Peachtree Corner’s Goal: The Best Streets, Sidewalks, and Multi-Use Trail System in Gwinnett County

Since the City was founded in 2012, Peachtree Corners has taken these goals very seriously: One, we want our citizens to be safe driving on the best streets in Gwinnett County, and two, we believe in having a walkable community. With this in mind, we have planned several projects for the creation of new sidewalks and multi-use trails.

To ensure that the City can provide the best streets for our residents, we have conducted a technical analysis of each street to prioritize the order in which those streets are resurfaced. State-of-theart imaging technology called Laser Crack Measurement is used to develop a Pavement Coefficient Index (PCI) for each street. Each neighborhood is given an average PCI for all its streets, and all neighborhoods are prioritized based on those averages. The City performed its most recent analysis in October of 2022.

In April of this year, the City began work on its scheduled 2023 Street Paving projects. The following neighborhoods are currently scheduled for paving in 2023.

■ Chattahoochee Station

■ River Valley Station

■ Spalding Hollow

■ Neely Meadows

■ Spalding Bluff

■ Holcomb Bridge Station

■ Spalding Chase

■ Peachtree Square Townhomes

These neighborhoods may not be paved in the order above, but Contractors will post signage in the specific neighborhoods before work begins.

In addition to roads, the City plans for the construction of more sidewalks and multi-use trails.

The location of new sidewalks and multi-use trails is based on the needs and gaps within our current network. We have been focusing on connections to businesses, schools, bus stops, and other public facilities as well as worn paths we have noticed throughout the city that show a clear need for sidewalks.

Below is the list of sidewalks that will be under construction this summer:

■ Woodhill Dr

■ Meadow Rue Dr

■ Parkway Lane

■ Jay Bird Alley

■ Green Pointe Parkway

■ The Corners Parkway

Additionally, we have several sidewalks that are currently under design:

■ Jay Bird Alley

■ SR 141/Peachtree Parkway

■ Jones Bridge Circle

Multi-Use Trails that are currently under construction are in Technology Park, at Town Center, and the Riverlands Path, located on East Jones Bridge Road and Medlock Bridge Road.

In the future, the City will work towards the design and construction of the following multi-use trails:

Burdell Branch: This portion of the system will connect Engineering Drive south to Woodhill Drive. An existing segment of Corners Connector currently ends at Engineering Drive and Peachtree Parkway in front of the Corners Fine Wine & Spirits and RaceTrac. This project will extend that trail infrastructure south to the Chick-fil-A area and its adjacent shopping centers.

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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.

Farrell Creek: Will consist of approximately 2.13 miles of 10’ to 12’ concrete multi-use trail. It is proposed to run from Peachtree Corners Circle west of Peachtree Parkway to Engineering Drive. This trail would run around two water features along Triangle Parkway and an additional water feature north of Engineering Drive.

Crooked Creek Trail North: Crooked Creek Trail North is composed of 7 segments totaling approximately 4.04 miles. The segment is planned to run along Crooked Creek from the area around Peachtree Corners Circle to Spalding Drive. In addition to the planned 7 segments, there is one alternative segment (.17 miles) that may be constructed as part of the project.

Crooked Creek Trail South: Crooked Creek Trail South is composed of 7 segments totaling approximately 2.95 miles. The segment is planned to run from Peachtree Parkway West to Peachtree Corners Circle. It will be located along Holcomb Bridge Road from Peachtree Parkway to the intersection of Jimmy Carter Blvd. From that intersection, it will move along Crooked Creek to Peachtree Corners Circle.

That’s a brief update on the status of paving, sidewalks, and multiuse trails in the City. Although there will be some delays and inconvenience, please bear with us as we complete our current paving schedules. We want our citizens to be confident that we are making progress on our goal of having the best streets, sidewalks, and multiuse trails in Gwinnett County.

Stay safe, Mike Mason, Mayor

Blue-Green Algae: What You Need to Know

Overview

Toxic Blue-Green Algae, or Cyanobacteria, are microscopic organisms that naturally live in lakes and ponds. With a combination of warm weather, sunlight, and nutrients, still waters can produce large amounts of algae that can cover and discolor the water. Exposure to this type of algae can cause health issues in humans and animals when touched or ingested.

Dangers Associated

The main danger linked with blue-green algae is it can be toxic or deadly to animals when consumed in high concentrations. Dogs are more susceptible due to their tendency to play in and ingest water containing these algae. Animals could die within hours of exposure to bluegreen algae bloom. There is also no remedy for blue-green algae poison, so prevention is the most effective measure. The poison produced can cause rashes, cramps, nausea diarrhea, and liver problems in humans.

Signs that

your dog may have Blue-Green Algae Poisoning

Symptoms may show up between 20 minutes to 5 days after exposure

■ Vomiting or Diarrhea

■ Drooling

■ Disoriented or Weakness

■ Difficulty Breathing

■ Loss of consciousness

How to detect and avoid

■ If the water has a blue-green, yellow, white, or brown paint-like appearance

■ Looks like ‘Pea Soup’

■ If the water smells or tastes nauseating

■ Dogs are attracted to the smell and taste, so keep them leashed around detected waters

If you or your pet comes in contact

■ Rinse off your pet with clean water immediately

■ Do not let your pet lick their fur or paws

■ Call your veterinarian (If caught early enough, the vet can flush out most of the toxins)

■ Wear gloves to protect yourself and then wash yourself with soap and water

Additional information can be found at:

Pet Poison HotlineBlue-green Algae (Cyanobacteria)

Harmful Blue-Green Algae: Frequently Asked Questions

Cyanobacterial (Blue-Green Algal) Blooms: Tastes, Odors, and Toxins

Blue-Green Algae and Dogs: Symptoms and Prevention