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Thursday, May 19, 2022Business: PCBA Panel Gives Insights into City’s Growth, Development
Visionaries see smart expansion for Peachtree Corners. In a city that’s a hotbed of economic development, technological advancement and residential properties, it’s important for residents and stakeholders to keep informed about what’s going on today and what’s planned. To aid with that undertaking, Peachtree Corners Business Association convened a panel of local influencers at its April Business After Hours Speaker Series at Atlanta Marriott Peachtree Corners. Moderated by Amanda Pearch, the CEO and
Thursday, May 12, 2022Business: Peachtree Corners Business Association Awards Scholarships
Emory University-bound high school seniors personify community service and scholarly endeavors.Peachtree Corners Business Association recognized two outstanding area students at its monthly speakers series. Rachel Lee, a graduating senior at Norcross High School and Sarah Lim, a graduating senior at Wesleyan School, each were awarded a $1,000 scholarship. Both young ladies are active in their schools and their communities and expressed a desire to continue volunteer efforts while pursuing degrees at Emory
Thursday, April 14, 2022Community: Ukraine, Peachtree Corners Connected by Family, Ministry
Resident recounts anguish of family fleeing war-torn country; non-profit shares details of mission work. With the continued war in Ukraine, people all over the world are concerned about the fate of civilians who are finding themselves as collateral damage in Russia’s push to control the country. Many, however, have family and other loved ones still in Ukraine or struggling to find refuge in other countries. One Peachtree Corners resident, Alan Kaplan, has been active on social media and other platforms
Tuesday, April 12, 2022PEACHTREE CORNERS CITY MANAGER FEATURED IN BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE
PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA, April 11, 2021 -- We are excited to announce that Peachtree Corners has been featured in Business View Magazine. City Manager Brian Johnson was just featured in the Business View Magazine and discussed discuss our city's continuous economic development and innovation, including the history of Technology Park Atlanta The 8-page feature is based on an interview with City Manager Brian Johnson and discusses the City's continuous economic development and innovation, including the
Thursday, March 24, 2022CITY OF PEACHTREE CORNERS MAYOR PRESENTS AT SMART CITIES TAIWAN MAYOR’S SUMMIT
PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA, March 24, 2022 – On Tuesday, March 22nd, Peachtree Corners Mayor Mike Mason was joined by other mayors and city leaders from across the globe as a virtual presenter on the Mayor’s Summit and Panel Discussion during the 2022 Smart City Summit and Expo (SCSE) being held in Taipei, Taiwan. As Mayor of one of the world’s premier smart cities, Mayor Mason was one of 21 city leaders invited to present at this year’s event. In addition to the presenters, the subsequent panel discussion
Wednesday, March 23, 2022North American Properties Continues Rapid Expansion of Value-Add Investment Portfolio
North American Properties Continues Rapid Expansion of Value-Add Investment PortfolioCommercial real estate developer announces joint venture to acquire The Forum on Peachtree ParkwayATLANTA (March 22, 2022) – Through its second joint venture partnership with Nuveen Real Estate, North American Properties (NAP) has acquired The Forum on Peachtree Parkway (The Forum) in Peachtree Corners, Ga. The deal rounds out the developer’s control over the critical mass of dominant, aspirational, mixed-use developments
Thursday, March 17, 2022Israeli Consul General Visits City of Peachtree Corners, Curiosity Lab
Israeli Consul General Visits City of Peachtree Corners, Curiosity Lab – Reinforcing Influx of Tech Companies into Heart of Silicon Orchard The country’s premier smart city environment – and its Curiosity Lab – have been the first stop for several top Israeli technology developers entering the U.S. marketIsrael leads a large international presence, with smart mobility, cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT) and more companies proving out technologies alongside everyday residents and commuters using
Tuesday, March 15, 2022City of Peachtree Corners receives 5th straight Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA, March 15, 2022 – For the fifth year in a row, the City of Peachtree Corners has been esteemed with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. This award was presented by the Georgia Finance Officers Association for the City’s Fiscal Year 2022 budget submission. The award represents a significant achievement by the entity. It reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. To receive the budget award, the
Wednesday, March 02, 2022Applied Information and T-Mobile Deploy 5G-Powered Traffic Signals and Smart Infrastructure App
