items as the restaurant, including grass-fed beef burgers with choice of seven toppings, chicken sandwiches, and the restaurant’s popular sweet potato fries. grazinghere.com Willy’s Mexican Grill Willy’s Mexican Grill, which has a restaurant in Peachtree City, also has a Food Truck for catering any type of event. Two menus are available: the Burrito Bar where two skilled burrito rollers roll up fresh ingredients into customized burritos, and the The Willy’s Bar—where the skilled burrito rollers prepare burritos, quesadillas, tacos and salads. willys.com Beez Freeze Beez Freeze, a family-owned business that serves up traditional New Orleans style shaved ice on Main Street in downtown Senoia, has a truck that travels to festivals and events in the area. Strawberry and Cream, Chocolate Covered Cherry, and Banana and Mango with Cream are some of the fresh made flavors Beez Freeze serves. facebook.com/BeezFreezeSenoia

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>> dining AROUND TOWN

Chin Chin Chinese Restaurant Peachtree City in action. Capturing the kitchen scenes behind the glass with timelapse photography by Tom Black.

Looking for a place to dine?

Peachtree City gives you a growing number of choices in style, cuisine and atmosphere—as well as a price to fit your budget.

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ational chains for both fast-food and sit-down dining are plentiful. If you have a favorite, you will likely find it. Peachtree City dining offers local color as well—local, family owned and operated restaurants, serving handeddown, family-inspired recipes.

Trying new and different cuisines can add a dimension to dining that is enjoyable and satisfying.

In Peachtree City, you will find an expanding selection of diverse eating experiences—American, French, Mexican, Chinese, Lebanese, Indian, Thai, Italian, South African and more—many served in comfortable, authentic settings. You will also find 40 |

traditional Southern dining—homestyle, meat and three’s as well as contemporary Southern cuisine served with warm, Southern hospitality. And how about that staple of the South—barbecue—or that great American tradition—steak? Both are found on menus and prepared to perfection here in Peachtree City.

favorite team as you dine. Enjoy live music or a show. Peachtree City has several restaurants that offer the best in local, live entertainment. From jazz to country bands to acoustic guitar, it’s easy to liven up your evening while you enjoy some of the best food in the area.

A decadent dessert, a perfectly brewed cup of coffee, a specialty sandwich—your way, a creatively plated entree prepared by a talented chef, a craft beer, an estate wine—the choice is yours, when you dine in Peachtree City.

When it comes to atmosphere, the choice is yours. Sit at a Sushi bar or cozy booth. Dine on an outside patio or a white tablecloth by candlelight.

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>> dining AROUND TOWN DINE WITH OUR ADVERTISERS! Chin Chin Chinese Restaurant Peachtree City 2100 Hwy 54 East Suite 107, Peachtree City Their lunch menu specials come with your choice of soup, vegetable spring roll, crab rangoon, and fried rice. Open every day for lunch and dinner.

770-487-9188 www.chinchinptc.com City Café & Bakery 215 Glynn Street S., Fayetteville, GA 30214 Authentic German restaurant and bakery, Full Service Restaurant with live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights. A delightful year round patio. Catering & Specialty items including Wedding Cakes.

770.461.6800 www.citycafeandbakery.com The Georgia Shrimp Co. 100 N Peachtree Pkwy, Peachtree City Purveyors of fine fresh fish, shrimp, calamari, oysters, and lobster with two bars featuring a comprehensive wine list with Domestic and Imported beer—Check their website for themed dinners and live music.

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Scan this QR code to listen to Toni Byrd sing “Orange Colored Sky” with Neal Wauchop and the Walk Up Band – or go to: https://youtu.be/5f3FLRSr9Nc

Toni Byrd, vocalist, with Neal Wauchope and the Walk-Up band at the Georgia Shrimp Co.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT WITH YOUR DINNER Georgia Shrimp Co. and Murph’s Bar Looking for fine music to go with a fine dinner? Then you don’t have to go any farther than our two featured restaurants. Georgia Shrimp has featured professional performers. Three nights a week, Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 7PM – 10PM you will find Neal Wauchope at the piano with some of his musician friends.

