Peachtree Corners Named by Fortune Magazine as the #1 City in Georgia and #19 in the US to Live for Families

If you haven’t heard, we have recently received some wonderful news. Peachtree Corners was recently ranked #1 in Georgia and #19 in the nation in this year’s edition of the Fortune 50 Best Places to Live for Families.

This recognition is a testament to the city’s commitment to providing a high quality of life for its residents. There are many factors that contributed to Peachtree Corners’ ranking and why it is an ideal location for families to settle down.

Fortune Magazine’s evaluation process for determining the best places to live for families was extensive and comprehensive. They reviewed nearly 1,900 cities, towns, suburbs, exurbs, villages, and townships across all 50 states in the U.S., considering over 200,000 unique data points. The evaluation focused on several key categories, including education, aging resources, general wellness, financial health, and livability.

To compile the rankings, Fortune Magazine utilized information from a variety of public and private sector sources. These sources include CVS Health, GreatSchools, HealthGrades, Johns Hopkins University, Realtor.com, the Council for Community and Economic Research, the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and U.S. Census Bureau. The extensive use of data ensured a comprehensive and unbiased evaluation of each location.

One of the crucial factors that contributed to Peachtree Corners’ ranking was the quality of its public schools. Fortune Magazine considered various aspects, such as graduation rates, nearby college affordability, and the overall quality of education provided. Peachtree Corners has a reputation for excellent schools, offering a solid foundation for children’s academic development.

Fortune Magazine recognized the challenges faced by multigenerational families, who often juggle the responsibilities of raising children while caring for aging parents. The rankings considered factors such as the number of quality nursing homes, assisted living communities, home healthcare agencies, and the accessibility of healthcare providers. Peachtree Corners boasts a range of resources and services to support aging residents, ensuring their well-being and quality of life.

The City’s dedication to creating a thriving community played a significant role in its inclusion on the Fortune 50 list. The city offers diverse neighborhoods that promote socioeconomic, religious, and ethnic diversity. Fortune’s staff compared the racial breakdown of each place against state benchmarks, eliminating any place that was 75% less diverse than the state medians. This commitment to inclusivity has contributed to the city’s vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

The recognition of Peachtree Corners as a great place to live for families is a testament to the unwavering commitment and hard work of the city’s exceptional employees and our dedicated City Council. This recognition would not be possible without the tireless efforts of these individuals, who have played a vital role in shaping Peachtree Corners into a thriving community that families love.

Not only do our employees play a major role, but our residents are also equally as important. Our residents are the lifeblood of our City. Every resident, no matter their background, age, or beliefs, makes Peachtree Corners a better place to live. Without the engagement and support of the community, and our ability to work together, we would not have been able to transform Peachtree Corners into the great city we all call home.

I am proud to be the Mayor, and even more proud to be a citizen. Peachtree Corners is undoubtedly an ideal place to call home.

Stay safe, Mike Mason, Mayor

Gwinnett County’s newest and largest city, Peachtree Corners, was founded July 1, 2012 and is located along the Chattahoochee River in the southwest corner of the county. The city is home to over 45,000 residents and 3,000 businesses.

Audi Joins Leading Smart City Peachtree Corners to Advance C-V2X Deployment Pathways Aimed at Improving Roadway Safety

The automaker will develop strategies to realize connected vehicle solutions in the award-winning smart city alongside other companies within its Curiosity Lab ecosystem – including Spoke and its VRU2X technology for cyclists

Peachtree Corners and Audi of America Inc. announced a collaboration to advance cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) practical deployment pathways as part of the city’s Curiosity Lab ecosystem.

Both Audi and Peachtree Corners see this as an opportune time to further deployment of C-V2X applications that allow vehicles to communicate with city-owned streets, traffic signals, crosswalk signals and other infrastructure, as well as with vulnerable road users (VRUs). With Audi having recently received a waiver from the Federal Communications Commission to deploy this advanced technology, both intend to fine-tune strategies to expand connectivity on public roadways for increased roadway safety, increased traffic efficiency and more.

“We are honored to have been selected by Audi to define how automakers and cities can together unlock the future in the world’s most unique smart city environment, which includes the first-ev- er full C-V2X system to be implemented by a U.S. city,” said City of Peachtree Corners City Manager Brian Johnson.

“Our first official global vehicle manufacturer collaboration will be able to leverage our ‘city street of the future,’ which brings together the C-V2X vision in an unprecedented manner. This includes a top developer like Spoke, which is addressing the vulnerable road user part of the equation to make it safer for users such as cyclists. Together, we’re showcasing how important it will be for people, places and things to communicate with each other to create tomorrow’s safer roads.”

Audi has been working with various private and public partners since 2020 to improve C-V2X technologies and protect vulnerable road users.

The automaker has worked on initial deployments with public authorities to address the safety of construction workers when vehi- cles approach a construction zone. In addition, Audi has collaborated with various companies to develop C-V2X technologies to connect cars with school buses to improve the safety of children and to alert drivers of active school zones.

One of these companies is Spoke, a startup aiming to transform roadway safety and rider connectivity by delivering the first-ever connected IoT ecosystem for VRUs. Its solutions equip bicycles and other VRUs with their VRU2X technology, and the company is continuing to expand its C-V2X solutions with Curiosity Lab. The announcement comes after the successful first-ever deployment of Spoke’s VRU2X technology in a U.S. Pro Cycling Criterium event this past month, the Curiosity Lab Criterium, featur- ing Audi vehicles.

“Peachtree Corners’ smart city leadership makes it the perfect environment for us to confirm how the public sector and private sector can work together for the safety and other advantages that ready-to-deploy C-V2X technology can deliver,” said Brad Stertz, Director, Audi Government Affairs. “With one of the most complete smart city ecosystems anywhere, this environment will enable us to demonstrate the latest technology Audi has to offer for improved ultra-reliable and low-latency communications, leading to enhanced connectivity, increased safety and a better overall experience for the driver. It’s one of the only places where every aspect of C-V2X comes together, including interaction with connected autonomous vehicles and VRUs – as a reflection of how cities and roads will look into the future.”