Select traffic signals in the nation’s premier smart city environment use T-Mobile’s 5G network and TravelSafely smartphone app to warn drivers of red light running in multiple languages; “Get Ready for Green” alert signals light changeCitizens, city employees and visitors can download the app to receive messages from smart infrastructure – actively contributing to advanced development of connected vehicle and infrastructure applications at Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga. –
Thursday, February 24, 2022PCBA Announces Donation to Local Charity A. Worley Brown Metro Atlanta Boys & Girls Club
The Peachtree Corners Business Association (PCBA) awarded a check for $500 at our February 24, 2022 Business After Hours Speaker event to the A. Worley Brown Metro Atlanta Boys and Girls Club! This Metro Atlanta Boys and Girls Club is the largest facility in metro Atlanta and supports 150 – 250 kids and teens each year to help them reach their full potential. They provide an environment where all youth feel safe and secure to dream. Michael Pugh, Raven So, Giovanni Sturgis, and Lisa Proctor “The PCBA
Monday, February 21, 2022City Government: Peachtree Corners Awards ARPA Funds to 11 Nonprofits, Here’s Who’s Received It
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has taken an unprecedented toll on all aspects of life, perhaps one area that is feeling the sting especially hard is nonprofits. The need for their services has doubled, or even tripled in some cases, but donations, government funding and volunteers have diminished exponentially. That’s why the signing of the federal American Rescue Plan Act on March 11, 2021 brought new hope to many whose mission is to bring hope to others. (What is ARPA?) With its share of the $1.9
Sunday, February 13, 2022Business: Transforming Peachtree Corners: 2022 Development Roundup
12 Areas that are Evolving this year From high-profile mega-projects to small gas stations and churches, development is booming around Peachtree Corners. A dozen projects around town are coming to fruition in 2022, according to city records. Some have been in the works for years, while others were recently approved for a construction start and others are already underway. Some will change the entire city; others may just affect your local corner. Here, in no particular order, is a roundup of what is
Saturday, January 29, 2022PCBA Announces Scholarship Opportunities for Local High School Seniors
PCBA Announces Scholarship Opportunities for Local High School SeniorsThe Peachtree Corners Business Association (PCBA) is accepting scholarship applications through March 16, 2022. Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. For Immediate Release Peachtree Corners, GA - The Peachtree Corners Business Association (PCBA) is excited to announce its ninth annual scholarship opportunity for eligible local high school seniors who demonstrate community spirit and initiative. The scholarship program was
Friday, January 28, 2022PCBA Makes Donation to Assistance League
PCBA Announces Donation to Local Charity Assistance LeagueThe Peachtree Corners Business Association (PCBA) awarded a check for $500 at our January 27, 2022 Business After Hours Speaker event to the Assistance League! This charity’s primary focus is for volunteers to transform the lives of children and their families through community programs, to ensure their essential needs are met and families flourish. Jeff Fairchild (PCBA Board), Sue Levy (Assistance League), Ellen Frank (Assistance League)
Friday, January 28, 2022City Government - Peachtree Corners swears in first city councilmember of color
Peachtree Corners swears in first city councilmember of color Peachtree Corners made history in November when the residents elected Joe Sawyer as the first person of color to sit on the City Council. He was sworn in on Tuesday, Jan. 25 in a ceremony with several others. “History was made tonight!” he posted shortly afterward on Facebook. “Thank you to my wife Kimberly Sawyer for all her support! Thank you to my family and friends in Peachtree Corners for their support! Time to get to work!” As the
Tuesday, January 25, 2022City Government- City takes first steps towards Planned Roundabout at Peachtree Corners Circle
City takes first steps towards Planned Roundabout at Peachtree Corners Circle The City of Peachtree Corners on Friday issued a Request For Qualifications-based Proposals for the Peachtree Corners Circle Roundabout. This traffic-calming device was first envisioned in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan in 2018. It comes a few years after the first traffic circle was installed at Peachtree Corners Circle and Medlock Bridge Road. The purposed project starts with a traffic study analyzing the feasibility of a
Tuesday, January 25, 2022Brodmann17 Joins 5G Open Innovation Lab