Neal earned his own credentials through his college studies followed by world tours that led him to play with professional bands in Paris, Switzerland, Canada and various venues in California, New York, and Atlanta’s world famous Blind Willie’s. But when it came time to settle down and have time for his family he chose Peachtree City. That was 7 years ago when Neal joined Ant Murphy at the Georgia Shrimp Co. with the idea of bringing professional musicians to the Shrimp.

Popular recording artist Toni Byrd sings regularly at the Shrimp too -- mostly songs made popular by Billie Holliday and Ella Fitzgerald; songs that you love to hear.

Occasionally, she will sing a duet with Ant Murphy as they put their souls together to belt out a Sinatra classic.

Tommy Dean is a well known Blues and Soul singer who teams up with Neal most

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Tuesday nights. If you love the blues you will love listening to Tommy accompanied

by Neal on piano.

Occasionally, some of Neal’s friends are in the Atlanta area and he brings them in for a few sessions. So you never know when you might be surprised!

City Café & Bakery “Those Two Guys Vintage Jazz”, perform at the City Café and Bakery, where you will enjoy authentic German and Continental cuisine. Owned by German born Jorg and Doreen Schatte, Jorg acquired his culinary skills in Germany and honed his skills while working in New York. He and Doreen have been bringing Fayette County fine food in an authentic European atmosphere since 1998.

You can count on the “Those Two Guys Vintage Jazz” duo, popular musicians Rick Massengale on piano and Bill Nelms on Bass, to provide delightful background music for your special night out. They play tunes you love and remember on Friday and Saturday nights. You might also catch guitarist Danny Smith on some weekends, as well!

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PROTECT YOUR LANDSCAPE THIS WINTER

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ith winter upon us, yard work is probably the last thing on your mind. If you have not winterized your landscape, however, now is definitely the time. In addition to freezing temperatures, plants also are subjected to some fairly harsh winds during the winter months. Add to that, the sleet, rain and snow that is always a possibility and you quickly can see why a little plant protection is important.

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them indoors for the winter. Barring that, merely moving your plants away from the elements is often enough to sustain them through the colder months.

A covered deck, patio or porch are all great options when you cannot bring your plants indoors. The key is to make sure that your plants are protected from the cold winds, freezing rain, and snow. For added protection, you can wrap the base of your pots to provide extra warmth to the roots.

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Harvest as much as you can from your annual flower beds and then pull up the remaining plants.

Before putting down mulch, you should give your beds a thorough tilling. This helps to revive the soil and prepare it for planting next spring. If you want to add compost to your soil now, you can use some of the leftover plant matter that you just pulled from your beds. Otherwise, buy some compost material to work into the soil. Last of all, put down your mulch, and you are ready for spring.

Perennials should be pruned closely, cleaning away any dead matter that might be lingering around them. Next, add a generous amount of mulch to keep the roots warm during the winter. If possible, water your plants thoroughly before the first hard freeze.

Anytime freezing precipitation is in the forecast, you can add some additional protection by covering the bed with a wrap or cover. One note of caution here: the covers typically do not provide a great (Continued on page 46)

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amount of warmth at night—they are more effective in keeping the ice off the leaves—but they do generate a considerable amount of heat under the sun that can damage your plants. If you are going to use a wrap or cover, be sure to remove it during the day when the

temperature is above freezing.

Trees and Shrubs

Just before the first hard freeze, give your trees and shrubs a good, deep watering so that they have a

generous water supply for the winter. Mulching around the base of the plants will help to insulate the roots and allow the soil to retain its moisture longer. i

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Liability insurance is not required but is strongly recommended.

• The fee for all golf carts is $15 per year. Nonresidents also pay a $100 per year path user fee to offset the $1.7 million in property taxes that the Peachtree City residents pay for path maintenance.

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PROTECTING OUR PATHS W

ith over 100 miles of multi-use paths to patrol, the Peachtree City Police Department stays quite busy.

Three methods of patrol are presently used to patrol the path system on a daily basis -mountain bikes, all-terrain vehicles and motorized carts. Officers receive extensive training and must be certified on these alternative patrol vehicles.

This year the Viking motorized vehicle was added to give the officers a new tool that will enable them to assist our citizens who need help. The Viking vehicle has a winch that can be used to pull a cart out of a ditch, a passenger seat to assist someone in need a ride, and a large first aid package.

