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Monday, August 08, 2022Business: Business Association and City Work Together for Community Success
Peachtree Corners Business Association celebrates 10 years of making us better Asking which was established first, the City of Peachtree Corners or the Peachtree Corners Business Association(PCBA) is kind of like asking which came first, the chicken or the egg. While philosophers, religious scholars, scientists and the like ponder the chicken and egg question, there is a correct answer to the former. PCBA is a few months older than the city itself.Lisa Proctor and Toby Anderson receiving proclamation from
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
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
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
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
