Peachtree City's mayor opened the council meeting by describing 2025 as a year that "hit a high note," citing expanded citizen engagement, infrastructure upgrades and event-driven tourism.

The mayor said the city's combined newsletter and social media audience now tops 50,000, praised the finance department's repeated GFOA award for excellence in financial reporting, and noted capital work including a City Hall renovation, the Fire Station 83 remodel and planned improvements at the Kedron Field House and Aquatic Center. He also credited the convention and visitors bureau for drawing events such as a Southern Pickleball Tournament that brought about 500 visitors and an estimated six-figure local economic impact.

The mayor outlined 2026 priorities he said would shape quality of life: improving paths and mobility (including golf-cart safety and micro-mobility rules), exploring new path connections with regional partners, modernizing stormwater systems, and considering targeted annexations and a single-hauler sanitation model to broaden the tax base.

On public safety, the mayor cited a 32% drop in Part 1 crimes, continued SPLOST-funded vehicle and equipment purchases, and a school resource officer in every elementary school. He also noted continued private-sector investment in the city through retail and industrial projects.

The address concluded with a reminder that council and staff will pursue projects outlined in the recently adopted recreation master plan and continue implementing technology and innovation across departments.

The mayor's remarks were largely celebratory and administrative; no formal votes were taken during the address. Council members and staff followed with awards presentations and department reports.