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Vivian Lett of the public communications team told the council the international Hermes awards judge entries across print, digital and interactive media. \"Peachtree City has been honored, at the 2025 Hermes Creative Awards,\" Lett said, noting the program receives thousands of entries and recognizes design and creativity.

Lett described the Navigate PTC app as an interactive tool that provides multiuse path directions, local business listings, a pin‑based feature for connecting with others and a mechanism to report issues such as fallen trees and stormwater overflow. The sponsorship packet — available in print and online — guides local businesses on opportunities to support city recreation events. Two other entries, a multiuse path brochure and a video about first responder mental health awareness, received honorable mentions.

Council members thanked the communications team and invited staff and council to pose for a photo to mark the recognition.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Watch: Peachtree City, Peachtree City Council Meeting, June 19th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Peachtree City's public communications team received two gold Hermes Creative Awards for its Navigate PTC app and a recreation sponsorship packet; two other entries received honorable mentions.","taxTitle","Peachtree City, Fayette County, Georgia","taxId",51098,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6190707,"Independent auditors give Peachtree City an unmodified opinion; council praised staff for clean single audit",1140,550290,1690475,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5043840-fce9f3e936a4c0f64b949b52e4c3d801&start=550&end=1690","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5043840-fce9f3e936a4c0f64b949b52e4c3d801/thumbnail_550290.jpg","/articles/6190707/Peachtree-City/Fayette-County/Georgia/Independent-auditors-give-Peachtree-City-an-unmodified-opinion-council-praised-staff-for-clean-single-audit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6190707-dbf7b3ca49f8f5954ef888e222c49bbf/orig.mp4?Expires=1773376887&Signature=n0YSmcm4YFb6vhsNuAwtso4gqFkK9szbLAGej5d8yZDN0Gs8MUOX-Wze43rPwd91sX3lplLJM4Wedm0vnc-LMznGOkxomrSq8YqYPt5rFa-dxSmNSBrEMh4DGLuoIC0o-ZcY0~gbO4SkuLlqFLwQrxPvs6AEMgSjCzBKjuS~7YeoC9q4v0KdZry6LgsuG3X11tw8mzjkz6GgsR7vNH22wYbfiZZ9TwjUQcQmlfYgA5SqvDjotEYZvI5UaDh3K~sNxwj0Ndk8yYuMlDSUD5h0KEkEgzm0129bnKNsCFgbb-rCLtoU065NIFugk5CV6i5rje1cStuIflcIrBbznJS2kQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mauldin & Jenkins partner David Erwin told the Peachtree City Council on Tuesday that the firm issued an unmodified (clean) opinion on the city's FY 2024 annual comprehensive financial report and reported no audit findings.

\"We are issuing a clean or unmodified opinion on this year,\" David Erwin said during the presentation. He told the council auditors also issued two compliance reports, including a single audit required when an entity spends more than $750,000 in federal funds; the city reported approximately $1,900,000 in federal expenditures and received a clean single audit opinion.

Erwin highlighted key financial totals from the ACFR: total assets and deferred outflows of resources of about $271,000,000; capital assets and accumulated depreciation of roughly $157,075,000; cash and investments of about $93,300,000; and total liabilities and deferred inflows near $58,800,000. Revenues were approximately $90,300,000 with expenses near $79,000,000, producing an ending net position of about $212,200,000, Erwin said.

Erwin also noted the city’s government funds and general fund activity. The general fund recorded total revenues of approximately $53,900,000 and total expenditures of about $46,700,000. Public safety expenditures represented a large share of general fund spending, about $23,700,000. The general fund finished the year with an ending fund balance of about $33.9 million, of which roughly $33 million was unassigned and available for general use — an amount equal to about 8.5 months of operating expenditures, Erwin said.

Erwin said the Government Finance Officers Association again awarded the city the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for FY 2023, the 36th consecutive year the city has earned the certificate. He encouraged council and the public to read the management’s discussion and analysis for narrative context in the ACFR.

Councilmember Johnson asked a technical question about accounting standards after the presentation. Erwin clarified that the audit opinion is issued in accordance with GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and the reporting standards applied are those of GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board). Council members thanked staff — including CFO Kelly Bush and Finance staff — for their work producing the report and supporting a clean audit.","Mauldin & Jenkins presented the fiscal year 2024 annual comprehensive financial report to the council, reporting an unmodified (clean) opinion and no audit findings; auditors noted roughly $271 million in assets and a general fund with strong reserves.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6190711,"Council awards engineering services for Huddleston Road path and sewer project, caps design fee at $280,000",221,2594630,2816225,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5043840-fce9f3e936a4c0f64b949b52e4c3d801&start=2594&end=2816","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5043840-fce9f3e936a4c0f64b949b52e4c3d801/thumbnail_2594630.jpg","/articles/6190711/Peachtree-City/Fayette-County/Georgia/Council-awards-engineering-services-for-Huddleston-Road-path-and-sewer-project-caps-design-fee-at-280000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6190711-63f56c23b57ab2ec684088d940a8643d/orig.mp4?Expires=1773376887&Signature=gDicfpnZ3Py8qFS9CLzEq8pV5ot5gVaP9MCFazHbXZxrubkGb0S5M7~SlmEZJr26TESKb~ldHU-iP0epCgvU~49zRK~XvNAPoiegsqYQKwSkwfhb~XspNieOn0MEN36~wGtOu3jb7FboEo2wuO41qQ~0c6lJNPQkSNbx1G-1fYYLKaOqvQZLky3XtFHJgLW-HfZ2uQujL8jsI57vkkt-7S-acAVD-rIqhx38XOyumPYsZ-6HiyaEVIUZodndja8E3VvY2Lk5lccv2BHPSGJ560bwaQd2I7sQxpNQTR8au9njq4T9hVO3Viw4WNKoWKEu2tZhszt1wfohee0fDxlEgg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Peachtree City council voted unanimously to award engineering services for a combined Huddleston Road path, sewer and stormwater project to RK&K with a design‑services cap of $280,000.