Top Left: Sergeant Brian Eden, ATV ; Bottom left: Corporal Stephen Stoyell, Viking; Right: Officer Wendell Warren, Mountain Bike

All of these vehicles are in contact via the mobile command center and are supplemented by the Fire Department’s first aid vehicles at all major events.

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Saturday, January 7, 2017

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he 2017 Winter Gala at Pinewood Atlanta Studios is scheduled for Saturday January 7, 2017. This will be the 4th Annual black tie event, and is privately funded to provide support for 17 local charities. The event will take place in Stage 17, Pinewoods newest 40,000 square foot stage.

This year’s theme will feature an Enchanted Forrest and will incorporate a host of fun, creative experiences coordinated by C&S Film Concierge and supported by the generosity of over 40 vendors at Pinewood Atlanta Production Centre. C&S Experience Planners, Sally Herman and Cyndi Plunkett are excited about this year’s event, especially as the additional space will allow for even greater contributions to the local non-profits that participate. The goal of the GALA is to be the hottest ticket of the year and a once-a-year opportunity to experience the magic of Hollywood in Fayette County.

Last year’s spy themed Gala raised over $150,000 for local charities. Approximately 600 guests purchased tickets from local charities and were treated to spy movie experiences, including a custom make-up trailer where bruises, wounds and glamour make-up were administered. Guests interacted with animal actors, got action shots in front of a Green Screen and had the opportunity to bid on items at the silent auction. In addition, America’s Got Talent Finalist, Joe Castillo preformed his Sand Art to music. The Sand Art was then auctioned off for the charities. A fabulous meal was catered by Hanna Brother’s Extreme Motion Picture Caterers. Guests danced the night away to Rupert’s 10 piece Orchestra. The 2017 event will feature even more experiences and start the new year off right.

Among the-non profits that benefited from the 2016 Gala were: A Better Way Ministries, Association of Village Pride, Boy Scouts of America, Camp Southern Ground, Fayette Senior Services, Bloom, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Fireman’s Foundation, Real Life Center, Promise Place, Midwest Food Bank, Southern Conservation Trust and Southern Motor Speedway.

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Midwest Food Bank helps to bridge the gap

Midwest Food Bank came to Peachtree City in October of 2011 and immediately began serving our non-profit community and providing disaster relief free of charge. Today this God centered organization gives away $1,000,000 worth of food each month helping to bridge the gap between prosperity and poverty in our community.

Volunteers are needed daily to help in various jobs that change each day such as: • Repackaging bulk foods into smaller containers • Sorting, inspecting food and non-food items • Admin office; general cleaning and maintenance • Helping on load days.

Contact 770-486-1103 to volunteer or go to: www.peachtree.midwestfoodbank.org/home.

10th Annual Chair-ity Event December1, 2016 Benefiting The Children’s Village at Christian City

Photo: In 2015, the volunteer committee for the 9th annual Chair-ity event celebrated a record-setting $137,829 raised to benefit The Children’s Village at Christian City.

The Rotary Lexus Raffle, drawn at the Chair-ity event, raised an additional $26,522.

Combined, the two fundraisers produced $164,351 for the care of once neglected, abused and abandoned children who now live safely at The Children’s Village. Pictured, from left: Ashley Bonner (Director of Fund Development at Christian City), Angela Bean, Vicki Turner, Yvonne Martin, Jana Romano, Anna Marie Hendry-Hinson, Debi Lenox, Carla Waters, Janet McGregor Dunn, Renie Cochran, Phil Kouns (COO of The Children’s Village), Mimi Cawood, Len Romano (CEO of Christian City), and Heidi Becker.

Artists, business leaders, volunteers and philanthropists join together each year to support The Children’s Village at Christian City at the Chair-ity event. Artfully hand painted chairs are the highlights of the auction.

The 10th annual event on Dec. 1, 2016 will feature live jazz, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, an auction and a raffle drawing to win a new Infiniti Q50 from Infiniti of South Atlanta. The raffle is hosted by South Side Atlanta Rotary Clubs.

All proceeds from both the Infiniti Raffle and the Chair-ity event will support children in need, victims of abuse and abandonment who now live safely at The Children’s Village at Christian City. The Infiniti raffle drawing will occur at the end of the event and you do not have to be present to win.

New this year – view and bid on auction items online two weeks prior to the event!

