Monday, May 20, 2013
Peachtree Corners city leaders have scheduled a meeting on May 28 to hear citizens input on solid waste service. An online survey is also available for citizens to provide input.
Peachtree Corners City Council members are preparing to talk trash at a public hearing on Tuesday, May 28 and you are cordially invited to join the conversation to make your views known. The Council is particularly interested in the citizens' opinion on changes in the County's current sanitation plan. Said Mayor Mike Mason: “Most people tell me they are generally pleased with the County's plan, but would like the pickup date changed, a larger recycling bin, more flexibility on yard waste pickup, or some other feature. That's what we want to hear. The goal is to provide the service the citizens want in the most cost effective manner.” The meeting, which is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. at City Hall, will also kick off the request for …
The threat of flooding may have passed, but concern over contamination of E.coli and other harmful bacteria increases after heavy rains.
The storms that rolled through Peachtree Corners and the metro area early Sunday morning (May 19) brought heavy rains - and the danger of flooding along the Chattachoochee River. The deluge caused the National Weather Service to issue a flood warning for Medlock Bridge National Park and surrounding areas. While the danger of flooding may have passed, another emerges - the threat of E.coli and other bacteria contamination. According to the Chattahoochee BacteriALERT website, it's caused after a heavy rain, when fecal matter from warm-blooded animals, including dogs, cats, cows and wildlife, wash down into the river. Leaking sewage lines or spills from treatment plants can also cause levels to increase. It's the elevated levels of E.coli …
Sunday, May 19, 2013
The National Weather Service has issued a warning for the Chattahoochee River which includes Medlock Bridge Road National Park and Jones Bridge Park in Peachtree Corners.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning Sunday morning for the Chattachoochee River for Gwinnett and Fulton including Peachtree Corners. The weather service reports that recent heavy rainfall has caused "significant runoff into streams and rivers which will cause flooding in some areas." The NWS advises that "all persons with interests along the river should monitor the latest forecasts, and be prepared to take necessary precautions to protect life and property." THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN PEACHTREE CITY HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR THE CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER NEAR NORCROSS. * FROM THIS MORNING UNTIL THIS EVENING. * AT 11 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET...AND RISING. * MINOR FLOODING WILL CONTINUE. * FLOOD STAGE IS …
Georgia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 8.2 percent for the month of April, which also saw the addition of 31,200 new jobs.
It's good news for Georgia on the jobs front — the state's unemployment rate for April was the lowest since December 2008. The rate declined two-tenths of a percentage point from 8.4 percent in March. The rate a year ago was at 9.1 percent. The month of April also saw the addition of 31,200 new jobs. Most of those new jobs came in leisure and hospitality, with 10,700 jobs, professional and business services with 9,400, trade and transportation with 7,500, education and health services with 2,600 additions and construction with 1,800. “While a two-tenths of a percent drop in one month is good to see, the most important part of that is that we saw Georgia employers create over 31,000 jobs," Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said in a news …
Friday, May 17, 2013
"Home buyers moving in to the city are families that have fallen in love with the community who are up-sizing or downsizing to fit their needs without leaving the area."
In order to market your home, you have to know who your market is. It has been interesting for me, with 30 years of real estate history, to see the changes that have occurred in our market and what is driving it and why we are attracting the market we are. Our local market is comprised of buyers moving within the City of Peactree Corners, buyers relocating from intown Atlanta, buyers relocating to the Atlanta area and buyers who grew up in Peachtree Corners returning to their roots. Buyers moving within Peachtree Corners are families that have fallen in love with the city but are upsizing or downsizing to fit their needs but without leaving the area. We have communities that provide stepping stones for the buyers looking to do either. …
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Take a break from your day and enjoy lunch, fellowship and learning about healthy lifestyle topics in Peachtree Corners.
This week Fowler YMCA launched its series of “Lunch and Learns” for spring 2013, and kicked it off with a gardening session led by garden expert, Mickey Gazaway from Pike's Nursery. Attendees at the luncheon were provided with a salad and dessert, plus Mickey Gazaway's tips on everything from potted plants to the methods of caring for annual and perennial plants and vegetable gardens. Mickey shared words of wisdom from her father: “Usually in Georgia the last frost is no later than April 10, so you pay your taxes and then plant your tomatoes!” Gardening doesn't have to be a huge commitment, with the right tools, a little time and easy-to-follow instructions you'll be on your way to developing your green thumb. Before you start planting, …
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The former Norcross High School graduate, stars in "Days of Our Lives," and has been nominated for a third time.
For Peachtree Corners former resident, Chandler Massey, life keeps getting sweeter by the day. The former drama student at Norcross High has made it to the big league. He stars in the long-running daytime drama, "Days of Our Lives," and has been nominated for an Emmy for the third time. The awards take place on June 18. Massey, whose parents Lewis and Amy Massey live in Peachtree Corners, won his first Daytime Emmy in 2012. This year is the third time he's been nominated. "It feels great," said 22-year-old Massey in a report published by PEOPLE. "It's a huge honor and I'd love to have another piece of hardware but we'll see what happens in June." Massey, who also has a movie to add to his credits ("16-Love debuted in January 2012), plays a…
Thursday, May 16, 2013
The STEM Scholarship is awarded to one or more GCPS graduating seniors with plans to study science, technology, engineering, or mathematics in college.
Duluth High School senior Abraham Quintero is among 15 Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) students named recipients of scholarships from the school district’s Foundation. Each spring, the Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation Fund Inc. awards a number of scholarships to graduating seniors thanks to the generosity of several organizations and community members. The foundation invites high school seniors from across the district to apply for these scholarships. Selection committees, comprised of GCPS employees and community members, are charged with selecting winners based on an essay, the student’s academic record, and service to their community. Quintero was awarded a STEM Scholarship. Established in 2013, the scholarship is awarded…
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Do you have an issue with traffic, crime or schools in Peachtree Corners?
While Patch is the best source for your local news -- in our humble opinion, of course -- it's more than just that. Patch is a place for you to talk, disagree, plan and share your thoughts with your neighbors. We celebrate the power of the people, and through our site we believe we can be a force for positive change. So what drives you crazy about Peachtree Corners? What would you like your community to rally around and, together, find a way to make a difference? Nobel Prize winner Linus Pauling said that "the best way to have a good idea is to have a lot of ideas." The more people power you have, the more likely it is that you'll latch on to an idea that works. So share your ideas and thoughts in the comments, or take it a step further …
Everything you need to know about painting your house: stripping, powerwashing, fixing damaged wood and choosing paint colors. Sponsored by Home Depot.
It’s that time of year again and you’re outside, enjoying your yard. Then you start nosing around—maybe you’re inspecting your plants, or reviewing the condition of your lawn or setting up your sprinklers—and before you know it, reality hits. You need to paint the house. A daunting task. An expensive task. A necessary task—because it's not just about how your house looks, it's about your home's value. Neglect is not an option. Take heart, however. Information and resources have never been more easily available to help you through this project. Know Your Options Your options are to either hire a contractor or paint it yourself. Hiring a contractor is an expensive option, but if it's in your budget and you do the necessary research to find…
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1:34 pm on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Thanks for the update Bill more ›