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 The show aims to share the passions and interest of living in the City of Peachtree Corners, through lively interviews with elected officials, local authors and community personalities who lives and stories we’d like to share you. Included in that will be community issues and interests – like politics, city development plans, dining, entertainment, local sports and recreation and local achievements.Copyright Mighty Rockets LLC Politique et gouvernement Sciences politiques
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    • Peachtree Corners Update: Phil Sadd on Drones, Trails, Traffic Fixes, the Forum and Workforce Housing

      Peachtree Corners Update: Phil Sadd on Drones, Trails, Traffic Fixes, the Forum and Workforce Housing
      Jan 27 2026
      Peachtree Corners continues to push forward on what “smart city” can really mean—and in this in-person episode of Peachtree Corners Life, host Rico Figliolini sits down with City Councilman Phil Sadd (Post 1, District 1) to unpack the biggest initiatives shaping the city right now. From public safety innovation to trails, traffic, redevelopment, and housing, Phil walks through what’s happening, why it matters, and what residents can expect next.

      Leading the conversation is a new Drone as First Responder pilot that can launch automatically from certain 911 priority calls—arriving on scene in seconds to provide real-time awareness, improve safety, and support de-escalation before officers arrive. The episode also covers major quality-of-life and economic development efforts including Crooked Creek Trail, workforce/affordable homeownership in Mechanicsville, updates on The Forum redevelopment, the new public innovation park Curiosity Corner, and upcoming mobility projects like the Peachtree Parkway lane conversion and the Winter’s Chapel corridor multi-use path open house.

      Key takeaways
      • Drone as First Responder (DFR) is launching as a pilot with Brinc (integrated with Motorola’s dispatch ecosystem), and Peachtree Corners is one of five partner cities—and the only one in Georgia.

      • Crooked Creek Trail is a major long-term project (about 1.3 miles plus spurs) with heavy environmental and safety constraints due to waterway/EPA requirements; construction is still roughly two years out.

      • Mechanicsville workforce homeownership plan uses ARPA funds for land acquisition (about five acres) and a public-private build model with price caps and anti-flip protections to keep homes affordable long-term.

      • The Forum redevelopment is moving toward execution: Barnes & Noble relocation enables a 125-room boutique hotel on the corner; multifamily plans are updated to below 300 units, with parking decks designed to be visually screened by buildings; target start is early 2027 (funding-dependent).

      • Curiosity Corner is a public innovation park in Technology Park with shaded seating + connectivity, plus testing for things like Pipedream underground delivery, drone delivery, and EV programs; projected completion this spring.

      • Traffic improvement on Peachtree Parkway: converting an existing southbound turn lane into a third straight-through lane to reduce bottlenecks; funded via SPLOST with state permission.

      • Winter’s Chapel multi-use path (Phase 2) open house: joint city involvement due to corridor “zigzag” boundaries; open house is Feb 12, 5–7.

      • Public safety discussion focuses on improving the county partnership: Phil emphasizes better communication, better data/metrics, a potential satellite office in Peachtree Corners, and addressing staffing shortages rather than rushing toward a new department vote.
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      1 h et 6 min
    • Jug Handles to Jones Bridge: What’s Changing in Peachtree Corners

      Jug Handles to Jones Bridge: What’s Changing in Peachtree Corners
      Dec 22 2025
      Peachtree Corners is changing fast—and a lot of the biggest conversations residents are having right now come down to the basics: traffic, infrastructure, and safety. In this episode of Peachtree Corners Life, host Rico Figliolini sits down with City Councilman Eric Christ—fresh off another term—to break down what’s happening, why it’s happening, and what it means for day-to-day life in the city.

      From the new “jug handle” traffic pattern at Holcomb Bridge Road and Spalding Drive to major planning around bridge replacement on East Jones Bridge, Eric pulls back the curtain on how decisions get made across city, county, and state responsibilities. The conversation expands into what’s next for Technology Parkway, redevelopment at The Forum, the city’s deer population report, and how Peachtree Corners is thinking about practical public safety improvements without turning it into a political shouting match.

      Resources:City of Peachtree Corners
      website: https://www.peachtreecornersga.govEric Christ contact page: https://www.peachtreecornersga.gov/directory.aspx?EID=32Eric Christ campaign site: https://www.votechrist.org

      Key takeaways
      • Holcomb Bridge/Spalding changes are GDOT-driven (State Route 140) and designed to improve north-south throughput; left turns from Spalding are rerouted via Weatherburn Way and River Exchange.