Register for the auction, buy event tickets and raffle tickets at christiancity.org/chair-ity. For more information about sponsoring the event or donating an auction item, contact Ashley Bonner at 678.466.1093 or ashleyb@christian-city.org.

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Thursday, December 1, 5:30-8:30pm The Crowne Plaza, 201 Aberdeen Pkwy, Peachtree City Auction, Live Jazz, Hors d’oeuvres, Desserts, Infiniti Raffle Benefits abused and abandoned children who now live safely at The Children’s Village at Christian City Register at christiancity.org/chair-ity

PTC Running Club helps to keep this city beautiful!

The Peachtree City Running Club has a longstanding tradition that ties to the motto, “Keep Peachtree City Beautiful.”

Once a quarter during the year, and particularly before a major walk or run event, the PTC Running Club organizes their members to pick up trash along the path. While the paths are generally very clean these running club volunteers like to welcome our visitors to a pristine walk, jog or run.

You can join the PTC Running Club – see the Associations list on page 21.

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Children’s Village House Parent Celebrates 40 Years

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ay Harkness has been called “Mom” by hundreds of boys over the past four decades. In June 2016, she celebrated her 40th anniversary as a Christian City staff member where she is the lead house parent at The Children’s Village.

Since joining Christian City Home for Children in 1976 as a house parent, Kay’s home has always been a boys’ cottage. In fact, parenting boys was second nature to Kay. She was one of six children in her family and the only girl. “Growing up with five brothers certainly helped prepare me for my house parenting role at Christian City,” she said.

After learning about Christian City through their church and Atlanta Christian College (now Point University), Chuck and Kay Harkness and their 2-year-old son, Jamin, moved to Christian City’s campus in Union City to become house parents. Eight boys were under their care initially. When their daughter, Julie, was born the next year, they moved into a larger cottage where they cared for 12 boys in addition to their own two children.

Her husband passed away in the ‘80s, but Kay stayed on. “We came here to serve and take care of the kids,” she said. When asked what has kept her here so long, Kay said, “There never seemed to be a good time to leave. It’s hard to part with the kids. I love Christian City. It’s home. And I always felt like there was a child at Christian City who needed me to stay.”

Now, Kay is the lead house parent in the Crisis Stabilization Cottage on the campus of The Children’s Village at Christian City, which was founded in 1965. Children who come to the Union City campus from Safe Place locations like Quik Trip stations and local fire stations are primarily runaway and homeless youth. “They come in at all hours of the day and night, so we are ready 24/7,” Kay said. “Most of the children who come here in crisis have only the clothes on their backs, and some haven’t eaten in a day or more.” Children who come here via Safe Place can stay up to 21 days. If efforts to reunite a child with his or her parents are not successful, usually due to issues in the child’s home, the child may become a resident of The Children’s Village.

“I believe in our mission,” Kay said. “Christian City is a God-inspired development.

Our goal is to reunite children with their biological parents. If that’s not possible, this campus becomes their home.” When asked what is so great about Christian City, Kay quickly answered, “The people who are here to serve are the greatest. The house parents, churches, volunteers and all our supporters from the community make Christian City what it is.”

Now that she has passed the 40year mark in her career, Kay is looking toward retirement. But, she’s not planning on leaving Christian City. “When I retire, I plan to move into a senior living patio home at Christian City and spend more time with my six grandchildren,” she said.

In fact, Kay is “grandmother” to many more. Scores of boys who have called Kay “Mom” over the years are now married men with their own families, and she enjoys hearing from them. They reminisce about the “early cottage” days when the children played ball on a field where the Welcome Center is currently located, and the swimming pool in the nursing and rehab center was an outdoor pool for the children. Gone are the days when the children and their house parents did all the lawn maintenance on the campus as well as maintaining the Harper cemetery at Lester Road and Jonesboro Road. “We even maintained the roadside,” Kay said. “Some memories are more enjoyable than others,” she said with a laugh.

“Indeed, to serve for over 40 years is not only remarkable, but also indicative of Kay’s calling to this ministry,” said Philip Kouns, Chief Operating Officer of The Children’s Village. “Kay Harkness is one of those people that God has used in a mighty way! She has prepared and influenced young men in a significant way to leave the safety and comfort of The Children’s Village at Christian City and go into the marketplace, every branch of the military, and the Christian ministry to serve others as they were served here at Christian City. Thank you, Kay Harkness, for loving our children. Well done, thou good and faithful servant!”

