About Peachtree City, Georgia
A planned community in Fayette County, known for its villages, lakes, and 100+ miles of shared-use paths for walkers, cyclists, and golf carts.
History: A Planned City Since 1959
In the 1950s a group of real estate developers put together more than 12,000 acres in Fayette County to build a planned community. Peachtree City was chartered on March 9, 1959. Joel H. Cowan, who planned the community while he was a Georgia Tech student, is credited with founding the city and was its first mayor (1959–1963).
The original plan called for 80,000 to 110,000 residents. In 1985 the city revised its plan to a full build-out of about 45,000 residents.
The Villages
The city was planned as a set of villages, each with its own shopping areas, recreation facilities, and elementary schools. Today’s villages are:
- Aberdeen
- Braelinn
- Glenloch
- Kedron
- Wilksmoor
The Golf Cart Path System
The city’s best-known feature is its 100+ mile network of shared-use paths for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorized carts. The paths connect neighborhoods, shopping centers, places of worship, office and medical parks, schools, recreation centers, and lakes. Carts must be registered with the city. See our Golf Carts guide.
Lakes
- Lake Peachtree: Drake Field, next to City Hall and the library, sits on its shore. Lake use is for Peachtree City residents only, and only non-motorized boats may launch there.
- Lake Kedron: a 235-acre reservoir managed by the Fayette County Water System. Fishing and boating are allowed, but gas- or alcohol-powered boats and swimming are not.
- Lake McIntosh: a 650-acre reservoir on Line Creek, managed by the Fayette County Water System. Public access is through Lake McIntosh Park, 3501 TDK Blvd., Peachtree City. Gas- or alcohol-powered boats and swimming are not allowed.
Schools
Public schools are run by Fayette County Public Schools. Public high schools that serve Peachtree City include McIntosh High School and Starr’s Mill High School. To find the schools for a specific address, use the district’s School Boundary Maps. Enrollment begins through the district’s Enrollment & Records Center.
Population & Demographics
| Population, 2020 Census (April 1, 2020) | 38,244 |
|---|---|
| Population, 2010 Census | 34,364 |
| Population estimate, July 1, 2025 (V2025) | 40,880 |
| Change, April 2020 to July 2025 | +6.9% |
| Median household income (2024 dollars), 2020–2024 ACS | $113,987 |
| Per capita income (2024 dollars), 2020–2024 ACS | $58,587 |
| Persons in poverty | 5.7% |
| Under 18 | 23.4% |
|---|---|
| 65 and over | 21.0% |
| White alone | 70.2% |
| Black alone | 10.2% |
| Asian alone | 8.6% |
| Two or more races | 7.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.0% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher (age 25+) | 61.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (V2025 estimates and 2020–2024 survey data, checked October 2026). We used no city-data.com figures.
Things to See & Do
- Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater: a concert venue at 201 McIntosh Trail, in the McIntosh Trail Recreation Complex (city listing).
- McIntosh Trail Recreation Complex: a 50-acre complex with a BMX track, dog park, walking trails, The Gathering Place senior center, and access to the Flat Creek Nature Preserve.
- Drake Field on Lake Peachtree, the Peachtree City Tennis Center, and Kedron Fieldhouse & Aquatic Center. See our Parks guide.
- Events, dining, and visitor information: Visit Peachtree City.
Sources
- City of Peachtree City: History
- City of Peachtree City: Shared-Use Path System
- City of Peachtree City: McIntosh Trail Recreation Complex
- City of Peachtree City: Drake Field
- Fayette County: Lake Kedron Park
- Fayette County: Lake McIntosh Park
- Fayette County Public Schools: School Boundary Maps
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Peachtree City city, Georgia
- Georgia Public Library Service: Joel H. Cowan
- Visit Peachtree City