      • Expect a learning curve: signage improvements + GPS/map updates should reduce “habit” left turns over time.

      • East Jones Bridge vehicle bridge replacement (early 2026 target): a 9–12 month project with an expected full road closure for ~4 months during the bridge swap, creating major detours.

      • Pedestrian infrastructure gets folded in: the plan includes sidewalks on both sides; a newer pedestrian bridge may be relocated into the trail system; the new bridge is expected to sit higher for flood standards.

      • Technology Parkway AV lanes are likely being rethought for a real-world test environment: AVs are faster now, and companies prefer mixed traffic; plan includes restriping, removing the “armadillos,” and adding shared-lane bike markings + a small trailhead parking area.

      • The Forum redevelopment is a multi-year, phased evolution: Barnes & Noble moving (into the former Old Navy space), a parking deck shifting toward the Peachtree Parkway side, and residential/hotel components discussed as later phases (more like 2027–2028 timing).

      • Deer population is a real scale issue: estimate shared in the conversation is 2,700+ deer (~193 per square mile vs ~25 in a natural setting); next step involves USDA Wildlife Services planning.

      • Public safety discussion is framed as “service levels”: exploring options like a precinct presence, staffing visibility, and contract improvements—while acknowledging the long-term county policing framework.

      Timestamp:
      • 00:00 – Welcome and introduction of Eric Christ
      • 02:00 – Holcomb Bridge Road traffic changes explained
      • 12:00 – East Jones Bridge replacement plans
      • 23:00 – Autonomous vehicle lanes and Curiosity Lab updates
      • 34:00 – The Forum redevelopment and future timeline
      • 44:00 – Deer population study and wildlife management
      • 49:00 – Public safety, policing, and community concerns
      • 01:12:00 – Final thoughts and how to contact Eric Christ
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      1 h et 15 min
    • Crime, Costs, and Control: What a Local Police Force Could Mean for Peachtree Corners

      Crime, Costs, and Control: What a Local Police Force Could Mean for Peachtree Corners
      Sep 30 2025
      Should Peachtree Corners Form Its Own Police Department?

      Join host Rico Figliolini and City Manager Brian Johnson as they discuss the community’s big debate: whether Peachtree Corners should establish its own police force. From budget breakdowns and crime data to resident concerns and next steps, this is a conversation every local should hear. Watch, comment, and share your thoughts. This live simulcast stream was previously recorded.

      Five Podcast Takeaways (Revised)
      1. Local control & service levels: Brian explains that a city-run department could keep officers dedicated inside Peachtree Corners—improving presence, familiarity, and response times—because they wouldn’t be pulled to countywide calls.

      2. Budget reality, not a shock: Peachtree Corners currently generates about $11M toward policing via the county; a right-sized city department is estimated at ~$12.2M, leaving roughly a $1.2M gap that could mean about $70/year for a median ~$400k home—if the city covered it purely via millage (other offsets could reduce that).

      3. Specialized units won’t vanish: Critical teams like SWAT/bomb disposal would still respond through interagency frameworks; other needs (e.g., ballistics) could be handled via GBI or paid partnerships. The emphasis is on matching resources to how often the city actually needs them.

      4. Modern policing toolbox: The conversation highlights tech-forward tactics—crime center in the cloud, LPRs/cameras, and drones—as force multipliers to investigate efficiently, deter repeat offenders, and avoid risky pursuits.

      5. People strategy matters: A smaller agency (projected ~52 officers vs. Gwinnett’s ~936 authorized) can compete for talent with targeted incentives—take-home vehicles, advanced training, slightly higher pay, and even housing set-asides marketed to first responders. Next steps include a professionally administered survey and neighborhood-level meetings; only if warranted would the topic be brought before city council for consideration.
      Timestamp:
      (00:00:00) Introductions and context on the recent public meeting.
      (00:01:18) Community reaction and the range of opinions voiced.
      (00:09:35) Understanding the millage rate and how city funding would work.
      (00:15:15) Recent crime incidents and concerns about safety.
      (00:17:56) Community feedback and key takeaways from the meeting.
      (00:21:32) Access to specialized units like SWAT and how those services would continue.(00:24:33) Population growth and hiring strategies for a city police force.
      (00:28:12) Technology and modern policing tools proposed for the city.
      (00:32:10) Next steps: professional survey, targeted community meetings, and timeline for decision-making.
      (00:37:54) Final thoughts and upcoming election context.
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      41 min
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