To learn more about The Children’s Village at Christian City, visit christiancity.org.

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678-251-0713 abetterwayministries.com Al-Anon Family Groups Support groups for those affected by another’s drinking problem.

•Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran: 770-487-8717 •St. Andrews in The Pines Episcopal: 770-487- 8415 ga-al-anon.org Alcoholics Anonymous Self-help sobriety group. A twelve-step program.

•Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran: 770-487-8717 •St. Andrews in The Pines Episcopal: 770-487-8415 •Carriage Lane Presbyterian: 770-631-4618; aageorgia.org American Legion Post 50 A veterans and community service organization; 678-472-8485 galegionpost50.org Boy Scouts of America - Flint River Council Builds character, trains boys in the responsibilities of good citizenship and develops physical fitness 770-227-4556; flintrivercouncil.org Breast Cancer Survivors’ Network Provides assistance, education, and support services to women throughout their diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

770-487-4396; bcsurvivorsnetwork.org Business Women of Fayette & Coweta Professional organization for businesswomen who wish to give back to their community; 678-472-1199 bwfcc.org

Camp Southern Ground A 500-acre facility being built in Fayette County to serve children of all abilities.

404-941-3480; campsouthernground.org Caring Paws Group that provides animal therapy group to locations including hospitals, nursing homes and schools 770-252-5303; careingpaws.org Christian City Non-denominational organization ministering to the needs of families, particularly children, the aged and infirm 770-964-3301; christiancity.org Civitan Club—Fayette County Service organization that builds good citizenship through serving individual and community needs, with an emphasis on helping people with developmental disabilities •Fayette County: 770-460-1119, fayettegacivitan.org •Line Creek: 770-716-0571, linecreekcivitan.org Clothes Less Traveled Thrift Store Thrift store offering gently-used clothing, household items and furniture; all proceeds donated to local area charities 770-486-8517; clotheslesstraveled.org Divorcecare Support group for those going through separation or divorce •PTC United Methodist Church: 770-487-6499 Dixie Wing of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Fleet of historic aircraft used to recreate, remind and reinforce the lessons learned from the defining moments in American military aviation history 678-364-1110; dixiewing.org

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ExceptionalOPS Advocates for people with developmental disabilities and their families, with a focus on promoting the improvement and expansion of support and services 770-631-1035; exceptionalops.com Fayette County Animal Shelter Provides assistance for homeless, injured or abused animals while preserving public safety; 770-631-7210 fayettecountyga.gov/animal control Fayette Senior Services Promotes positive aging through support services and enrichment classes/ programs 770-461-0813; fayss.org Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta For ages K-17; builds young women of courage, confidence, character and service 770-702-9100 gsgatl.org Griefshare Support group for those recovering from the death of a spouse, child, other family member or friend; griefshare.org Guitars Not Guns Works to help stop youth violence by providing guitars and lessons for foster children, at-risk youth and others guitarsnotguns.org.

Healing Bridge Clinic Provides routine, non-emergency medical and nursing care to the uninsured in Fayette, Coweta and South Fulton counties; 770-681-0157 healingbridgeclinic.org

HeroBox Provides useful and morale-boosting customized care packages for deployed members of the armed forces 866-999-4376; herobox.org Humane Society of Fayette County Providing care for pets until they can be adopted out; 770-487-1073 fayettehumane.org Jobseekers of Peachtree City Non-denominational ministry designed to assist unemployed individuals with their job transition; jobseekersptc.org Keep Peachtree City Beautiful Helps make communities cleaner, greener, safer and more livable through education and collaboration with businesses and the public; 770-6323195 keeppeachtreecitybeautiful.com Kiwanis Clubs Service organization dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time • Kiwanis Club of Fayette County: kiwanis.org • Kiwanis Club of McIntosh Trail: Kay McInroe, 678-570-0717, kiwanis.org • Metro-Fayette: kiwanis.org • Kiwanis Club of Peachtree City: peachtreecitykiwanis.org Lekotek of Georgia, Inc. Conducts play/learning sessions in which adapted computer and educational materials are loaned to help infants and children with physical and/or cognitive disabilities; 404-633-3430 lekotekga.org

