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Peachtree City residents press council to reopen Crabapple Lane golf-cart access, cite lost funds and safety concerns
Summary
Dozens of residents urged the Peachtree City Council to reopen a gated golf-cart connection at Crabapple Lane, arguing the closure is discriminatory, citing a county funding loss of roughly $1.7 million and a 2023 report they say raises fire-safety questions; speakers proposed technical fixes and asked the council to act.
Dozens of residents urged Peachtree City Council members during the public-comment portion of Tuesday’s meeting to reopen the Crabapple Lane golf-cart connection to neighboring Tyrone, calling the closure discriminatory and costly to the city.
Speakers repeatedly told the council that the gate closing Crabapple Lane disproportionately affects Tyrone residents and families who routinely use golf carts to reach schools, shops and recreational facilities. “What powerful symbolic message are you sending?” asked Ansley Willis, who pointed to historical examples of closures used to exclude groups. Multiple commenters cited studies and trial counts indicating low…
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