Dave Borkowski, the city engineer, told the council the project combines multiple elements recommended as a 2017 SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) project: a roughly half‑mile multiuse path, more than a mile of new sewer to serve businesses along Huddleston Road and stormwater improvements for the corridor. Borkowski estimated the overall construction cost at approximately $4,000,000 and a project duration of 30 to 36 months.

Borkowski said the city solicited proposals and a staff committee, including a WSA representative, shortlisted two firms and unanimously recommended RK&K. \"We're recommending that council award the contract for engineering services for this project to RK&K with a cap of $280,000,\" Borkowski said.

Councilmember Holland moved to award the engineering contract not to exceed $280,000; another councilmember seconded the motion and the council approved it by voice vote. The motion carried.

Clarifying details provided during the presentation: staff expect the engineering fee represents about 7% of construction cost, which Borkowski said is within a typical Georgia range of 7–12 percent. Borkowski said SPLOST funds will partially cover the path and stormwater work while \"Wausau\" will fund the sewer portion as described in the presentation.

Council members welcomed the vote as the project’s next step after prior planning work. \"We've been waiting a couple of years for this, so I'm glad it's finally taking its first step,\" Councilmember Holland said after the vote.","Peachtree City authorized RK&K to design a combined Huddleston Road multiuse path, sewer extension and stormwater work; construction estimated at about $4 million and the design contract was capped at $280,000.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6190716,"Residents and council spar over location, cost and scope of proposed pickleball complex",399,2092545,2492405,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5043840-fce9f3e936a4c0f64b949b52e4c3d801&start=2092&end=2492","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5043840-fce9f3e936a4c0f64b949b52e4c3d801/thumbnail_2092545.jpg","/articles/6190716/Peachtree-City/Fayette-County/Georgia/Residents-and-council-spar-over-location-cost-and-scope-of-proposed-pickleball-complex","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6190716-83f668c6683aaadb6afc60ebfc6b7b43/orig.mp4?Expires=1773376887&Signature=P~bjw4B9UZFqF4dL9MFenqQ0LkvVBJqHVYr9R~MXiXFn1i6Qo7fPnlaCrZ8y7EMljJuo~QPHBc3LU8jOjJyDjBfDeOIBcbhUfcKPigxip7LFYh~vWKS6sOt6k950vo0GTGK1QZVOgpHYVjH4uQdf4OgM6ztLx5gz9ihBFbQmty7nd1w-AjjyjiSZR4~KOaPLTe1WJzr5RzVlGmq-Zws59yHX75~Y4qdAjnsTntg3S9eSDolV-WZEye9SczFPkfph8FV~4nuOvzvvta-xUb-NYgdCefN6z3-E5DqNYvxiSviOkAPeGeBMrhpDHgOrN3oeWxH4MI-CjLXhVPfrRlqPGA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several residents and council members pressed Peachtree City leaders on Tuesday to honor earlier recommendations for a multi‑court pickleball complex, while council and staff emphasized funding limits and site constraints that could change how many courts are built and where.

During public comment, Christine Castagna, a 30‑year resident and former recreation advisory board volunteer, said the Recreation Advisory Group recommended 18 courts at Mead Field and criticized council members for not supporting that recommendation. \"You need to have that vision. These courts can help pay for themselves,\" Castagna said, pointing to a county economic model that estimated a $4,500,000 local benefit from tournaments on an 18‑court site.

Sue Reed, who said she represents Peachtree City pickleball players, told the council that pickleball is year‑round and benefits all ages. \"Pickleball is growing and growing and it is here to stay,\" Reed said. Jeff Williams, another longtime resident and player, urged the council to build at least 18 courts and to avoid a smaller, inadequate solution that would close existing community courts.

Councilmember Brown said she raised concerns after learning the Recreation Advisory Group lacked information about a third potential location, Bridal Field, and explained constraints that affected the advisory group's options. \"You can only build ... 12 courts in that location,\" Brown said, meaning two separate 12‑court groupings would be required there to reach higher totals. Brown also noted moving the mulch pit at Mead Field, a recommended location, would add significant cost and that the council must weigh how courts would affect nearby future housing at Clarendon Place.

Councilmember Holland said council members had discussed multiple options, including 24 courts in total and staging construction between Mead Field and Riley Field. \"We did not want to cut it down to only 12,\" Holland said, adding that finance and logistics must be confirmed before final decisions.

Staff and council repeatedly cited funding limits. Brown said SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) includes money for pickleball but may not cover the full cost of placing courts where the recreation plan recommended. She said those funding constraints and proximity to planned housing require more study before committing to a final site layout.

Speakers for and against various locations also cited regional examples. Castagna noted Griffin has hosted tournaments on 18 courts and used a county model to estimate economic impact. Williams said nearby cities have added courts and that tournaments can drive hotel and restaurant revenue.

Councilmembers described next steps as ongoing review rather than a formal vote. Brown said staff is \"looking into alternative locations at Mead Field\" and Holland said funding options and timing remain under review. No formal motion or vote on a court location or final scope occurred at the work session.","Multiple residents urged the council to approve at least 18 new public pickleball courts; councilmembers and staff said funding, site constraints and proximity to future housing require further analysis before committing to a final plan.","actionData","errors"]

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Peachtree City wins two Hermes gold awards; Navigate PTC app recognized for design

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Council awards engineering services for Huddleston Road path and sewer project, caps design fee at $280,000

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