Healing4Heros Dedicated to assisting military service members and veterans lead healthy, productive lives by connecting them with certified service dogs; 678-364-9993 healing4heroes.org

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>> social services AND SUPPORT Lions Club of Peachtree City Service organization dedicated to meeting humanitarian needs, encouraging peace and promoting international understanding lionsclubs.org Marine Corps League Clyde Thomason Detachment #1325 Veterans and community service organization comprised of Marines and FMF Corpsmen; 678-827-1325 mcl1325.net Midwest Food Bank - Georgia Division Food bank ministry distributing food at no cost to social services agencies 770-486-1103 peachtree.midwestfoodbank.org/home MOMS Clubs Support group for at-home mothers, mothers who work part-time, and mothers who work at home • Peachtree City South: momsclubptcsouth.org • Peachtree City North: momsclubptcnorth.org • Sharpsburg: momsclubofsharpsburg.weebly.com New Neighbors League Helps new residents adjust and find their place in a new community 770-486-9116; newneighborsptc.com

Optimist Clubs Service organizations that seek to “bring out the best in kids” by providing hope and positive vision • Peachtree City Optimist Club: georgiaoptimists.org • Senoia Optimist Club: georgiaoptimists.org Our Community Farmers Market Promotes sustainable lifestyles, healthy eating, community interaction and education by bringing together farmers, consumers and businesses ourcommunityfarmersmarket.com Peachtree City Dog Park Association Non-profit organization run by volunteers who maintain and manage the dog park located on McIntosh Trail 470-219-8066; ptcdogpark.com Peachtree City Farmers Market and Community Garden Weekly market promotes healthy living by bringing together local farmers, consumers and businesses ptcfarmersmarket.org Peachtree Wind Ensemble A non-audition, community band that rehearses regularly and performs throughout the Southern Crescent region peachtreewindensemble.org Pedal for Pets Raises funds and food for area animal shelters as well as low-cost/no-cost spay and neuter surgeries; pedalforpets.org

Promise Place Comprehensive domestic violence services for Fayette County 770-460-1604; promiseplace.org The Real Life Center Helps those facing life’s unanticipated challenges. A variety of programs such as counseling financial assistance, food pantry/clothes closet and career help 770-631-9334; reallifecenter.org Rotary Clubs Service organizations that work to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace and eradicate polio • Rotary Club of Coweta-Fayette: cowetafayetterotary.org • Rotary Club Fayette Daybreak: fayettedaybreak.org • Rotary Club of Peachtree City: 678-884-9556, peachtreecityrotary.org Sons of the American Revolution— Marquis de Lafayette A lineage society dedicated to patriotism, historic preservation, and education georgiasocietysar.org Sons of Confederate Veterans A lineage society dedicated to historic preservation, and education LaFayette McLaws Camp #79: fayettescv.org

Southern Conservation Trust Saves greenspaces for people and wildlife, owns and/or manages 1,300+ acres, including Flat Creek Nature Area, Line Creek Nature Area, the Sams Lake Bird Sanctuary and the Ridge Nature Area; 770-486-7774 sctlandtrust.org Southside Support Offers connections for families with special needs children through social media, parent education and community outings 404-823-7943; southsidesupport.org VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Post 9949 A veterans’ patriotic/historical/ educational organization 678-633-9996; vfw9949ptc.org Walk to End Alzheimer’s of the Southern Crescent Raises funds for programs/services supporting Alzheimer’s patients and their families, and for research into treatments and a cure Ava Cologne, 404-728-6059 act.alz.org Wellspring Treasures Thrift Shop Supports Wellspring Living, which confronts the issue of childhood sexual abuse and exploitation through treatment, education and advocacy programs for girls and women 770-631-8888; wellspringliving.org

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>> important NUMBERS Airport Atlanta Regional Airport— Falcon Field 7 Falcon Dr, Peachtree City 30269 770-487-2225 atlantaregionalairport.com Amphitheater Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater 201 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City 30269 770-631-0630 amphitheater.org Community New Neighbors League 770-486-9116 newneighborsptc.com Library Peachtree City Library 201 Willow Bend Rd, Peachtree City 30269 770-631-2520 • peachtree-city.org Peachtree City Offices City Hall 151 Willowbend Rd, Peachtree City 30269 770-631-7657 peachtree-city.org Peachtree City Fire Dept 770-631-2526 Peachtree City Police Dept 770-487-8866 Peachtree City Public Works 770-487-5183 Peachtree City Convention & Visitors Bureau 201 McIntosh Tr, Peachtree City 30269 • 678-216-0282 visitpeachtreecity.com Recreation Glenloch Recreation Center 601 Stevens Entry, Peachtree City 30269 678-364-6602