Brodmann17 Joins 5G Open Innovation Lab Following Successful ADAS Development in Peachtree Corners’ Real-World Smart City Environment PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga. – Jan. 12, 2022 – Peachtree Corners – one of the nation’s first smart city environments powered by real-world connected infrastructure and 5G – today announced Curiosity Lab partner Brodmann17 has joined the 5G Open Innovation Lab (5GOILab) after several months of successful tests of its state-of-the-art Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS)
Sunday, January 23, 2022Business-Intuitive Surgical to demolish buildings in Tech Park
Intuitive Surgical to demolish buildings in Tech ParkConstructed in 1986, this 1-story office building at 3790 Data Drive will soon be demolished to make room for a new Intuitive Surgical training facility. Another building at 3770 Data Drive is in the process of being demolished. The demolition is part of an expansion plan announced last August. Intuitive, a publicly-traded company that makes robotic-assisted surgical systems, is expanding its presence in Peachtree Corners, investing over $500 million into
Sunday, January 23, 2022Community - New Town Green Playground designed to have something for everyone
New Town Green Playground designed to have something for everyone A new playground is coming this spring to The Town Green at Peachtree Corners Town Center, and it aims to be one of the most unique in the country, District 3 City Councilor Alex Wright said. The new playground will dwarf the current Town Green playground and it should have no problem keeping kids occupied, he added. “It’s pretty large, especially in contrast to the little one we got there now,” Wright said. “This is going to be a
Friday, December 10, 2021PCBA Makes Donation to Good Samaritan and NHS Foundation of Excellence
The Peachtree Corners Business Association (PCBA) is excited to announce that we presented checks at our annual year end event in December 2021 to two of the three charities we were raising money for at our annual charity event. Donations of $2,500 each were awarded to Good Samaritan and NHS Foundation of Excellence! The third charity, Rainbow Village, received their check for $2,500 at our Oct 2021 event. Good Samaritan's primary focus is to demonstrate the love of Christ through providing quality,
Tuesday, November 16, 2021City of Peachtree Corners Issues State of the City Address 2021
Mayor Issues State of the City 2021 "While 2021 has continued to be a year where we are all still dealing with effects of the pandemic, I am happy to say that the state of Peachtree Corners is very good. As a city, Peachtree Corners continues to thrive and grow and provide our citizens with a great quality of life." says Mayor Mike Mason.WATCH State of the City Address 2021
Thursday, October 21, 2021PCBA Makes Donation to Rainbow Village
PCBA Announces Donation to Local Charity Rainbow VillageThe Peachtree Corners Business Association (PCBA) awarded a check for $2,500 at our October 2022 Business After Hours event to Rainbow Village. This charity’s primary focus is to strive to be change-makers who are moving the needle towards ending homelessness through educational, support driven, compassionate programming that embraces unique paths and sustainable progress. Lisa Proctor (PCBA), Michelle Alcorn (Rainbow Village), Mona Lippitt (PCBA,
Thursday, September 23, 2021PCBA Makes Donation to Armed Forces Mission
PCBA Announces Donation to Local Charity Armed Forces MissionThe Peachtree Corners Business Association (PCBA) is excited to announce our September 2021 donation to Armed Forces Mission. This charity’s primary focus is too emphasize on the reduction of veteran and first responder suicides. Lisa Proctor (PCBA), Kenneth "Lou" Koon (AFM), Mona Lippett (PCBA), Erica McCurdy (PCBA) “The PCBA is proud to donate a check for $500 to be used to positively impacted the community,” says Mona Lippitt, the PCBA
Friday, August 20, 2021PCBA Makes Donation to Corners Outreach
PCBA Announces Donation to Local Charity Corners OutreachThe Peachtree Corners Business Association (PCBA) is excited to announce our August 2021 donation to Corners Outreach. This charity is looking to equip undeserved students of color and their families to lead full lives.Jeff Weber (PCBA), Janice Crosby (PCBA, Carolyn Rehling (PCBA), Larry Campbell (Corners Outreach), Lisa Proctor (PCBA), Mona Lippett (PCBA) “The PCBA is proud to donate a check for $500 to be used to positively impacted the
Thursday, July 22, 2021PCBA Makes Donation to Peachtree Corners Festival
PCBA Announces Donation to Local Charity Peachtree Corners Festival The Peachtree Corners Business Association (PCBA) awarded a check for $1,000 at our Business After Hours event in July 2021 to Peachtree Corners Festival. This charity is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to bringing a safe, wholesome and family-friendly festival to the City of Peachtree Corners. Michael Pugh (PCBA), Lisa Proctor (PCBA), Debbie Mason (Peachtree Corners Festival), Jeff Fairchild (PCBA)“The PCBA is proud to