Kedron Fieldhouse & Aquatic Center 202 Fieldhouse Dr, Peachtree City 30269 770-631-2525 www.peachtree-city.org/recreation

Middle School JC Booth Middle 770-631-3240 250 Peachtree Pkwy.

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Point University–Peachtree City 678-593-3100 800 Commerce Dr, Ste 200, Peachtree City 30269 point.edu/peachtree-city

Peachtree City Recreation & Special Events Dept 202 Fieldhouse Dr, Peachtree City 30269 • 770-631-2542 peachtree-city.org/recreation

High School McIntosh High 770-631-3232 201 Walt Banks Rd. Peachtree City 30269

Peachtree City Tennis Center 10 Planterra Way Peachtree City 30269 770-486-9474 peachtreecitytennis.com

Private Schools The Campus (1-12) 770-632-1710 300 Tivoli Gardens Peachtree City 30269 thecampusway.com

Senior Facilities Assisted Living Arbor Terrace Peachtree City 201 Crosstown Dr. Peachtree City 30269 770-632-5823 arborcompany.com

Schools Fayette County Schools 210 Stonewall Ave W, Fayetteville 30214 770-460-3535 fcboe.org to access school system and individual school sites Elementary Schools Braelinn Elementary 770-631-5410 975 Robinson Rd. Peachtree City 30269 Crabapple Lane Elementary 770-487-5425 450 Crabapple Lane Peachtree City 30269 Huddleston Elementary 770-631-3255 200 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City 30269 Kedron Elementary 770-486-2700 200 Kedron Dr, Peachtree City 30269 Oak Grove Elementary 770-631-3260 101 Crosstown Rd Peachtree City 30269 Peachtree City Elementary 770-631-3250 201 Wisdom Rd, Peachtree City 30269

Central Christian School (K4-12) 770-252-1234 3613 Hwy 34 E, Sharpsburg 30277 cccrusaders.com Landmark Christian (K4-5) 770-306-0647 777 Robinson Rd, Peachtree City 30269 landmarkchristianschool.org Shoal Creek Adventist School (K-8) 770-251-1464 4957 Hwy 34 E Sharpsburg 30277 goshoalcreekschool.com St Paul Lutheran (PK2-8) 770-486-3545 700 Ardenlee Pkwy.

Peachtree City 30269 stpaulptc.org Trinity Christian School (PK-12) 770-251-6770 8817 Hwy 54 WSharpsburg 30277 tcslions.org Higher Education Clayton State University—Fayette 678-466-5000 100 World Dr, Ste 100 Peachtree City 30269 clayton.edu/fayette

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State of Georgia 1-800-GEORGIA (1-800-436-7442) georgia.gov Georgia State Patrol Post 24 serves Fayette & Coweta counties 517 Turkey Creek Rd. Newnan 30263 770-254-7201/7202 dps.georgia.gov

Fayette County Development Authority 200 Courthouse Square Fayetteville 30214 770-461-5253 fayettega.org

United States 1-844-USA-GOV1 (1-844-872-4681); usa.gov

Health Fayette County Health Dept 140 Stonewall Ave W, Ste 107, Fayetteville 30214 770-305-5416 fayettecountyga.gov

US Passports 1-877-487-2778 travel.state.gov

Fayette County Environmental Health 140 Stonewall Ave W, Ste 200, Fayetteville 30214 770-305-5415 fayettecountyga.gov Piedmont Fayette Hospital 1255 Hwy 54W Fayetteville 30214 770-719-7000 • piedmont.org Senior Services Fayette Senior Services Life Enrichment Center 4 Center Drive, Fayetteville 30214 770-461-0813 The Gathering Place (Senior Center) 203 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City 30269; 770-631-2553 McIntosh Place (Senior Center) 201 McIntosh Trail Peachtree City 30269

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US Postal Service 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777) usps.com US Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213; ssa.gov

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